101st Infantry Regiment (PA)

101st Infantry Regiment (PA)
Davao Force
ActiveAugust 1941 to May 1942
DisbandedMay 11, 1942
Countries United States
 Philippines
Allegiance United States Army
BranchArmy
TypeInfantry
RoleReserve Force
Size2,000
Part of101st Infantry Division
Garrison/HQCamp Casisang, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
EngagementsBattle of Digos
Battle of Davao City
Commanders
Senior Military InstructorsLCol. Roger Hilsman

LCol. Russell Nelson

LCol. John W. Thompson
Notable
commanders
LCol. John H. McGee, USA

LCol. Russell J. Nelson

LCol. John W. Thompson
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101st Infantry Regiment is military unit and formation activated by Philippine Army during the early days of World War II. It was composed of Filipinos who resided in Mindanao, few officers from Luzon, Moros, and American soldiers assigned to command and train the regiment. It is known for his action in Davao province during the early days of war. It is credited for holding Japanese forces from reaching Kabacan for December 1941 to April 1942. It held them beyond Digos sector for 4 Months, that it needed reinforcements in April to reach Kabacan.