101st Infantry Regiment (PA)
| 101st Infantry Regiment (PA) | |
|---|---|
| Davao Force | |
| Active | August 1941 to May 1942 |
| Disbanded | May 11, 1942 |
| Countries | United States Philippines |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Reserve Force |
| Size | 2,000 |
| Part of | 101st Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Casisang, Malaybalay, Bukidnon |
| Engagements | Battle of Digos Battle of Davao City |
| Commanders | |
| Senior Military Instructors | LCol. Roger Hilsman LCol. Russell Nelson |
| Notable commanders | LCol. John H. McGee, USA LCol. Russell J. Nelson |
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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.