53rd Infantry Regiment (PA)

53rd Infantry Regiment (PA)
ActiveNovember 1941 - April 1942
DisbandedApril 9, 1942
Country Philippines
Allegiance United States Army
Philippine Commonwealth Army
BranchArmy
TypeInfantry
RoleReserve
Size1,500
Part of51st Division (Philippines)
Garrison/HQSorsogon, Sorsogon
EquipmentM1917 Enfield Rifles
EngagementsBattle of Bataan
Battle of Bicol Peninsula
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Lieutenant Colonel John Boatwright
Lieutenant Colonel Hunter

53rd Infantry Regiment, is a unit of the Philippine Commonwealth Army activated and organized in 1941. It was part of 51st Infantry Division commanded by Major General Albert Jones. It fought the Japanese forces who invaded the Philippines during World War II.