53rd Infantry Regiment (PA)
| 53rd Infantry Regiment (PA) | |
|---|---|
| Active | November 1941 - April 1942 |
| Disbanded | April 9, 1942 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Allegiance | United States Army Philippine Commonwealth Army |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Reserve |
| Size | 1,500 |
| Part of | 51st Division (Philippines) |
| Garrison/HQ | Sorsogon, Sorsogon |
| Equipment | M1917 Enfield Rifles |
| Engagements | Battle 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.
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