82nd Infantry Regiment (PA)
| 82nd Infantry Regiment (PA) | |
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| Active | August 28, 1941 – May 12, 1942 |
| Disbanded | May 12, 1942 |
| Countries | United States Philippines |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Territorial Defense |
| Size | 2000 |
| Part of | Cebu Brigade 81st Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Candabong, Argao, Cebu |
| Engagements | Battle of Sibonga Battle of Cantabaco |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Emigdio David |
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82nd Infantry Regiment is a unit activated by the Philippine Commonwealth Army for the defense of the Philippine during World War II. It defended the Cebu Island particularly in the southern part of Cebu during the Japanese landings in Cebu island on April 16, 1942. It surrendered on May 12, 1942, after it was ordered by Visayas-Mindanao Force commander General Sharp to surrender.