Samar–Leyte Force

Samar-Leyte Force
ActiveSeptember 1941 - May 12, 1942
DisbandedMay 12, 1942
Country Philippines
Allegiance United States Army
BranchPhilippine Commonwealth Army
Philippine Constabulary
TypeInfantry
RoleIsland Garrison
Size2,500
Part of
Garrison/HQLeyte
Equipment
  • M1917 Enfield Rifles
  • M1903 Springfield Rifles
  • M1923 Thompson Submachinegun
  • M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle
  • M1917 Browning Machinegun
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Colonel Theodore Cornell

Samar-Leyte Force is garrison during World War II in the Philippines, the main objective is to prevent any invasion of the Japanese for the islands of Samar and Leyte located in the eastern Visayas Islands. The Garrison was not able to see action directly but provided troops to Luzon and Mindanao fronts. The Japanese did not land until the US Forces Philippines surrendered in May 1942. However, the sector was the highest guerilla activity in the entire country after the surrender.

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