61st Infantry Regiment (PA)
61st Infantry Regiment is a military unit and formation of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, activated in August 1941 in Panay Island. It is under the command of 61st Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army. The regiment collapsed in May 1942 with its commanding officer captured by the Japanese Army in Lanao.
| 61st Infantry Regiment (Philippines) | |
|---|---|
| Active | August 1941 – May 1942 |
| Disbanded | May 6, 1942 |
| Country | Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Allegiance | United States of America Philippine Commonwealth |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Ready Reserve |
| Size | 1,800 |
| Part of | 81st Infantry Division 61st Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Keithley, Dansalan, Lanao La Castellana, Negros Occidental |
| Equipment | M1917 Enfield .30 Caliber Bolt Action Rifles M1917 Browning .30 Caliber Machinegun 3inch Stokes mortar |
| Engagements | Battle of Malabang Battle of Ganassi Battle of Dansalan |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Eugene Mitchell Lieutenant Colonel Albert F. Christie Captain Floyd Forte |
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