2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment
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| 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | October 14, 1942 - March 27, 1944 |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
The 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment was a racially segregated American Army regiment composed of Filipino Americans that was active in the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was constituted at Fort Ord under the 1st Filipino Battalion in October of 1942 and was activated the following month until its disbandment and reorganization in March of 1944 into the 2nd Filipino Battalion (Separate). It went on to fight in New Guinea and was later stationed in The Philippines.[1][2]
History
The 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment was formed in July 1942 in response to the need for addition manpower to fight the Axis Powers in the Pacific. Its recruitment grew until the 2nd Regiment needed to be formed to properly organize the manpower.
References
- ^ "Statement of Service: 2d Filipino Regiment". history.army.mil. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Asian Pacific Americans in the U.S. Army". history.army.mil. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 12 May 2015.