82nd Infantry Regiment (PA)
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United States Army| 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 |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol |  |
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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.[1]
Area of Assignment
The regiment was called to active on August 28, 1941, in Candabong, Argao, Cebu. It was inducted to USAFFE on September 1, 1941, by 1st Lieutenant Russell H. Cracraft. It was commanded by Philippine Army regular officer Lieutenant Colonel Emigdio David. The regiment moved to Tubigon, Bohol its training. The regiment with 5 American Army officers and enlisted men attached with the regiment as instructors,[2] among then Major Alvin T. Wilson as senior instructor who will see action in Davao and later command Zamboanga sector. Zamboanga sector. 2Lt. Richard L. Cook, Sergeant Lowery, Sgt. Henry W. Macner of Co I 31st Inf., and Sgt. Edward Schmidt, Co. K 31st Inf.
Among regimental staff officers was then 3rd Lieutenant Manuel F. Segura was assigned as Adjutant and S1.
Battalion Commanders are HQ Battalion commanded by 1st Lieutenant Francisco Solis, 1st Battalion commanded by Captain Mariano Rafols which has Captain Sharp as its military instructor, 2nd Battalion commanded by 1st Lieutenant Luis Jakosalem which has 1Lieutenant Richard Cook as its instructor, and 3rd Battalion commanded by Captain Olegario Baura which also have Captain Manson as its instructor.[1]
HQ Battalion was posted in regimental CPY in Argao, 1st Battalion was assigned in the southern east coast of Cebu covering Sibonga to Talisay and 3rd Battalion was assigned at southern west coast of Cebu covering Toledo which was seen as most vulnerable. 2nd Battalion was assigned in Bohol before left for Mindanao.
Battle of Davao
Major Wilson senior instructor of 82nd Infantry Regiment was ordered to bring 2nd Battalion, 82nd Infantry who was in Bohol to Mindanao. They moved to Davao City to reinforced Davao Force under Lieutenant Colonel Roger Hilsman. It took a vessel to bring them to Butuan and took motor transport inland and reached Davao on December 12, 1941. Colonel Hilsman assigned them to southern part of the city to prevent landings in Daliao-Talomo-Matina River. Major Wilson setup his battalion on beach defenses digging trenches. He established his headquarters at Happy Life Blues Cabaret located in Davao South Road.[3]
Cebu Island
81st Infantry Division HQ & HQ Units were ordered transferred Mindanao in January 1942 to bolster its defenses. 82nd Infantry Regiment (less 2nd Battalion) and 83rd Infantry Regiment (less 3rd Battalion) were left in Cebu and 3rd Battalion 83rd Infantry who was in Bohol. Along with 808th Military Police Regiment they are now comprises the newly organized Cebu Brigade under Colonel Irvine Scudder. Colonel David to replaced 2nd Battalion which is still in Mindanao organized a provisional battalion under Major Daniel Iway. In March, Visayas-Mindanao Force was split into two units, Visayan Force was established its headquarters in Camp X. Cantabaco, In central mountains of Cebu under Brigadier General Bradford Chynoweth.[4]