101st Division (Philippines)
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The 101st Infantry Division was one the reserve divisions of the Philippine Army under the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE)'s 10th Military district mainly entire island of Mindanao.
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101st Division | |
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Active | 1941 – 10 May 1942 |
Disbanded | May 11, 1942 |
Countries | United States of America Philippine Commonwealth |
Allegiance | United States Army |
Branch | Philippine Army |
Type | Infantry Division |
Role | Territorial Defense |
Size | Division |
Part of | Mindanao Force Visayas-Mindanao Force |
Garrison/HQ | Camp in Aroman, Carmen Ferry, Kabacan, Cotabato Camp Casisang, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Camp Overton, Lanao |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Commander | Col. (later BGen.) Joseph P. Vachon |
Executive Officer | Lieutenant Colonel Maguire, USA |
Chief of Staff | Lieutenant Colonel Eustquio Baclig, PA |
Division Staffs | G1 Personnel
G2 Intelligence |
Support Staffs | Engineer - Capt. Ross Miller
Quartermaster Judge Advocate |
Notable commanders | BGen. Joseph P. Vachon |
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