Global Information2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment information
| 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 14 October 1942 – 27 March 1944 |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Insignia | |
| Shoulder Sleeve Insignia |  |
The 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment was an 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 1942 and was activated the following month until its disbandment and reorganization in March 1944 into the 2nd Filipino Battalion (Separate). It went on to serve in New Guinea and was later stationed in the Philippines. The regiment never saw combat. It was constituted by request of Filipinos.[1][2][3]
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ Fabros, Alex S. "California's Filipino Infantry". The California State Military Museum. California State Military Department. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2011.