51st Infantry Regiment (Philippines)
| 51st Infantry Regiment (Philippines) | |
|---|---|
| Active | June 1941 - May 1942 |
| Disbanded | April 9, 1942 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Allegiance | USAFFE |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | 1,752 |
| Part of | 51st Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp McGrath, Lipa, Batangas |
| Engagements | 2nd Battale of Orion-Bagac Line 1st Battle of Orion-Bagac Line |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Adlai Young Loren Stewart |
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The 51st Infantry Regiment or 51st Regimental Combat Team is an army reserve unit of the Commonwealth of Philippines Army during World War II. It was activated in June 1, 1941 after the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) was activated in preparation of possible Japanese invasion. It fought in Southern Luzon in repulsing the Japanese invasion in Lamon Bay and in Bataan.