101st Division (Philippines)


The 101st Infantry Division was a division of the Philippine Army under the United States Army Forces in the Far East.

Organization

History

It was active from 1941 to 10 May 1942, whereupon it surrendered after Corregidor fell. It was active in Mindanao. Col. Joseph P. Vachon was the division's commander, and Vachon simultaneously commanded the Cotabato-Davao Force, Mindanao Force.

Combat Narrative

After the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in December 1941, it formed part of Visayan-Mindanao Force under Brigadier General William F. Sharp, HQ originally at Cebu City.

Order of battle