Philippine Scouts

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The Philippine Scouts were U.S. Army–organized Filipino military units that served as elite troops, particularly noted for their role in defending the Philippines during World War II.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf U.S. Army formation
colonial army unit
military unit
allegiance United States of America
awarded Distinguished Service Cross (to individual members)
Medal of Honor (to individual members)
commemoratedOn Philippine Scouts Heritage Society events
composedOf Filipino soldiers
conflict Battle of Bataan
Battle of Corregidor
Moro Rebellion
Pacific War
Philippine–American War
World War II
country United States
disbandedIn Philippines
endTime 1948
equipmentSupplier United States
ethnicComposition various Filipino ethnolinguistic groups
garrison Philippine Islands
heritage predecessor of modern Philippine Army traditions
language English
Ilocano
Tagalog
militaryBranch United States Army
notableCommander Edward P. King Jr.
George Grunert
Jonathan M. Wainwright
notableEngagement Abucay–Mauban Line
Pockets on Bataan
defense of Corregidor
notableFor defense of the Philippines in World War II
organizedBy United States Army
partOf United States Army
payScale U.S. Army pay rates for enlisted personnel
primaryOpponent Empire of Japan
Moro fighters
recruitedFrom Philippines
role coastal defense
elite infantry
garrison troops
serviceBranchType regular army
startTime 1901
status disbanded
subordinateTo U.S. Army Forces in the Far East
U.S. Army Philippine Department
trainingLocation Philippines
uniform U.S. Army pattern uniforms


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