26th Cavalry Regiment (United States)

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The 26th Cavalry Regiment (Philippine Scouts) (26th CAV (PS)) was part of USAFFE's Philippine Department, during World War II. Following the 1941 Japanese invasion, the 26th participated in the Allied withdrawal to the Bataan Peninsula. In doing so, the unit conducted a classic delaying action; this allowed other, less mobile units, to safety withdraw to the peninsula.[1] By January of 1942, the 26th was effectively destroyed.

The 26th Cavalry Regiment, consisting mostly of Philippine Scouts, was the last US cavalry regiment to engage in horse-mounted warfare. This charge occurred at the town of Morong.[2] [3]This unit contained, on July 31, 1941, 784 enlisted troops and 52 officers. [4]

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[edit] Formation of the 26th Cavalry Regiment

The 26th CAV was formed, in 1922, at Fort Stotsenburg, from elements of the 25th Field Artillery Regiment and the 43d Infantry Regiment (PS). The regiment was based here, with the exception of Troop F (which was based at Nichols Field).

[edit] Decorations of the 26th Cavalry Regiment

  • Philippines Islands Campaign Streamer

[edit] Motto of the 26th Cavalry Regiment

  • Our strength is in loyalty[5]

[edit] Distinctive Unit Insignia

The insignia is the crest and motto of the regiment.[6][7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Merriam, Ray (1999), War in the Philippines, Merriam Press, p. 70-82, ISBN 1576381641, <http://books.google.com/books?id=utbD8wwF91kC&pg=PA70&lpg=PA70&dq=26th+cavalry&source=web&ots=PGuA3JpiEt&sig=upw4pWSJRiZX7uT_ys6d-snEGss#PPA70,M1>. Retrieved on 31 January 2008 
  2. ^ The Last Charge, <http://www.edwinpriceramsey.com/the_battle.asp>. Retrieved on 31 January 2008 
  3. ^ Cavalry Lasts - The Last Cavalry Charge, <http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/cavalry-lasts.htm>. Retrieved on 31 January 2008 
  4. ^ GLUECKSTEIN, FRED, “Last Mounted Cavalry Charge: Luzon 1942, The”, Army, <http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3723/is_200507/ai_n14685812>. Retrieved on 31 January 2008 .
  5. ^ 26th Cavalry Regiment, <http://vfwpost7591.org/26thcav.html>. Retrieved on 31 January 2008 
  6. ^ 26th Cavalry Regiment, <http://vfwpost7591.org/26thcav.html>. Retrieved on 31 January 2008 
  7. ^ Capistrano, Robert, Insignia of the Philippine Scouts (Includes image of DUI), <http://www.philippine-scouts.org/the-scouts/insignia-memorabilia/insignia-of-the-philippine-scouts.html>. Retrieved on 31 January 2008 .

[edit] External links

  • See coat of arms at [1]
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