12th Philippine Scout Battalion

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The 12th Philippine Scout Battalion (12th PS) was a battalion formed in the Philippines in 1901. It was primarily composed of men from various provisional infantry companies, of Philippine Scouts, formed in 1899. The 12th PS was involved in combat at Samar, Mindanao, and Jolo.

In 1917, this battalion was reformed as the 1st Philippine Artillery Regiment.

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11th Philippine Scout Battalion, Philippine Department