57th Infantry Regiment (United States)
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| 57th Infantry Regiment (PS) | |
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| Active | 1917- |
| Allegiance | Federal |
| Branch | Regular Army |
| Type | Regiment |
| Motto | "Anywhere, Anytime |
| Mascot | Sea Lion |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 57th Infantry Regiment was a unit in the Philippine Scouts. During their combat in Bataan members received 1 Medal of Honor, 21 Distinguished Service Crosses and 68 Silver Stars.
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[edit] History
The 57th was formed in 1917 and transferred to the Philippines in 1921 and was one of the original units of the Philippine Division.
[edit] Honors
[edit] Campaign Participation Credit
- Philippine Insurrection:
- Luzon 1901
- Luzon 1902.
- World War-II
- Philippine Islands.
[edit] Decorations
- Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered BATAAN (57th Infantry cited per WD GO 32, 1942);
- Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered LUZON 1941-1942 (57th Infantry cited per WD GO 14, 1942);
- Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered DEFENSE OF THE PHILIPPINES (57th Infantry cited per WD GO 22, 1942 as amended byh DA GO 46, 1948);
- Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Streamer embroidered 7 DECEMBER 1941 TO 10 MAY 1942 (57th Infantry cited per DA GO 47, 1950).
[edit] See also
Alexander R. Nininger - Medal of Honor Recipient.
