Various Documents Submitted by the Batangueño Unit to the US Army for Recognition
The 1st Battalion, “B” Company, Batangueño Unit was a guerrilla organization affiliated with the MFAT or Marking’s Fil-Americans Troops. The latter was a larger organization operating in Luzon commanded by one Marcos Agustin, hence the nickname “Marking.” This organization absorbed elements of Hugh Straughn’s Fil-American Irregular Troops (FAIT) after the American commander was captured and executed by the Japanese Army. Hence, the name “Marking’s Fil-Americans.” The Batangueño Unit was commanded by one Fidel del Pilar and operated out Tanauan. In this page1 is a collection of several documents submitted by the Batangueño Unit to the US Army in support of its application for official recognition.
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HEADQUARTERS
UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES, PACIFIC
24 October 1945
AG 370.5(24 Oct 45)PA
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SUBJECT TO |
: Movement Orders : Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, Batangueño Unit,
Marking's Fil-Americans
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1. Reference is made to paragraph 1, letter, Headquarters, United States Army Forces in the Far East, FEGC 370.64, 8 May 1945, to Commanding General, Sixth Army, APO 442, subject, “Recognition of Guerrilla Units.”
2. It is directed that the 1st Battalion, Batangueño Unit, Marking’s Fil-Americans, with a strength of 24 Officers and men, be moved on or about 2 November 1945, from Tanauan, Batangas, Luzon, to Camp Murphy, Rizal, Luzon.
3. Government motor and/or rail transportation is authorized. TDM. TONT.
Asst Adj Gen.
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HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY
APO 442
| AG 384 A-2 | 18 May 1945 |
1. Reference is made to letter this headquarters subject and file as above dated 26 March 1945.
2. Inclosed herewith is supplement No. 3 to inclosure to above reference letter, additional recognized units.
Major, A.G.D.,
Asst. Adj. Gen.
DISTRIBUTION
Hq, USAFIP, N. L. c/o Base M, APO 70 (5)
G-1, Sixth Army (25)
Hq ECLGA, c/o CG XI Corps, APO 471 (5)
Hq LGAF, c/o CG I Corps, APO 301 (5)
Hq Rizal Guerrilla Group, c/o CG XI Corps, APO 471 (5)
Hq BMA, c/o G-2, Sixth Army (5)
Hq Philippine Army, APO 501 (10)
Hq 5th Air Force, Attn: PM, APO 710
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E X T R A C T
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| Appox Strength |
Date Recognized |
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| 1st Bn, Batangueño Unit, Marking's Fil-Americans | 24 | 2 Apr 45 |
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BASIC: Ltr fr Barrio Pantay, Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines, re: Request for recognition and inclusion in roster of 1st Bn, Batangueño Unit, Fil-American Irregular Troops, Marking’s Guerrillas dtd 30 Oct 45.
GSCPG 201–Sulit, Fortunato 1st Ind
HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES WESTERN PACIFIC, APO 707
THRU: Chief of Staff, Philippine Army APO 501
TO: Commanding Officer, 4th Replacement Battalion, Camp Murphy, APO 75
1. The request of Fortunato Sulit for recognition as 1st Lieutenant in 1st Battalion, Batangueño Unit, Marking’s Fil-Americans, has been received and investigated by this headquarters.
2. There is no evidence in the attached papers to indicate the length, value or nature of the subject’s services which would justify recognition in the rank requested.
3. In view of paragraph 2 above, his request is not favorably considered.
1st Lt., AGD
Asst. Adjutant General
2 – Ltr, Subject; “Pass”
3 – Ltr, dtd 14 Nov 45
COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES
ARMY HEADQUARTERS
APO 501
2nd Indorsement
5 December 1945
Colonel, AGS
The Adjutant General