65th Infantry Regiment (PA)

65th Infantry (Provisional) Regiment (PA)
ActiveJanuary 1942 - May 1942
DisbandedMay 16, 1942
Country Commonwealth of the Philippines
Allegiance United States Army
Philippine Commonwealth Army
BranchArmy
TypeInfantry
RoleLight Infantry
Size1,000 ~ 1,500
Part of61st Infantry Division
Garrison/HQCabatuan, Iloilo
EquipmentM1917 Enfield Rifles, M1923 Thompson Submachineguns, Bolo
EngagementsJapanese Invasion of Panay
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Lieutenant Colonel Leopoldo Relunia

LCol Juan C. Quimbo
LCol. Amos Francia

LCol Grino

65th Infantry (Provisional) Regiment, is a reserve unit of Philippine Commonwealth Army under 61st Infantry Division to cover Panay Island. It was organized entirely with trainees and recruits from Panay Island. It fought during the Invasion of the Japanese of Panay Island and resorted to guerilla warfare after the 61st Division surrendered on May 16, 1942.