25th Independent Mixed Regiment | |
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Active | 1944–45 |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
Size | Three infantry battalions with supporting units |
Part of | Thirty-Seventh Army |
Engagements | World War II |
The 25th Independent Mixed Regiment was a regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) active during World War II. It was raised in July 1944, and deployed to Borneo in September that year. Elements of the regiment briefly saw combat against the United States Army on islands near Tawi-Tawi Island and against Australian forces during the Battle of North Borneo.