UNIT CITATION; 148TH INFANTRY REGIMENT COLONEL LAWRENCE K. WHITE COMMANDING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP75-00001R000200500014-6
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
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• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 12, 2009
• Sequence Number: 14
• Publication Date: June 5, 1945
• Content Type: MISC

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WIT CITATIOY
148TH IIJFAI` TRY R1 IMEZ T
Colonel Lawrence K. White, Commanding
THE 148TH n&A=TRY REGDMT is cited FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMIA ICE OF 1 JTY in action against the
enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 9 January 1945 to 4 March 1954, and from 14 April 1945 to
1 Nay 1945.
In every phase of the Campaign in which it participated, the 148th Infantry Regiment achieved
spectacular success, carrying out its fissions with courage and speedy efficiency. By its capture of the
critical road junction of Paridel; by spearheading the drive into Manila from the north., advancing 137
miles in 24 days; by its liberation of the Americans interned at Bilibid Prison and the patients and
refugees at the Philippine General Hospital; by establishing under fire the vital bridgehead across the
Pasig River; by the major role it played in destroying the fanatical Japanese garrison in Mani a; and by
its part in the capture of Baguio, the 148th Infantry Regiment contributed immeasurably to the brillant
success achieved by the 37th Infantry Division in the Luzon Campaign. In every en agement the Regiment
exhibited outstanding combat efficiency by uniformly inflicting severe losses on the enemy while
sustaining only moderate casualties. Each unit of the Regiment performed its assigned duty with
consummate skill and fidelity. Service Troops worked unceasingly to supply the Combat Troops, the Medical
Detachment performed innumerable acts of gallantry in caring for both soldiers and civilians, and the--
Canhori Company gave invaluable direct fire support. In the mountains, over open ground and through city
streets, the 148th Infantry Regiment met and decisively defeated the enemy wherever he chose to make"a
stand. Its brilliant combat record is a tribute to the courage and skill of every man in the Regiment.
General Orders 3Nuxnber 143 5 June 1945
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