South Luzon Force was a corps -sized unit of the US Army Forces Far East (USAFFE) active in the Philippines between 1941 and 1942. Created along with other 3 commands under the USAFFE, it was officially announced on November 4, 1941, and BGen. (Later MGen.) George M. Parker was appointed to command, making him responsible for the defense of Southern Luzon of any invasion. General Parker established his headquarters in Fort William McKinley in Rizal province.
20-437: He selected Col Stuart MacDonald as his Chief of Staff from December 8 to December 24, 1941, Colonel Louis R. Dougherty served as Chief of Staff from December 25, 1941 to January 13, 1942. Colonel Arnold J. Funk served as Chief of Staff from January 23 to March 2, 1942 before he was moved as Chief of Staff of Luzon Force . Colonel Charles Steele served as Chief of Staff from March 2 to April 9, 1942. Comprising force staffs are
40-757: Is a short-lived Field Army size unit created in the Philippines after the restructure of command organized by General Douglas MacArthur commander of US Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE). He wished to control the 4 Commands from Australia with its representative in Corregidor Island. Major General Jonathan M. Wainwright IV was selected to command as the senior general officer in Bataan peninsula. BGen. Albert Jones will be promoted to major general and will take over General Wainwright's command of I Philippine Corps (NLF) defending
60-756: Is called Bataan Force only. On May 9, 1942, General King sent two of his staffs to meet the Japanese commander in Bataan to discuss terms of surrender. He sent his aide Maj. Marshall Hurt and his Artillery Officer Col. E.C Williams to Japanese front under the white flag to seek terms of surrender. After having an assurance of safe conduct pass to meet with General Morioka. Maj Hurt went back to Mariveles to pick up General King and bring him to meet General Nagano in Lamao , Bataan. General King went forward with his aides Majors Achilles Tisdelle and Wade Corthan, Force G3 Officer Col James Collier and Maj Hurt met them halfway to guide them to
80-459: Is now renamed to II Philippine Corps. II Philippine Corps surrendered on April 9, 1942, along with other forces in Bataan after General Edward King commander of Luzon Force surrendered to Japanese 16th Division. All marched from Mariveles, Bataan to San Fernando , Pampanga under the heat of the sun without food or water later known as Death March. Luzon Force Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Luzon Force or Bataan Defense Force
100-401: Is politically subdivided into 12 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . In the 2020 census, Limay had a population of 78,272. The population density was 760 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,000/sq mi). Poverty incidence of Limay Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Significant economic buildings and projects: Pursuant to
120-619: The Municipality of Limay ( Tagalog : Bayan ng Limay ), is a first-class municipality in the province of Bataan , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 78,272 people. Limay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway (N301), off Exit 45. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Balanga and 136 kilometres (85 mi) from Manila . The Dominican and Franciscan friars settled in Limay by
140-735: The Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall. These officials hold their office at the newly constructed Batasang Bayan in Barangay Poblacion, inside Limay Park facility along the Limay coastline. Limay's attractions, events, and historical landmarks include: The 1935 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church (Barangay Poblacion) (Cath.: 26,440, Titular: St. Francis of Assisi, Feast day – October 4. with former Parish Priest, Father Rosauro Guila and Guest Priest: Father Guillermo Ramo) )
160-629: The World War II , Limay became the host to the first medical hospital of American and Filipino forces, run by the "Angels of Bataan". In Lamao, Limay, Major General Edward P. King capitulated to the Japanese forces , after the last stand of the American and Filipino forces faltered along the banks of the Alangan River . In 2024, the site of 2024 Manila Bay oil spill is 3.6 nautical miles (6.7 km) off
180-760: The local government , the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Hall. In the Spanish colonial period , the Gobernadorcillo was the Chief Executive who held office in the Presidencia . During the American rule (1898–1946), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones held office at the Municipal Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in
200-497: The east coast of Lamao Point, Barangay Lamao. Governor Joet Garcia declared a no-fishing zone on Limay based on the ban imposed by its Mayor Nelson C. David. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority , the municipality has a land area of 103.60 square kilometres (40.00 sq mi) constituting 7.55% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan. Limay
220-525: The following officers and their designations in December 1941. Initially assigned combat units are 41st Division under BGen. Vicente Lim (formerly Philippine Army Vice Chief of Staff) covering Southern Tagalog region, 51st Division under BGen. Albert Jones covering Bicol Peninsula, and 71st Division (unit from Visayas) under Col. (BGen) Clyde Selleck as reserve. However, 71st Division was transferred to North Luzon Force in late November as its Force Reserve. At
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#1732852552223240-633: The late 1600s, using its rich limestone deposits to build churches in Orion and Balanga. The town was a Barangay of Orion. In the Philippine revolution of 1898, Limay inhabitants fought for their independence. American Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison 's Executive Order of January 1, 1917, created Limay as the last Bataan municipality. In 1913, the Cadwallader-Gibson Lumber Company employed Limayans and Visayan immigrants. During
260-562: The later inform commanders in Bataan and turnover the command of I Philippine Corps to BGen. Albert Jones and was promoted to major general. Due to General MacArthur's failure to notify US Army Headquarters in Washington, D.C of the new setup assuming that General Wainwright has assumed the Philippine Island command all correspondence was address to Wainwright. Also, BGen. Lewis Beebe as General MacArthur's representative has full control of
280-755: The meeting place in Lamao (now Limay ). After Col. Nakayama a representative of 14th Army accepted his unconditional surrender, all 76,000 troops Filipino-American forces and civilians in Bataan became POWs and walked the Death March from Mariveles , Bataan to San Fernando , Pampanga then train to Camp O'Donnell in Capas , Tarlac . Starved, sick, and those unable to walk are shot or bayoneted without provocation by Japanese soldiers. More soldiers died in Tarlac due to sickness and hunger in hundreds. Limay Limay , officially
300-475: The start of hostilities in December 1941 additional units was assigned to support. 2nd Provisional Group under LCol. David Babcock equipped with T12 Gun Carriage (75mm) , Provisional Field Artillery Battalion from 88th Field Artillery, 515th Coast Artillery (AA), and Provisional Infantry Brigade under BGen. Simeon De Jesus, composing of Philippine Constabulary units of Southern Luzon. 1st Regular Division of Philippine Commonwealth Army under BGen. Fidel Segundo
320-720: The supplies. Finally, Army headquarters issued an order placing all Army forces including Navy and Marines in the Philippines under him. Thus, new command was created US Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) on which MGen. Jonathan M. Wainwright was promoted to lieutenant general. He moved to Corregidor island and assumed all command and selected MGen. Edward P. King Jr an artillery officer to command all forces in Luzon but he can effective just command on US and Filipino forces are isolated only in Bataan as couldn't communicate with those units isolated in Zambales, Cordillera, and Sierra Madre mountains. Thus, it
340-481: The west coast and Major General George S. Parker commands II Philippine Corps (SLF). BGen. Allan McBride commanding the Service Area Command. General Wainwright selected BGen. Arnold J. Funk as his Chief of Staff selected more officers for his staff. Before the decision to withdraw of to Bataan, the sector fell into the command of US Philippine Division commander BGen. Maxon S. Lough . Along with his division
360-600: Was no single commander in Bataan as both Corps commanders reports to General MacArthur directly through its forward echelon BGen. Richard J. Marshall. All request will have to be approved directly by General MacArthur. General MacArthur was ordered by President Roosevelt to relocate to Australia and before he left he reorganized the forces in Philippines. He saw it fit to have single commander in Bataan that will directly report to him through his representative in Corregidor. He informed MGen. Wainwright before his departure and in turn
380-513: Was reactivated as its reserve but got engaged to repulse Japanese landings in Mauban and Atimonan beaches. General MacArthur ordered General Parker to go to Bataan to make all preparations as he is to implement WPO3, all forces will withdraw to Bataan . The command of South Luzon Force was temporary passed on to BGen. Albert Jones commander of 51st Division. After the withdrawal is completed both officers reverted to its old command. South Luzon Force
400-1343: Was the 1st Provisional Air Corps Regiment under Col. Harrison H. C. Richards, composed of Pilots and ground crew of US Army Air Corps who lost their planes on the first day of the hostilities. General George Parker of South Luzon Force was ordered to go Bataan to make preparations for the arrival of both North Luzon and South Luzon Forces. Thus, making him the commander of Bataan pending the arrival of other commanders. Other supports unit arrived intermittently between December 26, 1941 to January 6, 1942. 86th Field Artillery (PS), 301st Field Artillery, 2nd Provisional Group (SPM), and US Provisional Light Tank Group. To East (II Philippine Corps) under MGen. George S. Parker are 41st Division (PA), 57th Regimental Combat Team (PS), 51st Division (PA), 11th Division (PA), 21st Division (PA), 86th Field Artillery, 301st Field Artillery (155mm). To West (I Philippine Corps) under MGen. Jonathan Wainwright IV are 31st Division (PA), 45th Regimental Combat Team (less 1 Battalion), 1st Regular Division (PA), 91st Division (PA), 26th Cavalry Regiment (PS) Service Area Command initially under MGen Guillermo Francisco, PA but later turnover to BGen Allan McBride are 2nd Regular Division (PC), 86th Quartermaster Troops, 14th Engineer Battalion, 803rd Engineer (Aviation) Battalion, General Hospital 1 & 2. There
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