Philippine National Guard

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Philippine National Guard
Founded1917 – 1921
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
AllegianceFlag of the Philippines (1919-1936).svg Philippine Island
BranchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Type National Guard
RoleProvide soldiers to the U.S. Army in national emergencies or when requested by the President of the United States;
Size25,000 soldiers
Part of National Guard Bureau
United States Department of War
Engagements World War I
Commanders
Commander-in-chief Governor General of the Philippines
Notable
commanders
Gen. John J. Pershing

The Philippine National Guard was a militia created by the Philippine Assembly in 1917. [1] It would serve under General John Pershing in Europe during World War I. The Philippine Legislature, led by Senate President Manuel Quezon, offered the United States some assistance during World War I. It had 25,000 soldiers when it was absorbed by the National Army. [2] [3] The total cost of raising the unit was under three million dollars. [4] This unit, however, was not able to see action, [5] [6] for it was only mustered into federal service on Armistice Day and would never leave the islands. [7]

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After the war, the entire National Guard unit was deactivated, then formally disbanded in 1921. Its officers were placed on the reserve list. [8] It cost the Insular Government nearly 4.8 million pesos. [9]

Air operations

The Philippine National Guard included elements of the United States Army Air Service. Those selected were sent to train at the Curtiss School of Aviation, flying Curtiss Jennys. [10]

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