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History of the 182nd Infantry on Cebu and Leyte actions
The 182nd Infantry describes brutal combat on Leyte and Cebu from March to June 1945. It details skirmishes around Beliti, Lubianan, and Talisay, including minefields, pillboxes, and trench networks. Casualties and disease are noted, with the unit earning a Distinguished Unit Citation for Cebu operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cebu
Beliti
Villaba
Capoocan
Samar
San Bernadino Straits
Camotes
Dulag
RCT
Malaga
Caleguion
Leyte
Lalisay
Cebu City
Talisay
Philippine Islands
Lahug
Dable Bolo Ridge
Lefense
Watt Hill
Go Chan
Bolo
Bamboo Ridge
Coconut Hill
Bolo Ridge
Guadalupe River
Wia
Americal
Eichelberger
Eighth Armr
War Department
182D Rct
Tabueian
88Th Infantry
CAF
Serriey
Taburan
Tubuelan
Sak-Sak
Lef
132D Regiment
Francis W. O'R
Colona
Floyd E. Dummond
Ion