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144th Infantry Regiment (Imperial Japanese Army)

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Active
  
1937 - 1945

Country
  
Type
  
Engagements
  
World War IISecond Sino-Japanese WarGuamRabaul

The 144th Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Imperial Japanese Army. The regiment was attached to the 55th Division. The regiment participated in the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II, fighting in the Pacific during a number of battles including those at Guam, Rabaul, and Salamaua. It also participated in the invasion of Buna-Gona, the Kokoda Track campaign and the battle of Buna–Gona.

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After being withdrawn to Rabaul, the regiment was transported to Burma to rejoin the 55th Division.

Organization

  • 1st Battalion
  • 2nd Battalion
  • 3rd Battalion
  • Commanders

  • Lieutenant Colonel Masao Kusunose (????–1942; suicided in 1946)
  • Colonel Yamamoto (1942–1943; killed in action)  
  • References

    144th Infantry Regiment (Imperial Japanese Army) Wikipedia


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