Miscellaneous Documents on Company T, Rainbow Regiment, Malakas Division
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The Rainbow Regiment was a guerrilla organization that was based and operated basically in western Batangas under the command of the former Philippine Constabulary officer Mariano Cabarrubia. Company “T” was among its units or affiliates; and it was purportedly formed in the barrio of Inicbulan in the Municipality of Bauan. In this page are transcriptions1 of miscellaneous documents on file related to the application for recognition of Company “T.”
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HEADQUARTERS
PHILIPPINES-RYUKYUS COMMAND
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF, G-3
OFFICE RETAINED RECORD
| G-3 File No. GSCP U 091 PI | 19 FEB 48 |
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SUBJECT FROM |
: Recognition of unit, request for : Eugene M Buhat |
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
Lt Col Wallace M Hanes:
1. Basic, ltr fr Mr. E. M. Buhat to the Chairman, Philippine Veterans Board, dtd 28 Dec 47, requesting recognition of Co T, Rainbow Regt, Malakas Div, forwarded to this Hq by that office by 1st Ind for information and comment.
2. This unit was NFC’d on 10 Feb 47 and was not favorably reconsidered on 19 Jun 47. This information is forwarded to the Chairman, Philippine Veterans Board, by 2nd Ind.
[Sgd.] 1st Lt George E Kemper
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BASIC: Ltr fr E. M. Buhat dtd 28 Dec 47, requesting recognition of his unit.
| GSCPU 091 PI / 241 |
2nd Ind 21 FEB 1948 |
HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINES-RYUKYUS COMMAND, APO 707
TO: Chairman, Philippine Veterans Board, Manila, P. I.
1. Company T, Rainbow Regiment, Malakas Division (Independent), was not favorably considered for recognition on 10 February 1947 and was not favorably reconsidered for recognition on 19 June 1947, the latter decision constituting final determination of and action upon the claim for recognition of this unit.
2. Mr. Eugene M. Buhat, the commanding officer of this unit, was informed on each of the above-indicated dates of the action taken on his unit by letters from this headquarters dispatched to him at Inicbulan, Bauan, Batangas, Philippines.
Capt. AGD
Asst Adj Gen
Lt Col Wallace M Hanes:
1st Lt George E Kemper
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of National Defense
PHILIPPINE VETERANS BOARD
Manila
1st Indorsement
January 13, 1948
Secretary
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December 28, 1947
General Peralta
Veterans Administration Office
Manila
Honorable Sir:
I have the honor to request for recognition of my guerrilla unit, Co T, Rainbow Regiment, Malakas Division.
It is further requested that if our unit is approved, the following individuals be granted Education Benefits:
Eugene M. Buhat, Capt Inf
Filemon H. Mendoza, 1st Lt.
Our papers are forwarded and filed in the Guerrilla Affairs Section, Hq. PHILRYCOM, which said papers met their oblivion.
I hope for your justice and indulgence, I am
Capt. Inf
Co T, Rainbow Regt
Malakas Division
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HEADQUARTERS
PHILIPPINES-RYUKYUS COMMAND
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF, G-3
OFFICE RETAINE RECORD
| G-3 File No. GSCP U 091 PI / 241 | 18 June 1947 |
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SUBJECT FROM |
: Reconsideration, request for : Eugene M. Buhat |
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
Col Gerald F. Lillard:
1. Basic, ltr from Eugene M Buhat to this hqs, dtd 19 Feb 47, requesting reconsideration of Co. “T,” Rainbow Regt, Malakas Div. (Independent), in the strength of 151 men, previously investigated by Maj Coates and Lt Kemper, and not favorably considered.
2. This unit does not fulfill the requirements of the five basic points for recognition. See attached reconsideration report.
3. There are no members worthy of recognition and a casualty report has been submitted which should not be favorably considered.
4. This report constitutes the final action by this headquarters on Co. “T” Rainbow Regt, Malakas Division (Independent).
[Sgd.] 1st Lt Marion C. Allbright
Concur: Maj. C. H. Wentzell, Chief, Inv Sec
Concur: Lt Col S. J. Palos, Chief, Unit Branch
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HEADQUARTERS
PHILIPPINE-RYUKYUS COMMAND
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL
| GSCPU 091 PI / 1284 |
APO 707 19 JUN 1947 |
Mr. Eugene M. Buhat
Inicbulan, Bauan
Batangas, Philippines
Dear Mr. Buhat:
The Commanding General has directed that you be informed that the Company “T,” Rainbow Regiment, Malakas Division, purporting to be a guerrilla organization under your control, previously not favorably considered for recognition, has been reconsidered at your request.
A thorough review of the supporting papers of this organization, together a careful analysis of all other available information of the activities of your unit from its inception, scrutinized in relation to the overall resistance movement, has again failed to reveal sufficient material to satisfy the requirements for recognition of your unit as an element of the Philippine Army in the service of the Armed Forces of the United States. The Company “T,” Rainbow Regiment, Malakas Division unit is, therefore, not favorably reconsidered for modification of the original decision of non-recognition.
This letter constitutes the final determination of and action upon the claim for recognition of Company “T,” Rainbow Regiment, Malakas Division guerrilla unit.
CWO, USA
ASST ADJ GEN
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HEADQUARTERS CO. “T”
5TH BATTALION
RAINBOW REGIMENT
MALAKAS DIVISION
The Commanding General
AFWESPAC, APO 707
Thru Adjutant General (MPA)
APO 75
Dear Sir:
I have the honor to submit herewith five (5) copies of the rosters of our guerrilla unit known as Company “T,” Rainbow Regiment, Malakas Division, with request that the same be recognized.
For your information, I respectfully enclosed herewith one copy of the brief description of the activities of the company under my command. I am likewise enclosing herewith a letter from Capt. Bennett, Commanding Officer of Co. “K,” 158th Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, identifying me.
A Certificate of Attachment will be secured from Capt. Bennett, who has been redeployed in the United States, by mail. As soon as the certificate is received, the same shall be submitted to you without delay.
Trusting this letter will merit your very kind consideration.
Commanding