Fort William McKinley, during the
World War II era[?], was where
USAFFE had it's headquarters for the
Philippine Department and the
Philippine Division. The bulk of the Philippine Division was stationed here and this was where, under the
National Defense Act of 1935, specialized
artillery training was conducted.
Fort William McKinley was just south of Manila (Luzon, the Philippines).
The 3rd Battalion of the 31st Infantry Regiment was formed here, in 1916. Until December of 1920, this was the home of the 31st INF.
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