From the Annals of the Forgotten War – In 1899, Congress authorized the formation of the Thirty-Third Infantry Regiment which became known as the Texas Regiment.  The Regiment was formed for combatting the Philippine Insurrection – America’s forgotten war that officially lasted from June 2, 1899 until July 4, 1902 but lasted as a lower level conflict for at least another decade. The Regiment was organized at Fort Sam Houston. Approximately one third of the officers and enlisted men were from Texas. The Regiment served in the Philippines from October 27, 1899, until March 2, 1901. The Thirty-third fought in battles at Magnataram, Tirad Pass, Vigan, and Taguidin Pass.  The Regiment was mustered out of service in San Francisco on April 17, 1901.  However, some soldiers from the Regiment remained in the Philippines to serve with the Philippine Constabulary.