Albert M. Jones (USA) was the division's commander; the Chief of Staff was LCol.

1Lieutenant Jose C. Limpo as division motor transport officer in Bataan.

[1] When the Japanese began landing at Lamon Bay on December 24, 1941, South Luzon Force was badly dispersed.

[citation needed] General Jones was temporarily removed from the command to take over South Luzon Force as General Parker was ordered to Bataan to prepare for the withdrawal of all forces there.

General Jones led entire South Luzon Force (SLF) withdrawal to Bataan.

Days before surrender remnants of the division was reorganized as 51st Combat Team under Colonel Adlai Young Jr.