01 Nov 68 0845

Alpha Company received 75-100 rounds of small arms fire from grid location BS491778. Arty called in, and assessment unknown.

01 Nov 68 0900

At 0845 hrs. a Utility aircraft HU1D 428. Reported it received 30 rounds of AK-47 fire from grid location BS491778. Also received an explosion under tail rotator;  altitude is unknown, aircraft continued to fly.                                                                   0915                                                                                                   Received final report from Utility aircraft HU1D 428. Aircraft received 1 round in the right rear of aircraft and will return to LZ Bronco for repairs.

01 Nov 68 1105

Delta Company requests a dust off for 2 US EM from Delta Company for a bad finger & bad feet. Dust off completed at 1145 hrs.

• Thomas A. Neubauer  bad finger

• Wayne O. Patterson  bad feet

 01 Nov 68 1435

Charlie Company 4/3 Infantry is released from OPCON from 3/1 Infantry. Airlifted back to 4/3 Infantry AO. 1st lift PZ 1405 hrs.- 1413 hrs. to LZ Cold. 2nd lift 1412 hrs. -1420 hrs to LZ cold at grid location BS503777.

01 Nov 68 1930

Charlie Company's 1st platoon, engaged 4 VC at grid location BS498762; 2 VC in rice paddies & observed 2 VC evading. Results; 1 VC KIA.

02 Nov 68 1440

At 1435 hrs. Gunships of the 174th Aviation at grid location BS497750, engaged and killed 1 VC that was evading, and burned down 3 huts. Where elements received fire from; aircraft was hit, altitude unknown. Aircraft continued to fly, no casualties.

02 Nov 68 1515

At 1510 hrs. 1/20 Infantry requested a dust off for 2 US EM with gunshot wound. WHA

02 Nov 68 1545

LZ Cork received 15-20 incoming rounds of 82mm mortar. Arty FDC took a direct hit, by possible B40 rockets, that were taken in the 4/3 area. Rounds are confirmed to be 82mm mortar. Negative casualties.                                                             1615                                                                                                         LZ Cork received 10-20 more incoming rounds of 82mm mortar, 4/3  no injuries.

02 Nov 1968 1715

Aero Scouts at grid location BS457713, killed 4 NVA in green uniforms.                                                                                             1750                                                                                                     Late Entry; Aero Scouts killed 9 VC and captured 3 weapons at grid location BS457713.

03 Nov 68 1345

C & C ship while flying at a altitude of 30 feet, received small arms fire from grid location BS398594; returned fire on enemy position w/negative results.

03 Nov 68 1535

S-3 observed 4 camouflaged huts at grid location BS462583, Northwest to grid BS461585. Believed to be a NVA base camp area. Arty was called in and checking on using Helix.                  1540                                                                                                         S-3 observed NVA base camp. There are well used trails w/slit trenches and barb wire. Camp is Southeast of grid location BS462571.

03 Nov 68 1550

Bravo Company requested a priority dust off for 1 US EM from Bravo Company line # 110 with pulled ligaments in hip.                                                                                                       1630                                                                                                     Dust off cancelled, C & C dusted off individual at 1630 hrs.

03 Nov 68 1715

At 1645 hrs. S-3 flying in C & C received a unknown number of automatic weapons fire while flying at 100 feet. Took 1 hit with no damage at grid location BS461584.

04 Nov 68 0700

FSB Cork received 20 incoming rounds of 82mm mortar, vicinity is unknown.                                                                          0855                                                                                              Gunship reported mortar position at grid location BS479615.

04 Nov 68 0905

E Company requests a dust off for 1 US WHA EM from E Company 4/3 Infantry with frag wounds in right thigh. Dust off completed at 0715 hrs.

Pfc Jerry Mallicoat WHA frag wounds in right thigh

04 Nov 68 0916

Utility helicopter rotor blade hit a tree while flying a back haul for Charlie Company. Utility helicopter is presently at FSB Cork for repairs.

04 Nov 68 1435

Bravo Company at grid location BS416571, requested a urgent dust off for 1 US with a cut on his left knee from working in the area. Line # 51 Bravo Company. dust off completed at 1554 hrs.

04 Nov 68 1840

Delta Company requested a dust off for 3 US ambulatory for internal sickness. Dust off was completed at 1913 hrs.

05 Nov 68 1005

 Received URI report from 11th LIB; in the vicinity of grid BS434546 is a division size enemy force within 1000 meters; In vicinity of grid BS439537 is  a unidentified size enemy force within 3000 meters; Time 070830 68.

05 Nov 68 1015

Late Entry; At 0940 hrs. Air strikes in the vicinity of grid BS380576 destroyed 2 camouflaged huts, 1 tunnel & a 50 meter trench. At 0945 hrs. LTC Russell W/ C & C aircraft in the vicinity of grid BS383574, found 1 lookout tower. Destroyed by TAC Air & Arty.                                                                                 1016                                                                                              Air strike in vicinity of grid BS383575, resulted in a secondary explosion that was 150 feet high; black smoke & fireball.

05 Nov 68 1220

C & C aircraft W/Battalion Commander Russell in the vicinity of grid BS368582, observed a large base camp w/approximately 30 huts & 70 foxholes. Air strikes called in this grid.

05 Nov 68 1345

C & C Aircraft in the vicinity of grid BS363541, observed several tunnels & huts & a possible mortar position. Air strikes called in on targets.

05 Nov 68 1401

At 1305 hrs. Bravo Company requested a dust off for 1 US EM for Bravo Company for FUO.

05 Nov 68 1845

C & C Aircraft evacuated 1 US WHA from Bravo 1/46 Infantry.EM had a gunshot wound in the left shoulder. (4th element 13 PEA)

05 Nov 68 1915

While moving into ambush site, Alpha Company's 2nd platoon ambush element engaged an estimated 10 VC At grid location BS382587, W/ heavy automatic weapons fire, M-79 GL & hand grenades; results are undetermined due to nature of terrain.

07 Nov 68 1005

Received URI report from 11th LIB; in the vicinity of grid BS434546 is a division size enemy force within 1000 meters; In vicinity of grid BS439537 is a unidentified size enemy force within 3000 meters; Time 070830 68.

07 Nov 68 1015

Late Entry; At 0940 hrs. Air strikes in the vicinity of grid BS380576 destroyed 2 camouflaged huts, 1 tunnel & a 50 meter trench. At 0945 hrs. LTC Russell W/ C & C aircraft in the vicinity of grid BS383574, found 1 lookout tower. Destroyed by TAC Air & Arty. 1016 Air strike in vicinity of grid BS383575, resulted in a secondary explosion that was 150 feet high; black smoke & fireball.

07 Nov 68 1220

C & C aircraft W/Battalion Commander Russell in the vicinity of grid BS368582, observed a large base camp w/approximately 30 huts & 70 foxholes. Air strikes called in this grid.

07 Nov 68 1345

C & C Aircraft in the vicinity of grid BS363541, observed several tunnels & huts & a possible mortar position. Air strikes called in on targets.

07 Nov 68 1401

At 1305 hrs. Bravo Company requested a dust off for 1 US EM for Bravo Company for FUO.

07 Nov 68 1845

C & C Aircraft evacuated 1 US WHA from Bravo 1/46 Infantry.EM had a gunshot wound in the left shoulder. (4th element 13 PEA)

07 Nov 68 1915

While moving into ambush site, Alpha Company's 2nd platoon ambush element engaged an estimated 10 VC At grid location BS382587, W/ heavy automatic weapons fire, M-79 GL & hand grenades; results are undetermined due to nature of terrain.

08 Nov 68 0810

At 0807 hrs. Bravo Company found footprints leading East from grid location BS376598; found 50-100 of rice in each hut. Bravo Company also found 2 fatigue shirts in one of the huts. Shirts & rice were destroyed.

08 Nov 68 0925

At 0915 hrs. Company Commander Charlie Company 4/3 Infantry, received a injury from punji stake in the vicinity of grid BS385581, puncture wound in foot. At 0920 CPL Reynolds, Charlie Company's mortar platoon, fell into punji pit, resulting in a puncture wound of the right ankle. Both individuals were evacuated by C & C aircraft, 4/3 Infantry, to Duc Pho.

Cpt Middleton WHA punji wound in foot

Cpl Reynolds WHA punji wound to the right ankle

08 Nov 68 0953

At 0950 hrs. Charlie Company in the vicinity of grid BS385581, reported 1 US WHA with puncture wound of the left ankle. Dust off called for individual at 0950 hrs.

Pfc Cooper WHA punji wound to the left ankle

08 Nov 68 1307

Late Entry; At 1205 hrs. Delta Company at vicinity of grid BS386582, received 1 US WHA by punji stakes(puncture wound of the left foot);Individual evacuated by C & C Aircraft to Duc Pho at 1245 hrs.

1Lt Victor B. Kovac WHA punji wound in left foot

08 Nov 68 1435

At 1430 hrs. 2/B/1/46 Infantry at grid location BS376654, found 2 VC/NVA KIA by Aero Scout gunships. KIA were dressed in black uniform, one w/web gear & 2 chicom grenade; no weapons were found.

08 Nov 68 1457

At 1420 hrs. a dust off is requested for 4 US from 4/3 Infantry at FSB Cork w/ high fever.

• Pvt David Gutierrez Jr. high temperature Delta Company

• Pvt James Herrick high temperature Delta Company

• Pvt Norman Ulysses high temperature Alpha Company

• Pfc Edward Fontenot high temperature Alpha Company

09 Nov 68 0825

At 0820 hrs. Aero  Scouts 123rd Avn Company engaged 10 NVA at grid location BS387485, wearing pith helmets & khaki uniforms, running West on trail. Results; 3 NVA KIA w/ negative weapons.

09 Nov 68 0955

At 0950 hrs. Alpha company at grid location BS375590, destroyed 1 field expedient antenna & a hut surrounded by barbed wire. Observed no people in this area.

09 Nov 68 1120

At 1115 hrs. Bravo Company 1/46 Infantry at grid location BS349565, found 2 chicom grenades, 1 green NVA uniform, unknown number of expended small arms cartridges (7.62mm short for AK-47), 1 map of the area; uniforms & map will be evacuated when transportation is available.

09 Nov 68 1209

At 1209 hrs. Charlie Company's 2nd platoon, at grid location BS396574, destroyed 1 hut, 3 bundles punji sticks, & 3 NVA uniforms.

 11 Nov 68 0708

1st Air strike from B-52 bombers at 0420hrs, at grid location BS426572, 2nd Air strike B-52 bombers at 0655hrs. at grid location BS423586, received secondary explosions. Will wait until 0740 hrs. before checking area for results of bombing.

11 Nov 68 0730

Delta Company requests a dust off for 3 US from Delta Company w/ spider bite/hurt back/ cut finger. Request received by Doctor's Control 101900, and completed 110720, PZ at grid location BS399538.

11 Nov 68 1340

Charlie Company requests dust off for 1 US EM at grid location BS383581 w/ wounds from punji stakes.

Sp/4 Edward Kennedy   WHA    wounds from punji stakes

11 Nov 68 1445

Charlie Company's 2nd platoon found one punji pit 6' x 5' x 5' with punji stakes at bottom of pit. Also found 4 observation positions 4' x 3' x 4' in size. All items were destroyed in place. At grid location BS383583.

11 Nov 68 1735

Bravo Company's 3rd platoon found 2 hooches at grid location BS447514 & BS39508; Found 5 hooches, with one containing 250 lbs of rice. Destroyed all items in place.

Units will be Airlifted by CH-47's from Minh Long to area designated;

• Alpha and Bravo Company's  to   LZ Bronco

• Delta Company   to   LZ Thunder

• Charlie Company  to  Charlie Brown

 13 Nov 68 1705

Elements of E  Troop 1st Cav w/ Delta Company's 3rd platoon. CIA; 2 VCS ages 10 & 45 at grid location BS864333. The older VCS had 3000 P's on his person. Both of VCS were evading, VCS are being taken to the National Police at Duc Pho.

13 Nov 68 1815

Delta Company's 3rd platoon picked up 2 VN women that were approximately 25 years of age, at grid location BS863327. The 2 VN women were taken to LZ Thunder for questioning.

13 Nov 68 1915

Received E Troop's 2nd platoons location; Bridge 94, Bridge 95, Bridge 104, Bridge 107, Lowboy & Charlie Brown.

16 Nov 68 0925

1 Lt William Kelly  broken arm

16 Nov 68 1100

At 1035 hrs. Charlie Company 81mm mortar suspected location at grid location BS932227. Results were two secondary explosions, 2nd platoon Charlie Company will recon area.

16 Nov 68 1400

Brigade Called in; between 2200 hrs & 2400 hrs, helicopters that have a starlight scope, will patrol Highway 1. All ambushes have been informed of the operation along Highway 1

16 Nov 68 1500

Late Entry; At 1420 hrs. Charlie Company requested a dust off for 1 US , Line # 148 Charlie Company w FUO unconscious. Dust off was completed at 1455 hrs.

16 Nov 68 1630

At 1540 hrs. at grid location BS877193, C & C observed two poles approximately 18 feet high, possibly radio antennas, no wires were observed.

16 Nov 68 1930

Late Entry; At 1500 hrs. at grid location BS883305, C & C observed 1 dead VC on Highway 1. Individual was killed by small arms fire.

19 Nov 68 0850

C & C aircraft helicopter observed 1 VC MAM at grid location BS825305, Results; 1 VC MAM KIA. Also at grid location BS 829319, apprehended one MAF VCS w/o identification card.

19 Nov 68 1245

At grid location BS855290, observed and apprehended 1 VCS MAM that was evading. He was approximately 23 years of age. He was brought to LZ Thunder for interrogation.

19 Nov 68 1425

At Bridge 100, 1st Cav, 1st platoon apprehended 2 VN women, one had  30 cartons of American cigarettes, and several American sheets. Brought to LZ Thunder for further interrogation.

19 Nov 68 1620

At 1540 hrs. E Troop's 2nd platoon, 1st Cav reports that 1 VN Nationalist has a 175mm dud round, in the vicinity of grid location BS845326, under VIP Program turn in.

19 Nov 68  2210

Delta Company reports that tracks on Bridge 102, observed 2 VC on Bridge 103. Engaged when 4.2  illumination rounds were fired & tracks fired with M-60 machine guns. Results; unknown at this time.

20 Nov 68 0715

At 0715 hrs. Delta Company at LZ Thunder, requests a dust off for 1 US EM from Delta Company, Line # 37 with badly swollen feet & legs. Dust off completed at 0755 hrs.

20 Nov 68 0730

At 0730 hrs. Charlie Company at grid location BS906260, requests a dust off for 1 US EM Line # 87, w/high fever and swollen eyes. Dust off completed at 0800 hrs.

20 Nov 68 0930

Delta Company's 3rd platoon received sniper fire at BS897317. Observed 5 VC's in white shirts & black pj's evading. Element fired and wounding one in the head. Element is pursuing VC's at the present time.

20 Nov 68 1940

Received report from tracks on Bridge 104; a ARVN reported to them, that there are 200 VC at grid location BS880315, and a unknown number at grid location BS883318. These VC are supposed to attack some where in the Duc Pho area; at 2100 hrs.

21 Nov 68 0933

Recon platoon spotted one VC evading at grid location BS781357. Element engaged and fired on him with small arms fire. Result; 1 VC KIA, no weapon or identification card or documents. Also found in area 10 rounds of M-1 .30  cal ammo.

21 Nov 68 1045

Delta Company's 4th platoon at grid location BS884333, found a VC body, believed to have been wounded by 3rd platoon Delta Company at DTG200935 Nov 68. At grid location BS897318, and also found a khaki uniform  in deceased belongings. Result one VC WIA is now one VC KIA.

21 Nov 68 1348

At 1348 hrs. at grid location BS845305, Delta Company's 2nd platoon, while on offensive sweep encountered a booby trap of unknown caliber, resulting in 1 US WHA from frag.Line # 108 Delta Company requests a dust off for 1 US EM with frag wounds left hand / back / back of neck.

Orsus Mooney  WHA frag wounds / left hand / back / back of neck

21 Nov 68 1405

At 1400 hrs. Delta Company's 4th platoon in the vicinity of grid location BS864334, while on offensive sweep, they encountered a bobby trap of unknown caliber resulting in 3 US EM WHA. Evacuated BY C & C aircraft, at 1407 hrs. Individuals had neck & face wounds.

• Sp/4 Thomas Stanley  WHA  frag wounds /face &neck

• Pfc George W. Page WHA  frag wounds face & neck

• Pfc Melvin Thompson  WHA frag wounds face & neck

 21 Nov 68 1420

Delta Company's 2nd platoon confirmed that booby trap was a 4.2mm mortar round.                                                                       1435 Message from Brigade;

• Pfc Melvin Thompson KHA

• Sp/4 Thomas Stanley  KHA    died of wounds at the 322nd Evac Hospital at Duc Pho.

 21 Nov 68 1550

Alpha Company requests a dust off for 1 US EM from Alpha Company with high fever of unknown origin. dust off completed by C & C at 1625 hrs.

Pfc Ray Breckenridge  high fever

PFC JIMMIE GREEN

25 Nov 68 0940

Late Entry; MACV reports two incidents on the night of 24 Nov 68: At 242004 Nov 68 a reinforced squad attacked new market place in Duc Pho at grid location BS803375 with small arms fire & grenades. Results; 1 VCKIA, 1 M-1 rifle CIA. At 242355 Nov 68 At the National Police Bunker at grid BS805381 was attacked by a reinforced squad using small arms fire & grenades, Results; 1 PF WHA.

25 Nov 68 1440

Late Entry; At 1000 hrs. a 1/4 ton truck from Charlie Company 3/1 Infantry hit a mine approximetly 100 meters  out of the main gate at LZ Bronco. Results were; 2 US KHA.

• Pfc Wilbert Allen Ellison  KHA 

• Sgt Fredrick Ben King   KHA

 25 Nov 68 2310

From Brigade S-2: A VC patrol armed with mines & grenades at grid location BS775377, at Xom Lum & Hoc Cat, patrol estimated at  a strength of 45 persons. Arty called with unknown results.

25 Nov 68 2315

From Brigade S-2; 1 VC company disguised as ARVN's in the vicinity of grid BS783372. Also VC unit # 219 in the vicinity of grid BS767415. Arty called in with results unknown.

At 0115 hrs November 27, 1968 Alpha Company at grid BS932222 received mortar rounds, 1 KHA and 1 WHA evac, ceased incoming at 0130 hrs 12 rounds mortar unknown size. Corporal Jimmie Green was serving as a rifleman with the 2nd Platoon; Company A, 4th Battalion, 3d Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade when the friendly force was subjected to an intense and accurate hand grenade attack, followed by heavy small arms and automatic weapons fire.While grenades were exploding throughout the friendly position, Corporal Green noticed two live grenades land within a few feet of one of the perimeter positions. With complete disregard for his own safety and braving a hail of enemy fire, he ran from his own position and knocked one of his comrades to the ground, covering him with his own body to shield the soldier from the devastating blast of the grenades. Two explosions followed immediately and fatally wounded Corporal Jimmie Green. His unselfishness and his concern for others saved the life of one man & possibly the lives of other. Corporal Jimmie Green's conspicuous gallantry,extraordinary heroism and intrepidity at the cost of his own life are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon him and upon the Armed Forces of his country.

27 Nov 68 1015

At grid location BS789323, Charlie Company had 1 US picked up by C & C for bad feet and taken to LZ Thunder.

Pfc James Novak   bad feet

27 Nov 68 1100

Charlie Company, 81mm mortar was lifted from Montezuma at 1010 hrs. and brought to LZ Thunder at 1020 hrs, Bravo Company 81mm mortar was picked up at 1020 hrs. and brought to Montezuma.

29 Nov 68 1100

Late Entry; At 1005 hrs. Bravo Company at grid location BS 815401, observed 2 VC, 1 M & 1 F, evading w/weapons. Aero Scouts engaged 1 VC M at grid location BS819411. Results; 1 VC KIA, negative weapons or documents & 1 VC WIA evacuated by Aero Scouts.                                                                1120                                                                                                         At 1055 hrs. Bravo Company at the grid location BS821409, detained 2 VC.  1 had a SK-44 & M-1 carbine, serial #s are 11365896  & 5806327.                                                                     1125                                                                                                        At 1000 hrs. Bravo Company at grid location BS821409, found a box w/booby trap wires & home made booby traps. Also found medical supplies. VC have broken up in 1 & 2 man groups moving in vicinity of grid BS755420.

29 Nov 68 1410

VC WIA was evading with  Aero Scouts2 VC that the 123rd Aero Scouts engaged causing 1 WIA; WIA individual claims to be a PF who was captured by the VC 2 days ago. WIA individual evacuated to the 6th Support by Aero Scouts.

29 Dec 68 1955

From Battalion XO (Maj Spargo); Occupants of bunker # 44  on perimeter  at LZ Bronco, observed 1 individual who appeared to be digging in Carentan Road. He was engaged with small arms fire and evaded to grid location BS830372.

29 Dec 68 2255

Report from Charlie Company Commander; A patrol was dispatched from Charlie Company and returned with 3 US individuals from Charlie Company at 2210 hrs. Individuals were reported in the refugee camp at grid BS863315. Charlie Company Commander in his examination of the individuals found they had been consuming alcohol. Weapons check revealed that the individuals weapons had not been fired. Battalion Commander (LTC Russell) instructed Charlie Company Commander to inspect the refugee area for possible damages.