01 May 68 0415

Received message DIVARTY CO LNO at Quang Ngai thru Brigade: Son Tinh District had RF-PF positions overrun by a estimated 2 companies or 1 Battalion of VC, who are to be believed to be at the contact location. Quang Ngai HQ has contacted Americal Division Headquarters, to see about getting US forces to establish a blocking position from grid  square  BS7178 to BS6880.

01 May 68 0948

Bravo Company's 3rd platoon at grid coordinates BS734873, found 3 gas masks, parts to US mines, 1 empty medical pouch, 4 canisters of unknown type: will be extracted back to LZ Dottie.

01 May 68 1638

Bravo Company's 3rd platoon at grid coordinates BS726869, apprehended 1 VC w/pistol belt, canteen, claymore bag full of medical supplies. He was of military age and is being questioned by Bravo Company at BS726869 location.

01 May 68 1810

Alpha Company's mortar platoon requests a dust off for 1 US EM WHA from Alpha Company due to detonating mine of unknown type. A urgent dust off was completed at 1821 hrs. at grid coordinates BS474863.

• Sp/4 George E. Peters  WHA frag wounds / legs & arms

• At 1810 hrs on May 1, 1968 Alpha Company 4-3 Infantry Mortar Platoon in the vicinity of BS474863 detonated a mine of unknown type with 1 US WHA evacuation Dust Off was completed at 1821 hrs. At 1834 hrs Alpha Company Mortar Platoon requested Dust Off for another US WHA as result of mine category priority completed at 1850 hrs. E-4 Peters, George Evac wounded in both legs and arms  Peters was a  DOA and became KHA. E4 Akutgawa, Mark has frag wounds in back member of the Recon Platoon. Recon was returning to the Battalion TOC after cutting down tree’s and clearing the road just outside the perimeter.

01 May 68 1834

Alpha Company's Mortar platoon requests a dust off for another US WHA, as a result of a mine.A category priority dust off was completed at 1850 hrs.

• Sp/4 Mark Akutgawa  WHA          frag wounds in back

01 May 68 1905

At 1835 hrs. Recon platoon, just completed blowing and clearing trail, which led to the main trail. Element was returning back to the top when incident occurred. Mine was approximately 6' from a bangalore torpedo.

01 May 68 2139

At 2110 hrs. Alpha Company's 3rd platoon, 1st squad, reported that 1 M-26A1 grenade was thrown into their position at grid coordinates BS548889. Grenade was picked up and thrown back. Negative casualties on friendlies, element moved to grid coordinates BS550887.

01 May 68 Summary

Operations continued as normal throughout the MUSCATINE AO with Co A securing LZ Sue. Co B search Ville at BS734864. Co C secure and assist construction of FSB vic. BS538825. ( Editors note: This grid will receive the name LZ BUFF on May 5, 1968) Co D security for LZ Dottie and Uptight. Recon clearing mines and Booby traps OP George. Recon platoon suffered 2 US WHA result Booby trap.

02 May 68 0750

At 0733 hrs. Charlie Company's 2nd platoon, at grid location BS541816, detonated a M16A1 bouncing Betty anti-personnel mine resulting in; 1 US KHA, & 2 US WHA. Dust off was requested at 0733 hrs. and completed at 0755 hrs. 

• Psg Andres Cruz-Bultron WHA frag wounds /groin priority
  Sgt William J. Topka   WHA  frag wounds / thighPfc James S. Hadley  KHA          frag wounds

 02 May 68 1015

At 1005 hrs. Maj Holck, S-3, directed 1st platoon E Troop to move to grid location BS602864 in order to assist the PF  outpost, now receiving fire.

02 May 68 2055

Charlie Company's CP reports that it is receiving mortar fire (unknown type) fro grid location BS538824. Element had 15 incoming rounds, and returned fire w/ 81mm mortars. Firing lasted a estimated 5 minutes. Charlie Company's Commander estimated mortar were 60mm & fire originated at grid location BS546811. No casualties were sustained by Charlie Company.

02 May 68 2137

Charlie Company reports now receiving accurate incoming mortar fire. Commander believes rounds are 82mm. Have estimated receiving 20 rounds from the same location. 

02 May 68 2215

At 2155 hrs. Charlie Company reported receiving a estimated 12-15 rounds of 81mm, at 2-3 minute intervals; majority of rounds landed within 20-30 meters of the 2nd platoon sector, Arty & organic 81mm were fired. No US casualties & no assessment of enemy loss. Will check contact area at first light.

03 May 68 0050

Battalion Aid Station reports 1 US WHA from Delta Company, received a gunshot wound in his left hand as a result of small arms fire. Report his bunker his bunker received 10-15 rounds of sniper fire. Dust off requested at 0735 hrs. and completed at 0854 hrs.

• Sp/4 Bobby M. Scott   WHA    gunshot in hand

03 May 68 1010

Alpha Company's 3rd platoon, at grid coordinates BS557900, observed 1 VC evading  &  3rd platoon engaged. Results; 1 VC KIA. A bag of documents, 1 change of clothes, 1 VC flag, 1 compass, 2 bottles of liquid and 1 M26A1 frag (grenade had a different type of fuse). Will take pictures and destroy grenade in place.

03 May 68 1100

At 0942 hrs. Delta Company at grid coordinates BS720814, detonated a mine resulting in 1 US WHA. Type of mine is unknown. Delta Company requests a dust  for 1 US w/ frag wounds in leg & hip. Dust off requested at 0942 hrs & completed at 1000 hrs. Mine and Booby Trap Incident Report sent to Brigade.

• Sp/4 Hillard Little  WHA frag wounds in leg & hip. Medic from HHC 4/3 Infantry

03 May 68 1201

At 1157 hrs. 1st platoon E Troop located and destroyed 1 60mm round  on the road in the vincinty of grid BS630830. Round not booby trapped.

03 May 68 1835

At 1835 hrs. Charlie Company received 10-15 rounds of sniper fire, from grid location BS547812, resulting in 1 US EM WHA, Line #  85  received a flesh wound in the arm from sniper. 81mm mortar fire was called in , with unknown results. Dust off requested at 1815 hrs. and completed at 1830 hrs. 

•  Sp/4 Craig Slocum     WHA    flesh wound in arm

03 May 68 1800

At 1800 hrs, a water buffalo attacked a soldier from Delta Company. The water buffalo was shot and the VN people demanded money for the loss. Bn S-5 suggests they pay 500-1000 VN$ and pay owner only if he can produce a ID card.

03 May 68 2130

At 1927 hrs. Alpha Company's 3rd platoon in the vicinity of grid BS567905, detonated a mine of unknown type, resulting in; 6 US WHA.

• 2 Lt Robert C. Ransom Jr   WHA  shrapnel wounds in abdomen & right arm

• Sgt Alan Hake  WHA   right leg & right arm / fractured leg / condition serious

•  Sgt Timothy E. Shelton  WHA   shrapnel in right arm

• Sp/4 Granvillo R. Sloan   WHA  shrapnel wounds in calf

• Pfc Michael Estep  WHA   shrapnel wounds in arms & legs

• Pfc Edward M. Czech  WHA  wounds in knee

04 May 68 0606

Received report on Americal Division activity from SFC Gross, CO-S-3 Brigade duty NCO; All quiet except an element from 3/1 Infantry, received 10-15 rounds of small arms sniper fire resulting in 3 US WHA.

04 May 68 0912

Delta Company's 2nd platoon at grid coordinates BS721821, located and destroyed 1  155mm HE round & 1  105mm illumination round.

04 May 68 1100

At 1030 hrs. Delta Company's 2nd platoon, at grid location BS 721821, found & destroyed 1 M26A1 mine with pressure release type firing device, AN8173-A1.

04 May 68 1306

Alpha Company at grid location BS568887, reports a sudden change of attitude of the civilians in An Diem village complex. They have changed from being friendly toward Americans to displaying a hostile attitude. Binh Son District Agents presently checking village.

04 May 68 1935

Request a dust off for 1 US EM w/a broken ankle at grid location BS732822. Called in for a Chu Lai dust off at 1928 hrs. and completed at 148 hrs.

04 May 68 2010

Delta Company at grid location BS731822, received 3 incoming hand grenades and small arms fire. Estimate hand grenades  landed 100 meters from CP location.

05 May 68 0206

At 0201 hrs. Delta Company's 1st platoon in the vicinity of grid BS722825, and received 10 incoming rounds that are believed to be 60mm mortars and resulting in 1 US WHA (slight wound -ing  neck , no dust off required).

05 May 68 0223

Delta Company reports 2 US WHA. 1-w/shrapnel in right knee. 1- w/ shrapnel in left leg. Both are minor and did not require a dust off. Results are 3 US WHA from mortar attacks.

05 May 68 0645

Dust off was requested for 1 US WHA, frag wounds in chest, stomach and legs. Dust off completed at 0655 hrs.

• Pfc Thomas C. Lowthers  WHA frag wounds in chest / stomach & legs

 05 May 68 0825

Aero Scouts, at grid coordinates BS795848, apprehended 1 male VCS, 17-25 years old. VCS was hiding in the bush and wearing US fatigue trousers.

05 May 68 1640

1st platoon E Troop on north bridge, at grid location BS624865 reported that Highway # 1 of bridge is closed. Also Binh Son District is on 100% alert, Also District report they are under attack by an enemy force of 100 VC at grid coordinates BS 602863. Aero Scouts are making aerial recon of the area. Negative results at this time.

05 May 68  2330

Weapons & Ammo collected from children on May 5, 1968; 18 rounds of 60mm mortar HE, 24  M26 frag grenades, 1 M16A1 AP mine, 4 40mm , 7800 .30 cal rounds, 1600 rounds of 5.56mm, 1 M51A5 fuse, 1 81mm mortar round & 1 tube of C-4.

06 May 68 0206

At 0201 hrs. Delta Company's 1st platoon at grid coordinates BS722825, received 10 incoming rounds and believed to be 60mm mortars resulting in; 1 US WHA (slight wound in neck, no dust off required).

06 May 68 0223

Delta Company reports 2 additional US WHA (1 w/shrapnel in right knee, 1 w/ shrapnel in left leg). Both were minor and did not require dust off. Results of mortar attack; 3 US WHA.

• Pfc Anthony Mello WHA  received minor burns

06 May 68 0402

Late Entry; 0303 hrs: SFC Gross, Brigade Duty NCO reports that LZ Bronco is under attack.

06 May 68 0431

Final report regarding mortar attack on LZ Bronco; Commenced 0258 hrs. ceased 0353 hrs. Received approximately 60 incoming rounds of 82mm & 60mm mortar, 10 satchel charges resulting in 1 US KHA. 

• Sp/4 Michael Robert Kale  KHA

 06 May 68 0600

Summary of Mortar Attack on LZ Bronco; received 64 mortar rounds, 10 satchel charges, 8 dud 82mm mortar rouns & 3 RPG's 7 found. NVA were inside perimeter last night. Individual came in under the wire. Hand grenades were thrown into the tents & bunkers, and satchel charges were thrown. (1-2 lbs of TNT w/string fuse). Homemade grenades were used with junk inside. NVA PW reports; is 18 years old and an NVA pvt,and has been here one month and with the 398th NVA Regiment and had exact maps and sketches of our perimeter.

06 May 68 1010

At 0956 hrs. Delta Company at grid location BS722824 (last night's NDP) 5 cartridges 40mm (M-79 ammo) which appear to be fired by VC in last night's attack; Also found a few strings, possibly from chicom or homemade grenades.

06 May 68 1020

At 1047 hrs, Delta Company's 2nd platoon, grid location BS 724824, found 1 ammo can in a haystack. Destroyed can & observed secondary explosion. Also at this location, another  ammo can of documents, some which displayed the seal of Son Tinh District.

07 May 68 0834

Delta Company's 2nd platoon apprehended 1 male VCS, military age w/o ID card, hiding in a tunnel at grid location BS 718888. Extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

07 May 68 0935

Delta Company's 2nd platoon, grid coordinates BS719890, found 3 VC hiding in a tunnel. A grenade was thrown into the tunnel resulting in a secondary explosion and WIA/CIA. VC dusted off.

07 May 68 1401

Delta Company's 2nd platoon, at grid location BS719890, apprehended 1 VC 45-50 years old, w/o ID card. No weapon or web gear, but in possession of documents.

07 May 68 2100

At 1851 hrs. Alpha Company's 2nd platoon, at grid location BS 555898, detonated a mine w/secondary explosion 50 meters away, resulting in; 4 US WHA, 1 US KHA (no casualties from second explosion). Dust off requested at 1851 hrs. and completed at 1900 hrs.

• Sp/4 James W. Grant  KHA

• 2Lt Robert C. Anderson  WHA   frag wound on right thumb

• Pfc Cornel D. Booker  WHA  minor frag wounds in legs

• Pfc Michael E. Kastern   WHA multiple frag wounds in legs

• Sp/4 Manuel Cerda   WHA  minor frag wounds in legs

 07 May 68 2130

At 2100 hrs. Delta Company reported receiving 15 rounds of automatic weapons fire, from the West of the Company location at grid location BS717887. 81mm mortar fired upon suspected enemy position & automatic weapons fire ceased.

08 May 68 0315

Charlie Company requests a dust off for 1 US EM from Charlie Company with a  gun shot wound to foot.

• Pfc. Darrell Derouin        gun shot wound to the foot

08 May 68 0850

In reference to last night's mine incident, Alpha Company reports Pfc Richard A. Gereg & Pfc William Krahling  received minor shrapnel wounds.Both were extracted to LZ Dottie for medical treatment.

• Pfc Richard A. Gereg   WHA   minor frag wounds

• Pfc William Krahling   WHA   minor frag wounds 

 08 May 68 1710

At 1655 hrs, Aero Scouts, in the vicinity of grid BS484874, engaged 1 VC evading, resulting in VC KIA.

08 May 68 1713

Aero Scouts, in the vicinity of grid BS473877, engaged 5 VC evading (1 VC w/weapon which was disposed of while evading). Results; 1 VC KIA & 4 CIA.

08 May 68 1925

Delta Company report at 1917hrs. received 4-5 rounds of incoming mortar fire, at grid location BS720888; also received automatic weapons fire, resulting in 1 US KHA & 1 US WHA. Mortar rounds impacted 50 meters West of the perimeter. Urgent dust off requested at 1920 hrs. & completed at 1940 hrs.

• Fred Fullerton    KHA  wounded by A/W fire

• David L. Clark  WHA  HHC (med sec) wounded by A/W fire

 09 May 68 0708

Reference item # 47 from May 8, 68 at 1925 hrs.; Delta Company is searching contact area and of a result, found blood trails and 30 rounds of expended .30caliber M1 ammo.

09 May 68 0730

Delta Company reports finding 1 M-16E1 rifle, serial # 707888. Contacted Chu Lai Dust off Control & they stated the weapon belongs to their unit. Rifle was lost when dust off was being conducted for Delta Company.

09 May 68 1124

1st platoon E Troop, at grid coordinates BS688893, located 2 tunnels complexes. Engaged 1 VC in tunnel resulting in 1 VC KIA. Presently continuing search of tunnels.                                1200                                                                                                       1st platoon E Troop, at the grid coordinates of BS688893, apprehended 1 male VCS, military age and with out ID card. Extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

09 May 68 1312

Alpha Company's 2nd platoon, at grid coordinates BS565902, were conducting a search of the area with a 16 year old VN boy as a guide. The boy led them towards a bunker at which time 2VC evaded. Located in bunker was 1 VC, who was CIA. 1 VC w/weapon evaded across The Tra Bong River, one evaded into a cane field. VC were taken under fire with possible 1 VC WIA. Also at this location 6 VCS were apprehended. VCS will be interrogated at present location. VC extracted to LZ Dottie.

09 May 68 1935

Delta Company's 1st platoon, 1st squad had a small stay behind ambush at grid coordinates BS720850. Ambush was sprung on 6 VC w/weapons resulting in 2 VC KIA. In their possession were several grenades and a map (type of grenades unknown). 

09 May 68 2110

Bravo Company's 1st platoon, while moving to the ambush site, observed approximately 20-25 VC with weapons at coordinates BS639825. VC were out of s/a range and moving away from ambush element. Arty was requested on grid location BS641824 & grid square BS631825, with unknown results.

 10 May 68 0916

Delta Company's 1st platoon, at grid coordinates BS725896, apprehended 2 male VCS that were evading. One between 20-25 years old w/o ID card. Will be interrogated on the spot.

10 May 68 1914

Delta Company received a large volume of small arms fire, approximately 10 rounds of M-79 fire & 3 or 4 mortar rounds, from grid square BS7088. Negative casualties. Fire ceased upon return fire.

10 May 68 1935

Delta Company's 2nd squad, 3rd platoon killed 1 VC with weapon that was approximately 300 meters South of their NDP position. Element was unable to recover weapon at this time.

11 May 68 1005

1st platoon E Troop, at grid coordinates BS689888, located and destroyed 2 punji pits. Punji pits were well camouflaged on the trail, w/dimensions 1' x 1' x 1'.

11 May 68 1045

Delta Company's 2nd platoon, at grid location BS702879, received 2-3 rounds of sniper fire. Result; 1 US WHA, request dust off  for Russell from Delta Company w/a wound to the left thigh. Extracted to LZ Dottie for treatment.

• Russell   WHA   wound to the left thigh

11 May 68 1455

1st platoon E Troop, at grid coordinates BS688904, detonated 2 anti-personnel mines (1 was a bouncing Betty) w/negative casualties. M-113 APC was slightly damaged.

11 May 68 1716

At 1609 hrs. 1st platoon E Troop at grid location BS688904, reports 1 of their M-113 APC's ran over 1 male VCS, that was evading. VCS received a broken arm and required a dust off.

11 May 68 1825

At 1700 hrs. Co E found 1 SKS rifle at grid location BS623866. Rifle serial # 361753.

11 May 68 2002

Son Tinh District reports the bridge at grid coordinates BS633811 was attacked by VC and presently is unguarded. Advise extreme caution when using this bridge tomorrow.

11 May 68 2400

Update

At 1927 hrs on May 3, 1968 Alpha Company 4-3 Infantry 3rd Platoon in the vicinity of BS567905 detonated a mine, a type unknown, resulting in 6 US WHA. Personnel were as follows; 2LT Ransom, Robert C. Jr shrapnel wounds in abdomen and right arm ( KHA Died of Wounds on May 11, 1968 ). SGT Hake, Alan right leg and right arm, fractured leg condition serious, SGT Shelton, Timothy E. shrapnel in right arm, SP/4 Sloan, Gradvillo R. shrapnel wounds in calf, PFC Estep, Michael shrapnel wounds in arms and legs, PFC Czech, Edward M. received shrapnel wounds in right arms.

12 May 68 0815

At 0800 hrs. Aero Scouts engaged with 6 VC evading grid in vincinty of BS554759, resulting in 4 VC KIA.                                 0820                                                                                                         At 0815 hrs. 4/3 Infantry , C&C ship engaged 2 VC evading grid location BS554759, resulting in 2 VC KIA.

12 May 68 0822

At 0800 hrs. Alpha Company detonated a pressure type device at grid location BS563711, which was rigged to a 4.2 mortar round. No casualties. Round was destroyed by Alpha Company at 0810 hrs. Alpha Company had 1 US slightly wounded in foot when he fell into a punji pit at grid location BS563771. Pit was destroyed.

12 May 68 0915

Alpha Company at grid location BS566770, 1 VC tripped what appeared to be booby trapped M16A1 mine, Results; 1 VC KIA  &  4 US WHA. 3 minor not evacuated.

• Sgt Stephen A. Campbell   WHA  frag wounds    urgent

• Sgt Daniel A. Dye  WHA    frag wounds      minor

• Sp/4 Michael Telgenof   WHA   frag wounds    minor

• Pfc John L. Shepard   WHA   frag wounds   minor

12 May 68 1205

At 1105 hrs. Charlie Company reports observing Helix 33 (FAC Aircraft) going down at grid location BS580802. C&C ship checked area and at 1114 hrs. spotted downed aircraft at grid location BS580802. Investigation revealed that pilot and co-pilot were killed (observer).

• 1 Lt  Omar David Jones

12 May 68 1210

At 1120 hrs. LTC Adkins (Battalion Commander), at grid coordinates BS 580802, reports C&C ship received s/a fire. C&C took 1 hit resulting in 1 US WHA (SGM Dorough received a gun shot wound in the right foot) Extracted to LZ Dottie and medevaced. Engaged resulting in 1 VC KIA.

• SGM Dorough   WHA   gun shot right foot

 12 May 68 1250

Alpha Company's 1st platoon, at grid location BS557768, made contact w/3 VC and resulting in 1 VC KIA. Continuing search for the other 2. Also found one 38 cal pistol. serial # V410295: 1 document, 1 medical bag, 1 web belt, 1 M-26 frag grenade.

12 May 68 1845

Alpha Company at grid location BS563769, received 3-4 incoming 60mm mortar rounds. Resulting in; 1 US WHA for shrapnel wounds-not serious. Not evacuated..Also observed 10 VC evading, took under fire w/negative results.

• Sp/4 Ronnie L. Hudson  WHA   frag wounds  not serious

 13 May 68 0841

At 0826 hrs. Alpha Company's 3rd platoon tripped a booby trap at grid location BS566766, resulting in 2 US WHA (urgent). Dust off completed at 0841 hrs. 

13 May 68 0940

The Booby trap was made of a grenade placed in an earthen jar. Trip wire was strung across trail.

13 May 68 1150

Alpha Company booby trap casualties list;

• Sp/4 Ronnie L. Hudson  WHA minor frag wounds groin & leg

• Pfc Gary L. Stump  WHA frag wounds legs & arms

13 May 68 1841

Alpha Company's 3rd platoon at grid location BS568773, found and destroyed 1 dud 105mm round lying in the trail and was not booby trapped. Also at grid location BS568772, found 1 booby trap that consisted of 2 bamboo slats with cardboard under -neath.

13 May 68 1920

Alpha Company received 3-4 rounds of small arms fire at grid location BS564779, resulting in 1 US WHA (shot in thigh). Dust off requested at 1925 hrs. & completed at 1953 hrs.

• Mcphalter  WHA  shot in thigh

 14 May 68 0045

Received Report from Echo Company, that 3 men were burnt by a 4.2" ignition cartridge. Received 1st & 2nd degree burns in the face, on hands, neck & arms. One of the individual will be medevaced first thing in the morning.

14 May 68 0715

At 0700 hrs. C&C helicopter made a aerial recon of North & South bridges. C&C ship reports that the north bridge at grid coordinates BS623865 was destroyed.

14 May 68 0914

1st platoon E Troop, at grid coordinates BS561823, found a tunnel w/ a trap door leading to a tunnel. Captured 1 probable NVA and 2 VC in tunnel. Extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation. Tunnel was destroyed.

14 May 68 1140

Alpha Company's 2nd platoon.at grid coordinates BS558762, found 20 complete punji stakes all with wooden bases & 20 incomplete punji stakes. Appears to be an area where punji stakes are made. Punji stakes were destroyed.

14 May 68 1650

Reference to last nights satchel charge attack on LZ Dottie, it received 6 satchel charges (3 of which were ignited and the other 3 were duds) Duds were found lying between bunkers 1 & 2.

14 May 68 1945

Alpha Company received 1 mortar round at grid location BS 574774. Negative casualties. returned fire with 81mm mortar & small arms fire. Negative results.

15 May 68 0621

Report from Brigade (Cpt Holbrook), Activities in Division AO: Chu Lai received  a unknown # of B-122 incoming rockets, resulting in 2 US KHA & 15 US WHA. 11th Brigade security platoon killed 1 VC while on patrol.

15 May 68 1105

At 1049 hrs. Alpha Company's 2nd platoon received 1 round of sniper fire at grid location BS548791. Presently conducting search of area.                                                                                    1106                                                                                                        At 1050 hrs. Alpha Company's 2nd platoon, located & destroy -ed one 250 lb bomb, at grid coordinates BS547787.

15 May 68 1320

Charlie Company had 1 US accidentally wounded while cleaning his M-16 rifle. Dust off is requested & completed at 1331 hrs. Investigation will be conducted into circumstances by Cpt Sam Company Commander.

• Pfc Donald H. Leftridge    gunshot wound

15 May 68 1701

At 1700 hrs. Alpha Company at grid location BS539794, received 4 rounds of 82mm mortar fire from grid coordinates BS534794. Counter-fired 81mm mortar and Arty. Negative friendly casualties.

  15 May 68 1744

Alpha Company along with Aero Scouts engaged 1 VC w/weapon in green uniform resulting in one VC KIA by Aero Scouts, one M-1 carbine serial # 4976752, CIA. VC also had a pistol belt, 1 chicom grenade & 2 M-26 grenades. Also Alpha Company found 1 M-2 carbine serial # 5915157. Coordinates of action and VC KIA at grid  BS 544788.

16 May 68 0615

Bravo Company's 3rd platoon on ambush spotted 3 VC, at grid coordinates BS714863, thru scope. Fired upon VC, who escaped after dropping 1 pistol belt, 1 M26 grenade, 2 M2 magazines w/ammo & bag of rice.

16 May 68 0840

At 0715 hrs, gunships (Sharks) were supporting a CA at grid BS515860, engaged 4 VC evading, resulting in 2 VC KIA. 0841 At 0720 hrs, Sharks at grid location BS523855 engaged 2 VC evading; Results: 2 VC KIA.                                                             0845                                                                                                         At 0730 hrs. Sharks at grid BS495854, engaged 3 VC evading, resulting in 3 VC KIA.

16 May 68 1342

C&C ship reported engaging 3 VC at grid location BS629846, evading from Troop element. Results; 2 VC KIA.

16 May 68 1935

At 0900 hrs. Alpha Company's 2nd platoon, 1st squad at grid location BS504863, engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA. In his possession was found 1 M26A1 grenade, camouflage scarf, poncho, pistol belt, booby trapped grenade, medical supplies, ammo pouch, hammock & 2 pair of sandals. VC set booby trapped grenade under his body prior to death: when body was searched and grenade ignited and failed to detonate.

16 May 68 2330

E Troop requested 2 illumination rounds; after hearing large explosion-requestion approved by OIC. 2335 Results of illumination; satchel charge 25-30 meters in front of bunker # 1 .

17 May 68 0215

Bravo Company reports Bunkers # 1 & 4 heard movement, small arms fire that hit the M713 track next to them, satchel charge & a possible dud grenade. Requested to use the Quad 50's to fire at the hedgerow up to the hill. Disapproved

17 May 68 0910

1st platoon E Troop, at grid coordinates BS536856, had one track hit a mine and detonate it. Negative damage & negative casualties.                                                                                            1645 Update                                                                                          1st platoon E Troop has received 2 US WHA (minor); & M-113 received a possible differential or transmission damage, also 2 damaged road wheels.

17 May 68 1555

At 1000 hrs. Utility Ship reports 4/3 Infantry mail (outgoing) was dropped from aircraft, and landing possibly in grid squares BS6387 & BS6287 & BS6288 & BS6388. Elements from Echo, Bravo & E Troop were sent out to conduct ground search. search was completed at 1313 hrs. w/negative results. Helicopters from the 174th & 123 AVN Company conducted aerial search. Also w/negative results.

17 May 68 1630

Strength of PF & US occupying bridges;

• Binh Son Bridge   BS597926

25 US from 5/46 Infantry  2APC's from 198th LIB    1platoon (40 men) from RF Company.

• Oson Bridge  BS609904

1 platoon (32 men) from 489th RF Company

• Bridge  BS623865

1 PF platoon (22 men)

• Son Tinh District Bridge   BS634811

35 PF troops

17 May 68 1940

E Troop 1st Cav reported that PF on North Bridge at grid coordinates BS623865, found the lost mail bag, East of Lien Tri (V) at grid coordinates BS623873; reportedly sent to Chu Lai.

18 May 68 0120

Received telephone from 198th Military Police to CPT Brown (S-3) in the 4/3 training area at Chu Lai; 5 US personnel from 4/3 departed 4/3 training area in a 1/4 ton vehicle. These 5 individuals were not authorized to leave the training area, nor were they authorized the use of a vehicle.Sp/4 Jones HHC

• Sp/4 Jeffers Bravo Company

• Sp/4 Moody Charlie Company

• Pfc Holmes Bravo Company

• Pfc Smith Charlie Company

The 5 individuals drove into a village which is located some- where between Chu Lai and Hill 69, which is the 1/46 Infantry firebase. They parked the jeep outside of a laundry and went inside. While inside, some Vietnamese villagers got into the jeep drove it down the street, whereupon it struck a Vietnamese boy and then overturned.The boy had both legs severed in the accident. Individuals were taken into custody by the Military Police. Sp/4 Jones &Sp/4 Jeffers are still missing.

18 May 68 0850

At 0820 hrs. Alpha Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS 508854, engaged 2 VC that were evading, resulting in 1 VC WIA/CIA. Presently conducting search for other VC.

18 May 68 0945

At 0920 hrs.alpha Company's 2nd platoon at coordinates BS 521862, received 1 round of sniper fire & observed 5-6 VC evading. warning shots were fired and VC continued to evade, resulting in 1 VC KIA. Search of the area is continuing.

18 May 68 1252

Bravo Company's 2nd platoon found and destroyed 2 M14 AP mines at grid coordinates BS648902: also, at this location 1st platoon E Troop found and destroyed 2 M16A1 mines.

Swift Boats reported that during the period 1200-1500 hrs. they confiscated gallon cans of gasoline and approximately 1 case of bottled beer from a sampan destined for area grid square BS7784. Persons on sampan were evacuated to VN Navy for interrogation.

Bravo Company 39th Engineers /E Troop 1st Cav / & Bravo 4/3 at Bunker #12; all report small arms fire is coming from North Bridge.

19 May 68 0257

Received report Binh Son District; PF's on North Bridge from LZ Dottie were firing on VCS that was spotted moving between LZ Dottie and the PF location. Binh Son notified PF's to stop firing because they were firing into LZ Dottie.

19 May 68 1240

At 1150 hrs. 1st platoon E Troop at grid location BS684885, found a tunnel estmated to be 200 feet long & 3 feet high &3 feet wide. There were three entrances, camouflaged w/bamboo. Tunnel was not blown up, due to lack of demolitions carried. Also spider holes were found in the immediate area.

19 May 68 1630

At 1600 hrs. AERO Scouts at grid location BS570770, observed 5 bicycles & 1 VC. VC was engaged while evading, results; 1 VC KIA.

20 May 68 0605

Received a report from Brigade (SFC Gross) on activeties in the Americal Division: Bravo 1/6 Infantry found a fresh grave containing 17 NVA bodies. Alpha Company 1/52 Infantry had a small fire fight with NVA. Alpha 1/52 killed 9 NVA and captured one 9mm MG & individual weapons.

20 May 68 1045

At 1005 hrs. Alpha Company at grid coordinates BS776862, reports their 3rd platoon received 9 US KHA & 11US WHA. 10 US WHA of which were medevaced to the 27 Surgical Hospital & 10 US WHA medevaced the 2nd Surgical Hospital. Personnel were medevaced by Aero Scouts. Completed at 1030 hrs. Second mine detonated at 1200 hrs. at the same grid location.                                                                                                             KHA

• SSG Richard Allan Western    KHA

• SGT Joseph Richard Dargneault   KHA

• SGT Richard Henry Junk    KHA

• Sp/4 Robert Joseph Hartley   KHA  attached medic from HHC

• SP/4 John Davis Larry Jr.  KHA

• Sp/4 Willie James R. McClain Jr.   KHA

• Sp/4 Michael John Swieczkowski   KHA

• Pfc Dennis William Lane   KHA

• Newton Morgan Gray   KHA     2nd mine 1200 hrs. 

WHA

• Pfc Spurgeon   WHA

• Pfc Kelly   WHA

• Pfc Furnell   WHA

• Pfc Terry   WHA

• Pfc Fletcher   WHA

• Pfc Nettles   WHA

• Sp/4 Craig   WHA

• Sp/4 Forcey   WHA

• Pfc  Sawyer   WHA

• Sp/4 Honsinger   WHA   2nd mine  1200 hrs.

• Sp/4 Green   WHA      2nd mine 1200 hrs.

• Incident Summary

SSGT WESTERN, SSGT DARGNEAULT, SGT JUNK, SGT HARTLEY (ATTACHED MEDIC HHC), WHA SP4 LARRY,SGT SWIECZKOWSKI, CPL LANE, CPL McCLAIN.(Died of Wounds)

Personnel involved at 1200 hrs KHA
GREY, WHA SP4 Honsinger (condition unknown) and SP4 Green (Shrapnel wound in knee).

20 May 68 1702

Aero Scouts were engaged with 1 VC that was evading grid coordinates BS602842, resulting in 1 VC KIA. In his possession were 3 M26 frag grenades, web gear, poncho liner, scissors & documents. Equipment & documents bach hauled to LZ Dottie.

20 May 68 2325

Received from Recon platoon on OP George: At 2315 hrs. received 6-8 hand grenades inside perimeter w/negative casualties. Fire was returned w/hand grenades & M-79 GL.

20 May 68 2346

Report to Brigade; Total rounds received on OP George; 8 and impacting inside perimeter on. North, Northeast  & South. Observed movement in one area, which was then saturated with fire.

21 May 68 0852

Alpha Company's 1st platoon at grid coordinates BS785862, found one M-72 LAW laying along side of trail. LAW was open on both ends; expended but apparently did not go off. Also apprenhended a 45 year old man w/o ID. He refused to go near the LAW. Being questioned at this location .                                  0907                                                                                                         M-72 LAW was destroyed, had secondary explosion when LAW was blown.

21 May 68 0930

Recon platoon located on OP George received 15-20 rounds of automatic weapons fire, from grid coordinates BS467857. Arty plane in area but he reports that he could not spot anything. Returned fire w/m-60 MG. Requested clearance for that grid. Clearance granted at 0945 hrs.

21 May 68 1540

Aero Scouts w/ ground troops completed search of grid square of BS7281. At 1300 hrs. Aero Scouts in vicinity of grid BS733822, found 1 AK-47 w/serial # 0229; also found and destroyed 2 175mm Arty rounds; found and destroyed bunkers and caves and a large tunnel complex. 1 VC was engaged in tunnel complex w/negative results.

21 May 68 1740

Aid Station, LZ Dottie requests dust off for 1 US individual w/infected feet; litter patient; Routine; Request 1735 hrs. & completed at  1745 hrs.

 22 May 68 0621

Americal AO Report; LZ Thunder 4/21 Infantry received 25-30 mortar rounds. 5 engineers WHA  (4 were medevaced). Also the village at the base of LZ Thunder and PF post, received heavy casualties. 3PF WHA, 2 Irregulars WHA, 1 PF KHA & 6 VC KIA.

22 May 68 1016

 Lt Bryant (Svc platoon leader ) reports that a Utility helicopter went down 500 meters from 4/3 Infantry pad. at Chu Lai. Negative injuries, no major damage to helicopter. Request a replacement from Brigade.

22 May 68 1207

Aero Scouts in the vicinity of grid BS743830, engaged 1 VC evading: warning shots fired & subject continued to evade: Results; 1 VC KIA.

22 May 68 1541

Helix 37 in the vicinity of grid BS502884, observed a large object on the road 8' long &1' wide.

22 May 68 1615

Aero Scouts report the appears to be part of a ramp from M-113 APC. Object is not from E Troop, who has worked previously in this area

23 May 68 0235

Received report from Binh Son District Headquarters; received 6 to 8 rounds of 81mm or 82mm mortar rounds and landed just outside the perimeter. Also Son Tinh District Headquarters received approximately 5 to 6 rounds of 60mm mortar. Negative casualties at this time.

23 May 68 0401

Received report from Brigade; Chu Lai received a unknown # of incoming rockets  1 hit PX, 1 Mess Hall hit, & Arty Hill hit. 8 US  WHA and evacuated. Unknown # of rockets hit airstrip.

23 May 68 1040

Alpha Company's 2nd platoon at grid vicinity of BS714824,  located a tunnel 250 meters long, 4' wide & 6' high. Presently searching tunnel, results to follow.                                                 1340                                                                                                      Alpha Company reports finding 12 one pound blocks of TNT, 7' of time fuse, 3 blasting caps in tunnel.

23 May 68 1431

At 1410 hrs. Aero Scouts, at grid location BS684804, engaged 1 VC male evading. Results; 1 VC KIA.                                            1432                                                                                                       Aero Scouts at grid location BS683810, engaged 2 VC evading and resulting in 1 VC KIA & 1 VC WIA /CIA. CIA extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

23 May 68 2320

Alpha Company requests a dust off for 2 US WHA from Alpha Company with frag wounds from 2 incoming rounds of M79 fire, from grid location BS711818, approximately 200 meters from perimeter. Dust off completed at 2350 hrs.

• Sp/4 Roger T. Schmidt   WHA     frag wound

• Sp/4 Paul D. Shumake   WHA     frag wound

24 May 68 0953

At 0914 hrs. Battalion Aid Station requested a dust off for 2 US from Delta Company w/ high fever. Dust off completed at 0943 hrs.

24 May 68 1058

Alpha Company requests a dust off for 3 US WHA by booby trap at grid location BS718819. Line #s 66,74, 79 & 133 received minor wounds.  Dust off completed at 1122 hrs.

• Reed  WHA               frag wounds in body     routine
  Holbrook    WHA   psyops   severe foot injury   urgent Perry   WHA     frag wounds      HHC       minor

24 May 68 1225

At 1220 hrs. Alpha Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS 720816, received automatic weapons fire & small arms fire, w/negative casualties; also found and destroyed 1 M26 hand grenade, booby trapped ped at grid location BS717818 & one bouncing Betty mine.

24 May 68 1651

At 1645 hrs. Alpha Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS 715819, while searching area, they found 3 rounds 7.62mm & 3 expended 7.62mm ctg; also at grid BS721818 they found 1 VC KIA w/o ID card or weapon. 

Swift Boats reported 2 junks infiltrate upriver last night at grid square BS7683. Boats can not be found at this time. Swift Boats have suggested through their channels to restrict movement of all boats in the area. Results to follow.

25 May 68 1110

E Troop at grid coordinates BS589847 received 1 round M72 LAW, which impacted 20 meters short. Also M113 APC tripped a booby trap, possibly a 155mm Arty, results in damage to the right rear side of APC; 1 US received slight concussion.

25 May 68 1115

At 0805 hrs. Aero Scouts conducting aerial recon, altitude at 500 feet, in grid square BS6181, received 1 round in tail boom, ricocheting into rotary section. Return to LZ Dottie for repairs.

25 May 68 1915

At 1908 hrs. Swift Boats closed in on a beach at grid coordinates BS785862; 6 or 7 VN then ran into the hills and were heading South, one possibly carrying a weapon; request permission to fire 81mm mortar....approved.

25 May 68 2002

Alpha Company reported that at grid coordinates BS713822, a local VN child was killed by a Arty smoke cannister, that was carried out of target area. S-5 will investigate in the morning and submit a report.

25 May 68 2131

Bravo Company's2nd platoon on ambush at grid coordinates BS618878, received 6 rounds of small arms fire, from the West at a unknown range; no fire was returned.

26 May 68 0135

Received report from SFC Gross, Brigade SDNCO;  Chu Lai is presently under attack.

26 May 68 0201

Received report from SFC Gross that Chu Lai has received 7 rounds of unknown type rocket; damage assessment unknown.

26 May 68 0605

Received report from CPT Holbrook, Brigade SDO, activities in Division AO; Chu Lai received a total of 9 incoming rockets of unknown type; one building destroyed & 3 buildings damaged. Results 1 US WHA & evacuated. 1 WHA (M).

26 May 68 0820

Alpha Company's 2nd platoon reported that they received automatic weapons fire at grid coordinates BS728824, resulting in 1 US WHA, that was injured in head above left eye. Dust off is requested for individual. Dust off completed at 0835 hrs.

• John L. Shepard   WHA  head wound over left eye

26 May 68 1440

Dust off requested for Recon platoon at OP George; for 1 US w/shrapnel wound in back. Circumstances; a PF was burning brush around OP George; the fire became uncontrollable & spread up the North side of OP George. There were 15-20 secondary explosions. Lt Kendrix, platoon leader, moved his men to the opposite side of the hill, into bunkers, to protect them from the explosions. Personnel had to return to the area of fire, because fire had encompassed several of their bunkers. While fighting the fires in a bunker, one man was injured. It is not clear whether man received a shrapnel wound in the back or cut his back while jumping away from the explosion. Fire is now under control. 2 bunkers were destroyed.

26 May 68 2230

Bravo Company  81 mortar ambush element, received 2 grenades from the Southwest of their position; returned small arms fire w/ negative casualties. Reset ambush position  50-100 meters North. 

26 May 68 2325

D Battery 6/11 Arty on LZ Uptight requested a dust off for 1 US w/ possible snakebite. Dust off ccompleted 2343 hrs.

27 May 68 0620

Received report from CPT Holbrook, Brigade SDO, on activities in Americal Division AO;3/1 Infantry received 1 incoming grenade,type is unknown and resulting in 1 US WHA (M) C 4/21 Infantry 1 VC KIA.

27 May 68 0758

At 0720 hrs. Aero Scout platoon apprehended 1 VCS evading grid coordinates BS514796; extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

27 May 68 0831

At 0825 hrs. Aero Scout platoon in the vincinty of grid location BS512830, observed & engaged 1 VC that was evading the element; Results 1 VC KIA.

27 May 68 1020

Alpha Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS728844, found a small frag bomb rigged as a booby trap & have no blasting caps on hand. Reply from MAJ Calhoun, Battalion S-3; platoon is to remain in present location until Engineers squad arrive to destroy the booby trap.

27 May 68 1105

At 1058 hrs. Delta Company's 2nd platoon at grid location BS 502826, found and destroyed 1 155mm Arty round (DUD).

27 May 68 2051

Recon platoon reported there were lights moving East on Hill 167 at grid location BS470850. Placed automatic weapons fire upon lights w/negative results. No lights at this time. Requested permission to use 81mm mortar...approved

27 May 68 2335

Received report from CPT Holbrook; At 2230 hrs. LZ Bronco received 5 satchel charges, believed to have come from Duc Pho. Charges landed just short of Bronco's main gate. Also believe VC are heading for Carentan Road.

 28 May 68 1026

At 1000 hrs. Charlie Company reported that 1st platoon at grid location BS568878, received 2 US injured from CH-47B. Both individuals will be evacuated to Chu Lai for x-ray for possible fractures of the ribs &leg. Another US injured at 2200 hrs. 27 May 68  by falling in a hole (abrasion of forearms). Will return to duty.

28 May 68 1205

Late Entry: At 1125 hrs. Division FAC Recon aircraft observed 1 jeep & 1  21/2 Ton truck and a destroyed tank, all destroyed; at grid square BS6890 and within a 2000 meter radius.

28 May 68 1233

At 1224 hrs. Charlie Company reports 1 US w/chill at LZ Buff BS538826; Cpt Sam Charlie Company's Commander will send EM to the Battalion Surgeon at LZ Dottie for analysis and treatment if necessary.

28 May 68 1550

Aero Scouts reported they engaged 2 VC that were evading at grid coordinates BS774835; Results 1 VC KIA & 1 VC apprehended at same grid. Apprehended VC will be extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

29 May 68 0145

Received report from CPT Holbrook Brigade SDO; LZ Bronco is on red alert after receiving, heavy incoming mortar rounds.

29 May 68 0250

Received report from SFC Gross, Brigade SDNCO; LZ Bronco is on yellow alert; have received a estimate of 13 US WHA & 1 US KHA. Number or mortar rounds unknown at this time. 11th Signal Battalion received 1 KHA & 6 WHA; the other 7 units are unknown. 6 tents were destroyed (3 from the 11th Signal Bn) The 174th Avn reported that 3 aircraft were hit, one of which was Brigade Commanders C&C ship;the other 2 were Medevac ships.

29 May 68 0635

Received report from SFC Gross/Brigade;final assessment of damages and casualties; 2 US KHA & 25 US WHA(7evacuated) 5 helicopters were damaged as follows; 2 medevac ships are completely destroyed, 2 Primo UH-1D w/ minor damages, Brigade Commanders ship minor damage. 

• Sp/5 Carl Thomas McCoy Jr.   KHA   174th Avn

• Sp/4 Robert Randel  Huff     KHA     11th Signal

29 May 68 0630

LZ Bronco Update; 

LZ Bronco May 29 1968 received 100+ 82mm mortar rounds; total casualties; 2 US KHA  &  41 US WHA (7 evacuated ). KHA were from the 11th Signal and 174th Avn. Damage to material; 1  02 aircraft w/minor damage, 1 w/major damage; 1 UH-1D aircraft w/minor damage, 1 w/major damage (Primo). 1 UH-1D w/minor damage (174th Avn) A&D Dental took direct hits. Primo supply tent leveled. 6 FLA's damaged. 126th Engineers sustained damage to several pieces of equipment. IT is believed that the 406 Sapper Battalion south of Duc Pho took part in the attack.

29 May 68 1034

Delta Company requests a dust off for 1 US EM from Delta Company with shrapnel wounds in legs. Individual was in tunnel setting a charge to blow entrance; on the way out the tunnel the individual slipped and fell back into tunnel and charge exploded causing shrapnel wounds to legs.

• Pfc William Freeman   shrapnel wounds to legs

29 May 68 1240

Battalion Surgeon requested medevac for 1 US from Bravo Company with pneumonia. Dust off completed at 1305 hrs.

• Lt Carter      possible pneumonia

29 May 68 1305

Swift Boats in the grid vicinity of BS755870, observed 2  fishing boats anchored in a restricted area. Instructed to keep under surveillance and make sure boats are abandoned;if so, destroy them.

30 May 68 0005

Received report from SFC Gross, Brigade NCOIC; moving target at grid coordinates BS772831; Arty fired 3 rounds of 155mm and the Swift Boats fired 5 rounds at the target.

30 May 68 1552

Major General Koster, Americal Division Commander, arrived at LZ Dottie for change of command ceremonies; met by LTC Adkins, the out-going Battalion Commander.

30 May 68 1607

LTC Frank A. Barker Jr. assumes command of the 4/3 Infantry (The Old Guard). Para 12B, AR 600-20, Unit order # 16

30 May 68 1619

Utility helicopter from the 174 Aviation Battalion at grid coordinates BS496800, and helicopter received 20 rounds of automatic fire while re-supplying Delta Company. The direction of the fire is unknown, and no return fire. There were no casualties and no damage to the aircraft.

30 May 68 1830

Alpha Company on LZ Dottie found a dud grenade, type is unknown due to corrosion. The grenade was found forward of Bunker # 10. Will destroy tomorrow.

31 May 68 0145

Gun & Flare ships off station; results of mission; Sank 35-40 sampans; engaged 2 VC along shore, estimate 1 enemy KIA; request to engage fishing boats in ocean that are East of mouth of river. Request was denied; informed Swift Boats, that they are required to investigate fishing boats and report results to this TOC.

31 May 68 1347

Charlie Company's 2nd platoon at grid coordinates BS556823, found a estimated 700-800 lbs of rice that was hidden behind a false wall; also found a tax collector's book. Rice will be destroyed to the non-availability of aircraft for extraction. Book to be delivered to LZ Dottie for evaluation.

31 May 68 1549

C&C helicopter w/LTC Barker aboard, observed & engaged 4 VC hiding in the hedgerow and resulting in 1 VC KIA. Aero Scouts dispatched to pursue 3 remaining VC while Charlie Company's 2nd platoon maneuvers towards VC.

31 May 68 1901

PF on OP George reported to Charlie Company's 3rd platoon, that there is a VC company at grid location BS460873. Requested Arty. Approved and Arty firing on target.

31 May 68 2122

Binh Son District reports that a truck & a jeep are heading South on Highway 1. Did not stop at Binh Son. LTC Barker, Battalion Commander, directed MP Detachment at LZ Dottie to stop these vehicles and find out their destination.

 01 June 68 0610

Charlie Company's 2nd platoon, 3rd squad on ambush at grid location BS545826, engaged 1 VC evading and resulting in 1 VC WIA CIA. Dust off requested and completed at 0645 hrs.

01 June 68 1418

Delta Company's 1st Platoon at grid location BS486836, found a VC bivouac site, which appears to have been used last night. In the area we found cigarette butts, camp fire site & 1 air mattress.

01 June 68 1506

Delta Company's 2nd platoon at grid location BS 487828, engaged 1 VC evading; conducted search of area, finding a blood trail; continued search with negative results.

01 June 68 2335

Bunker # 11, 39th Engineer, reported 1 incoming carbine round, it is believed to have come from the church at grid location BS624856; Also reported hearing 3-4 shots fired from the vicinity of the church; requested illumination.

02 June 68 0001

Received call from CPT Holbrook, Brigade SDO; Brigade S-2 has received information from higher headquarters that a VC base camp or PW camp may be located in the vicinity of grid BS307817 and that US prisoners of war are being held at this location. Brigade S-2 requested that this information be forwarded to Battalion S-2 because 4/3 Infantry may be involved in requesting observation & photography missions over this area. Further details will be forwarded to 4/3 Infantry S-2 as are available.

02 June 68 0827

At 0824 hrs. Charlie Company's 2nd platoon at grid coordinates BS541813, found & destroyed 1 105mm Arty round in open (round was not booby trapped).

02 June 68 1256

Information received from Swift Boats (US Navy) that they received information from VN fishermen of VC activities at grid location BS794854; checked out & found a cave w/numerous trails. Destroyed by 81mm fire w/no secondary explosion observed.

02 June 68 1850

Charlie Company reports that Pfc Edwin Clauson, is missing from today's operation conducted by 2nd platoon. Individual possibly fell asleep at grid location BS548789. Contacted Brigade for flareship & gunships for spotting him.

02 June 68 2100

Flareship & broadcast team checked area and announced for individual to keep concealed until daybreak. LTC Barker will check area when C&C ship arrives at 0600 hrs.

03 June 68 0650

LTC Barker conducted a aerial search for Pfc Clauson; Individual was located at 0640 hrs. at grid coordinates BS552810; extracted to LZ Dottie. Individual was uninjured.

02 June 68 1031

At 1020 hrs. AS, altitude at 500 feet, at grid location BS451769, received small arms fire. Presently enroute to LZ Dottie to inspect for damage.

03 June 68 1045

Aero Scouts report helicopter tail #076, flying at a altitude of 150 feet, took one round w/ no significant damage.

03 June 68 1130

Delta Company's 2nd platoon at grid location BS458840, engaged 9 VC wearing black pj's & straw hats and evading. Results; 2 VC KIA, both w/2 grenades, canteen , pistol belt & rice roll;the other 2 escaped, possibly WIA.

03 June 68 1137

Delta Company at grid location BS457814, detonated M-14 mine, resulting in 1 WHA. Request dust off for 1 US from Delta Company, with frag wounds of both legs & groin. Evacuated to LZ Dottie for medical treatment at 1140 hrs. by Aero Scouts.

• Sp/4 Dolphus Breland   WHA  frag wounds of both legs & groin 

03 June 68 1500

Delta Company requests a evacuation for 1 US from Delta Company with heat exhaustion. Evacuated to LZ Dottie Battalion Aid Station.

• Sp/4 Russel Lindsay    heat exhaustion

03 June 68 2305

2 helicopters have landed at LZ Dottie; These aircraft are engaged in a search for 1 downed helicopter.

 04 June 68 0953

Aero Scouts observed 1 sampan camouflaged at grid location BS442733. Request to fire; permission is granted resulting in 1 VC KIA evading.

04 June 68 1055

• Pfc. Denver   WHA    booby trap

04 June 68 1055

Recon platoon engaged & KIA 1 VC evading at grid coordinates BS526776; no ID card or weapon; village towards which element is presently moving is deserted, people are moving West; Request Aero Scouts to investigate.

04 June 68 1140

Aero Scouts apprehended 2 VCS evading at 2 locations and times as follows; 1125 hrs. at grid coordinates BS515768, & 1135 hrs. at grid coordinates BS518767. VCS, both are of military age, and will be evacuated to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

05 June 68 0830

At 0815 hrs. Aero Scouts captured 1 VC evading grid location BS553777. Individual had 2 VC ponchos and 5 days supply of rice. Extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

05 June 68 0912

Aero Scouts received 2 incoming rockets, type is unknown. Also observed 2 VC w/weapons  that are dismantling rockets at grid location BS445734. Aero Scouts ground elements were inserted in area. Results to follow. 2 CIA ; 1 M-1 carbine rifle serial # 2362769  &  1 SKS rifle serial # 480401.

05 June 68 0920

E Troop 3rd platoon at grid location BS503783, detonated 1 M26A1 AP mine resulting in 1 US WHA (minor injuries- dust off not required). 1 M-113 track slightly damaged.

05 June 68 1610

Aero Scouts at grid location BS529744, engaged & KIA 2 NVA w/field equipment & weapons; Aero Scouts report they were probably from the 48th VC Battalion main force

05 June 68 1730

At 1620 hrs. Aero Scouts, while conducting a aerial recon, received a unknown amount of sniper fire at grid location BS532744; OH-23 pilot received 1 round in the hip, causing the pilot to lose control of the ship; Results 1 US WHA (evacuated to the 27th Surgical Hospital at Chu Lai) maintenance team arrived on scene at 1730 hrs. extraction of OH-23 was completed at 1805 hrs.(to Chu Lai).

05 June 68 1800

Delta Company observed & engaged 2VC. Results 2 VC KIA; 1 w/weapon AK-47 serial # 11040701 at grid coordinates BS527746.

05 June 68 1935

At 1935 hrs. received information from CPT Brown, S-4: Vehicle C-5 was ambushed at 1705 hrs. 10 miles South of Quang Ngai; no casualties, vehicle rolled on its side; 3 US in vehicle as follows; Sgt Napolitano, Sp/4 Pruit & Pfc Jones, all from HHC 4/3 Infantry.

05 June 68 0615

Received report from Brigade on activities in Division AO; LZ Thunder received 4 rounds of unknown type of mortar fire. Results; 2 US WHA. E Troop at Bridge 104 was attacked and resulted in 11PF WHA; an APC retrieved from bridge w/ negative US casualties.

06 June 68 0804

At 1800 hrs Aero Scouts while extracting downed OH-23, they received numerous small arms fire at grid coordinates BS 532744. Gunships returned fire and resulting in 4 VC KIA (1 w/weapon, 3 w/ chicom grenades). Also while extracting ground elements, they received small arms fire w/negative results to aircraft & personnel.

06 June 68 1045

Delta Company reports 1 US injured slightly by friendly fires on his chest and stomach. Did not require medevac. Was treated by Company Aid man. Incident occurred at BS519742.

06 June 68 1050

Delta Company reports 1 Kit Carson Scout w/ element at grid coordinates BS550746 is missing. He moved off to relieve himself and did not return. Delta Company conducted search of area for 1 hour w/negative results.

06 June 68 1140

Charlie Company at grid coordinates BS 535765, captured 2 VC (1 man & 1 women). Man had the pistol, 1 canteen & 2 M26A1 grenades. Individuals turned themselves in.

06 June 68 1530

Dust off requested for 6 US WHA, due to a mine explosion at grid coordinates BS538785. 4 US from E Troop Line # 30 & Line # 111 & Line # 156 had multiple frag wounds. Line # 129 w/possible concussion. 2 US from Recon platoon Line # 33 w/frag wounds. Line # 33 w/possible broken ribs. Dust off completed at 1608 hrs. Damage to M113A APC was not repairable. Received a hole through the floor, drive train bent (beyond repair), inside of track torn and bent and one radio destroyed.

06 June 68 1607

At 1550 hrs. Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US from Charlie Company w/high temperature. Pick up site is LZ Dottie.

• Pfc Tommie E. Maynard  high temperature

   07 June 68 0940

Delta Company at grid coordinates BS526755, reported a command detonated mine, resulting in 1 US WHA, Line # 57 from Delta Company w/frag wounds in the head. A urgent dust off for the individual was requested, and evacuated to 2nd Surgical Hospital at Chu Lai.

• Sp/4 Michael J. Donovan   WHA frag wounds to head

07 June 68 1005

Delta Company's 3rd platoon at grid location BS528745, found a tunnel ccontaining the following items; 5 M-1 rifles w/serial # s  5669166 & 5686676 & 5585435 & 5679759 & 4208603. 1 BAR w/serial # 840543, 1 typewriter, 1 loud speaker system, 18 rounds .45 cal ammo; tunnel was destroyed.

07 June 1968

PF on OP George reported receiving M-79 rounds, automatic weapons fire & mortars. VN people are leaving area. VC have loudspeaker that is telling PF's to surrender or die. LZ's Gator and Buff are firing Arty; Estimate 2 VC companies. Contact  broken at 2240 hrs.

07 June 68 2100

Sp/4 Michael J. Donovan  DOW in the hospital at Chu Lai.

07 June 68 2255

Received report from Brigade (CPT Holbrook) that the name of  LZ Buff was disapproved by Division ; Correct name is LZ Max.

08 June 68 0845

Telecon message from CPT Henderson, Brigade SDO; Letter has been submitted to Americal Division to retain the name LZ Buff for LZ at grid BS539825, instead of changing name to Max.

08 June 68 1325

Alpha Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS711887, found & destroyed 1 M26A1 grenade. Also found one pistol belt, 2 carbine magazines filled w/ ammo, 1 illumination parachute & 1 bow and arrow. All were found in a hut. Also apprehended a female, 25 years old, w 2 ID cards.

08 June 68 1440

At 1425 hrs. Charlie Company requested a dust off for 1 US from Charlie Company w/ stomach cramps at grid location BS542822. Dust off completed at 1440 hrs.

• Sp/4 James L. Young  stomach cramps.

08 June 68 1443

At 1400 hrs. Alpha Company reports 4 US injured, not as a result of any hostile action. They destroyed 5 gallon water cans with a M26 A1 grenade at grid BS 647857. Individuals extracted to LZ Dottie for treatment.

• Sp/4 Fields

• Pfc Stanley

• Pvt Landman

• Pvt Rawland

07 June 68 1617

Urgent dust off requested for 2 US WHA from Charlie Company's 2nd platoon due to mine detonation of a unknown type at grid location BS558826. Dust off completed at 1630 hrs. The other individual was treated by aid man.

• Sgt William E. Young   WHA shrapnel wounds both feet

• Pfc John H.Ulbrich   WHA shrapnel entire body

• Pfc Ronald A. Hollers   WHA  minor wounds not/evacuated

08 June 68 1655

Dust off requested by Alpha Company for 2 US at grid coordinates BS668862, with heat injuries. Will be extracted to LZ Dottie. Dust off completed at 1710 hrs.

08 June 68 1945

Reference to mine incident at 1617 hrs. ; PFC John Ulbrich DOW & Sgt William E. Young-lost both legs.Call received from Sp/4 Flato Battalion S-1 Clerk.

08 June 68 2215

Delta Company's 81mm platoon requested a dust off for one US w/possible appendicitis. Dust off completed at 2230 hrs.

• SSG Wayne Patterson possible appendicitis

09 June 68 0205

Received report from SFC Gross Brigade SDNCO, that Chu Lai is presently under attack.

09 June 68 0605

Received report from SFC Gross;  

 Chu Lai has received 5-6 incoming rockets, resulting in 2 US KHA & 5 US WHA, 1 hut destroyed, 1 hut damaged, 5 UH-1D aircraft damaged (2 heavy & 2 moderate 1 light). Also at grid BT222062, Bravo Company, Delta 1/46 Infantry had heavy contact, resulting in 8 VC KIA :1 carbine, 1 heavy MG captured; friendly losses 1 KHA, 8 US WHA. Also, Hau Duc SF Camp is under attack at this time (0600 hrs. ) by a estimated 2 VC companies.

09 June 68 1854

Alpha Company received 40 rounds of small arms fire and possibly 1 mortar round from grid location BS 719887. Returned organic fire w/ negative results. Negative casualties.

09 June 68 1929

At 1840 hrs. FO D/6/11 Arty observed 13 VC in the open w/weapons. Arty fired from LZ Max and resulting in 2 VC KIA.

10 June 68 0704

At 0630 hrs.Charlie Company's 2nd platoon at grid coordinates BS548845, found VC R&R kit containing one orange cloth, 3 batteries, medical supplies, diary (up to date) & miscellaneous items, Will extract to LZ Dottie for Intell evaluation

10 June 68 0730

At 0720 hrs. Alpha Company's mortar platoon at grid coordin -ates BS705892, received 1 sniper round of fire from 200 meters Northwest of their position. Negative casualties ...Element continues to move.

10 June 68 1320

At 1245 hrs. Alpha Company's 1st platoon at grid coordinates BS708909, found 15 NFL leaflets of which 5 were of different types, also located couple of small tunnels. Leaflets will be extracted for intel evaluation. Tunnel will be destroyed.

10 June 68 1615

At 1552 hrs. Battalion Surgeon requested a priority dust off for 1 US at grid coordinates BS629854 With a high fever, Dust off completed at 1607 hrs.  

10 June 68 2135

Alpha Company's 1st platoon at grid coordinates BS709860, engaged 2 VC resulting in 1 US WHA w/ frag wounds in side; 1 VC KIA; the other VC dropped 1 M26A1 grenade. VC KIA had 1 pistol belt, 1 poncho, 1 US knife and shaving gear. US WHA was medevaced. Dust off completed at 2203 hrs.

10 June 68 2310

Alpha Company checked out hamlet w/negative results. All that was found was 9 old women, a few small children, and some old men. Element is no moving back to their NDP.

11 June 68 1400

At 1320 hrs. Delta Company's 3rd platoon, at grid coordinates BS717844, apprehended 3 males VCS, of military age and with no ID card and was evading. Extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

11 June 68 1605

At 1510 hrs. Recon platoon w/E Troop 3rd platoon, at grid location BS538885, detonated 2 mines, type unknown at this time, and resulting in 4 US WHA & 2 M113 tracks were seriously damaged. Casualties from Recon platoon;

• Sp/4 James T. Burnett   WHA  frag wounds  Recon platoon

• Pfc Jerry D. Scism   WHA   frag wounds   Recon platoon

• Still   WHA  frag wounds  E Troop

• Babij   WHA   frag wounds   E Troop

11 June 68 1601

Recon platoon reports while hooking 2 M113 tracks for towing, received several rounds of sniper fire from grid location BS 536885. Negative casualties, small arms returned w/ negative results.

11 June 68 1910

At 1900 hrs. Alpha Company received 10 rounds of automatic weapons fire, from grid coordinates BS694816. Negative casualties. Returned fire w/ negative assessment. Ambushes will check out area on the way out.

12 June 68 0843

At 0822 hrs. B 3/16 Arty engaged 10 VC in a sampan that was moving in the river at grid BS533760, resulting in 5 VC KIA, 1 sampan was destroyed; action called & observed by FO on Nui Tron; 5 HE rounds were expended.

12 June 68 1201

Received report from MP's, they found 1 VN w/out ID card & w/M-16 rifle-serial # 895567; Individual apprehended at grid coordinates BS627854.

12 June 68 1223

Bravo Company 4/3 Infantry is no longer  OPCON 198th Light Infantry Brigade; effective  June 12,  68   1200 hrs. Bravo Company 4/3 Infantry is OPCON 196th Light Infantry Brigade

12 June 68 1401

At 1320 hrs. Alpha Company's 1st platoon at grid coordinates BS699819. Element located a tunnel at grid location BS689811. Tunnel approximately 35 meters long, had 3 entrances & 3 separate rooms of 4' in diameter and 3' high. Tunnel was destroyed.

13 June 68 0630

Alpha Company's 1st platoon detonated a mine, type unknown, at grid location BS718819, resulting in; 4 US WHA. Alpha Company's 1st platoon reported a command detonated mine, resulting 3 US WHA &  4 more command detonated mines were set off resulting in no casualties. Sniper fire was received at the same time, resulting in 1 US WHA;

• Pfc Belcon Rose   WHA         shrapnel wound in arm

• Sp/4 John C. Fields    WHA             broken hip

• Pfc Charles Hunter   WHA  shrapnel wounds in legs & arms

• 2 LT Larry D. Matthews   WHA   neck wound from sniper

13 June 68 0725

Alpha Company in the vincinty of grid BS718819, engaged 2 VC resulting in 2 VC KIA, w/the following items; arms and equipment captured; 1 US rifle / M-1 w/serial # 538233; 1 pistol belt, 1 M26A1 grenade & 1 chicom grenade. Grenades were destroyed.

13 June 68 0755

Commander Alpha Company reported that C&C ship exploded & crashed at grid coordinates BS718817; casualties & damage to aircraft unknown at this time. Request dust off, gunships, and C&C ship. E Troop diverted to the crash area.

13 June 68 0800

HELIX / Aero Observer reported that JAK / 0-2 Aircraft & C&C ship collided in midair at 1000 to 1500 feet.

13 June 68 0900

Alpha Company presently is securing C&C ship at grid location BS718818, and 0-2 Aircraft at grid location BS719804; results of search of wreckage and vicinity; 0-2 Aircraft pilot MIA, C&C crew and passengers ; 7 KIA no survivors.

Personnel in C&C ship Tail # 016

• AC   W01 James Devrin Carter    KHA   174th Avn

• Pilot   W01 Jerry Hampton  Johnson   KHA    174th Avn

• Crewchief   Pfc Allen Ray Weamer    KHA   174th Avn

• Gunner   Sp/4 Gary Andrew Milton    KHA    174th Avn

• LTC Frank Akeley Barker   KHA

• Cpt  Earl R. Michles   KHA

• 1Lt Michael Leon Phillips   KHA

• Pilot 0-2  Maj David George Brenner    MIA      USAF

13 June 68 1605

Black Cat 12 Aerial Observer reported receiving sniper fire from village that is Southwest of downed aircraft at grid coordinates BS715803; returned fire w/rockets; requested gunships.

14 June 68 0710

Alpha Company's 2nd platoon at grid coordinates BS 727805, received small arms  & mortar fire, while CH-47 attempted to extract downed aircraft resulting in three US WHA (1 from Alpha Company & 2 from the CH-47 crew). Request urgent dust off...completed at 0735 hrs.

• SP/4 Alfred H. Millard   WHA    shrapnel wounds in groin

14 June 68 0845

Alpha Company estimated the Azimuth 185 degrees & 220 degrees at grids BS716788 & BS721794. Mortar rounds came from these directions.

14 June 68 0914

Alpha Company's 2nd platoon at grid location BS722806, request dust off for 1 VN w/gunshot wound in shoulder and 1 US suffering from heat exhaustion. Completed dust off at 0933 hrs. Believed VN received wound last night.

• Pfc James Schindela  heat exhaustion

14 June 68 1620

Battalion Aid Station requested dust off for 1 US w/broken nose received when weapons fell across while sleeping; location LZ Max. Dust off completed at 1630 hrs.

• Sp/4 Ronald Espinoza   broken nose

14 June 68 1900

 Dust off requested for Recon; 1 US WHA w/gunshot wound in neck. Dust off completed at 1915 hrs. at grid location BS717808.

14 June 68 2010

Alpha Company reported a machine gun was lost during action, item # 52; also 1 US MIA; Sp/5 Edward Hayek. A requested speaker ship has been requested from Brigade to advise EM.

14 June 68 2105

Received call from S-1, 4/3 Infantry; EM of Bravo Company Infantry received shrapnel in both eyes from hand grenade at grid 639868 (non-battle).

15 June 68 0625

Recon Platoon located their missing individual Sp/5 Edward Hayek was at grid coordinates BS708819. Individual had no injuries.

15 June 68 0715

Alpha Company reports finding the missing M-60 machine gun at grid coordinates BS715813.

15 June 68 1307

At 1100 hrs. Swift Boats reports Navy destroyer , request to fire at trenches at grid location BS779824. Results; 1   100 foot trench line and one bunker destroyed. Fire mission completed at 1300 hrs.

15 June 68 1850

C&C ship reports that it received a heavy volume of sniper fire at grid coordinates BS730840, LZ Uptight; returned fire; called gunships & Arty; no damage to C&C. 

15 June 68 1940

Alpha Company reported extracting upper half of body from downed 0-2 Aircraft, plus radio & M-16 rifle; will extract remainder at first light (lower half of body fused to aircraft).

16 June 68 0845

Alpha Company reported items they found from downed USAF 0-2 Aircraft; human remains, 1 flak jacket, 1 UHF radio, 3 map sheets, 1 Division SOI, 1 plastic survival map, 1 survival knife, 1 survival kit, 1 log book, 1 M-16 barrel, 1 flight helmet, 1 flight panel , 1 bank book (international), 1 canteen (broken) & 1 garrison cap.

16 June 68 0930

At 0800 hrs. Aero Scouts observed and engaged 12 VC (3 w/weapons) & webbing in the vicinity of grid BS682822, resulting in 3 VC KIA, 3 VC CIA (the other 7 evaded), 3 weapons CIA; 2 M-1 carbines w/serial #s 1901522 & 1123095; 1 Thompson .45 cal sub machine gun w/serial # 621565; 11 M26A1 hand grenades, 120 rounds of .45 cal; 2 AK-44 magazines; 100 rounds 30 cal & 2 boxes of fuses.

16 June 68 1150

Delta Company reports 1 US wounded himself in the leg, with a .45 cal pistol. EM was cleaning pistol on LZ Dottie. Dust off is requested (ambulatory) completed at 1223 hrs.

• Pfc Richard Taylor   gunshot in leg

16 June 68 1329

Warlock element at grid square coordinates BS3881, made heavy contact resulting in 1 US WHA (will be evaced); preparing for extraction to LZ Dottie / completed at 1355 hrs.

16 June 68 1543

C&C ship engaged & KIA 1 VC w/weapon evading while C&C ship prepared to land near Alpha Company at grid location BS 682827; Altitude of aircraft was 600 feet; KIA was confirmed by element of Alpha Company; VC was in the possession of a .38 cal  Smith&Wesson pistol w/serial #C786747, 2 M26A1 hand grenades & 1 US pistol belt.

16 June 68 1745

Received information from Aero Scouts; A vehicle from the 4/3 Infantry exploded about one mile from LZ Dottie at grid coordinates BS623867. Results; 18 VN killed (7 dusted off), 1 US KHA, 1 US WHA (dusted off); KHA is Richard A. Lane. Circumstances; While conducting VIP program, a ammo collection explosion occurred, cause unknown and type of ammo involved unknown. KHA also dusted off.

• Sp/5 Richard A. Lane   KHA

17 June 68 0715

Alpha Company at grid location BS693849, located and destroyed 5  105mm dud rounds.

17 June 68 1405

5th Battalion 46th Infantry, 198th LIB reported a CH-47 aircraft received 20-25 rounds of small arms fire from hamlet at grid coordinates BS660959. Round struck fuel transfer system. Aircraft is presently on LZ Ann and is secured byAlpha 5/46 Infantry.

17 June 68 1940

Charlie Company received 6 rounds of 60mm mortar; 1 US WHA (minor). Arty fired on suspected mortar position at grid coordinates BS508874; firing ceased 1955 hrs.

• McCurdy   WHA    medic not/evacuated

17 June 68 2000

Unit Locations

• Alpha Company NDP BS725823

• Bravo Company   LZ Max  B/36 & 1 mortar sqd LZ Paradise

• Charlie Company   NDP BS475835

• Delta Company   LZ Dottie      D/36 BS657873

• Echo Company   LZ Dottie   3/E/1 Cav

• D/6/11 Arty   LZ Max

18 June 68 1120

Alpha Company's 3rd platoon at BS744881, found a tunnel w/ false wall, leading into another tunnel measuring 60 meters x 1 meter x 1 meter; presently searching.

18 June 68 1130

Delta Company requests a dust off for 2 US WHA by mine explosion (bouncing Betty). Casualties; 2 WHA, elements was conducting offensive sweep when they detonated a M16A1 mine.

• Pfc Longo   WHA   badly dismembered

• Pfc John T. Marx   WHA shrapnel in left leg & foot

18 June 68 1243

At 1243 hrs. Alpha Company was notified that 5" Naval gunfire will be placed on 5 targets along the coastline. 3.5 KM South of PO Badge.

18 June 68 1500

At 1500 hrs. Aero Scouts, 123d Avn, engaged 2 VCS evading at grid coordinates at BS721814, resulting in 1 VC KIA & 1 VCS WIA/CIA (extracted to Chu Lai)  

19 June 68 0915

Aero Scouts at grid coordinates BS770839, apprehended 1 male VCS that was evading. Extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

19 June 68 1015

At 0830 hrs. 11th Brigade Military Police on LZ Dottie reported 2 VN, one male & one female, received minor shrapnel wounds from small arms fire at grid coordinates BS 625864. Individuals were treated at LZ Dottie and released. Wounds were received when US personnel were test firing weapons. Personnel were unidentified or located.

19 June 68 2030

5th Battalion 46th Infantry reports that at 1830 hrs. 3 personnel of the CAP Team # 131 were moving from CAP # 137 at grid BS 614946, to their location grid BS623958. VN civilians report that a woman was shot & killed by members of the 131 CAP Team. Incident occurred South of the river, somewhere between 131 & 137 locations. 131 CAP Team personnel were evacuated to LZ Bayonet and turned over to Military Police.

20 June 68 0830

At 0820 hrs Brigade Recon Aircraft spotted approximately 40 sampans, on the South side of Song Tra Khuc. They were unoccupied between grids squares BS5175 & BS4475. Also, trails in the area showed no signs of activity.

20 June 68 1235

Delta Company's 3rd platoon, at grid coordinates BS491765, captured 4 VCS that were hiding in a tunnel. One attempted to evade and was wounded. The VCS was dusted off. Also in the tunnel they found 3 weapons M-1 rifle serial # 5674534; M-1 carbine, serial # 125671; 1 AK-44 rifle serial # D74863.

20 June 68 1405

Marine CAP Team reported their night and day positions for June 20 & June 21 at 1145 hrs.

20 June 68 1428

LTC Russell, the new Battalion Commander, arrived on LZ Dottie. At 1433 hrs. Col Henderson, Brigade Commander, arrived on LZ Dottie. Met and briefed by LTC Russell, Battalion Commander. Departed 1445 hrs.

20 June 68 1818

 Charlie Company requested a dust off for 1 US w /high fever. Dust off completed at 1840 hrs.

20 June 68 1853

Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US w/ high fever. Completed at 1905 hrs.

20 June 68 2253

Charlie Company received mortar fire at grid coordinates BS 495795, resulting in 5 US WHA. Dust off completed at 2319 hrs. Gunships were requested at 2255 hrs. Received approximately 5-6 rounds 82mm fire BS465793 or BS 461768. Fire was returned with organics and Arty.

• Sp/4 Richard Billingsley   WHA   frag wounds

• Sp/4 Eugene Couturiaux   WHA    frag wounds

• Pfc Harvey Goltz   WHA    frag wounds

• Sp/4 Charles Swihart   WHA    frag wounds

• Sp/4 William Frank   WHA   frag wounds

21 June 68 0150

Delta Company's 3rd platoon requests a dust off for 2 US at grid coordinates BS493753 w/gunshot wounds. One individual was on or returning from radio watch, when he heard movement to his right; not knowing that there were 2 US located to his right, he fired and wounded the 2 US; Dust off was completed at 0215 hrs.

• SGT Gary L. Wright   WHA  wounded in the right upper arm 

• PFC John P. Jardin   WHA wounds right ankle, thigh  & right forearm

21 June 68 1016

At 0950 hrs. Delta Company's 1st platoon at grid coordinates BS508749, found a chicom 44 rifle w/serial # 1266271 in a spider hole. Also found; 1 NVA uniform, 1 VN protective mask & documents. Apprehended 1 male VCS w/o ID card, and extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

21 June 68 1105

174th Avn Battalion Dolphin 530 reported a missing helicopter from 174th and is believed to be down in grid square BS5070. Area was checked with negative results.

21 June 68 1715

At 1635 hrs. Delta Company's 3rd platoon at grid coordinates BS497755, engaged 2 VC evading and resulting in; 2 VC WIA/CIA. Individuals had documents in their possession and were bearing red stars. Being dusted off to Duc Pho.

21 June 68 2020

At 2015 hrs. Delta Company's 3rd platoon, at grid coordinates BS491752, engaged and KIA 3 VC evading. VC had no weapons and were of military age.

 22 June 68 0005

Delta Company's 2nd platoon, 2nd squad received 2 incoming grenades at grid coordinates BS510758, resulting in; 2 US WHA (M); No dust off required; will be treated after daylight at LZ Dottie Aid Station.

• PFC Paul E. Peek   WHA wound in leg

• Sp/4 Robert Standerfer  WHA wounds in back & buttocks

22 June 68 0930

At 0900 hrs. Aero Scouts, 123d Avn at grid square  BS4979, observed a estimated 30 large tunnels 4'-5' feet in diameter.Charlie Company will investigate the area.

22 June 68 1000

Dust off requested for 1 US w/severe back strain. Dust off completed at 1023 hrs.

• Sp/4 Reinaldo Glass  severe back strain 

22 June 68 1515

Battalion Surgeon requests a dust off for 1 US from Delta Company w/ a possible knee fracture at grid coordinates BS508768. Dust off completed at 1526 hrs.

• Sp/4 Daniel Rodriguez  knee fracture

22 June 68 1640

Rice Cache found by Delta Company; 1000 lbs extracted to LZ Dottie and 1000 lbs on 3/E-1 Cav tracks, which will be brought to LZ Dottie to complete the extraction of rice.

22 June 68 1730

Delta Company sent water party of 6 men to the village  at grid location BS509755. On the way they received 2 grenades (duds). w/negative casualties. Element sent 2 APC's and a squad to check it out. They searched the area and detained 1 VCS at grid BS 509755. Individual was of military age and w/o ID card.

23 June 68 1023

3/E-1 Cav at grid location BS485773, apprehended one male VCS, 30 years old, for questioning. Extracted to LZ Dottie  for interrogation.

23 June 68 1040

Bravo Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS518838, engaged and KIA one VC evading, KIA did not have a weapon nor were any documents found on him.

23 June 68 1115

Aero Scouts at grid location BS497767, observed and engaged one VC w/weapon moving into the hedgerow. 1 VC KIA presently checking hedgerow for weapon.

23 June 68 1405

3/E/1 Cav at grid location BS510765, observed and engaged and killed 1 VC KIA while evading. No weapons or documents were found.

24 June 68 0820

Marine CAP Team 138 at grid coordinates BS599907, engaged & KIA 2 VC; CIA 1 M-1 carbine rifle, 6 hand grenades & miscellaneous items.

24 June 68 0935

Aero Scout 123 Avn Battalion engaged & KIA 1 VC that was evading at grid location BS745855; VC had 2 hand grenades and wore a green uniform.

24 June 68 0938

Delta Company's 3rd platoon at grid coordinates BS558810, received sniper fire from grid location BS 562805, resulting in ; 2 US WHA (m). Routine category dust off requested at 0938 hrs. and completed at 1040 hrs.

• Sp/4 Donald G. Buckholz   WHA shot in right hand 

• Sp/4 Paul G. Amason   WHA  shot in right hand  

24 June 68 1017

At 1010 hrs. gunships from the 174th Avn engaged & killed 2 VC that were evading at grid coordinates BS725877.

24 June 68 1026

Late Entry; At 1015 hrs. Aero Scouts engaged & killed 1 VC KIA that was evading at grid coordinates BS732888.

24 June 68 1625

Battalion Surgeon requests a dust off for 1 US from Bravo Company w/high fever from LZ Dottie;

• Pfc Lee Gale  high fever

24 June 68 2355

At 2320 hrs. LZ Dottie received possible mortar rounds or satchel charges. Negative casualties. Returned Arty and mortar fire on grid coordinates BS639865 &BS645855. Eye witness from Bunker # 2 reported observing high air burst between the TOC & the tracks. 4.2 Tower observed 1 explosion near entry of access road gate. 3 others between TOC and Arty and area.

 25 June 68 0020

Reference #58, dated 24 Jun 68; 2 US WHA (m) , both individuals were treated at The Battalion Aid Station on LZ Dottie, & returned to duty.

• SGT Howard McKenzie   WHA right knee cap 4.2 mortar Platoon

• Sp/4 Timothy Reichart    WHA cut on right ring finger E Troop 1st Cav

25 June 68 0845

CAP Team 135 at grid coordinates BS698963, observed unknown number of VC & engaged w/ small arms fire & mortar fire from Swift Boats, resulting in ; 2 VC KIA by CAP Team 135 & 2 VC KIA by Swift Boats; found and destroyed 6 chicom grenades in the possession of the VC.

25 June 68 1225

At 1225 hrs. Alpha Company's 3rd platoon engaged 5 VC that were evading at grid coordinates BS713888; resulting in one VC KIA. Pursuit of other the other 4 VC is negative. VC KIA had no ID/weapons or weapons, and he was a 30 year old male.

25 June 68 1325

Aero Scouts OH-23 helicopter was flying at 100 feet altitude at grid coordinates BS655925, received 2 rounds from a AK-47 and possibly one round from a M-79 or grenade. Reconnoiter the area by fire w/negative results. No hits were received by OH-23 helicopter.

25 June 68 1401

Alpha Company's 3rd platoon, at grid coordinates BS700894, detonated a M16A1 "Bouncing Betty" mine resulting in 2 US KHA,  3 US WHA (3 urgent & 1 priority). Platoon was moving in file formation and was spaced 20 meters apart w/ flak jackets. Moving  across the middle a rice paddy (old NDP) the mine was detonated. Dust off requested at 1404 hrs and completed at 1424 hrs. Medevac helicopter received several rounds of small arms fire from grid location BS700900 on take off.

• SSG Charles E. Rails   WHA        frag wounds

• SGT Edward Marzenell Jr   KHA

• Pfc Lee Roy David Sprouse   KHA

• Pineski   WHA   sent to 2nd Surgical

• Roland   WHA   Minor frag no evacuation

25 June 68 1410

Delta Company's 2nd platoon at grid coordinates BS548854, detonated a M16A1 "Bouncing Betty" mine resulting in; 1 US KHA & 1 US WHA. Dust off requested at 1415 hrs. and completed at 1420 hrs.

• Pfc Anthony Mello KHA shrapnel wound to the head Died at hospital 1835 hrs.

• Pfc Minyard McClure   WHA  shrapnel wounds on body routine

1835                                                                                             Received call from Brigade; Pfc Mello was KHA

26 June 68 0942

At 0900 hrs. 3rd platoon E Troop at grid coordinates BS 649904, detonated 2 M14 AP mines; negative US casualties; one M113 APC out of action (blown tracks).

26 June 68 1615

Aero Scouts at grid coordinates BS489807, engaged 3 VC evading and resulting in 1 VC KIA, 2 VC CIA. Negative weapons or ID cards, Extracted to LZ Dottie for interrogation.

26 June 68 1830

From Binh Son; CAP Team reports that they spotted 300VC this morning at grid coordinates BS608973 & BS623962. Had BAR's, AK-47's, AK-50's & B40 rocket launchers. Wearing brown, green, & black uniform. Moved into area at 1000 hrs. or 1100 hrs. and loafed around. Arty fired a mission.

28 June 68 0813

Bravo Company requests a dust off for 3 US WHA at grid coordinates BS598835, due to detonation of a M16 AP mine. US evacuated (urgent) were; Dust off completed at 0829 hrs.

• 1 LT Michael Lewis WHA frag wounds in lower extremities

• Sp/4 Howard E. Duff WHA frag wounds in neck

• Sp/4 Larry L. Hatch WHA frag wounds in upper extremities

28 June 68 1023

Reference item # 14; Additional US WHA (minor) from Bravo Company and evacuated to LZ Dottie for treatment. Individuals will report back to duty.

• Sp/4 Ronnie Ladd   WHA frag wound shoulder and finger left hand

• Pfc David Karaba   WHA  frag wounds in buttocks & left leg

• Pfc Richard Hastings  WHA  frag wounds in shoulder. thigh & calf.

28 June 68 1255

Charlie Company's 3rd platoon w/3/E-1 Cav,   grid location BS702938, received a unknown number of sniper fire rounds. Estimated fire, was from 4 VC. Also found a tunnel that they are presently searching.

28 June 68 1415

Aero Scouts at grid location BS510780, engaged 1 VC that was evading; the VC ran into a hut which was destroyed, resulting in 1 possible KIA.

29 June 68 0425

CAP Team 1-3-3 reported lights moving at grid coordinates BS657998. 1/52 Infantry approved  request to fire on these coordinates. Results are unknown at this time. Check out at first light.

29 June 68 0802

Aero Scouts at grid coordinates BS746838, observed and engaged 1 VC that was evading. Results; 1 VC KIA...no weapons or documents were found on individual.

29 June 68 0855

Delta Company's 3rd platoon at grid location BS545796, found & destroyed one 175mm round. Also found some papers that were located in a haystack. Paper extracted to LZ Dottie

29 June 68 0907

Charlie Company at grid coordinates BS716922, found 1 AK-44 w/serial #F5414, w/4 rounds in a small tunnel. Weapon extraction to LZ Dottie. Tunnel was destroyed.

29 June 68 0914

Brigade spotter plane reports that in excess of 20 VN civilians on LZ Uptight at grid coordinates BS730849. VN civilians seen to be searching for any items abandoned by US troops.

29 June 68 1321

Battalion Surgeon requests a dust off for 1 US w/ high fever, from LZ Dottie; Dust off completed at 1405 hrs.

• SSG Tom Metcalf   high temperature  Adv Team Q Binh Son

29 June 68 1555

Request dust off for 1 US from Charlie Company at grid coordinates BS717925, w/possible malaria.

• Pfc Robert L. Cowart   possible malaria

30 June 68 0045

Bravo Company 81mm platoon at LZ Paradise, reports two large rounds hit near NW edge of village at the base of LZ Paradise. Damage unknown.

30 June 68 0930

Charlie Company's 1st platoon w/ 3/E-1 Cav, at grid coord-inates BS705956, detonated a mine or booby trap (unknown type at this time) resulting in 2 US WHA (1 from Charlie Company 1st platoon & 1 from 3/E-1 Cav). Dust off completed at 0945 hrs.

• Pfc Joseph L. Hardy   WHA  frag wounds on both legs and arms   Charlie Company

30 June 68 20

One US beat up a VN at grid coordinates BS705956, resulting in 1 VN w/ internal injuries and 1 US in state of shock. Dust off requested at 1036 hrs. & completed at 1058 hrs.

30 June 68 1110

Two US WHA were dismounted from tracks and were ground guides when elements were approaching the tree line.

30 June 68 1659

Late Entry; At 1615 hrs. Aero Scouts observed & destroyed 15 sampans...5 at grid coordinates BS569757 & 10 at grid coordinates BS550763.  

 01 July 68 1130

Messege from Arty Observer on Nui Tron; An aircraft went down at grid coordinates BS395795. Presently coordinating for a helicopter to check area of crash site.

01 July 68 1145

Division FAC aircraft searched area; reports that CH-47 helicopter and UH-1B helicopter had a mid-air collision.

01 July 68 1710

All Elements at Stand-down at this time.

01 July 68 2320

Quang Ngai received 8 incoming mortar rounds inside perimeter. Negative casualties or damage.

02 July 68 0001 / 2400

Stand-down

02 July 68 0520

Binh Son District reports they have received a total of 4 incoming 60mm rounds outside of their perimeter; 10-15 15-20 lb satchel charges in surrounding area. The refugee camp received a total of 2 satchel charges. Refugee camp damage is unknown at this time; US & ARVN forces negative casualties & negative damage.

03 July 68 0001 / 2400

Stand-down

03 July 68 1000

All units started departing from Chu Lai & started moving toward LZ Baldy. 

 04 July 68 1200

Delta Company is under OPCON to the 3/21 Infantry and is presently located at grid coordinates BT044331.

04 July 68 1205

Headquarters element landed on LZ West at 1010 hrs. & 4/3 Infantry Communications section departs LZ Baldy, and arrived on LZ West at 1220 hrs. 

05 July 68 1103

Effective at 1100 hrs. 4/3 Infantry assumed operations in designated sector 4/31 Infantry AO.

05 July 68 1602

Delta Company at grid coordinate AT924250 requests a dust off for 1 US individual from Delta Company to LZ Baldy with heat exhaustion.

• Sp/4 A Castaneda heat casualty

05 July 68 1735

Delta Company at grid coordinate AT924250; killed 1 VC that was hiding in a well, and who was 28 years old and wearing black pj's; Individual was killed by a grenade & possessed no documents. 1 VC KIA

06 July 68 1851

At 1815 hrs. a dust off was requested for 1 US from Bravo Company w/ possible appendicitis; completed at 1840 hrs; evacuated from LZ West

• PFC Lesko possible appendicitis

06 July 68 2240

4/31 Infantry reports a photo interpretation that shows a enemy unit at  grid coordinate AT901208;  3 foxholes & 3 weapons mounted on tripod, possibly a 12.7mm gun. At grid coordinate AT901205 saw a wheeled vehicle w/ canvas top, possibly a jeep. 

 08 July 68 1025

Alpha Company at grid coordinate AT979272, found a tunnel w/one room approximately 4'x6' feet. In the tunnel were many c-rations, VN cooking utensils, and 1 pair of tennis shoes. Surrounding the entrance were 5 spider holes.

08 July 68 1153

Alpha Company's 2nd platoon at grid coordinate AT965275, found 19 vials of medicine (Hyper sulphate on label), 4 vials of penicillin, 50 tablets (unk), & 1 inhaler. Some of the medicine was found in a hut occupied by 2 elderly females (65-70 years old). The remainder was located outside of hut.

08 July 68 1418

Battalion Surgeon requests a dust off for 1 US from HHC w/ fractured right arm on LZ West. Dust off completed at 1440 hrs.

• Sp/4 Severns   fractured right arm

08 July 68 2105

Alpha Company's 2nd platoon undertaker element spotted 2 VC w/helmets at grid coordinate AT971268; will attempt to gain position to take enemy under fire. OP's located 50-75 meters from the NDP to South & East.

08 July 68 2310

LZ Ross reported receiving 15-20 of incoming mortar rounds 82mm w/ negative casualties; all the units on LZ West were alerted, to include Brigade. The rounds landed outside of perimeter of LZ Ross.

09 July 68 1035

2 VC were killed by Arty fire on grid coordinate AT 964287. The fire was adjusted by ALO Cpt Barbare, resulting in 2 VC KIA.

09 July 68 1329

Alpha Company at grid coordinate AT978253, requests a dust off for 8 US heat casualties; Dust off was requested at 1310 hrs. & completed at 1320 hrs.

09 July 68 1535

Delta Company at grid coordinate AT921239, requests a dust off for 1 US from Delta Company, hit by a APC; Dust off completed at 1545 hrs. Individual concerned;

• SGT Coy Napier  run over by a APC. 

09 July 68 1710

Reference to item # 26; Individual was lying in front of tracked ammo carrier. Carrier broke loose and rolled over the individuals legs & back. Evacuated by Brigade Commander in C&C ship.

09 July 68 1715

At approximately 1545 hrs. 3rd platoon F Troop 17th Cav; entered 4/3 Infantry AO and came under OPCON 4/3 Infantry; enroot to Delta Company's location.

09 July 68 1730

Delta Company captured 2 elderly men that were carrying 1 wounded VC with shrapnel wounds in his back; also, 2 M26 hand grenades. At 1600 hrs at grid coordinate AT912238, VC was wounded and evacuated to LZ Ross at 1720 hrs for interrogation. VC was 25 years old.

 10 July 68 0330

At 0200 hrs on LZ West perimeter bunkers were checked for alertness. Several Bunkers were not alert.

10 July 68 0430

Observed lights across the valley to the North; appeared to be a group meeting at approx grid coordinate AT977278; engaged the light position w/quad .50 cal  and resulting in disbursement of lights and the lights went out.

10 July 68 0505

At approx 0450 hrs; ALO spotted lights in the valley at grid coordinate AT973270; engaged and fired with Quad .50 cal and resulting in lights out.

10 July 68 1520

Charlie Company's 2nd platoon at grid coordinate AT 934212, found 2 old rifle grenades, they were chicom type & the element blew in place.

11 July 68 0900

Alpha Company located on LZ West request a dust off for 1 US from Alpha Company w/accidental gunshot wound at 0815 hrs. Dust off completed at this time.

11 July 68 0955

At 0940 hrs. gunships engaged 2 MAM in black pj's evading in the vicinity of grid coordinate AT985273, resulting in 2 VC KIA; negative weapons or equipment captured.

11 July 68 2005

OP leader reported that there were between 10-15 enemy in uniforms and appeared to be setting up L-shaped ambush along a trail located at grid coordinate AT845238. When OP team interrupted the action, they received small arms fire & grenades (chicom & homemade grenade). Atry mission was called in on trail and nearby draws and valleys. There were negative US casualties.

11 July 68 2120

At 2107 hrs. Bravo Company reported that they engaged 5 VC at the vicinity of grid coordinate AT845238. 2 enemy w/weapons, all had packs; VC evaded to the North with unknown results.

11 July 68 2145

Delta Company requested a dust off for 1 US at grid coordinate AT851236; circumstances as follows; trip flare was set off between Delta Company's 2nd platoon and Delta Company OP element. Individual in 2nd platoon fired 1 round in the direction of the trip flare, hitting one individual from OP element. Dust off completed at 2217 hrs.

• PFC Doug Mitchell  gunshot wound

12 July 68 0833 

Gunships spotted 2 VC in uniform at grid AT817255 & took under fire, resulting in ; 3 VC KIA (additional individual not initially observed)

12 July 68 0915

At 0900 hrs. Alpha Company at grid coordinate AT808255, KIA one NVA in a green uniform and hiding in a spider hole. NVA carried 1 canteen, 1 pistol belt, 16 rounds of 7.62mm short (for AK-47), & 50 lbs of rice.

12 July 68 0930

At 0911 hrs.Charlie Company's 1st platoon, at grid location AT810255, captured 1 AK-47, 6 rounds of 82mm mortar, 11 rockets w/booster (possibly B-40), 4  AK-44 magazines w/ammo, & 5 field packs.(found in a hedgerow). 1 B-40 rocket sighting device; 2 B-40 carriers (to hold 4 rockets) 1 AK-44 rifle w serial # 11439032, 18 rockets (appeared to be new).

12 July 68 1410

At 1410 hrs. Battalion Commander, LTC Russell, observed a tunnel complex of  unknown size at grid coordinate AT 946233. Arty mission called in and resulting in 1 VC KIA.

12 July 68 1440

At 1430 hrs. Alpha Company's 1st platoon, at grid coordinate AT813264, found one ammo belt, 220 AK-47 rounds, 3 AK-47 magazines, 1 US poncho liner, 1 NVA pack, 1 green NVA uniform, assorted medicine, 4 rounds of M-1 Garrand ammo, & 20 gallons of fish oil that was found in a hooch.

12 July 68 1835

At 1805 hrs. Delta Company at grid coordinate AT818252, found spider hole/tunnel complex. Spider hole branches into tunnels to right and left and to a depth of 8 'foot either way. Found ammo can containing 1 NVA magazine pouch, 1 US transfusion kit, 1 homemade grenade (made of small can w/ handle), 1 bottle of fungus medicine. Destroyed tunnels.

 13 July 68 1155

Charlie Company's 1st platoon at 1145 hrs. in the vicinity of grid location AT 816245, they found the following items on the inside of  camouflaged hooches; 1 SKS rifle w/serial # 10A1712, 1 ton of raw rice, and 600 lbs of corn. Corn & rice to be destroyed.

13 July 68 1215

Alpha Company's 1st platoon, at 1200 hrs. in the vicinity of grid coordinates AT 815266, found the following items in a hooch; 15 rolls of commo wire (approx 6.5 miles), 3 ammo pouches, 2 rounds of .45 cal ammo, 18 rounds of Russian MG ammo, 2 rounds of 7.62 short (AK-47), 6 rounds of .30 cal ammo, 3 carbine magazines, 2 NVA canteens, 1 NVA pistol belt, 50' feet of rope, bandages, scalpel, 10 pills &   unidentified liquid in a bottle. 

13 July 68 1320

At 1305 hrs. Delta Company at grid location AT825265, found message that was written on fibrous material (appeared to be a banana leaf) in Vietnamese, hidden between the branches of the tree. Translation; "US are coming, will shoot me, AM leaving because I love my wife and do not want her shot."

13 July 68 1950

Bravo Company ambush element was moving from NDP to the ambush location, observed movement and engaged, resulting in ; 1 VC killed & 3 children wounded, will render aid to the wounded and evacuate tomorrow. Action at grid location AT818267; VC was wearing black pj's.

13 July 68 0655

Battalion Strength Reports;

• Alpha Company   106

• Bravo Company   93

• Charlie Company   105

• Delta Company   114

14 July 68 1115

Charlie Company's 1st platoon in the vicinity of grid location AT813244, engaged 4 or 5  NVA w/ automatic weapons fire, enemy opened fire on Charlie Company, then withdrew to the West; NVA appeared to be setting up ambush; Negative enemy & friendly casualties. Gunships are requested.

14 July 68 1230

Gunship mission for Charlie Company's 1st platoon is complete; gunships drew sniper fire at altitude of 300 feet; 1st & 2nd platoon are closing in on area of enemy fire at this time; negative hits on aircraft.

14 July 68 1622

Battalion Commander Psyops W/psyops team, loudspeaker in C&C ship, in the vicinity of grid location AT813263; message to NVA: "Surrender to US and be treated well or be killed" Time; 1550 hrs. to 1608 hrs.

14 July 68 2220

Bunker  # 1 & Bunker # 2 reported a light moving toward their position, at a estimated range of 400 meters; request to fire on lights. Request was denied; SDO checked on report and found lights were out.

15 July 68 1015

LTC Russell, Battalion Commander 4/3 Infantry, became acting TF Commander effective 1000 hrs; during absence of TF Commander, BG Cooksey & Brigade Commander, Col Koreson.

15 July 68 1225

At 1215 hrs. M-Force reported observing 2 individuals near the M-Force position; Both women were interrogated; one stated that her husband and another VC observed the M-Force position last night.

15 July 68 1450

At 1437 hrs. M-Force observed 1 VC w/weapon in the vicinity of grid location AT925273 evading towards Charlie Company's location. VC was wearing brown ragged clothing and evaded into the hedgerow when last seen.

15 July 68 1600

At 1400 hrs. LTC Russell, Commander 4/3 Infantry, relinquished command of TF Cooksey upon return of BG Cooksey.

15 July 68 1645

Received message a from Captain Bryant, Battalion S-4: Individual from Alpha Company; EM Wilson has empty conex roll over on him causing a strained back (not serious) and is being sent for X-ray.

15 July 68 2315

Receiver report from TF TOC; LZ Center received 20 incoming mortar rounds & and are still under mortar fire attack; casualties are unknown at this time. Notified all units. 

 16 July 68 0910

At 0905 hrs. Charlie Company at grid coordinate AT920275, found what appears to be an NVA hooch made of wood w/tunnel entrance. Tunnel appeared to be a shelter.

16 July 68 1537

Col Kroesen, Brigade Commander, will depart LZ Baldy enroute to Chu Lai at approx 1800 hrs. LTC Russell, Battalion Commander, 4/3 Infantry, will act as 196th LIB Commander during his absence. Col Kroesen is expected to return at approx 2030 hrs to LZ Baldy.

16 July 68 1805

At 1805 hrs. Delta Company at grid location AT916265, apprehended 1 female , middle age, who was evading w/male that successfully evaded. Evacuated for interrogation.

17 July 68 0735

Arty 3/82 fired 6 rounds on enemy targets in the vicinity of grid coordinate AT947229; Results are; 3 VC in the open evaded and moved into the tree line. 

17 July 68 0907

Bravo patrol departed LZ Lurch on sweep of perimeter at 0900 hrs. Alpha Company patrol departed on perimeter sweep of LZ O'Connor at 0730 hrs. & returned at 0845 hrs w/ negative results.

17 July 68 2135

Alpha Company reports, that they have positioned 3 Observation Posts located 50-75 meters from LZ O'Connor perimeter at grid coordinate AT934243.

18 July 68

Charlie Company's 2nd platoon ambush element at grid location AT953264. Element observed and engaged 1 VC evading. Results; 1 VC KIA. Enemy was 27-30 years old and wearing grey clothing, no weapons, gear or documents.

18 July 68 0855

Alpha Company at 0845 hrs.at grid coordinate AT913251 and requests a urgent dust off for 1 US EM  from Alpha Company w/ frag wounds from a mine explosion.

• SSG James Hildebrandt   KHA  frag wounds

Detonated a M16 mine in the doorway of a hooch. Found 1 male & 3 children in hooch. Male was extracted for interrogation. Correction; mine was not a M16 but was made from a 20mm round & powder.

18 July 68 1011

Recon platoon at grid coordinate AT905239, request a urgent dust off for 1 US from Recon w/ a gunshot wound in the forearm. Dust off completed by C&C ship at 1020 hrs. (non battle wound).

• PFC Stephen R. Gray  gunshot / forearm

18 July 68 1240

At 1045 hrs. Arty fire on grid location AT958239, resulting in 1 VC KIA (p); observed by Btry C 3/82 Arty 1st SGT. At 1115 hrs. Arty fire on grid location AT947299 resulted in 4 VC KIA (P); mission was observed.

18 July 68 1555

Delta Company's 2nd platoon & Recon platoon at grid coordinate AT 911246; CIDG element closed on CP at 1515 hrs. At grid coordinate AT 911263 CIDG found 1 issue case, 1 homemade gas mask, 2 rounds 5.56mm short, 1 bandage & 1 empty medicine bottle, and the same location 1 VC was observed evading.

18 July 68 2120

At 1715 hrs. CIDG adjusted fire(MG) on VC in tree line at grid coordinate AT 922255 w negative results. At 1834 hrs. CIDG called in mortar fire on 2 VC in wood line (no weapons observed); results; negative.

 19 July 68 1110

At 1050 hrs. Recon platoon at grid coordinate AT942231, detained 2 males VCS ( one man 55/with wound in left shoulder; the other was 45 years old). The younger man was taking care of the older man....Evacuated

19 July 68 1240

Alpha Company at grid coordinate AT904253, requests a dust off for 1 US from Alpha Company with gunshot wound in stomach. Dust off completed at 1251 hrs. by C&C ship. Also 1 US w/ gunshot in the hand was evacuated at 1305 hrs. Alpha Company engaged & KIA 2 NVA w/weapons. AK-47's

• PFC Phillip Oglesby  KHA  stomach wound

• PFC James Hall   WHA   gunshot wound in hand

• PFC Lenioda Hargrove  WHA   gunshot in finger

At 1240 hrs on July 19, 1968 Alpha Company 4-3 Infantry vicinity AT904253 request Dust Off for 1 US with gunshot wound in stomach, Dust Off was completed at 1251 hrs by the Command and Control Helicopter. 1 US with gun shot wound in hand -evac. At 1305 hrs Alpha Company engaged and KIA 2 NVA with weapons (AK47) at AT904353 and captured 2 AK-47 weapons. Personnel involved PFC James Hall with hand wound, PFC Phillip Oglesby (Stomach wound) and Lenioda Hargrove with gunshot wound in finger all where evac. At 1533 hrs Alpha Company was informed that PFC Oglesby (DIED OF WOUNDS) at 1400hrs.

19 July 68 1534

Battalion Commander reports receiving heavy machine gun fire. possibly AA, at grid coordinate AT890275; Enemy NVA strength is unknown.

19 July 68 1625

Arty fire on grid coordinate AT898253, resulted in 1 heavy machine gun & crew was destroyed. Requested at 1545 hrs. by Battalion Commander.

19 July 68 1628

Gunships received .50 cal fire, fuel tanks were struck and forced to land on LZ O'Connor; will have to be lifted out for repair by CH-47.

19 July 68 1815

Battalion Commander reported .50 cal fire from the vicinity of grid coordinate AT907258.  fire also directed against jet aircraft; TAC air strike on target. Machine gun position destroyed.

At 2125 hrs. Alpha Company engaged 2 VC/NVA at grid coordinate AT905262, resulting in 2 VC/NVA KIA. OP unable to search due to darkness.

20 July 68 1135

Alpha Company at grid coordinate AT901254, found 2 packs (1 US & 1 NVA), 1 destroyed heavy machine gun feed tray, 1 chicom grenade. Serial # on machine gun tray; 133235 and right underneath 2563 (not US).                                               1200                                                                                     Reference to item # 27; US pack was lost by Alpha Company on 19 July 68. NVA pack contained 1 NVA poncho, 1 NVA entrenching tool, 1 can of rice, 1 NVA  green uniform with  underwear, 3 rounds of .50 cal ammo w/ black & red tip & numbers on the base of the ctg 21 & 55.

20 July 68 1340

Alpha Company at grid coordinate AT901254, found a AA site. Bunker was untouched. It was in a good position for view of Alpha Company's approach of 19 July 68. Also good view of LZ's OConnor & Lurch & Karen. Also found circular sight for chicom .50 cal.                                               1430                                                                                                At 1420 hrs. Alpha Company at grid coordinate AT 901254, found 1 green NVA helmet, 1 NVA uniform, 1 pair of boots; found in a small hole near the AA gun position.

20 July 68 1715

Alpha Company reported that on top of mountain, in the vicinity of grid coordinate AT895253, found 1 old bunker that had caved in. Also found trench line &  1  3 man brick lined foxhole that was found on the East side of the mountain. 

20 July 68 1930

B Battery 3/82 Arty reported a Arty mission on grid location AT948240 resulting in 1 VC KIA, 2 VC KIA (p).

20 July 68 2340

Bunkers # 19 & 20 reported movement between 19 & 20 & 15. Requested to fire star cluster; approved and fired with negative results.

21 July 68 0910

Message from TF Cooksey TOC; 5/46 Infantry detained 2 armed VC, who stated that there are 2 NVA companies in the vicinity of grid coordinate AT908218. Their mission is to attack LZ O'Connor or Hill 210 in the near future.

21 July 68 1220

Message from TF Cooksey; 5/46 Infantry located and captured a woman who stated that were 2 NVA companies in hamlets in the vicinity of grids coordinates of AT906216 & AT906266 w/ commo wire between hamlets. Enemy has 4 B-40 rocket launchers, 3 heavy mortars, AK-47's & SKS's. Mortars are set up in the vincinty of grid location AT903232. NVA have been there for 3 days. Detainee states that she heard talk of a attack on LZ O'Connor.

21 July 68 1601

At 1300 hrs. CIDG patrol, at grid location AT928254, engaged 2 VC running from hut at a range of 50 meters and resulting in 2 VC KIA. Other individuals questioned stated that one was a VC tax collector and that she had collected 1300 piaster. Other KIA's husband was VC Company Commander. Both were wearing black pj's and possessed no documents.

21 July 68 1855

Charlie Company requests a priority dust off for 1 US with a knee wound caused by a entrenching tool. A ambulatory priority dust was completed at 1918 hrs.

• PFC Jack D. Merrill  knee wound 

22 July 68 0205

At grid location AT924221 & AT930220 radar spotted 2 very large objects moving to the Northeast. Observed enemy for 2 hours. Size estimates possibly a company size unit. Also spotted 3-6 persons at grids AT927231 & AT911230 & 911227 & 912230. Cleared to fire 4.2  mortar. Arty fired  zone sweep on the first 2 targets & 4.2  mortar and other sightings. Results are unknown at this time.

22 July 68 1340

Charlie Company reports mines are homemade type, 10 clusters of 3. Detonator is a piece of bamboo and wire, pressure type. Wire is 3 foot long & goes to soda can of explosive with blasting cap.

22 July 68 1735

Final report from Charlie Company on mines; reference # 25 & 37. Destroyed 9 mines. Engineers will evacuate 1.

22 July 68 2125

LZ Karen received 4 82mm incoming rounds, inside the perimeter. Results; No casualties. Arty mission called. Mortar flashes observed at grid coordinate AT908232. Return mortar fire on enemy position. Enemy firing ceased.

22 July 68 2219

Permission granted to fire Arty mission on suspected mortar positions at grid location AT932260 & AT942251. Observed 2 secondary explosions.

22 July 68 2340

Delta 5/46 Infantry at LZ Polar Bear received a hand grenade attack w/ some enemy penetrating the perimeter. Attack came from the Southwest. Arty fired; gunship  and flareship enroute to location. 3 US WHA minor injuries.

• 1 EM SSG Phillips   WHA received shrapnel wounds in back of head &hand & back

• 1 EM Toomer   WHA received shrapnel  wounds in ankle, left leg & upper thigh

• 1 EM Reynolds   WHA received shrapnel wounds in back & arm

23 July 68 0035

Reference item # 73 dated 22 July 68; No longer receiving hand grenade attacks. OP reported seeing enemy setting up mortar tube and then observed Arty rounds landing in area. At 0200 hrs. SPOOKY was requested. AT 0052 SPOOKY arrives. At 0058 hrs. radar reported no movement.

23 July 68 0120

Alerted Alpha Company to have 1 platoon ready to assist Delta 5/46 Infantry on LZ Polar Bear.

23 July 68 0735

At 0735 hrs. Delta Company's 3rd platoon, found 6 chicom hand grenades and captured 1 NVA WIA in the vicinity of grid AT936213 (D 5/46) NVA was wearing a green uniform & steel helmet, and carrying a basket used to hold grenades.

23 July 68 1159

CIDG patrol, at grid coordinate AT920255, captured 1 VCS who evaded out of a spider hole. Was wearing black pj's; possessed documents & money; also he was carrying a map (sketch type). Individual is 57 years old. Interrogation of VCS indicates he is a VC cadre.

23 July 68 1535

At 1005 hrs. Delta 5/46 Infantry, 3rd platoon found, 1 NVA green shirt. Appeared to have been worn by a individual wounded by Arty.

23 July 68 1830

Request dust off for 1 US burned by trip flare on LZ Karen. Priority dust off complete at 1855 hrs.

• 1 EM  Ogas   burns from flare

24 July 68 0048

Mike Force at LZ Lurch, reported receiving 5-7 incoming rounds of 82mm mortar, from the West or Southwest of their position. Dust off requested for 2 VN WHA. Arty fired counter mortar target at grid coordinate AT903233; 4.2 mortar fired on counter mortar targets grid AT945233 & AT938236.

24 July 68 0930

Battalion S-3, Maj McAnaw, observed 4 VC evading w/o weapons at grid coordinate AT930225. Engaged  by C&C ship w/ negative results.                                                                              1006                                                                                             Reference item # 27, Arty mission on target. Results are; 1 VC KIA, 1 hooch destroyed, 2 secondary explosions at grid the coordinate AT929225.

24 July 68 2224

Message from CPT Leech, TFC; possible mortar attack on LZ O'Connor (heavy mortar).

24 July 68 2353

5/46 Infantry on LZ Polar Bear, received 2-3 incoming 82mm mortar rounds from 1100 meters & 170 degree. Negative casualties.

25 July 68 0425

Alpha Company's 3rd platoon, 3rd squad on OP requested 1 round of illumination. 4.2 mortar platoon fired 2 rounds illumination. Negative results.

25 July 68 1040

Delta 5/46 Infantry 3rd platoon at grid coordinate AT942201, found & destroyed 20-25 bags of rice. Rice was found 25 meters from trail near a abandoned hut.

25 July 68 1535

M-Force patrol observed 5 middle aged males moving West. Males moved into the wood line at grid coordinate AT929226. Arty mission was on target and 1 hut was destroyed and all movement ceased.

25 July 68 2005

LZ Karen observed mortar flashes; engaged enemy positions w/ .50 cal. fire, & 4 rounds of 60mm mortar, impacted outside the perimeter 150 meters from river. Fired Arty mission on suspected mortar position at grid coordinate AT911229. AT 2015 hrs. received 1 round of 60mm mortar; no casualties.

25 July 68 2201

D 5/46 Infantry received a unknown number of frag grenades on the South side of the perimeter, w/ negative casualties. Fired small arms & grenades. Size of enemy force is unknown.              2205                                                                                                          D 5/46 Infantry reported observing 1 VC/NVA run down the hill when illumination round was fired; deploying reaction force to sweep the area under illumination.

25 July 68 2205

Recon platoon received incoming small arms fire and 1 grenade from grid coordinate AT923236 w/ negative casualties ; fire was returned w/ 81mm mortar (organic)                                                2220                                                                                                    Recon Platoon received 1 or 2 hand grenades from the West side of the hill. Observed VC/NVA running down hill; engaged w/ M-79 grenade launcher.

26 July 68 0625

Battalion Strength Report;

• Alpha Company   112

• Bravo Company   99

• Charlie Company    122

• Delta Company   125

• Echo   57

• HHG   56

26 July 68 1335

Delta Company's 3rd platoon spotted a group of VN wearing black pj's and white pith helmets at grid coordinate AT897242 (approx 1500 meters from LZ Karen) and attempting to cross river.

26 July 68 1400

Request dust off for 1 US w/ multiple burns. Individual was mixing fuel to burn grass around LZ O'Connor. Dust off completed at 1419 hrs.

• Cpt Hendrix CO    multiple burns  

26 July 68 2050

Bravo Company's 2nd platoon, 1st squad, observed 7-8 lights moving at a range of 700 meters toward their position at grid location AT896275. Arty fired & lights went out.

26 July 68 2340

Radar picked up moving target; small group of individuals at grid coordinate AT956236. Appear to be searching for something. Arty mission was called and fired.

27 July 68 0820

At 0815 hrs. M-Force found impression of a 82mm mortar base plate at grid coordinate AT922233. Appeared to be 2-3 days old.

27 July 68 1315

Observer on LZ O'Connor observed 1 VC in the open in the vicinity of grid coordinate AT914218. Results of Arty fire; Area well covered and no further movement.

27 July 68 1536

At grid coordinate AT895213, BLUE GHOST attempted to extract 1 VN female; it received 400-500 rounds from grids AT8921 & AT9021 (small arms & automatic weapons fire); they returned fire, resulting in 18 huts being destroyed. Aircraft altitude was 200 feet. Also detected several .50 cal positions in same general location. Negative hits on aircraft and it continued to fly.

28 July 68 0115

Bunker # 3 reported hearing a dog barking forward of Bunker # 3, at the base of LZ O'Connor. Informed to keep observant for movement.

28 July 68 0651

At 0605 hrs. Recon Platoon received 7 incoming 82mm rounds. Mortar rounds are from unknown location and resulting in 3 US WHA  (m) of B 3/16 Arty. Arty fired on grids AT911224 & AT915230 & AT904228 & AT916220; 4.2 mortar fired on grids; AT905205 & AT915205 & AT910208. Enemy mortar attack ceased at 0620 hrs.

28 July 68 0715

Alpha Company's 3rd platoon closed LZ O'Connor at 0710 hrs; results; forward Bunkers 19 & 20 found hole in tactical wire ( Alpha Company will make the repair) also, forward of Bunker # 21 found M26 hand grenade. (will destroy).

28 July 68 1335

Delta Company on LZ Karen, requested a dust off for 1 US w/ head injuries. Completed 1335 hrs. by 4/3 Infantry C&C ship.

• Leonard E. Borbandy   WHA  head injuries

28 July 68 1700

Aerial observer (HELIX ll) observed bunkers & spider holes at grid coordinate AT919197. Also observed 3 foot square hole (possible mortar position) at grid location AT890217 H&I fires planned.

28 July 68 1720

Bravo Company's FO observed 6 VC at grid coordinate AT 915261 w/o weapons or gear. Maj McAnaw, S-3, searched area; and observed 1 female evading. Arty mission fired on grid coordinate AT915261. C&C ship KIA 1 VC at grid coordinate AT909261.

28 July 68 2125

TFC TOC reported that LZ Richards personnel observed large secondary explosions in the valley as a result of our H&I fires.Confirmed by Arty; B 3/16 firing on grid square AT9121 observed 6 secondary explosions.

29 July 68 0205

At 0145 hrs. Delta Company's 3rd platoon , observed explosions (possibly 20 incoming rounds of 60mm mortar) at a range 300-400 meters, azimuth of 210 degrees. Delta Company did not request counter mortar fire or illumination flares. 

29 July 68 1100

At 0900 hrs. CIDG, at grid coordinate AT912267, CIA 1 VC w/ weapon; M-1 carbine w/serial # 6416081 & 2 clips of ammo. VC was wearing a khaki uniform and hiding in a hut. Also prossess -ed  documents.

29 July 68 1322

C&C ship, at grid coordinate AT935276, engaged 3 VC evading and resulting in 1 VC KIA, Enemy was wearing black pj's and was moving to the Southwest.

29 July 68 1420

C&C ship at grid coordinate AT 937279, engaged & KIA 2 VC; enemy was wearing black pj's and was evading to the West.

29 July 68 1813

Bunker guards on LZ O'Oconnor observed 1 VC move into the wood line North of LZ; fired 81mm mortar in the grid vincinty AT928248. Results unknown.

30 July 68 0650

At 0605 hrs. CIDG Alpha element KIA 1 VC (male) evading grid coordinate AT927270; wearing black pj's.

30 July 68 0715

At 0655 hrs. at grid coordinate AT935273, CIDG captured 1 VC in a khaki uniform w/documents & 1 US carbine rifle w/serial # 985716 with 1 magazine & 15 rounds of .30 cal ammo. Subject was evading from hooch when apprehended.

30 July 68 1515

Arty mission fired on 1 VC that was digging a hole at grid coordinate AT930225, resulting in 1 VC KIA (p).

30 July 68 1710

Brigade Avn CH-47 received 15-20-automatic weapons fire from grid coordinate AT 930225. Heavy mortars were fired with results unknown.

30 July 68 1740

Late Entry; Sp/4 Ronald Blake, Delta Company 4/3 Infantry, lost his M-16 w/serial # 861945 while attempting to cross a river at grid coordinate AT939201 on 27 July 68.

30 July 68 2155

Charlie Company requested illumination flare for suspected probing action around perimeter LZ Lurch. OP's reported 2 incoming hand grenades at grid location AT925243. Arty mission fired on suspected enemy and movement stopped.

31 July 68 0846

Bravo Company mortar platoon, at grid location AT908260, found 1 new 75mm recoilless rifle round w/case in a small spider hole. 

31 July 68 1405

C&C ship engaged 1 VC evading at grid location AT 927158, w/negative results. Also at grid AT926164 fired on a sampan & received automatic weapons fire in return; negative hits on aircraft (altitude 400').

31 July 68 2325

4.2 mortar platoon observed a secondary explosion at grid coordinate AT925218, after firing H&I mission. Arty fired zone sweep on location.

01 August 68 1000

At 0945 hrs. C&C ship engaged & killed 1 VC that was evading to the Southwest in the vicinity of grid coordinate AT896222. Results; 1 VC KIA. 

01 August 68 1125

Alpha Company at grid coordinate AT914209, found a blood a blood trail, 1 m-79 round & 2 entrenching tools. Also CIA 1 VC, age 15-20, w/o ID card and wearing black pj's (black shorts with white T shirt & black shirt over T shirt). Found in hut.

01 August 68 1200

At 1200 hrs. C&C ship at grid coordinate AT910219, observed and engaged with 2 VC that were evading to the West, and wearing black pj's . No equipment or weapons were found. Results; 2 VC KIA. 

01 August 68 1435

C&C at grid coordinate AT911211 ship engaged 1 VC carrying a machete. VC evaded into a tunnel. C&C ship went down and personnel in aircraft threw a hand grenade into a tunnel resulting in 1 VC KIA.

01 August 68 1550

C&C ship engaged & KIA 1 VC that was evading to grid coordinate AT913224. Enemy was moving South, and wearing black pj's. Approx age is 20; negative weapons & equipment.

01 August 68 1705

C&C engaged 1 VC evading into hedgerow in the vicinity of grid AT931258 resulting in 1 VC KIA. Enemy wore a green uniform with no weapons. Also at grid coordinate AT931256, detained 1 male, age 60 years, and 1 girl aged 12. Evacuated detainees.

02 August 68 0917

C&C ship at grid coordinate AT911224, engaged & KIA 1 VC evading to the South wearing black pj's and negative weapons.

01 August 68 0952

Delta Company's 2nd platoon at 0925 hrs.engaged & KIA 1 VC in the vicinity of grid AT905225. VC wore black pj's, negative weapon & equipment.

02 August 68 1130

Charlie Company at grid coordinate AT905214, found 2 bodies w/ green & brown uniforms in a grave. There are several similar type graves in the are. Element is continuing to search the area.

02 August 68 1155

At 1140 hrs. Charlie Company at grid coordinate AT905214, found 14 additional NVA bodies in 4 foxhole type graves. Believed to have been killed by Arty, 3 to 5 days ago. All in light green uniforms. No identifying patches, insignia, weapons or equipment. Also found 1 round 60mm.

02 August 68 1340

At 1255 hrs. Charlie Company at grid coordinate AT906215, found 1 NVA medical bag w/assorted medicines, 2 NVA brown uniforms, 1 US type T-shirt, 1 bayonet (for M-16 rifle), and parts of chicom gas mask.

02 August 68 1510

At 1410 hrs. C&C ship, while on VR mission, observed a large secondary explosion at grid coordinate AT984113. At 1455 hrs. observed a abandoned VC base camp at grid coordinate AT 894183.

02 August 68 1803

Late Entry; C&C ship engaged and killed 1 VC  that was evading at grid coordinate AT862218. Results; 1 VC KIA.

03 August 68 0735

At 0730 hrs. Bravo Company's 3rd platoon located at grid coordinate AT 933256 spotted 1 VC evading to the North at a range of 200 meters. Fired upon VC and searched the area with negative results.

03 August 68 1230

Charlie Company's 1st platoon, at grid coordinate AT907251, found 1 wounded NVA in a hooch, age 35. Individual has 2-3 day old bullet wounds in his leg & wrist; he was wearing green fatigue trousers. Individual was being treated by a women. NVA states that there were a unknown # of NVA in the area a few days ago.

03 August 68 1315

Delta Company 5/46 Infantry reports observing VC crossing a river at the grid coordinate  of AT933198. (number of VC:6). Air strike was being conducted at grid coordinate AT923193 at time of sighting. Results; 4 enemy hooches destroyed & enemy personnel losses are unknown at this time.

03 August 68 1500

At 1450 hrs. Charlie Company at grid coordinate AT903258, found a tunnel that resembles a jail. Tunnel was on a slope of a hill; approx 20 feet deep & 5 feet wide & 5 feet high w/bamboo bars at the entrance.

03 August 68 1545

Charlie Company at grid coordinate AT907258, had 2 Chieu Hois turn themselves in for evacuation to Tam Ky. Boyh were males, age 55, & one w/old bullet wound. Both were wearing blue trousers one w/black shirt, one w/blue shirt.

03 August 68 2055

Delta Company 5/46 Infantry, observed lights in the vicinity of a air strike earlier today. Engaged lights at grid coordinate AT926190 w/ 81mm mortar. Results; lights out.

04 August 68 0800

Delta Company located at LZ Karen, reported that 1 individual (NVA wearing green uniform) turned himself in with a Chieu Hoi pass. The individual was carrying a M-16 rifle with/serial # 611790 & 1 magazine of ammo.

04 August 68 0940

Interrogation from the Chieu Hoi individual indicates that he is a VC guerilla, and is based at a hamlet at the base of LZ Karen.

05 August 68 0605

                        Battalion Strength Report

• Alpha Company   96      &      Charlie Company   110

05 August 68 1500

4/3 Infantry assumes control of AO from 1/6 Infantry, reference 198th LIB OPORD 2-68  (overlay).

05 August 68 1805

Request dust off for 2 US; w/temperature and head laceration. Dust off completed at 1826 hrs.

• Engel Barts Echo Company w/head lacerations

• Sgt Harris w/temperature 104.8 degrees

05 August 68 1918

Alpha Company's 1st platoon, observed 50 VC w/weapons at grid coordinate BT414104; Arty mission called in (VC were also carrying one 60mm mortar).

05 August 68 2000

LTC Russell ordered Delta Company to send 2 platoons, accompanied by 2 APC's (H Troop 17 Cav) to grid coordinate BT429111 at the bridge.

05 August 68 2105

Delta Company's 1st & 2nd platoons arrived at the bridge grid coordinate BT429111.

06 August 68 0045

At 0020 hrs. Charlie Company's Commander reports a CS grenade detonated in the vicinity of Charlie Company's bunkers. Believed to have been thrown from a friendly bunker near Charlie Company location.

06 August 68 0245

Received message from Commander 198th Brigade to Commander 4/3 Infantry; large enemy force sighted at grid BT398978. Wish to know , how long it would take to prepare all available units to move. Action taken; No exact time given. Message sent to Company's Alpha & Charlie to close all their ambushes on CP locations. Bravo Company Commander notified to prepare for movement from Chu Lai. Delta Company remained at BT429111 bridge location. 2nd platoon H Troop 17th Cav elements called in from bridge to Hill 54.

06 August 68 1135

Message from Americal Division thru 198th LIB; Americal has placed a requirement on 4/3 Infantry for 1 company to be able to move on order anywhere in Americal AO and outside 198th LIB AO with a 1-hour notice.

06 August 68 1913

Delta Company's 3rd platoon engaged 6 VC in the vicinity of grid BT407102; VC were evading North from rice paddy; weapons are unknown because od the distance and poor light; enemy was wearing black pj's and white hats. negative results.

07 August 68 1350

Delta company at grid coordinate BT406104, picked up 2 females, ages, 26 & 40 years. One had a ID and the other has a passport w/ photo. They were carrying tea & water and moving West.  They are being held for questioning.

07 August 68 1855

At 1845 hrs. Alpha Company's 2nd platoon, 2nd squad departed with APC's (113) enroute to bridge night location.

08 August 68 0905

LTC Russell alerted Bravo Company to be ready to move within 2 hours if the need arises.

08 August 68 1246

At 1100 hrs. Do Duc Lang of Diem Pho, at grid coordinate BT 398150, approached gate guard of Hill 54 and offered to sell an Army .45  cal pistol w/serial # 2281555; he also stated that he had many AK-47's for sale. Individual was turned over to Battalion S-2 who took him to Ly Tinh District Headquarters for questioning. Individual is being held at District headquarters until investigation is complete.

08 August 68 1430

Delta Company's 2nd platoon, at grid coordinate BT422104, had a individual approach them and state that he knew where VC were. Element followed individual to a hut & found 1 VC & khaki uniforms. Will evacuate VC.                                                  1525                                                                                                      Delta Company's 2nd platoon found 1 M1 casing & 2 M14 cartridges at the same hut.

08 August 68 2345

Delta Company's 3rd platoon, 1st squad located w/mine detector and one buffer plate & trigger mechanism for chicom 12.7mm  machine gun.

09 August 68 0730

CAP Team 112 reported observing a unknown size enemy force of VC in a old US position in the vicinity of grid coordinate BT 358138.

09 August 68 0910

Battalion S-3 spotted 3 bunkers in the vicinity of grid coordinate BT336137. Requested Aero Scouts to check out the area and destroy the bunkers. Also observed 1 VC in the bunker.

09 August 68 1545

At 1510 hrs. EOD Team destroyed 2 USAF dud bombs from air strike this morning in the vicinity of grid coordinate BT 337137.

09 August 68 2250

Received report from E/26 Engr; bunkers 13-17 report incoming small arms fire from vicinity of grid coordinate BT 465083; Engr returning fire w/small arms & 81 illumination.

09 August 68 2258

At 2255 hrs. CAP Team 124 reported a light contact with enemy force at grid coordinate BT444096.                                    2310                                                                                                       CAP Team 124 reports contact ceased. Results; 1 VC KIA; possessed documents indicating he was a Kit Carson Scout; and was armed with one M-79 GL. Body evacuated to District Headquarters for further investigation.

10 August 68 1415

Alpha Company at grid coordinate BT412098, requested a dust off for 1 US EM from Alpha Company w/ fever & stomach cramps. Dust off completed 1425 hrs.

• Sp/4 Tommy Hunt  fever & stomach cramps

10 August 68 2145

Alpha Company Commander reported a light beam shining onto their position. Checked with /CAV element on bridge; reply was no lights originating from their position at the bridge.

10 August 68  2121

CAP Team 124 lost contact with patrol; request 1 round of illumination at grid coordinate BT442081. Illumination round was fired.

10 August 68 2150

Alpha Company reports possible probing by 1 VC on the West side of the perimeter. Alpha Company threw 2 hand grenades down the side of the hill & heard individual running back down the hill.

10 August 68 2255

Battalion Aid Station requested a dust off for 1 US EM from HHC w/ temperature 105 degrees. Pickup site; Hill 54. LZ marked w/flashlights East & West and 1 flare 100 meters from LZ. Dust off completed at 2327 hrs.

• Sp/5 Tracy Sheets   105 degree temperature

11 August 68 0355

Bravo Company closing on Hill 54 w/results of night operations are as follows; Detained 6 MAM VCS, captured 1 .30 cal US rifle w/serial # 6322693, 1 magazine for a AK-47, 1 US hand grenade, 1 magazine for a .30 cal carbine, 1 hand flare, 2 M26 frag grenades & documents. Documents informed people to poison water used by US troops & telling their children to gather information from US Troops & the posture of the units on Hill 54.

11 August 68 0600

Battalion Strength Report

• Alpha Company   100

• Bravo Company   98

• Charlie Company   Stand Down

• Delta Company   128

• Echo   63

• HHC   45

11 August 68 2140

Bravo Company's 3rd platoon, 2nd squad requests a dust off for 1 US w/FUO. PZ at grid coordinate BT379174. Dust off was complete at 2200 hrs.

• SGT Darrell P. Hadaway  FUO

12 August 68 0050

Bravo Company's  3rd platoon, 2nd squad, requests a dust off for PF w/ stomach cramps at grid coordinate BT379174. Dust off completed at 0125 hrs.

12 August 68 0340

CAP Team 112 reported that the PF element at grid location BT454079, received small arms fire. Informed CAP Team 112 to contact 1/6 Infantry for support; because PF element is outside of the 4/3 Infantry AO.

12 August 68 1105

Bravo Company found & destroyed 1 60mm HE mortar round forward of bunker # 12 on Hill 54. Round appears to have been there for some time.

12 August 68 1420

Message From 198th LIB; Be prepared to be OPCON to 11th LIB for defense of Quang Ngai City & 3/82 Arty will support. Coordination will be made today with the 11th LIB.

12 August 68 1510

Aero Scouts observed and reported 6 newly built huts & numerous bunkers at grid coordinate BT369069. Arty mission will be called in as soon as a air observer is available.

12 August 68 2000

CAP Team 111 will move its 3 ambushes based on initial report from Village Chief that they would be hit tonight by 100-200 NVA using 2  81mm mortars and 2 .30 cal machine guns. The area of the village is circumscribed by coordinates BT336188 & BT344196 & BT343188 & BT354190 & BT339194.

Alpha Company at grid coordinate BT365112, engaged 4 VC evading & resulting in 2 VC WIA; all 4 VC still evading to the West. Engaged at a range of 600 meters w / M-60 machine gun.

13 August 68 1407

Bravo Company at LZ Bowman, requested a dust off for 1 US EM from Bravo Company w/malaria. Dust off completed at 1420 hrs.

• Sp/4 Dennis Fenstermaker   malaria

13 August 68 1445

At 1425 hrs. Aero Scouts, at grid coordinate BT335104, received 1-2 rounds of small arms fire w/negative hits on aircraft. Fire was returned with unknown results. Incident occurred at altitude of 40 feet.

13 August 68 1700

Charlie Company at grid coordinate BT394138, at 1650 hrs. apprehended 1 MAM, age 20, who stated that he was going to collect wood. Individual was moving West on a bike and wearing a white shirt and tan trousers. w/negative ID/ documents / or weapons. Individual spoke English; he was believed to be checking Charlie Company unit strength.

14 August 68 1415

Request a dust off for 1 US from CAP Team at grid coordinate BT303188. Individual from USMC with / stomach pains & fever. Dust off completed at 1450 hrs.

14 August 68 1525

Alpha Company at grid coordinate BT512163, requested a dust off for 1 US EM from Alpha Company w/malaria.Dust off completed at 1540 hrs.

• Pfc Bradford W. Hall   possible malaria

14 August 68 1555

At 1525 hrs. villagers found one M16A1 AP mine (dud) w/M26 hand grenade w/pin pulled beneath it at grid coordinate BT 402151.

14 August 68 1840

At 1830 hrs. Charlie Company received 2 sniper rounds that were fired from grid coordinate BT325118; Element returned fire on enemy position w/ unknown results; no friendly casualties.

14 August 68 2035

PF Team 121 reported light contact; illumination on grid coordinate BT475124.                                                                        2230                                                                                            Reference item # 46, summary and results are as follows; CAP Team 121 engaged 30-40 VC in the open; fired Arty rounds of  illumination on grid coordinate BT475124. Fired Arty HE rounds on grids BT457136 & BT461129; Arty requested ground  Commanders initials, they were WWM; gunships request from Brigade at 2150 hrs. to check area; CAP Team unable to get to the area because the river is too deep; gunships arrive on station at 2210 hrs, depart 2245 hrs; Results no friendly casualties; 1 VC KIA  wearing black pj's and negative weapons. CAP Team received a estimated 100 rounds of small arms fire & 1 60mm mortar round (mortar round impacted outside of perimeter.

15 August 68 0843

Bravo Company, located on LZ Bowman, requests a dust off for 1 US w/ back & chest pains. Dust was completed at 0915 hrs.

• Sp/4 Ronnie E. Ladd   back & chest pains

15 August 68 0905

At 0850 hrs., Charlie Company's 3rd platoon at grid coordinate BT331113, received 6-8 rounds of small arms fire from 5 VC, that were wearing green shorts; returned fire & VC fled to the Southeast. Negative results / no friendly casualties /  3rd platoon is sweeping the area of contact.                                           0951                                                                                                    Charlie Company's 3rd platoon, at grid coordinate BT 331111, found 1 chicom hand grenade which apparently had been dropped by the VC during the engagement earlier.

15 August 68 2115

Bunkers 9&10 reported hearing approx 10 explosions 1000 meters from bunker line; time 2030 hrs. Arty notified. No Arty has been fired.

15 August 68 2205

S-5 reports MEDCAP Team treated 120 personnel; 1400 attended movie. S-5 will return to Hill 54 at 0930 hrs. 16 Aug 68.

15 August 68 2239

CAP Team 121 reported a sprung ambush on 2-3 VC; swept area w/ unknown results; location unknown.

 16 August 68 0635

Charlie Company lead element received a estimated 30 rounds of small arms fire  grid coordinate BT328114; negative casual -ties. Charlie Company reported that fire was possibly from 2 carbines & 1 automatic weapon. Charlie Company reported elements were searching the area from which the fire was received earlier. Arty mission was called in.

16 August 68 0905

Bravo Company at grid coordinate BT239141, requests a dust off for 1 US from Bravo Company w/ FUO.Dust off called at 0835 hrs and completed at 0855 hrs.

• Sp/4 Tim P. Willingham   FUO

16 August 68 1155

Charlie Company at grid location BT335104, request a dust off for 1 US from Charlie Company w/ gunshot wound to the stomach. Evacuation completed by 4/3 Infantry and by C&C ship. Chu Lai dust off notified of completion of evacuation at 1158 hrs.

• PFC Richard J. Woods   stomach wound

16 August 68 1214

Battalion Surgeon at Hill 54 request a dust off for 1 US from HHC 3/4 Infantry  w fever. Dust off completed at 1225 hrs. 

• Sp/4 Irving Sellers    fever

16 August 68 1311

Charlie  Company's 2nd platoon, at grid coordinate BT330104, found 1 well camouflaged tunnel 5 feet deep into side of hill. Camouflage was old. Tunnel afforded good view of Charlie Company's operational area.

16 August 68 1935

Charlie Company reports at grid coordinates BT334106, found   a 30-40 meter length of punji stakes a trail (2-3 days old).

16 August 68 1955

Favor 112 reported that 2 confirmed VC KIA by H&I program 15 Aug 68 in the vicinity of grid coordinate BT335128. 

17 August 68 0001 / 2400 

 There were negative significant events of military importance in the AO today.

18 August 68 0005

CAP Team 11 requested a dust off for 1 US (Marine) at grid coordinate BT303188. Dust off completed at 0035 hrs.

18 August 68 0827

Battalion Commander reports a helicopter downed in the vicinity of grid coordinate BT359089; cause unknown at this time.

18 August 68 0945

Gunships engaged 1 VC w/weapon that was 300 meters South of the downed aircraft; results unknown.

18 August 68 0950

At grid coordinate BT362082, CH-47B aircraft received fire from 2 AK-47's rifles. Extraction of the downed aircraft completed at 0945 hrs.

18 August 68 1100

On first lift aircraft; it took 1 round of small arms fire. Round struck entrenching tool of a individual from Delta Company, causing frag wound in elbow; individual did not require evacuation.

• PFC Patrick Kelly   WHA frag wound elbow

18 August 68 1310

Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US from Alpha Company w/FUO. Dust off completed at 1400 hrs.

• PFC Robert Sparda     FUO

18 August 68 1625

Charlie Company at grid coordinate BT370117, requested a dust off for 1 US heat casualty. Dust off completed at 1641 hrs.

• PFC Gregory Gaeng     heat casualty

18 August 68 1645

At 1400 hrs. Marine CAP Team, at grid coordinate BT387150, engaged 2 VC , resulting in 1 VC WIA /CIA w/ carbine; the other VC escaped. VC sniped at Team and the Team returned fire.

18 August 68 1807

At 1755 hrs. requested a dust off for 1 EM at Hill 54 w/contusions. Completed at 1807 hrs.

18 August 68 2150

At 2110 hrs. received word from Delta Company that the aircraft shot down this morning had a starlight scope w/serial # 2627, left aboard. Scope was left in a spare parts bag for M-60 MG. Helicopter had name "Black Smith" painted on side of aircraft.

18 August 68 2308

At 2230 hrs. FAT CITY requested a dust off thru 4/3 Infantry for 1 US w/ broken ankle. 

 19 August 68 0748

Maj McAnaw, Battalion S-3, extracted 1 VCS in the vicinity of grid coordinate BT390144. Individual was wearing black shorts & possessed no ID card or weapon. He appeared to briefing field laborers.

19 August 68 0948

At 0945 hrs. C&C helicopter received 10-15 rounds from 3 VC w/ AK-47's at grid coordinate BT378076. VC had no  shirts on. Aircraft was at a altitude of 20-30 meters & returned to Hill 54, reporting taking on 10 hits. Further reports indicate VC were in gulch at the bottom of a hill.

19 August 68 1115

Charlie Company, at grid coordinate BT382117, requested a dust off for 1 US EM from Charlie Company w/FUO.

• Sp/4 Ronald A. Chura   FUO

19 August 68 1120

Bravo Company on LZ Bowman requested a dust off for 1 US w/ frag wounds from misfired claymore mine. Dust off completed at 1127 hrs.

• Sp/4 Ernesto Espinosa       claymore wounds

19 August 68 1225

Battalion Commander, 1/6 Infantry, shot a 200 lb female tiger at grid coordinate BT416068; could not retrieve carcass; request permission to take dogs in.

19 August 68 2230

At 2215 hrs the CAP Team requested a dust off for 1 US with a fever. Dust off completed at 2225 hrs. 

20 August 68 0957

At 0947 hrs. Delta Company's 2nd platoon, at grid coordinate BT443097, detained 5  MAM w/ID cards, and was wearing black pj's. Will be checked by personnel from Ly Tin District. Ly Tin District has cleared all but 2 VCS at the Delta Company location; these will be evacuated to District.

20 August 68 1106

At 1050 hrs. the Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US EM from Alpha Company w/FUO. Dust off completed at 1105 hrs.

• PFC Carlton E. Etheredge      FUO

20 August 68 1117

E-26 Engineer element, at grid coordinate BT432089, found 2 tunnels; checked w/negative results. Will destroy.                         1136                                                                                                         E-26 Engineer, at grid coordinate BT432089, detained 1 VN male, age 15-17  &  1 female, age  25-30. Will evacuate Ly Tin District Headquarters for questioning.

20 August 68 1515

Alpha Company departs Hill 54 & OP 10 for Stand down at Chu Lai.

20 August 68 0001 / 2400

There were negative significant events of military importance in the AO today. No enemy contact within the Battalion AO. 

21 August 68 1105

At 1045 hrs. S-5 & small element from Bravo Company destroyed a dud 155mm round at grid coordinate BT369161.

21 August 68 1110

At 1110 hrs. an OH-23 aircraft from Division Arty had mechanical trouble and crash-landed near the LAAM site (aircraft tail # 306) requested dust off for pilot & completed at 1115 hrs.

21 August 68 1810

SP6 Grant Aid Station requests a dust off for 1 US from Charlie Company w/ FUO & 1 VN  male, aged 13 w/gunshot wound in stomach (urgent). Dust off submitted 1813 hrs. & evacuation complete at 1835 hrs.

• Jerry Mills    FUO

21 August 68 1945

Delta Company's 3rd platoon, reports CH-47B aircraft enroute to Hill 54 was forced to land at "Boxcar" pad due to mechanical failure; no injuries.                                                                             2000                                                                                                       Delta Company's 3rd platoon has an aircraft for lift to Hill 54; will arrive this evening.

 22 August 68 0950

Message from 198th LIB (LT Blanco); Prepare to place one company on Hill 23-24 in the vicinity of grid square BT5699, before darkness tonight. Company will become OPCON 1-52 Infantry, effective closure on Hill 23-24.                                         

22 August 68 1215

Release of Alpha Company to OPCON 1/52 Infantry has been approved. Request that Alpha Company Commander reported to LZ Gator to coordinate w  /Commander 1/52 Infantry. Alpha Company is   required to be put in position NLT 1800 hrs.( message received from 198th Brigade, Lt Blanco). 

22 August 68 2058

Fat City reports 5 incoming mortar rounds that were fired from grid square BT4004; 1 round impacted on bridge, & Charlie Company's 1st platoon reported PF element on South end of bridge received 30 rounds of small arms fire w/negative casualties. Illumination is on stand-by.

22 August 68 2305

• PFC Russell Lindsay

23 August 68 0225

Hill 54, OP 10 & Diem Pho received a estimated 11 incoming mortar rounds (type unknown), resulting in 6 casualties on Hill 54 (Delta Company) & 1 US WIA on OP 10. All casualties have minor frag wounds. Heavy mortar platoon fired illumination for Hill 54 & OP 10. Bravo Company reported incoming mortar rounds impacting between Bravo Company & Hill 54. Arty mission fired to counter mortar fires for Bravo Company. Charlie Company sustained 1 US WHA.

• SGT Harris WHA      frag wounds

• Delta Company WHA

• PFC James Herdzik   WHA

• SGT William Gress   WHA

• PFC Willie Epps   WHA

• Sp/4 Dannels Rodrigues   WHA

• Sp/4 Mathew Smith   WHA

• PFC Larry Jones   WHA

23 August 68 0250

During attack on Hill 54, there was an exceptional amount of radio interference; possibility of VC jamming or monitoring US transmissions.

23 August 68 0715

Charlie Company's  3rd platoon reported search of perimeter turned up several dud chicom grenades. Also, last night a rocket (type unknown) hit the observation tower, bounced off, and exploded. Tower damaged slightly. More to follow.

23 August 68 0810

Charlie Company's 3rd platoon found the follow items on search of OP 10 perimeter; 7 chicom grenades (dud), 6 60mm mortar rounds (dud), 2 B-40 rockets (dud), 2 Grass Pack Charges); also found 1 60mm mortar charge outside of perimeter & blood trails leading away from OP at azimuth 120 degrees.

23 August 68 0915

Echo Company 26 Engineers reported that Bunker # 13 received 3 satchel charges last night. Observed and engaged 6 VC , and today in sweep of area found 6 chicom grenades, 5  82mm mortar rounds (dud), & several blood trails.

23 August 68 0945

Delta Company 26 Engineer found enemy losses at grid coordinate BT443078; 5 VC KIA (in defensive wire); 1 60mm mortar, complete serial # 10869; 1 AK-47  w/serial #11049263; 1 9mm machine gun w/serial # 374; 25-30 chicom homemade hand grenades.

23 August 68 1000

Delta Company 26 Engineers found the following in defensive wire around Fat City in the vicinity of grid BT443078; 1 VC KIA, 3 chicom grenades.                                                                    1125                                                                                              Reference item #'s 32 & 35, 6 VC KIA were killed by 81mm mortar fire from Fat City. Found 1 60mm mortar round under enemy's body.....destroyed round.

23 August 68 1515

Resupply helicopter crashed into minefield in the vicinity of grid BT325181 w/ 8 personnel aboard. Negative injuries to personnel. Dust off helicopter w/hoist will extract personnel. Cause of crash is unknown.

23 August 68 1755

At 1745 hrs. Recon requested a priority dust off for 1 US w/ gunshot wound in the hand, 2 fingers that were nearly severed. Individual shot himself while leaning on a M79 GL. Dust off completed at 1752 hrs.

• Anthony Craig hand & finger wound 

23 August 68 2231

Bunkers 2,3,4  Battalion S-5 reported receiving incoming rounds from the village. Bunker # 2 reported that S-5, CPT Murphy engaged and KIA 1 enemy.

24 August 68 0135 / 0145

Received report from Brigade that Chu Lai is under rocket & mortar attack. Message from Brigade; Chu Lai received 7-12 incoming rockets.

24 August 68 1100

Battalion Surgeon requests a dust off for 1 US at 1054 hrs. from Alpha 1/82 Arty. Dust off completed at 1057 hrs.

• C Radford 

24 August 68 1255

Battalion Surgeon requests a dust off for 1 US from Echo Company. Dust off completed at 1325 hrs.

• J Jones

24 August 68 2012

Charlie Company's 1st platoon, 1st squad on ambush reports it has 6-8 VC in kill zone & can hear them talking. Will engage VC.

24 August 68 2025

Reference item # 67,  6-8 VC turned out to be fish playing in the river.

 25 August 68 0015

Delta Company received a estimated 90 rounds of automatic weapons fire & 3  M-79 grenades from grid coordinate BT 410105 w/negative casualties. Arty called on target location. 4.2 in illumination fired. Contact broken at 0200 hrs.

25 August 68 0730

C&C aircraft at grid coordinate BT312172, engaged 50 VC, resulting in 6 VC KIA.

25 August 68 0750

C & C received automatic weapons fire and .50 cal AA fire from the vicinity of grid square BT3213, resulting in 1 hit in the ammo box (.50)

25 August 68 0755

Gunships engaged unknown number of VC at grid coordinate BT312172, resulting in 5 VC KIA.

25 August 68 1030

C & C aircraft in the vicinity of grid BT282145 & BT275125, received automatic weapons fire; negative hits. Altitude 2500 ft. Division FAC received fire from same location, while at same altitude.

25 August 68 1124

C & C ship at grid coordinate BT430177, observed huts were burning as result of a WP grenade that was thrown from a OH-23.

25 August 68 1405

At 1235 hrs. the Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US from Delta Company w/ FUO. Dust off completed at 1241 hrs.   

• PFC Nicholas Cosaluzzo      FUO

25 August 68 1420

Late Entry; Bravo Company requested a dust off from CAP Team 113 located at grid coordinate BT325181 at 1300 hrs. for 1 US w/ possible collapsed lung. Dust off completed at 1330 hrs.

• Sp/4 Edward G. Timmer  collapsed lung

25 August 68 2051

CAP Team 121 reported they received CS gas inside of perimeter. Firing 60mm illumination rounds.

25 August 68 2335

Received report from Delta Company; approx 12-14 rounds of automatic weapons fire from South of their location at grid coordinate BT404108, 4.2 illumination rounds fired; fire returned w/ M-79 GL; negative casualties.

26 August 68 0638

CAP Team 112 reported receiving 1 incoming 60mm mortar; negative casualties. Arty mission fired zone sweep.                       0845                                                                                                        CAP Team 112 reports finding the following items; at grid coordinate BT305182; 5 new bunker complexes; 4 B-40 rockets, 1000 rounds chicom 7.62mm short (for AK-47), 27 chicom grenades, 8 sticks of TNT; also found blood trails and many drag marks.

26 August 68 1210

Message from Brigade; Operation Golden Valley, 4/3 Infantry is to have 1 company on 1 hour standby to move to vincinty of Ha Thanh; Remainder of Battalion & 1 battery of Arty is on a 2 hour standby; upon movement will become OPCON 11th LIB.

26 August 68 1255

At 0600 hrs. Tam Ky District personnel found 500 Kg of TNT on underwater raft near the bank of the river at grid coordinate BT328209.

26 August 68 1425

Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US from Bravo Company W/FUO. Dust off completed at 1450 hrs.

27 August 68 0035

Hill 54 & Diem Pho Hamlet received 2 satchels charges & small arms fire from South of Hill 54 & hamlet. Estimated 4 hooches were destroyed (burned)

27 August 68 0040

Delta Company's 1st platoon, 1st squad located at grid BT 405106, received 5 60mm mortar rounds & unknown number of small arms fire. Heavy mortar fired ongrid coordinate BT 396106, w/unknown results. Casualties reported from Delta Company's 1st platoon, 1st squad: 5 WHA;

• PFC Willie Epps   WHA

• 1Lt Henry L, Warner   WHA 

• PFC Wayne Westving   WHA

• Larry D. Kinch   WHA

• Sp/4 Roger Abel   WHA

27 August 68 0210

SGM Kirkpatrick reports incoming mortar rounds from South of bunker # 12. Hill 54 received 6  60mm mortar rounds; negative casualties.

27 August 68 0700

SGM Kirkpatrick reports B-40 rocket crater information is as follows; Back azimuth of rocket 1600 mils; angle to ground estimate 20-25 degrees.

27 August 68 1250

Recon platoon at grid coordinate BT415077, found 1 very old carbine (not been used in a estimated 2 years); only identifying numbers or letters on rifle were 13629 and MAS MLE 1936.

27 August 68 1515

At 1430 hrs. B/26 Engr departed to follow a group of 20 VN over a small hill. At 1505 hrs. 1 VN threw a CS grenade at patrol. Patrol did not engage VN.

27 August 68 2244

26 Engr reported movement around East side of perimeter. Engaged enemy w/quad .50 cal & movement moved Northwest and then into tree line at grid coordinate BT430082.

 28 August 68 0102

Bravo Company 's 3rd platoon ambush spotted 3-4 VC at 150-200 meter range; engaged w/claymore mine, M-60 machine gun, M-16 rifle; negative US casualties, enemy casualties unknown.

28 August 68 0735

Delta Company at grid coordinate BT386095, found 3 booby traps consisting of 105mm rounds wrapped in plastic and next to a hole containing bamboo friction device. Will destroy.

28 August 68 1223

Charlie Company at grid coordinate BT348153, requests a dust off for 1 US w/ high fever. Dust off completed at 1240 hrs.

• PFC Nicholas J. Gates     high fever

28 August 68 1545

At 1100 hrs. 238 RF Company at grid coordinate BT302145, engaged 3 VC evading, resulting in 3 VC KIA.

28 August 68 1650

Charlie Company at grid coordinate requests a dust off for 1 US w/ multiple frag wounds from a booby trap. Dust off completed at 1655 hrs by C & C ship.

• SSG William B. Ford  frag wounds

28 August 68 1810

Request dust off for Commander Delta Company w/severe heat exhaustion. Dust off completed at 1818 hrs.

28 August 68 2020

Convoy on Highway # 1 in the vicinity of grid coordinate BT 447092 ambushed by unknown number of VC; negative casualties; convoy continued to Chu Lai.

29 August 68 0030

CAP Team 125  reported that their FM frequency is being jammed by the enemy. Battalion assigned frequencies have been blocked on several numbers.

29 August 68 1455

Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US from Alpha Company w/fever. Dust off completed at 1500 hrs.

• PFC Timothy T. Long     fever

29 August 68 1853

Requested dust off for 1 US EM from Charlie Company; individual cut himself on right knee w/machete. Dust off completed at 1910 hrs.

• PFC Leland E. Meier  cut / right knee

29 August 68 2040

CAP Team 112 in the vicinity of grid coordinate BT347162 was ambushed by a VC force of unknown size; 1 US WHA. Element requested gun ships.

29 August 68 2051

CAP Team 112 reported 10-15 VC in pursuit of CAP element; 1 additional US WHA.

29 August 68 2335

Late Entry; At 2130 hrs. request for dust off for 1 VN w/ internal injuries; PZ grid BT303188. Dust off completed at 2142 hrs. Also dust off requested for 1 US (USMC) w/unknown wounds at grid coordinate BT331177 and completed 2230 hrs.

30 August 68 0735

Alpha Company reported that USAF fighters were in support of Alpha Company, received ground fire (amount unknown) from grid coordinate BT304119.

30 August 68 0735

LTC Russell reported that C&C had mechanical trouble; crash landed in Chu Lai, negative casualties. Returning to CA location in replacement of C&C ship.

30 August 68 1140

At 1131 hrs. received message from 198th LIB S-3, LTC Marlowe; Ha Thanh is under attack. OP's 3 & 4 are overrun. Now under heavy ground attack. Be alert for possible movement to Ha Thanh Area. 3/1 Infantry has been alerted to move into Ha Thanh area. 4/3 Infantry is to have all units within 30 minutes of a PZ. Break contact with enemy if necessary to close to a PZ. 

30 August 68 1540

At 1540 hrs. The Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US EM from Alpha Company w/FUO. Dust off completed at this time.

• PFC Walter Stanley    FUO

30 August 68 1801

CAP Team 111 reported a village was destroyed last night and it contained 25 Chinese guerrillas. Found blood trails & pieces of clothing.

30 August 68 2006

At 1845 hrs. Fat City reports observing 35-40 VN in the vicinity of grid coordinate BT434093, were carrying wood into the village at grid coordinate BT434093; Negative assessment.

31 August 68 0955

At 0950 hrs. Battalion S-3 spotted 60 VN grid coordinate BT 279128, behind an abandoned house, moving to South / Northeast / Southwest. Appear to be military age. 5-6 VN ran into wood line at grid coordinate BT278127. VN were breaking into smaller groups  & evading; some were on motor bikes.

31 August 68 1020

Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US w/FUO. Individual from 1/82 Arty evacuated 1040 hrs.

31 August 68 1140

Battalion Surgeon requested a dust off for 1 US from HHC w/ muscle spasms. Dust off completed at 1136 hrs.

• SSG William D. O'Connell       muscle spasms

31 August 68 1957

Request dust off for 1 US w/dry heaves & fever; Individual was from Cav element on Tam Ky Bridge. Dust off completed at 2030 hrs.

31 August 68 2137

Request a dust off for 1 US from Charlie Company's 3rd platoon. Individual bitten by a unknown animal or snake. Location of 3rd platoon at grid coordinate BT356129.