At 0910 hrs on May 16, 1971 Alpha Company 4-3 Infantry 2nd Platoon 2nd squad sent element out to pick up (mech)Mechanical Ambush at XD216008. The misjudged location and point man detonated it. PFC Edward Romo- Shrapnel in lower legs, SGT William H.Carson- Shrapnel in legs and chest, PFC George C. Yoshonis shrapnel in legs, chest and head (Died from Wounds). Dust Off for 3 WIA completed at 1010hrs.
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