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June 1, 1970
1 June 0525
Sport Report; From TMF, source 156 B DTG 010505 at grid BS655356, sensor had stationary target confirmed by metal. unknown # of personnel, engaged w/105 at 0510 hrs.....w/4 rounds of HE.
1 June 1530
2nd squad 2nd platoon B Co ...While starting to move, they observed movement at 20 meters, Engaged w/s/a fire..results: 1 female KIA wearing 2 GI t shirts, one pair GI socks, black dress. Also carrying one tube ISA, 1 poncho liner. Carrying a basket of bananas and found two more on ground as if someone had dropped them and ran, could not find tracks due to the vegetation in the area.
1 June 1715
Air request to Bde, Approved 5 birds at 1000 hrs 02 Jun 70, PZ 527608 LZ 682405. LRRP at grid 505449 at 1645 hrs saw 13 VC/NVA at 200 meters moving Southeast. 7 had weapons, some had demo charges, and all moving into the wood line.
2 June 0735
Co C 1st platoon: DTG 012105 at grid 621342 had mech ambush detonate at 2105 hrs 1 June 70. Checked it out at approx 0655 hrs 2 June 70....Had 3 KIA's with 2 males age 25 to 30, 1 female-age approx 15 years old. 1 male was wearing cutoff pants and a t shirt....the other male was wearing black VC shirt and pants. Co C .....captured 1 M-1 carbine w/20 rounds.
2 June 1900
C Co 54 Element engaged one VC at grid 621341 wearing black pj's. VC was traveling East when engaged, and evaded to the East. 54 checked out the area with negative results....VC was not carrying a weapon.
3 June 0650
Ref Item 63 Anti Intrusion Device was set off and company C CP detonated claymore mine and checked it out at when it went off 2200 hrs 02 June 70, claymore was detonated same time. Area was checked out at 030650 and had negative findings.
3 June 1020
From C Co DTG of event 030855 at grid 624341, Co C observed 1 VC/NVA (35 years old) and 1 boy 10 years old moving toward them from SE...Co C pursued them as they tried to evade to SE..Engaged with M-60 and 5 M-16..results: 2 KIA engaged at close range of 60 meters...Wearing black pj's-no shoes. Had rubber bag with 2 packs GI matches, metal container of tobacco, piece of blackcloth rubber bag of nuts. (betel presumed) 1 brown hat, 1 GI belt, 2 ponchos, basket ( fish catching type ), 2 rice hooks...Co C thinks they were waiting to police up Co C garbage. Were 200 meters away when they disappeared... sent element to search at 60 meters. Chased for 40 meters.
3 June 1903
At grid 717373 4th platoon B Co had an MAP go off. Checked area with negative results, believe it was set off by stormy weather.
4 June 0901
From Recon: DTG of event 040835 at grid 743322. Recon moving S to SE saw 2 VC/NVA going N and engaged enemy at 25 meters. CIA: 2 baskets of food, 1 plow, 1 SKS. Are now following blood trail S to SE.
4 June 1535
From Recon DTG 041515 at grid 739313, Found 6 huts 8'x10' in use and in good condition. Found 5 tunnels 3'x5' with 2' overhead cover. Tunnels go in 2-3 feet....found 5 plastic ponchos, 4 wicker baskets, 2 kerosene lanters, 1 3x5" paper with writting on it. found approx 50 lbs of rice in GI ammo cans under hut.
4 June 2120
Spot Report: From S-1 Bronco, DTG 042050 Jun 70 at BS778557, C Co 4/3 opcon to 1/20 had 2 US WIA ; Line # 86 was released & Line # 117 was sent to Chu Lai, wounded by incoming mortars at 1930 hrs-4 unk size incoming mortar rounds.....
Line # 86 Wounded right and leg and left shoulder.
Line # 117 Wounded left arm.
5 June 0912
Beacon Data RN 360 on station 0805 hrs, off station 0900, Ord 22-500 lb bombs with coverage of 100%. Destroyed 75 meters of trail....Target grid 65902970.
5 June 1030
Dust off requested for Company B..... 1 man had injured(broken) ankle & 1 man had high fever......
Line # 23 Sgt Graham........ broken ankle.....
Line # 99 Pfc June (?) 1 man had high fever......
5 June 1345
From TMF String 151B 152B DTG of event 0511314 at grids 65663736 & 65803761. 152 B had 4 personnel moving E to W at 2 mph, 151 B had 4 personnel moving N to S confirm -ed by heat and both strings, engaged with 4.2 20 rounds & 10 HE rounds per string at 1316 hrs.
6 June 1300
From Recon DTG of event 061115 at grid 764319. Ref MAP detonated resulting in 1 VC/NVA KIA age 20-25 years old. He was wearing blue shorts, black shirt and bush hat. CIA: 1 GI pistol belt and canteen...1 pineapple grenade, 3 ponchos, 2 of new OD cloth, 1 extra shirt and pair of shorts. 1 hammock, $10.00 worth of marijuana, 5 lbs of rice, hard candy, 3 lbs of documents, and paper clips.
6 June 1429
D Co requested dust off at grid 655372 for US personnel with 104 degrees at 1410. Completed at 1428 hrs.
Line # 129 PFC Trimble, Leroy.
6 June 1446
Spot Report: Aerial observation at grid 627461, one
camouflauged sampan was submerged in river. B Btry 6/11 expended 8 HE rounds and completely destroyed sampan.
7 June 0425
Spot Report: from Co B CP DTG 070425 June 70 at grid BS740389, had a trip flare go off and 3 enemy were spotted. 1 NVA/VC KIA with rucksack w/contents: 1- 5 lb of rice, 1 new NVA uniform w/scarf, brown food, 1 bag rice seed, 1 lb of documents, 1 US canteen, 1 thermos, 1 VN shirt and shorts, 1 green parachute flare type, 1 ladies watch, 3 white pills, 1 band aid, 1 tube of toothpaste, 1 bottle insect repellent, 1 insect net, 1 wash rag, 1 new 9mm pistol sn# 0309 date 1967....20 Dong and looks like 1 dollar NVA money. 2 full magazines for pistol. Male age 30 and well fed.
7 June 0740
Ref Item 15 Recon at grid 763318. Got 2 KIA's and 1 AK-47 ...ages 20 & 25 years old. Traveling E to W with no ruck- sacks and 1 was wearing khaki uniform and was carrying a AK-47 and the other was wearing black pj short type.
7 June 1002
Dust off requested for Sp/4 David Pesante from B Co with convulsions....completed 1012 hrs.
7 June 1525
D Co requests routine dust off for Deneui, Orville D. Cut knee with a machete, dust off cancelled ...will be picked up by Dolphin 14...Completed at 1547 hrs.
7 June 1950
Spot Report From B Co at grid 738363, found 8 oz mackerel can-buried 4" in ground and connected by 6" of wire to a R-30 battery. No markers in area. Discovered while digging a foxhole.....Will blow up in place.
8 June 0955
Dustoff for Co B Line #'s 38 & 132. Line # 132 John Brashear / 103 degree fever. Line # 38 Anderson / swollen face.
8 June 1619
Dust off To B Co- URGENT. at grid 730361 Line # 63, Lozada, Domingo heat exhaustion /passed out.
8 June 2242
Company C had a MAP detonate...will check on status in morning.
9 June 0001
There were negative significant events of military importance in the AO today.
10 June 0515
Spot Report: Radar: DTG 100115, at grid 717433 (B 6/11) 1-5 personnel observed..engaged w/10 HE 105 rounds at 0120 hrs.
10 June 1009
Spot Report From D Co at grid 695369. D Co found blood trail and tracks that were approx days old. Heading SW person was wearing tennis shoes.
10 June 1450
Aid Station requested routine dust off for Lt Lettre, E Co -frag wound in chest. Called Arty CC to pick him up.
10 June 1555
Spot Report from D Co at grid 704368 1st platoon found 25 bunkers, 12 tunnels that were 6 months old and in good shape. 10 bunkers-8'x10' and 15'x30'. one tunnel used in the last 5-6 days and is about 20-30 feet deep.
10 June 1925
Spot Report from D Co: DTG 101925, 3rd squad of 2nd platoon had one MAP go off....Engaged w/2-81 mm rounds. Will check area in the morning.
11 June 1448
BDA from Helix 34-target area 743307 & 746307. 1 secondary explosion resulting in fire. 100% of bombs in 75 meters....Target was base camp.
11 June 1557
Dust off requested by C Co 3rd platoon at grid 612397....Line # 65 Sp/4 Maldonato, Fred w/ heat exhaustion.
12 June 0833
Spot Report C Co said old RS point at grid 672322 had been visited and C-rations were gone from the trash. Had Map and ambushes all around ...do not know how VC/NVA could have approached.
12 June 1459
Spot Report D Co at grid 718385 blew one dud 105 round in place. At grid 720384 2 bunkers (old) not used in months. Trail ran N 100 meters to 150 meters with no recent activity.
12 June 1654
Spot Report D Co 2nd platoon found one behind MAP tripped. Drag marks to the pieces of a body that lay in a area -possible KIA. Followed blood trail another 150 meters. Negative findings then another 200 meters with further negative results.
13 June 1036
Co C found the beginning of a base camp at grid 669334, 2 areas about 20'x15'..No bunkers or hooches, 2 months old. 10 mackerel cans..New construction and found frames for huts.
14 June 0630
D Co KIA one rabbit, negative ID refer item # 12...negative further signs of movement.
14 June 1030
Recon requested a routine dust off for Stoutenbach, fell and injured knee at grid 623372, called 0935 hrs. and completed 1027 hrs.
15 June 0750
Spot Report C Co at grids 665337 & 665339, had 2 MAPS stolen ....at 665337 a blasting cap was set off. 1 set of large barefoot tracks between MAPS.
15 June 1046
Spot report- A Co at grid 704343 engaged 1 VC/NVA at 50 meters with S/A fire. Results: 1 VC/NVA KIA...wearing black shorts and a short sleeve shirt. He was moving North to South and was approx 20 years old.
15 June 1700
Spot Report- D Co found pile of salt at grid 733393, 4 feet high 10'x6' wide, caked very hard, a hooch nearby caved in-w/tin roof. Trails run East to West.
16 June 0830
Co D requests urgent dust off for Johnson who is allergic to bee stings, Dolphin 16 made the pickup at grid 733393 completed at 0845 hrs.
16 June 1730
Spot Report- B Btry 6/11 at grid 58894133 observed 5 personnel moving in a undetermined direction:Arty engaged with personnel and expended 18 rounds of HE 105 with results unknown.
16 June 1845
Spot Report- A Co 3rd platoon had MAP go off at grid 704349. results: 1 VC/NVA KIA moving NE to SW along trail. Male's age 25 and wearing green shorts, black shirt, 1 VN lighter, 1 Am P-38, 1 VC plastic....no equipment.
16 June 1848
Spot Report: from B Co 2nd squad 3rd platoon DTG 161843 Jun 70, at grid BS 700426, were setting out MAP's and it went off, cannot determine what set it off. (rotten rubber band caused it to go off).
16 June 2057
Spot Report: from D Co DTG 162010 Jun 70 at grid BS 708410, they had on mech go off, checked and found 1 Tiger KIA.
17 June 0325
Beacon Data: Recon 375, ord 22x 500 lb bomb on sta 0250 hrs off sta 0325 hrs, 19 on target. 3 hung (HDA one secondary approx 3 times bomb exp) at grid BS64404870.
17 June 1015
Spot Report-To Bde Norris -D at grid 724408. Found a dud 175 round with shipping plug intact and fuse removed along -side a trail. Blew it in place.
17 June 1453
Spot Report: from A Co at grid 726316. 2nd platoon, was breaking from a thicket into a clearing when point man spotted 1 NVA wearing camouflage fatigues, bush hat, with no pack or weapon. Unknown footgear. Evaded to NE . Approx 50 years old ...Point man engaged with M-16 with unknown results...Still checking.
17 June 1657
A Co requests routine dust off at grid 727334 for Line # 130 Murphy, Jerry PFC vomiting.
17 June 1830
B Co requests priority dust off for: Line # 56 Sp/4 Girardin received scorpion bites.(3 or 4 bites in legs).
17 June 1757
Spot Report-B 6/11 spotted sampans in river at grid 605408. Engaged with 12 HE 105. Results: Unknown.
18 June 1330
Spot Report A Co 3rd platoon at grid 733300 received 5 rounds of automatic fire from 50 meters and their East. It sounded like M-16, they returned fire and are checking area.
18 June 1342
Spot Report: From B Co at grid 695425 found a dud 105 round-2 months old. Negative plug or fuse. Appeared to have been fired. Blew it in place.
18 June 1831
Spot Report: From Co A at grid 743297. The 3rd platoon observed a well used trail 4-5 feet wide, and it was widened recently. About 50 fighting positions every 10 feet, also 1 new 8'x8' bunker w/overhead cover-made of logs and US sand bags approx 20 meters up the trail. found 1 lookout tower on 2 trees, 5 feet apart and 15 steps leading 25 feet up to a 5'x5' Trail runs East-West.
18 June 1900
Spot Report: From Co A at grid 7333317 had a MAP go off , resulting with a wild pig KIA.
19 June 0800
Spot Report-A Co 3rd platoon at grid 737298 had 1 MAP detonate. Results were: 2 NVA KIA, found 1 AK-47, several chicoms, and was wearing green shorts, long sleeve green shirt, NVA canteen, 1 US pistol belt, 1 pack....other man dressed the same.
19 June 1425
Spot Report: From A Co at 1100 hrs at grid 742295 had a MAP detonate....Results were: 2 KIA whose age 24 years old, dark complexion, healthy: 3-4" of hair on top and short sides.Wearing dark blue long sleeve shirt & blue green long pants and Ho Chi Minh's...Had AK-47(1954) 1 magazine w/29 rounds and 1 chambered and carried on full automatic. 1 Chinese pistol sn/# 12000018.
19 June 1715
Spot Report: From A Co at grid 746296 3rd platoon
had a MAP go at grid 746296...results: 1 NVA KIA.
20 June 0030
Spot Report; from Bde: C Co 4/3 3rd platoon at grid BS 503762 While in a ambush position and engaged 3 VC at 15 meters, results: 2 VC evaded West. 1 VC KIA, CIA 2 Chi- com hand grenades, 1 AK-47 w/banana clip, negative friend -ly casualties.
20 June 1735
Spot Report- A Co 3rd platoon had 2 personnel walk into their ambush. Blew one claymore and engaged w/sa fire at grid 748300. Results: 2 NVA KIA. 1st NVA:was wearing long khaki pants, black shirt, Ho Chi Minh sandals, 2nd NVA: white shirt, long khaki pants, Had 5 chicoms grenades (made of mackerel cans). 1 AK-47 KB 1370, 1 Ak-47 with folding stock, (10C2437-1955 Russian) 1 parachute from flare, 1 plastic bowl, 3 1/2 pounds of rice. NVA moving light: both had full banana clip magazines: 25-28 years old. Engaged at 130 ft..first took claymore blast...2nd man 20-30 ft back turned and evaded North. Engaged w/sa fire at 50 meters and resulting in KIA.
21 June 1940
Spot Report: A Co CP and 40 had a MAP detonate at 1845 at grid 727310. Results were : 1 NVA KIA. Approx 20-25 years of age, short hair cut, wearing blue shirt and blue shorts, negative footgear. CIA: 1 web belt w/bronze buckle with 5 point star, 2 pouches from M-79 bandoleer tied on belt. 1 pouch contained 1 round AK-44 ammo...negative ID or wallet, negative wallet papers of any kind. 1 GI sand bag tied to a belt, 1 VN spoon, 2 oz of salt, 2 packs of c-ration coffee, 1 VN lighter, 1 P-38, 1 AK-44 bolt action weapon (sn#C1781) Moving South to North towards RS point.
21 June 2315
C Co 4/3 DTG 211430 Jun 70 at grid BS494751. 2 detainees, 1 chicom 10,000 piaster.
22 June 0905
Spot Report: From Recon at grid 685313. observed a VC/NVA NDP in high elephant grass. Residue from camp-fires has area big enough for 50-75 men and is 2-3 weeks old. 50 meters to the South is a trail leading NS and it is filled with punji stakes to the South for 75 meters.
22 June 1720
Spot Report-TMF at 1640 hrs. had sensor reading of 5 packs moving SW-NE at 2 mph, confirmed by metal. Engaged with 10 rounds HE 4.2 & 12 rounds HE 105, at grid 600409.
22 June 1930
From D Co CP had a trip flare go off in front of bunker # 13 at 1930 hrs. Checking further, Negative results.
23 June 1545
At 1415 hrs A Co at grid 727310 CP had a MAP detonate: result: 1 NVA KIA 25-30 years old. Hair 3-4 " on top, short on side, 1 GI bush hat with hippie head band, short khaki shirt over T shirt. 1 nylon pistol belt with silver buckle, GI plastic poncho, 1 square piece of parachute, 1 empty GI sandbag rigged as a pack, 1 GI field dressing....Negative weapons or ID or documents, Personnel was moving West to East into A Co resupply area-where they had placed the MAP. A new MAP was replaced in the area.
23 June 2200
Spot Report: From Rcn DTG 231000 Jun 70 at grid BS673296 had 1 MAP go off and will check in the morning to Bde.
24 June 0535
Spot Report: From TMF, 158-C DTG 240535 Jun 70 at BS 61153961, observed 4 personnel moving W 2 mph...Engaged at 0540 hrs. w/ 24 rounds HE 105mm & 10 rounds HE 4.2...results: unknown.
24 June 1030
Spot Report: From Recon at 0920 hrs. at grid 672297. Had MAP detonate....Recon CP moved W to check. Received S/A fire for about 10 minutes from West. No casualties or damage. Found 1 NVA KIA by MAP and killed 1 NVA w/SIA that had been wounded by MAP. Heard talking and found a bandage on trail in area where they had took fire. Think at least 1 more NVA was in the area but escaped. KIA were 20-25 years old. One in GI fatigue pants, other in black shorts, neither had on shirts. CIA: 1 AK-47w/magazine and 1 SKS, 1 GI pistol belt, canteen and first aid pack,..no documents. traveling east found 1 US grenade and 1 chicom.
24 June 1130
At grid 613474 FO from 6/11 Arty spotted 2 sampan's on the river bank and didn't spot any personnel in area. Engaged With B 6/11 Arty...Results: 2 sampan's were destroyed by Arty.
25 June 1416
From TMF 251416 Jun 70 at grid 65853761, 3 personnel were observed moving West at 3 mph-heat detection confirmed. Compounded 10 HE 4.2 with results: unknown. Helix 32 V.P. the area with negative finding.
25 June 1730
Spot Report-D Co 1st platoon 1st squad-engaged 1 VC/NVA at grid 724311 with 6 rounds, 1 KIA with a approx age of 35 years old and wearing a tan shirt and green shorts. He was carrying a blue pouch of banana's, machete, 1 US M-33 frag grenade. Platoon was moving North on a large trail, Element observed VC/NVA on trail that was parallel to the large trail. VC was moving N out of banana trees.
25 June 1845
Dust off requested for B Co at grid 6634404, which is a routine dust off and completed at 1841 hrs. Line # 80 Cardwell D. Wooten Sp/4 unk bite on buttocks.
26 June 1025
Spot Report: D Co 261017 Jun at grid 726327. A MAP detonated at grid 726327 with 1st platoon 1st squad...Results: 1 VC/NVA KIA-man wearing long sleeve shirt and long pull on pants-dirty grey. Enemy was moving North and person was 25-30 years old. He was carrying a machete...Hair was short on sides and long on top...no shoes. Grids changed 726327-724311.
26 June 1540
Sport Report: From D Co at grid 722312. 1st platoon found 2 old hooches still serviceable, 1 was 5'x5' & the other was 5'x 8'and there were 3-4 bundles of leaves from about 2 days ago. Found 2 bunkers dug 3-4 feet into hill with 2'x 2' opening. Equipment in the area: old cooking pot, bush hat, pith helmet, bottle half full of kerosene. Evidence of several old fires in area.Trail running NE-SW and water within 200 meters. Farther down the hill was an area 200' wide and about 1/4 mile long, all rice paddies, a large garden area, banana trees and potatoes plant (mature). Barefoot tracks on dikes still fresh-4 hoes used to work rice paddies.
27 June 0840
D Co 2nd platoon at grid 719315 DTG of event 270758. 1st squad of 2nd platoon found 1 lean-to 9'x9'x4' high, approx 5-6 months old and behind lean-to were holes 3'x3' for protection. Also two hooches 12'x12'x 6' high, approx 9-12 months old on trail running NE-SW. 3 old baskets on the ground. Purple smoke had been dropped in the area. Also while moving up creek bed this morning and observed many cultivated rice paddies that were mixed with grass. Creek was dammed up and there were troughs going into paddies. Area shows oblivious signs of recent and heavy use.
27 June 0945
Beacon Data Beacon 364 on station 08250933 off station, Ord 22x 500 lb bombs with 100% coverage-16 bombs dropped, 1 secondary fire, target grid 63504830.
27 June 1112
D Co 3rd platoon 1st squad located 3 huts 6'x 10'-new and in good condition. Element found 3 baskets, 1 old parachute, 3 bundles fresh bamboo, fresh ashes, 1 pick axe. Believe area has been used within the Also found 6 6'x6' huts with side deteriorated... Also 8 bunkers 3'x4' w/partial overhead cover. Three tunnels in bunkers 2'x3'. Numerous small trails and one large trail running N-S ...Activity within the last day.
27 June 1420
Spot Report-B Co at 1330, at grid 659407, 2nd squad 3rd platoon, found 4 huts 5'x 10'. 1 hut had cooking utensils and broom inside. Found 1 hut 15' x 15' w/table inside and tunnel under hut. Found 1 tunnel 5'x20'x 20'. 1 cave 40'x10'x25' w/entrances from N-S-E and 1 hole with 3'x4' entrance into room 6'x5'x8', 2 trails coming uphill and 3 down hill into the area. Found powder charge for 155 round. 3 full M-16 magazines wrapped in NVA plastic, grave in area. Area used in the last 3 months.
28 June 0430
Beacon Data: Rn 374, on station 0255 off 0340...Engaged with 22 x 500 lb bombs on a suspected enemy location with 100% coverage. SEL BS 63002940...produced secondary explosion.
28 June 1145
From Bde C 4/3 DTG 280825 at grid 505780. C Co received 30 rounds from sniper fire and 2 -M-79 rounds from 150 meters with negative casualties. Element engaged with Arty and small arms fire-resulting in 1 NVA WIA. 3rd platoon maneuvered on NVA 20 meters to their E and engaged with small arms fire-resulting in 1 NVA KIA ...20 years old wearing green uniform, CIA 1 AK-47, 3 AK-47 magazines w/86 rounds, 1 US frag grenade, 1 chicom frag. All CIA equipment sent to LZ 411.
28 June 1330
From D Co CP DTG of Event 281250 at grid 716314. One MAP detonated at 1250 hrs. at grid 717314. The CP element moved into check results where at grid BS716314 they received 2 rounds of small arms. They fired 81mm mortar behind area of fire and had Arty doing the same as they moved into search area. Element had negative results from the mech.
29 June 0001
During the day plans were coordinated with Bde for jump move to LZ CADET.
There were negative significant events of military importance in the AO today.
30 June 0001
Bde Element on LZ Cadet. There were negative significant events of military importance in the AO today.
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