Sitreps 1971
January / October

Sitreps by Bruce Flaherty  BFlahe617@aol.com

January 1, 1971

01 Jan     1130  
    Resupply ship evacuated fwo men from D  Co:Brewster,  Avery D. with gunshot wound and Lt Thomston, John R. with FUO. 

01 Jan     1140  
   Rec'd RTT message from Bde. Message #01002 subject: 11thInf. Bde. OPN plans New Years truce period. Ack to Bde./Moore.

01 Jan      1240   
  At 311700 the 3-1 Co A was destroying hootches using M-79  from about 30 meters line. Line #68 Berries, Latore A. caught a piece of shrapnel in the left part of his neck. 


02 Jan     0610   
  Fr Bde./Tate: Weather report, Cloudy with heavy rains, Temp high 73, low-67.Winds 10 to 18 knots.

02 Jan     0700   
  Co B 3-2 at time 0600 at grid 722337 had a mech detonate and checked it out at first light with neg results.  


03 Jan     0200   
  Weather warning - Winds from  N/NW at 20 to 30 knots occassionally to 40 knots. Weather warning until 1000 hrs 03 Jan 71.

03 Jan     1540   
   Co D 2-2  at time 1535 at grid 610435 observed two VC on a hilltop. They were working on something near a bush.When fired on by Arty  at 031542  they evaded to the east into the woodline.They were wearing black pj's with the pants rolled up to the knees. The unit saw no packs or weapons.The element observed no effects from the Arty. 
                    

     January 4, 1971

04 Jan     1145  
   Late entry: Wieczorek, Phillip was extracted From field to Duc Pho. He had a fever of 102.4 with stomach cramps.Message was passed to S1/Vestal to return man to SJH. Wieczorek, Phillip is from A Co 2-2.

04 Jan     1645  
   From D Co 2-1 line # 120 Kennedy, Andrew J 7818 has temp of 103.4, nausea, diarhea ans drowsiness. He was extracted by RS bird to Duc Pho on instruction by LTC Coast.

04 Jan      1950 
    69th Rangers  made contact at 512402...results 1 VC KIA and at 529397...results 1 VC KIA. 


  05 Jan     0500   
  C 3/1 and PF plt 188 grid 564730.The PF while moving to ambush site received fire from an ambush of approx 30 VC.
 PF returned to OP with WIA. The OP received 3 bursts of AK fire from rge NE.


05 Jan     1055  
  Weather to bad to extract company D. If possible we will take them back to Duc Pho.
We do not have facilities to keep 2 companies at LZSJ. Co D is out of chow and it is their 17th day in the field.


05 Jan     1110  
   From D Co to CP:Norman T. Fox has a temp of 101 and vomitting, diarea, weak and sore feet. Will be extracted to SJH . Will be accomplished during emergency resupply of rations to D Co. 


06 Jan     0800  
   From B Co 3-2 PFC Nelson, Anthony A #8189  has a twisted knee. It is swollen and he is unable to walk on it...evacuate to SJH.

06 Jan     1045   
  Co C at time 1045 at grid 541429 found 2 hootches, bunker and papers.

06 Jan     1145   
  Co A 1-1 at grid 614467 while on patrol found a 82 mm Chinese mortar. 

06 Jan     1730   
  Co C 1-2 at grid  535427 had a patrol traveling down a N/S  trail....threw a grenade in tunnel. They searched it and discovered a female KIA 18 years old.   

January 7,  1971

07 Jan     1000   
  Nelson, Anthony A. B 4/3 was evacuated to Duc Pho.

07 Jan     1140  
   Fr C Co 1-3 at grid 546430 had a mech detonate resulting in 1 VC KIA.

07 Jan    1430  
   Fr B Co to CP/: Eckert, Don T. and McLamore, Ricky S. of B Co were evacuated to SJH  for severe poision ivy and recurring blood poisioning respectively. 


08 Jan     1240  
   Co B 1-2 at grid 574422 came upon two hootches with 2 men in fatigues with helmets.....shots fired  1 VC/NVA  KIA.

08 Jan     1445   
  Co C 2-1 req a dustoff for 5 year old boy with hand wound and a girl  14 years old with  leg wounds in both  legs,  from a M-16.

08 Jan     1625   
  Co B 3-1 reg dustoff line #'s 38 and 117 . Line 38 inner ear bleeding. Line 117 relapse of malaria.


09Jan     0830  
   Co B 1-2 at grig 573421 had a mech detonate 081930. One  VC/NVA  KIA  of military age wearing black pj's.

09 Jan     0950  
    Co C 2-1 at grid 545416 Fired at military age male wearing black shorts.....1 VC / NVA   KIA.

January 10, 1971

10 Jan     1740  
   Co D 2-2 at grid 626465 spoted one VC /NVA in a light brown uniform fired 8-10 rounds....return fire 50 rounds M-60 with neg results.

10 Jan     1930     
C Co 2-3 at 559401 and 547407, 1 VC KIA and CP spotted 15/25 in the open.

10 Jan     1947
C Co 2-3 ele w/ sniper team No 2 ar 536431 at 101947 spotted 2 VC ...one w/wpn  engaged and wounded man. Sniper pursued second man...results  2 VC KIA.

10 Jan     2035
C Co Sniper team ar 555401 spotted between 15/25  VC/NVA crossing a river, all had weapons. Arty fired for 2 minutes after inital spotting.


11 Jan      0945
B Co To CP/ Phillips, Loyd T. SGT 8415 has a infected boil on his knee.
Will  be evacuated on resupply bird.

11 Jan     1132
Co B 3-2 at grid 574423 came upon two hootches w/smoking tunnel.They threw in a grenade with result...1 VC female of military age.

11 Jan     1747
Co B 2-2 req dustoff for GlenA. Lewis SGT 0963 for blood poisoning.

11 Jan     1905
Co B 3-1 at grid 570422 had a mech detonate, resulting in 1 NVA KIA  male approx age 20 years old.


12 Jan     810
Co B 3-1 at grid 568422 got one NVA KIA in a mech. He has the following items: NVA fatigues, T-shirt, scarf, rain coat, tobacco, wallet, underware, bug juice, hamock and rice.

12 Jan      1415
Co D 2-2 at grid 623458 spotted 17 VC/NVA w/wpns  and were 800 yards away when spotted.They were engaged with arty.

12Jan      2343
Co B 1-1 ae 677423 had 1 mech detonate and heard vocies afterward appox 150 meters. Will check at first light.  

January 13, 1971

13 Jan    0835   
Fr C Co to CP: Dyer, Edgar H. 0720 has had a temp of 103 for 3 days with chills and weakness.Will be evacuated to SJH...Approved by LTC Coast.

13 Jan     0915
Co D 3-1 at grid 644448 while preparing to leave NDP their night location at 645451 had a mech detonate....results 1 VC / NVA KIA.

13 Jan     0930
Co B 1-1 at 577423 had a mech detonate...results 1 VC / NVA  KIA.

13 Jan     1430
Co D Recon 1st team as grid 620453 spotted 2 VC / NVA at 75 meters.
One w/wpn Ak-47 and helmet. The element fired with neg results.

13 Jan 1815
Recon 2nd team at grid 624456 had a mech detonate...results a 200 lb pig.

14 Jan     1030
Recon 2nd Team at grid 622461 made investgation of area where fired 2 days ago. It revealed a old base camp which had been destroyed by arty. Spider holes found which showed recent use.

14 Jan     1250
Co D Recon 2 nd team at grid 615464 found a base camp which has been destroyed by GI's. Neg findings.

14 Jan     1720
Co A 2-1 at grid 522396 found 3 hootches with a arms cache:M-1 carbine, M-16, 4 boxes of fuses, 1 box of charges, 9- 60mm mortar rounds, 16-82mm mortar rounds and 2 russian bars with left handed bolts. 

14 Jan      1905
Recon 2nd team at grid 617472 sppotted 6 VC in the open with packs and weapons.Engaged with arty...results unknown. 


15 Jan     0800
Recon CP at grid 622456 has a mech detonate last night.Was investigated this morning with negative results. An animal had set off the mech.

15 Jan     1150
From A Co to CP/ Burton, David C. 6218 has cyst on rectum. Recommend he be extracted to SJH.

15 Jan      1904
Co A 3-2 at grid 514387 while set up in NDP element had a mech detonate. Went out to check it out  and was ambushed by VC with a M-16. Had negative results.

January 16, 1971

16 Jan     0915
Co C 3-2 at grid 638323 they found a storage hootche containing 10 pounds of rice, 2 lb of corn, 6 lbs of salt, 1917 Winchester bolt action with ammo, and 1 M-60 round.

16 Jan     0955
Co D 2-1 at grid 634471 spotted 3 VC moving toward them on trail. Element is folling blood trail.
               1015
Element has 2 VC CIA and have captured a VC hospital.

16 Jan     1330
Co A 1-1 at grid 526402 while moving into a area ..saw smoke and fired - results 1 VC female KIA.

16 Jan     1504
Co A 1-2 at grid 526402 approached hooch and killed 1 VC / NVA KIA wearing black pj's and military age. Found 1 VC /NVA female KIA in tunnel.

17 Jan     0600
Fr Bde/Tate: Weather report, clear skies, winds from SE at 5-15 knots. Temp: 82  high  67 low  Hum: 90 high 65 low with little change through  Tuesday.

17 Jan     2330
Saw movement South of SJH 200 meters....fired  illum and 4 rounds of HE.  


18 Jan     1040
Co D 1-2 at grid 637456 found two signs. First sign enemy left between two trees and the second was rock he size of a human.

18 Jan     1520
Arty Hill: Last night Arty fired direct HR on 2 enemy personnel south of hill. Element checked and discovered a 105 mm   HE  booby trap set up at this location.

18 Jan     1810
Co B 2-1 at grid 483460 found a basket on a trail running NS  containing 6 chickens and 12 freshly cut bamboo poles.

18 Jan     1835
Co A 4-1 at grid 517341 while setting up a mech spotted 1 VC at 150 meters. They fired and pursued for 400 meters.neg results-slight blood trail.

18 Jan     1930
Co B 2-1 at grid 485461 had a mech to detonate.Prior to detonation they heard female voices and movement..will check first  light.

January 19, 1971

19 Jan     0745
Co B 2-1 at grid 485461 had a mech detonate...2 male VC / NVA KIA wearing OD shirt and pants. One had a NVA pistol belt and black tennis shoes.

19 Jan     1105 
Co D at grid 623467 found 3 hootches , made of grass sticks and bamboo. There was an 82mm round on the trail...which had a trip wire trigger.

19 Jan     1115
Co A 1-1 at grid 528407 they found 1 hootch with 3 bunkers....hootch was destroyed.

19 Jan     1240
Co B 2-2 at grid BS 487457 were  moving N on trail when they spotted  5 hootches and heard movement in vic. Found farming implements , baskets and rice,

19 Jan     1340
Co D 3-1 at grid 622477 spotted 2 VC with packs and weapons
                1400 
              At Grid 505385 movement in dense foliage and they fired in that direction.....wounded 2 males and one female. 

19 Jan     1433
Co A 3-1 at grid 505385 came upon 5 VC fixing a meal.The element opened fire killing 2 VC males and wounding 1 VC female.

19 Jan     1740
Co B 2-1 at grid 488459 found 2 hootches containing 150 lbs rice, 2 crossbows and 30 coins.

20 Jan     1030
Co B 2-1 at grid 489459 found 6 hootches made of thatch and bamboo.

20 Jan     1130
 Co D 3-1 req dustoff for David D'Arment ...shrapnel in arm from claymore.

20 Jan     1325
Co A : Cook, Jerry was extracted by RS bird for swollen neck to SJH.

20  Jan    
   B Co CP at grid 497457 heard movement and called in fire mission of 20 HE rounds...Will check first light.

21 Jan     818
Co D at grid 653459 checked out a mech that detonated last night with neg results. They think monkey srt it off.

21 Jan     0930
Co B 3-2 at grids 497456 and 497455 had mech detonation:1 NVA KIA with a Ak- 47 and wearing black pj's and pack. 1 NVA KIA with a M-1 and pack.

21 Jan     1750
Co D 1-2  at grid 645446 had a mech detonate and they went to  check. There was 8-10 NVA wearing green fatigues and with weapons ...1 NVA on the ground.  
              1815
 Co D requests dustoff  for 1 US WIA  Johnson, Gregory S 5446 ...shrapnel in neck from chicom grenade.

January 22, 1971

22 Jan     0730
Co D CP at grid 654461 had a mech detonate...neg results.

22 Jan     0735
CO B 2-2 at grid 491464 had a mech detonate...neg results.

22 Jan     0820
CO D 1-1 at grid 640454 had a mech detonate...neg results.

22 Jan     1220
CO B 1-1 at grid 487457 cama upon a hootch area and captured 8 people...2 male-3 female and 3 babies.

22 Jan     1227
CO A 1-1  at grid 551399 spotted 2  VC / NVA one w/weapon. Engaged with small arms fire...neg results.

22 Jan     1315
CO A at grid 554395  found hootch with bunker underneath. rice and corn found.

22 Jan 1545
 CO B 1-2 reg dustoff US personel with temp of 104 spitting blood and pain in back of neck.

22 Jan     1550
CO A -2 at grid 521384 while on patrol spotted 2 VC on trail.Engaged with 2 VC KIA.

23 Jan     0718
CO B CP at grid 500472 had a mech detonate with neg results,

23 Jan    1645
CO C 1-1 at grid 623438 spotted 2 VC wearing black pj's  at about 700 meters. They were carring weapons and dashed into the brush when they were spotted bt the Americans. Arty was fired..results unk.

23 Jan    1820
Gunship took fire at grid 532388 before completion oa A CO CA. One gunner slightly wounded...called in arty.

24 Jan     0625
Partly cloudy winds 0-15 knots Temp H-79 L-70 Humid: H-90 L-70 Outlook:Increasing cloudiness thru Sunday.

January 25, 1971


25 Jan     0001
BN on stand down at LZ Bronco.

26 Jan     0001
BN on stand down at LZ Bronco.

27 Jan     0001
BN on stand down at LZ Bronco.

January 28, 1971

28 Jan     0001
BN on stand down at LZ Bronco.

29 Jan     0001
BN on stand down at LZ Bronco.

29 Jan     1405
BN move to airfield and prepare for road and air move to Quang Tri. 

29 Jan     1600
HHC, Recon, A and B CO assembled at Duc Pho airfield.

30 Jan     0600
    B 4/3 OPCON 1-61

30 Jan     1000
BN moved to PZ for LZ.

30 Jan     1410
CA of A, D, CP,and Recon at grid 885404.

30 Jan     1540
CA of C Co at grid 885404.

January 31, 1971


31 Jan     1620
Co D reg a dustoff for line # 33 Minor, Leo J.  Evacuated to 18th Surgical Hospital.Individual had a cut on his leg from a machete. 


February 1, 1971


1 Feb     1030
Recon at grid 914378 found a VC / NVA NDP.Would accomodate 10-20 people.

1 Feb     1640
Co A 1-2 at grid 894406 found two complete claymores rigged with two seperate clackers....Element will blow up in the morning. 

February 2, 1971


02 Feb     0620
Weather report from BDE:Visibility 2-4, light drizzle and fog. Temp -65  low-58  with percipitation. 

03 Feb     0520
Fr BDE: Weather Report, winds 8 knots WNW, vis 1-4 miles, Temp H-65  L-57   Hum: H-90 -100.

04 Feb     0600
Weather: winds NNW  5-12 knots  High- 63  Low-56  Hum: High-100 Low-90. Neg rain.

04 Feb     1705
Reg 7 sorties to move BN CP fron Khe Sanh to grid XD 911563.

February 5, 1971


05 Feb      0705
All operations will be delayed due unchange in weather Weather checks hourly.

05 Feb 0800
BN remained in Khe Sanh. All CA's delayed one day due to bad weather.

06 Feb 
BN 4/3 conducter CA into assigned AO. Began patrol and ambush maneuvers.

07 Feb     0835
Routine Dustoff reg for CoD for line # 196 Larque, Alfred for injuries to left  leg and knee due to jumping from chopper into old fox hole. Later evacuted to Khe Sanh.

07 Feb     1650
A Co Strength-107
C Co Strength-124
D Co Strength-109
Recon Strength-30

07 Feb     1825
Co A 3rd plt at 770529. Element was moving NL when they came under fire from SAF and grenades from S 15-20 meters.There are 2 US WIA at this time. Element pursued estimated 2-4 NVA to S and had 2 more US WIA from grenades. Dustoff called at 1805. Element is sweeping are and firing arty at this time. Dustoff unable to fly due to bad weather. 3 WIA's critical . BN surgeon moving to area.

07 Feb      2050
Dustoff req 1805 hr for 3 US WIA Dustoff complete 2050 1 US WIA, 1 US KIA dusted off.
# 7    WIA Rojas-not dusted off.
#122 KIA Schmaltz, D R-small arms wound in head.
#136 KIA Troyano, R D-small arms wound in head, legs and stomach...frag wounds in back an legs.

08 Feb. 71    0915
 Co C requested dustoff  of line # 132 Tucker, Robert J. of Co C . Man had both legs blown off in his own mech. Man dusted off to 18th Surgical Hospital at Quang Tri. Incident occurred at XD 755530.Dust-off completed 0955.

08 Feb.71     1705
D Co Extraction of D Co PZ start 1630 complete 1705. LZ Khe Sanh.

08 Feb.     2400
B  Co.  Conduct mech and plt size ambushes.

09Feb.     1630
Fr Bde: Extraction and CA cancelled due to weather.Same schedule for tomorrow, however, keep option of sending 4/3 to CaLu...Passed to all companies.

09 Feb.     2320
Bde. S-3: In event weather precludes extraction during early morning be prepared to begin movement to SE on Foot.

10 Feb. 71     0645
S-2 OPNS: Possible unidentified enemy location, 875641, 927547.

10 Feb. 71     2400
Summary: 4/3 Infantry located at CaLu after extraction from old AO.
Prepares for CA into new AO Leopard.

11 Feb. 71     0915
C Co 1st Platoon  CA : LZ1 is hot.Element reports 1 NVA WIA . Location XD910564.

11 Feb. 71     2040    
C Co 1st Platoon at XD913562 spotted a NVA 10 feet from the LZ. They opened fire on NVA and he retreated SE into the brush. A patrol went into the brush and found 1 NVA KIA and captured 2 AK-47's, 2 chicoms, helmet belt and uniform.

12 Feb 71     0900
C Company 1st platoon at grid 919553 spotted 1 NVA ...Engaged with small arms fire with neg results.

12 Feb 71     1005
A Company 2nd platoon at XD 922533 was engaged with command detonated claymores, chicoms and small arms fire.The rest of  A Company moved to assist....arty and air strikes were employed...Results 2 US KIA and 8 US WIA.
Lt Larry A. Walker              #    4   WIA
Sgt Gary D Turner                #  31   WIA
PFC William A. Hill             #  91    WIA
PFC James B. Gaul               #  87    WIA
PFC Russel Morse                 # 109   WIA
PFC Larry Norlander           # 113   WIA
PFC Gary C. Park                 # 114   WIA
PVC Harold Witherspoon     # 151   WIA
PFC David Moran                  # 108   KIA
PFC Steve C. English                         KIA

12 Feb 71     1520   
D Company  was returned back to the control 4/3 Infantry . 

13 Feb 71     0001
A Company -  94
C Company - 122
D Company - 110

13 Feb 71     0210
A Company heard enemy movement outside perimeter and 
called arty-unknown results.

13 Feb 71     1350
C Company at XD 915558 received 60mm mortar fire and in
artillery fire  resulting in 11 KBA. 
Total results of C Company fire missions were 36 NVA KBA observed dead or being dragged away. 

February 14, 1971


14 Feb     1520
Fr 4/3 CP: Receiving 82 mm fire at grid 910563 from grid 928563. Rec'd 11 rounds 1 every minute. Using 81 mm and arty.

14 Feb     1600
BN Sitrep: Still receiving fire.Co A At grid 927547 req dustoff for line   # 96: Horn, Douglas L. -Schrapnel in back/legs. KIA
 # 09: Spearman, Levester - Schrapnel in temple. WIA

14 Feb    1910
Fr 4/3 Cp: Received 30 rounds of 82 mm fire: Neg cas 81 mm and M-14 damaged.

14 Feb     1940
Co A at grid XD 927547 . Rec'd 30 rounds 82 mm fire. There were 2 US WIA, 2 rucks destroyed.

               1955
Elements spotted and engaged 1 NVA w/SAF who evaded to bunker. Bunker fragged res 2 NVA KIA and 2 AK-47's misc document and medical kit CIA. 

15 Feb 0910
C Co requests dustoff for 3 US WIA: priority 1 litter and 2 ambulatory...penetrator needed.
Cox, Victor L -WIA

15 Feb     1030
A Co 3 platoon at grid XD925549 while on patrol was ambushed by a estimated 15-20 NVA with command detonated claymores, chicoms,and SAF.  3 US KIA and 7 US WIA. Enemy casualties unknown. The rest of the copamy moved to reinforce. Due to the intensity of fire thr 3 KIA's had to be left on the battlefield:will recover in morning.
Marquez Julian C        KIA
Burgos-Torres Louis    KIA
Berrios L A      ??         KIA
Sheridan J C                 WIA
Canady James W          WIA
Barnhart Thomas J      WIA
Morgan                          WIA
Hale                                WIA
Johnson Robert A          WIA
David Wayne Comber    KIA


15 Feb    1830
 Co C 1-2 ambushed 5 NVA's w/packs and weapons at grid 912550. NVA moving S on river-results 5 NVA KIA...captured 4 AK-47's, large radio and documents.
               1845             
 C  Co 1-1 eng 1 NVA moving NW on river ...results 1 NVA KIA.
               1910
 C  Co  1-1 at grid 914552 engaged 7 NVA ..results 3 NVA KIA, 2 US WIA. (times indicate previous day)

15 Feb     1400
Frm E Co  Recon at grid 918556 had a man sitting in a tree who was spotted by a C Co returning patrol and thought he was NVA..hit twice in head.
Ken Steinkirohner- KIA.


16 Feb     0715

Delta Company 4-3 Infantry reports Command Post at XD920528 was hit by estimate platoon of NVA resulting in 3 US KIA and 1 US WIA. At 1005hrs requested Dust Off for Delta Company Priority PFC Matterson, EP has small arms wound in upper left leg completed at 1100hrs.
James Basil Carter        KIA
James Martin Simon     KIA
James Hubert Stafford  KIA
PFC Matterson              WIA

16 Feb     1800
Fr C Co /DTG at grid 924550 Recon and point element of Co C were ambushed by an estimated 10 NVA with command detonated claymores, chicoms and small arms fie resulting in 12 US WIA, Dustoff now in progress.

16 Feb      1745
Bn CP and A Co at grid 927547 received small arms fire from 2 directions. Enemy estimated at a reinforced company. Arty being fired...There are no US casualties.


16 Feb      1810
A Co moved out to assist C Co and were taken under fire by a unknown size enemy force....No US casualties,

February 17, 1971


17 Feb     0830
Fr Co D:at grid XD522539 element spotted 80 NVA crossing river and moving E to N, They movrd into woodline to N.There were 2 groups: 1 of 50 NVA and another 30 NVA..all had packs and weapons. They were engaged with Arty,

17 Feb     1215
Recon / Co C req dustoff at grid XD924551 for 6 WIA and 1 injured (non-battle).

17 Feb     1905
 Fr Co D at grid XD922539 element spotted 25 NVA w/packs moving W then N. Engaged with Arty, FO estimates 15-20 NVA KBA. Fired 221 HE and VT into the area.

18 Feb     0230
Casualties from February 16  Recon: McCue-shrapnel legs and arms. Palmquist-face and arm shrapnel. Chapman-small arms shoulder. Roma-shrapnel leg and arm. Rourke-shrapnel face and arm. Tidwell-shrapnel leg and arm. Price-shrapnel leg. Weythman-shrapnel legs. HHC Walters-shrapnel arm. Co C  Gibbs-back and shoulder schrapnel. New Man initials C S last name ends Pirk-sucking chest wound. One man from Recon 2 initials last name MA 7 letters had shrapnel wounds.Tidwell not dusted off.

18 Feb     0910
Recon / 3-187 at grid 911565 observed approximately 3 NVA on top of FSB Scotch.They appeared to be setting booby traps.Neg Arty because of proximity of Recon. ARA was called on station...Recon reports 3 confirmed enemy KIA.

18 Feb     0955
Recon/3-187 while moving to FSB Scotch sppoted 4 additional NVA.
                1030 At location received 16 mortar rounds. 
Smith, Roy-KIA

18 Feb     1235
 C Co sent element out to help A Co 4 US WIA... 2 each A and C Co
dustoff called in.  

19 Feb      1030
BN CP at grid received 16 mortar rounds with Neg casualites.

19 Feb    1045
Recon platoon E Co at grid XD928546 received 16 mortar rounds with 1 US KIA # 55 Smith, Roy-shrapnel wounds head and abdomen, Co A # 11 Kerregeis, R C -shrapnel head,arms,abdomen and legs. Line #5 Dowling, J H -small arms left leg. 2US WIA.
Smith, Roy-KIA 
Kerregeis R C-WIA
Dowling, J H-WIA

February 20, 1971

20 Feb     0815
Fr  D 3-187 : found 105mm round minus fuse and will blow in place.

20 Feb     2330
Frm Recon team 2 at grid XD034429 had movement to the NNE, Estimate 3-4 personnel.

21 Feb     0900
CA Co C and D 3/187 element begins.

21 Feb     1435
Fr S-1: Drops are up to 2 April; Co E  # 51 and # 69 are on Deros status. Names Roesch and Osborne. 

22 Feb     1015
 Bronze Star w/V
Following individuals recommended for Bronze w/V devicefor action 14 Feb:Ronan, James D. 1LT, Beck, Mike B.SP4 0839, Henry, Steven R. PFC 9240, Newson, Edgar  A. PFC 2990, Sargalis, Jim M. PFC 8485, Sheffield, David Pfc 7640.
 
22 Feb     2345
Awards For Co A
 Army Commendation Metal w/V #s
 #75 Burgess T.M.;#88 Gregory J. ;#94 Holmes J.L.;#68 Bart R.E. ;#72 Brancato J.D.;#73 Bullard R, ;#143 White H.R. ;#144 White L.;#156 Robertson D. ;# 103 Lawson S. K. ;# Nelson J.N. ;#125 Shaw K. ;#138 Veiga A.E.;#63 Wessels R.J.#43 Dowling B. ;# 32 Uyehara L.#26 Pensabene J.B. ;# 10 Canady J. ;## 4 Walker L. ;#3 Sheridan J.C. 

  Bronze Star w/V
 # 7 Rojas A.C.-Volunteered to go after bodies.
# 20 Hitchcock M. L. -3 different times rushed to front and led charge to secure battle area.
# 22 Lukashewski J. –Volunteered to recover bodies.
#28 Smentek C.C. Volunteered to recover bodies.
# 31Turner G.D. Wounded but continued to fight, and was always up front.
# 36 Bemis R.F.- Volunteered to recover bodies after 1st&2nd wounded
# 67 Barnhart T.J.-Wounded in his 1st contact...up front.
# 108 Moran D.A. KIA
# 114 Park  A.C.-Always up Front.
# 117 Plonka J.N.- Volunteered to recover bodies.
# 128 Snapp J.W. – Volunteered to recover bodies, up front.
# 130 Stimson W.D.-OJT medic up front and wounded.
# 135 Thompson T.L. up front to secure wounded.
# 134 Thurber S. J. –always up front.
# 140 Walz D.J.- Volunteered to recover bodies.
# 146 Williams J.L – Volunteered to recover bodies,
# 153 Cote D. L. Exposed to mortar while protecting wounded.
# 155 Morgan D.-attended to wounded.
# 157 Cunningham R.J. –recovered bodies.
# 76 Burgos-Torres B.-KIA.
# 82 Cook J.D-charged across battle area.
# 90 Haag G.L.-among 1st to protect wounded.
#95 Holt J.E. moved to secure wounded.
# 96 Horn D.L.-KIA
# 74 Burch H.L. –during 2 actions rushed the front.

                                    Silver Star
#154 Gann L.D. aid man on each occasion up front and recovered bodies...used own body to shield wounded for mortar attack.
# 5 Dewing J.R. –walking slack and continued to fight after being wounded.
# 11 Kegerregis R.C._ walked point after going for bodies, wounded by a claymore.

February 23, 1971


23 Feb     0800
Khe Sanh 1 westbound convoy entering AO. Lwave AO at 0925.

23 Feb     1845
Khe Sanh 2 entered AO going East. 

24 Feb     0530
Convoy escort reported receiving SAF at grid 918415. Investigation  found SAF was from B 1-1 near same grid.

24 Feb     1130 
Fr Co D at grid XD914425: ref radio detonated claymore. Element found trail on N side of stream going E. Used in the last 48 hours. Estimate of 10-15 people: also found blood on rock

25 Feb 1238
Fr Co D:ref radio detonated claymore...Found blood trail: appears to be from -one badly wounded individual. Trail lost after crossing river to N.

25 Feb 1510
Dustoff for Recon:Conley, Ford 5283 suspected malaria.

25 Feb 1610
Request dustoff for driver of grader at grid 914403. Grader went off road...Road is still open and bridge is undamaged.

25 Feb     2105
Recon had movement at grid 994438: blew claymore...request illumination.  

February 26, 1971


26 Feb     0755
Fr Recon 1  at grid 994438: Checked area where claymore was blown w/negative results.

26 Feb     1110
Fr Co B: Cassidy, Paul J. be extracted due to boils.

26 Feb 1115
Fr 3-5 Cav at grid 892438 spotted possible mine..requested claymore to blow up.

27 Feb     1700
Fr Bde :  C  /2-17 Cav between 868445 and 873440 spotted a bunker complex. There were approx 20 bunkers and received SAF.Bde will take action.

28 Feb     0625
Fr Co C : Request urgent dustoff for gunshot wound to thr stomach : Line  # 74 , Crawley, L

28 Feb     0730
Co A request dustoff for man accidentally shot in finger:Ehandlin, John L. 7530 ....friendly fire will investigate.

28 Feb     1235
Fr B Co 1-2 at grid XD903402: Apprehended 6 individuals. It appears that they came fr QL9 and fojjed the strean to the above location. One was wearing a tiger pattern fatique, one US camouflage fats, 4/w red and blue swimsuits. Negative weapons...Request they be extracted. It appears they have been in AO for a couple of days.

                1345
Fr Co B 1-2: IPW team told unit to release detainees...said they were members of 147  Marine and we had no authority to detain them. They were released. ARVN

March 1, 1971


01 Mar     0505
Co B 1-1 person # 36 fired CS by mistake> Thought they were under attack untis mistake realized.

01 Mar     1005
Co D 1-1 at grid 918415; 5/ton truck ran off road into ditch and pull out on its own power.

01 Mar     1215
Fr S-2 SGT : checked vicinity of ambush..found incoming trail used by estimated 1-2 persons. Found 2  1 man fighting positions. Appears enemy evaded to water after firing. Dogs were unable to track because of high grass and age of trail.  

01 Mar     1312
Fr B Co 1-1 :Tanker slid off bridge at B6..road blocked...need crane to open road.

02 Mar     1715
Radar picked up at grid 915413  3-5 persons traveling along a stream N/S...Engaged with 81mm and 155mm.area will be swept at first light.

02 Mar     2150
Co B CP at grid 906385 had a mech detonate...will check out at first light. 

03 Mar     1600
Fr Co B 2-1 at grid 893394: While on patrol the element found 4 bunkers 8x3. They were partially caved in...Last used 6 months to 1 year. Each will accomodate 2 people.

03 Mar     1730
Fr Co D 1-2 at grid 913414: Found well used trail running N/S along stream. On the trail element found package5x4x3/4 wrapped in cellophane with Vietnamese writing on it. It contained a hard substance...will be given to S-2.

03 Mar    
A Co requests a dustoff : 1 ambulatory w/battery acid in eyes. Fog too bad...will try in morning.

March 4, 1971


04 Mar     0710
Recon requests dustoff for Line # 75 Jarboe, William with a temperature of 103.

04 Mar     0625
Co A requests dustoff for Johnson, G L ...Battery acid in eyes-require penetrator.

04 Mar     1110 
Co B Requests  dustoff for Walker, R N ...man fell and is urinating blood.

04 Mar     1930
Fr Co D at grid XD 913417 : radar spotted 2-4 persons ...81mm mortar fired. 

 05 Mar     0313
Co B 1-1 cav at grid 920418 by sachel charge and possible SAF :     1  M 551  1  M113 destroyed 7 persons WIA, 2 MIA. Direction of fire believed to be N or NW : suppress fire w/155mm.

05 Mar     0445
Dustoff requested by Co B 1-1: 4 urgent...3 w/back and head wounds...1/w 2nd degree burns...will location with flare.
                0500
Dustoff impossible due to fog.
               0720
Dustoff complete :6 dusted off .1 man not serious enough.

05 Mar     1010
 Fr B 1-1 Co at  grid 929418: Element hit by sachel charges and SAP : Estimate enemy size -platoon.  2 US KIA 13 WIA...sweep of area revealed 1 NVA, 155mm exp , 186 HE,61 WP,61mm exp 136 HE,14 WP.

06 Mar     1145
Request dustoff for Co D : SFC Huddleston, Kenneth R for suspected Heart trouble. Dustoff complete at 1202.

06 Mar     1950
Covoy rear was hit: 4 tankers :2 left behind :1 destroyed :1 friendly KIA: convoy commander thinks SAF and B40 rockets from grids 883397 and 882402 : convoy continued on to Khe Sanh. Arty fired on grids...convoy commander says arty looked good: from Sheppard  and Co B : estimate grid convoy hit 901402: KIA could be ARVN..think all people out. KIA left in burning truck.

March 7, 1971


07 Mar     0830
Fr  B  Co 1/1 at grid 922424: observed 2 suspected recoiless rifle positions at grid 920423. 1 suspected FO position...engaged RR positions w/machine gun : Co D will investigate.

07 Mar     summary
Co A 3-1 killed 1 NVA and captured 1 AK-47 and 2 motar rounds.

08 Mar 0001
Strength/Meals/K/K/......A Co 101/2/4/14
                                           B Co  79/2/8/8
                                           C Co 105/2/12/21
                                           D Co 108/4/14/14
                                           Rec      21/3/0

08 Mar     1200
Co C 1 in contact at grid 955445 and request gunships. Estimate 8-10 NVA...automatic  weapon and chicom fire.

08 Mar     1345
C Co requests dustoff : routine, 2 w/schrapnel in leg and 1 w/schrapnel in neck.

08 Mar     1430
Fr Co C : 4 US WIA : Line # 42 Henry , Stephen R. 9240  schrapnel in leg...#109 Romines , Larry A. 7862 schrapnel in leg...# 113 Sargalis , Jim M. 8485 ...# 59 Vossler , Allen - frag wound to face.

09 Mar     0200
Scout Dog Team requested by A Co will be flown out on the first available bird.

09 Mar     1530
Fr Co C 1 at grid 955445 found some fresh digging, cut bamboo and 1 NVA helmet .

09 Mar     2330
Radar at Sheppard reported movement 3-4 personnel...300 meters E of perimeter : 81mm processed.

March 10, 1971


10 Mar     1300
D Co 3-187 has found a bunker complex with fresh food: Estimate 5 NVA.

10 Mar     2005
Flares and tracers were observed from Sheppard coming from a vehicle at grid 948425 : Believed to be a lone vehicle : Co C  2 observed truck shooting into N part of road ; possible AK-47 detection, but not sure of enemy contact ; Cav notifed to prepare to move vehicle 111 fired by  4.2 and 155mm...neg commo with vehicle. Co C  reports vehicle at grid 962428

11 Mar     0001
Strength/Meals/K/K/     A Co    109/5/14/14/
                                         B Co      99/8/14/14/
                                         C Co    117/8/12/21/
                                         D Co    110/4/14/14
                                         Recon     11/4/

12 Mar     0615
Convoy hit at grid XD952428 with 3 B40 rockets 40 meters from northern part of road. 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA. Element returned fire with internal weapons. Artillery adjustment impossible because element was unsure of their location. Dustoff was requested at 0630.

12 Mar     1800
B Co  extracted  #5 Vlazny , Gregory A. to Sheppard for suspected blood poisioning.

12 Mar     2030
FSB Sheppard at grid 954428 observed personnel tampering with road. 2 or 3 personnel with flashlights...Were observed by starlight. Cav will try to obtain mine sweeper from engineers . 

March 13, 1971


13 Mar     1245
Fr A Co 4th platoon at grid 871446 ; Element going out to set up mechs , observed 1 NVA wearing green fatigues, bush hat, shoulder cape and carring weapon moving down trail toward them. They engaged with SAF at 50 meters, NVA evaded to NE. Element swept area with negative results.

13 Mar     1245
Fr Co C 4th Platoon at grid 954437 : Element spotted  2 NVA  with weapons moving S on a N/S trail. Element engaged with SAF at 50-75meters. NVA evaded to the north. 3rd squad 1st platoon moved as blocking force. Element swept area finding only footprints and 1 Ho Chi Minh sandal.

13 Mar     2205
Fr Co D 1st platoon 1st squad at grid 918418 had a trip flare detonate, the KCS spotted 1 NVA  with a AK-47. 30 rounds  M-16 fired  :  Enemy evaded to the N ...will check area 1 st light.

14 Mar     1500
Co C    2nd platoon will conduct manned ambush that will cover QL9 vicinity area of enemy sightings last 2 nights. Squad is to move in at dusk and depart prior to 1st light.

14 Mar     1505
Fr Co B  4th platoon...Element saw what appeared to be 1 NVA moving from N/S. Engaged with 6  81mm mortar HE rounds with negative results.

14 Mar     1605
Fr 2/2/C/DTG at grid 950431. Ekement had a mech detonate on a N/S trail. Investigation revealed 1 NVA helmet and a heavy blood trail to the N. Man hit appears to be carried off. Element searching area.

15 Mar     1745
Fr Bn rear/Bn rear at Khe Sanh under attack by rocket or arty fire. Received approximately  10 rounds in Bn area. Wiese, Jerry R. C/4/3 WIA by shrapnel in the left shoulder..returned to duty.

March 16, 1971


16 Mar     1115
Fr Co C 1 squad / 2nd platoon had a mech detonate with negative results. Mech was set off by chicken.

16 Mar     1845
Recon Team 2 at grid XD 989439 spotted 8 NVA at above location. They moved into woods S of river. Engaged with arty with results unknown...will investigate tomorrow.

16 Mar     1915
From KS/Rear area received 50 rounds from W to SW direction. Line # 122 received minor wounds. KS  hit by 122mm arty...Chester Thompson wounded.  

17 Mar     1300
CP 4/3 at grid XD 932400 observed 4 individuals in river. Squad was taken down by chopper to detain individuals. Detainees were extracted to Red Devil pad and then turnrd over to Bde S/2.

17 Mar     1930
Co B at grid XD903384 while setting up NDP, mech of CP detonated. Engaged with 9 81mm HE rounds...will check at 1st light.   

17 Mar     2110
Fr Co B 3-1 at grid XD918409 flare was tripped 500meters N of NDP...Arty processed..will check 1st light.

18 Mar     0001
Strength-Meals K/K
A Co 109/8/22/22
B Co 103/7/26/26
C Co 106/4/21/21
D Co 113/4/22/22
Rec    10-0/3-17

18 Mar     1230
A Co -4 at grid 869445 found 1 NVA wallet with documents on a E/W  trail. There was also two fighting positions and a sleeping position for 2-4 people. Last used 2-3 weeks. Will be backhauled.

18 Mar     2120
A Co 2-2 at grid 869450, element hadtrip flare detonate 50 meters N of their perimeter. Employed frags. Elements saw nothing. will check in morning.

March 19, 1971


19 Mar     0001
Strength/Meals/K/K/
Co A 109/5/22/22
Co B  87/4/26/26
Co C 105/1/21/21
Co D 116/10/26/26

19 Mar     1950
Fr D 4/3 1-1 at grid 920423 heard enemy movement 50 meters E of their position moving S.  Fired 4.2...negative movement. Element will sweep area at first light.

19 Mar     2145
Fr D 4/3 1-1 at grid 920423 spotted light 500 meters E of NDP. Fired 4.2 misson, will check at first light.

20 Mar     0550
Fr mortar platoon at grid 937452 report secondary explosions from counter ambrush.

20 Mar     0845
Co B request dustoff  for # 94 Eager, John R. - wounded in lower right leg.

20 Mar     1845
From D Co 3-187 at grid 882428. Element spotted 1 NVA  on trail at  range of 35 meters and engaged with SAF. Total NVA sighted 4 and  6 rucksacks captured....Contents : 50 pounds of rice, 4 packs of food, 3-B40 rockets, 3-ponchos, 3-chicom claymores, 5 blankets, 60 AK  rounds, 1 waterproof bag and 2 flashlights.


20 Mar      2150
From 1/2 D Co at grid 915414 heard movement 200 meters to their E...Employed Arty.

21 Mar     0900
From 3/D Co 3/187 at grid 887428. Element found 3 bunkers  which appear to be sleeping positions and are 3-4 months old ...have been used in the last 24 hours.

21 Mar    1850
Co E has requested Jerry L. Bowlin be extracted to Quang Tri with temperature of 104 degrees.

21 Mar     1850
A Co 3rd platoon requests a dustoff at grid 889426. Individual has cut his left index with his own knife..#7701

March 22, 1971


22 Mar     0001
Strength/Meals/K/K
Co A  103/5/26/26
Co B   85/5/29/29
Co C  120/2/25/25
Co D  119/10/31/31
Rcn     10/6/17/17

22 Mar     1030
Co C 1st squad-2nd platoon at grid  954436, mech ambush detonated at their location. Results 1 NVA KIA...an estimated 1-2 NVA evaded to the N  wearing green fatigues and traveling S on the trail. Captured - 1 AK 47,3 full magazines, 12 concentrated rice meals, 1 hammock, 1 poncho, and 2 chicom grenades...neg documents.//element in pursuit of NVA.

22 Mar 1825
Co B 2nd platoon requests dustoff  for line # 134 Tomczyk, Donald A. with a temperature of 103.

22 Mar     2045
Recon Team 1 had a MAP detonate at grid 985395...Fired Arty...will check 1st light.

23 Mar     0844
From Convoy (Piker 6) and 3/B/1-1Cav at grid 940422: Convoy was hit by a unknown number RPG rounds and SAF at above grid. 3/B/1-1 Cav which moved to assist convoy reported SAF from the S at grid 940420. Convoy had 3 WIA's... 1 serious 2 minor...One 5 ton truck loaded with ammunition was destroyed.

23 Mar     1510
1/D/4-3 at grid 857427 found downed bird (slick or cobra)  unable to identify.

24 Mar     0850
Fr Co C 2/1 at grid 955437 had a MAP detonate,  went to check out reconning by fire. The results were  2 NVA KIA so far. Still checking area.

24 Mar     0945
 Co C requsts a dustoff  at grid 957444  4 KIA, 5 WIA : 6th WIA not dusted off  : 1Lt Ronan, James WIA- shrapnel in chest and arms. Line # 84 PFC Cox, Victor L. WIA -frag leg wound : # 59 SP4 Vossler, Allen R. WIA-multiple frag wounds ; # 122 PFC Newsom, Edgar WIA- frag wounds multiple ; # 150 PFC Zeedyk, Clifford -frag wounds leg ; # 24 Sgt Schreiner, Donald WIA-slightly wounded in wrist, and not dusted off...will will be sent on R/S bird; # 11 Ayers, Douglas KIA: Line # 65 SP 4 Wright, Michael A. KIA : Line # 124 Pichon, Herman KIA ; Line # 126 Ramos, Bernario K. KIA.

24 Mar     1500
Co  C 3/1 requests dust off at grid 955443  for  Line #  110 PFC Lewis, David J . Man has shrapnel in face and chest from incoming mortar round. Man extracted to Khe Sanh.

24 Mar     1725
Request dustoff for 2/A/3-5 Cav 2 US KIA ; 3 US WIA one w/frag wounds leg, arm...one w/frag wounds back...one w/frag with wounds entire body.

March 25, 1971


25 Mar      1030
C Co at grid 955444 requests dustoff ; for line # 49 SP 4  Iaroque, Alfred - multiple shrapnel in chest and legs.

25 Mar1730
Fr A/1-11 Inf at grid 943463 is receiving 60 mm mortar fire from suspected enemy location vicinity of grid 955452. Arty is being employed. Weather is too bad for gunships. Negative casualties at this time.

26 Mar     1625
Co C requests dustoff at grid 954437 by CA bird due to broken leg- # 94 PFC Livingston, Ellis.

26 Mar    1700
Co C requests dustoff at grid 954437 ; by CA bird due to cut hand. Line # 39 SP4 Galarza, Johnnie.

27 Mar     2000
C /1-11 requests dustoff  for gunshot wound in the thumb and finger...dustoff refused on routine basis. call Khe Sanh dustoff at 0700 dat 28.

27 Mar     2000
C Co 1-11 at grid 874427 had a mech detonate...Arty processed-Will check first light.

March 28, 1971


28 Mar     0940
Fr 1/2 Co C at grid 965433 element had a mechanical ambrush detonate resulting in 2 confirmed NVA KIA.


28 Mar     0945
Fr 75th Ranger at grid 954452 ; element was ambushed by an estimated platoon of NVA. Element received SAF from NW SE ARA requested. 2/A/1-11 reported that gunships were receiving SAF and 30 cal MG fire from grid 953454. Results were 5-7 US WIA...Enemy casualties unknown. Ranger Team extracted by Charlie Horse.

28 Mar     1250
C Co requests dustoff  for line # 117 PFC Meiss,Albert C. has two boils on leg that are bleeding. Man will be extracted to Shepherd.


28 Mar     0945
Fr 75th Ranger at grid 954452 ; element was ambushed by an estimated platoon of NVA. Element received SAF from NW SE ARA requested. 2/A/1-11 reported that gunships were receiving SAF and 30 cal MG fire from grid 953454. Results were 5-7 US WIA...Enemy casualties unknown. Ranger Team extracted by Charlie Horse.29

29 Mar    0950
Fr convoy (K2) at grid 955427 was hit by 1 RPG at this location. OP of  A 4/3 reported that fire came from grid 952429 1 vehicle was damaged and negative casualties. Employing 4.2 mortar...road is open and convoy moving.

29 Mar     1010
3 / A /1-11 at grid 944457 was on patrol and spotted 3 NVA. The NVA threw one chivom and attemped to evade. @ 1020 there were 2 NVA KIA...an unknown amount of 82mm mortar rounds, 1 pair of binoculars and 1 field radio CIA._radio similar to TA-312. Trail in area runs NW  SE and enemy was traveling to the SE and attemped to evade to the NW. Element continuing to RIF in area.

29 Mar     1520
Recon requests dustoff for man with high temperature-Deyling,William 7718.

30 Mar     0730
Fr A / 1-11 and B 4/3 at grid 942463 reported receiving mortar fire. Fire mission  worked up to go into grid 929460.  At 0737 A/1-11 reported receiving 9 more rounds (82mm) with negative casualties.

30 Mar     1025
A Co 4/3 at grid 989437 while on patrol along the river , element spotted 4 sets of fresh footprints heading E and made within 24 hours. Element will continue to check area.

30 Mar     1030
Fr Co C 2-1 at grid 953453 spotted 10 NVA at this location. Estimated range 800 meters.Gunships , air strikes  with 20 mm and Arty. Observed 1 NVA KIA by Arty.

30 Mar     1230
D Co /2 requests dustoff for line # 71 PFC Bucci, Donald-heat exhaustion...urgent...need penetrator.

30 Mar     1520
D Co requests dustoff ...line # 63 Treichel, Kenneth F. - cut leg with machete...resupply bird.

31 Mar     0405
Co B 4/3 CP reported movement outside perimeter...sounds like 30 personnel. Fire mission being worked up.

31 Mar     1645
C Co  requests dustoff at grid 985443 ...line # 12 Sgt Bell, Delbert R. - bullet wound in side and shoulder as a result of friendly fire.

31 Mar     1810
E Co requests a dustoff... line # 76 SP4 Draughn, William -Evacuated to Quang Tri from Shepherd with a 105 fever.

31 Mar     1950
Co B 1/2/lost PRC-25 with company freq on it while in contact on Mar 30...Also lost 2 M-16's and 6 rutsacks complete.