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SEPTEMBER
01 Sep. 69 0225H
Co. B request DUSTOFF for 5 USWHA by mortar fire.
Pfc. Bobby Edmonson-DOW
1Lt. Larry Hancock-WHA
Pfc. Willie Collins
Pfc. William White
Pfc. Andrew Foot
02 Sept. 69 1000H
Co. C OPCON 1/1 Cav.
02 Sept. 69 1315H
Co C reports 1 US wounded by friendly fire.
Pfc. Michael Jasper
02 Sept. 69 1600H
Co. C request DUSTOFF at BS819311 for 5 US
WHA.
Pfc. William G. Batts-KHA
Pfc. Kenneth G. Dupont
Pfc. Charles McCuty
Pfc. Antonio A. Victorin
SSG. Donald W. Delap
02 Sept. 69 1615H
Co C OPCON 1/1 Cav report 34 NVA KIA
02 Sept. 69 1925H
Strength report: Co. A-83, Co. B-82, Co. D-74, Recon-31
03 Sept. 69 2100H
Co. C OPCON 1/1 Cav report KIA 4 NVA.
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| Sp/4 Sargent During CA |
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04 Sept. 69 2240H
Co C OPCON 1/1 Cav Request DUSTOFF at BS844323 for 5 WHA result of a Grenade and M-79 attack
Sgt. Ramos Facundo
Sp4. Larry W. Hom
Pfc. Ted Schleining
Sp4. Phillip Anderson
Pfc. Francis French
06 Sept. 69 0730H
Co. A request DUSTOFF at BS641432 for 4 US
WHA by Booby trap.
Pfc. Alvis Humphries
Pfc. Michael Lafferty
Pfc. Donnie Trussel
Sp4. Owen Bateson
06 Sept. 69 1900H
Request Herbicide mission for 07 Sept. 69
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| Steadman 167 Duc Pho |
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07 Sept. 69 1030H
Co. B at BS584398 received SA and AW fire result 1 US KHA. Air strike called on target.
Sgt. Ronald Peetzke-DOW
09 Sept. 69 0900H
Herb Man: BS661307, BS720313, BS661300, BS661430.
09 Sept. 69 1155H
Company C returned OPCON to 4/3 Inf.
09 Sept. 69 2000H
Strength Report: Co. A-91, Co. B-93, Co. C-69, Co.
D-74, Recon-32
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| Jimmie Green |
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10 Sept. 69 1530H
Airlift complete; Recon moved from SJH to OPCON Co. C 4/3 at Co. C NDP, BS586387.
10 Sept. 69 2035H
LRRP team Oregon inserted BS697383. LRRP team Illinois
inserted BS695450.
11 Sept. 69 1040H
Co D request DUSTOFF for 1 US shot self in foot with M-79.
Pfc. Lindley Hoopes
11 Sept. 69 1645H
Herb Man; 13 Sept. 69 0700H, Clearance granted.
12 Sept. 69 0920H
Co. C reports contact with squad size enemy unit result 1 US
WHA.
Pfc. Dennis C. Hunt
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| Doc Chaskey & Paul Schnell |
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13 Sept. 69 0235H
Co. C and Recon received 25-30 mortar rounds result 1 US
WHA.
Bernease Tucker
Herb Man; 13 Sept. 69 0700H, Clearance granted.
13 Sept. 69 0840H
Co. D request DUSTOFF for 3 US
WHA.
Pfc. Jack C. Downard
Pfc. Gary Houghan-Co. C
13 Sept. 69 1145H
Co. B request DUSTOFF for 1 US
WHA by enemy contact.
Sp4. Charles Page
13 Sept. 69 1225H
Co. C request DUSTOFF for 4 US
WHA by Booby trap.
Sp4. Maurice Finlinson
Pfc. Robert P. Blouin
Pfc. Daniel J. Colonello
Sgt. Lewis E. Tower
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16 Sept. 69 1130H
SJH request DUSTOFF for 3 US WHA by WP rifle grenade.
Sgt. Bud Baker-Co. B
Pfc. Albert Suruggs-Co. B
1Lt. Jack Vanloan-HHC
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19 Sept. 69 1250H
Co. A request DUSTOFF at BS537403 for 2 US
WHA w/gun shots.
Sgt. Richard Houston
Sp5. Larry Kruse
20 Sept. 69 1045H
Recon request DUSTOFF for 1 US
WHA.
Pfc. Albert G. wayrauch
20 Sept. 69 1600H
Late entry: Co. A reports 2 injured result of Punji stick.
Capt. James Schwebach
SFC. Joe A. Foster
21 Sept. 69 1630H
LRRP team Oregon
inserted BS656300.
21 Sept. 69 2000H
Co A request DUSTOFF for 11 KHA, 11 WHA result mortar and SA attack on NDP.
21 Sept. 69 2100H
Co. A has 11 KHA and 10 WHA dusted off. 1 US WHA remained. Three mortar rounds landed directly in foxholes resulting in all 11 KHA.
SFC. Joe A. Foster-KHA
Sgt. Wilfredo Andrada-KHA
Pfc. Dennis Bartlebaugh-KHA
Pfc. Davitt Franks-KHA
Sp4. Larry Hatchcock-KHA
Pfc. Thomas Larson-KHA
Pfc. Michael Pacheco-KHA
Pvt. Gregorio Castillo-KHA
Pvt. Steven Elting-KHA
Pfc. Carl Dean-KHA from Co. B
E-5 Arthur Ariaga-WHA
Pfc. Norbert Koontz-WHA
Pfc. William Sawatzki-WHA
Pfc. Michael Shields-WHA
Sp4. Donnie Trussell-WHA
Pvt. Mickey Norwood-WHA
1Lt. Albert Nauck- WHA
Sp4. Daniel Girres-WHA
Pfc. Levi Ross-WHA
Pfc. Paul Perdue-WHA
Pfc. Arsenio Ortiz-WHA
Pfc. Harie Elkins-WHA
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| Capt. Cairns / Paul Schnell / Richard Grantham |
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23 Sept. 69 0930H
Co. C move to SJH.
Co. D move to CHU LAI for stand down.
23 Sept. 69 1110H
LRRP team Oregon engaged 2 NVA result 2 NVA KIA.
23 Sept. 69 1325H
LRRP team Oregon in contact with unknown size enemy force at BS647292. 1 NVA KIA, request extraction.
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26 Sept. 69 1630H
LRRP team Idaho inserted BS685287.
27 Sept. 69 1545H
LRRP team Idaho engaged 2 NVA at BS682284. Request extraction.
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| Capt. Cairns / Paul Schnell / Richard Grantham |
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| Chinook On LZ South |
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OCTOBER
02 Oct. 69 1200H
AO request # 71 from 173rd Airborne for LRRP insert.
02 Oct 69 2040H
Strength report: Co. A-72, Co. B-99, Co. C-95, Co. D-95
03 Oct. 69 1045H
Co. D at BS615415 observed NVA moving into their ambush position. Result 5 NVA KIA, 2 NVA WIA/CIA, 3 pigs killed and evacuated to BA TO.
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| Crossing a River in Vietnam |
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05 Oct. 69 1140H
Co. D reports 2 US missing. 1 man lost grip on rope while crossing river. Second man tried to help. Both missing.
Pfc. Michael Gallego
Pfc. Michael McDaniel
05 Oct. 69 1300H
LRRP teams Oregon and Nevada inserted BS662298.
05 Oct. 69 1605H
LRRP’s engage 5 NVA request extraction.
06 Oct. 69 1030H
Co. C request DUSTOFF on SJH for 3 US injured by exploding grenade in trash.
Sp4. Daniel B. Webster
Sp4. Erwin C. Hillegas
Pfc. Garry Hougham
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| Marino /Doc Dougherty |
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07 Dec.69 0035H
Late Entry; At DTG 062330 Dec 69 CPT West, Bn S-2 from LZ Bronco w/ report; There is another village East of the village burned by Delta Company 4/3 6 Dec.There are 21 more civilian property owners
07 Oct. 69 2155Hn property owners
Co. D had 81mm round fall short at BS655878 result 6 US WHA
Sgt. George Bradshaw
Sp4. James Massi
Pfc. John Baker
Pfc. Ken Couture
Pfc. Erich Hagenlocher
Pfc. John Tretter
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13 Oct. 69 0515H
Co. D request DUSTOFF at BS633445 for 6 WHA result of a SA, AW, RPG, Grenade and mortar attack.
Pfc. John Baker-KHA
Sgt. Dale Olmsted-WHA
Sgt. Alan O. Parker-WHA
Pfc. Robert Anderson-WHA
Pfc. John R. Chediste-WHA
Pfc. Eric Hagenlocher-WHA
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18 Oct. 69 1030H
Warlords observed Negro body in river BS630425.
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19 Oct. 69 2205H
Co. D LP had movement, sprang ambush 1 NVA KIA, 1 US WHA,
Pfc. Edward Liznak
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| DOC Chaskey / Paul Schnell |
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25 Oct. 69 0720H
Co. D request DUSTOFF for 1 US with shrapnel from mad minute.Pfc. John Brook
26 Oct. 69 1300H
LRRP team Nevada made contact at BS662334. request extraction
26 Oct. 69 1845H
Co. B request DUSTOFF for 1 US with burns from a flare.
Pfc. Jesus DeLeone
27 Oct. 69 0615H
LRRP team Oregon inserted for trail watch and snatch mission.
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29 Oct. 69 1645H
Co. C request DUSTOFF at BS750250 for 2 US WHA during Combat assault.
Pfc. Russell T. Meyers
Pfc. Edward Lavver
29 Oct. 69 late entry
Co. A request DUSTOFF for 1 US with head cuts.
Richard Briener
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| Flying Crane Over San Juan Hill |
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NOVEMBER 1969
01 Nov. 69 1515H
TOC FSB 285 requests dust off; Alpha Company: dust off complete at 1525 hrs.
Line # Holden, Robert E. SFC severe chest pains
01 Nov. 69 2030H
Strength report: Alpha Co-72, Bravo Co-99, Charlie Co-120, Delta Co-92, Recon-9
02 Nov. 69 0730H
TOC at FSB 285 request dust off for 2 EM;
Line # 137 Roether, William PFC ear infection
Line # 31 Travis, Frank SGT back injury
02 Nov. 69 1150H
Bravo Company at grid location BS745245, found a NVA base camp w/15 foxholes and 10 sleeping positions, 1 VC KBA in grave that was approx 24 hours old. found 6 AK-47 cartridges fired approx 24 hours ago.
02 Nov. 69 1355H
Charlie Company at grid location BS778243, 1 NVA KIA, also chased NVA out of base camp.
02 Nov. 69 1510H
Charlie Company found a base camp that was 30 meters from fighting positions, 25 huts, 1 mess hall with capacity of 100 persons, also found 2 PRC 25 radios serial #'s 5257 & 3853, 2 hand sets from PRC radio. 4000 meters WDl wire, 1 312 telephone w/serial # 29536, 2 channel communication switchboards, 2 channel communication head sets, 3 pairs of wire cutters, misc parts from radio telephone, 1 radio pack, 1 RPG-7 round, 1 60 mm mortar round, 7 AK-47 magazines, documents, 2 -1st aid kits, 2 transistor radios, 2 NVA pistol belts, 1 US entrenching tool, 1 US helmet, 9 canteens, 7 ponchos, 1 pith helmet, clothes, cooking utensils,
03 Nov. 69 0915H
LRRP Team Nevada extracted from grid location BS654459.
03 Nov. 69 1210H
Bravo Company at grid location BS755245, found a NVA NDP, 2 NVA KBA, 2 AK-47 magazines, 2 blood stained pistol belts.
03 Nov. 69 2045H
Bn Strength Report:
Alpha Co-85
Bravo Co-96
Charlie Co-121
Delta Co-83
Recon-19
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| High Over The Mountains of Vietnam |
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04 Nov. 69 0745H
Charlie Company at grid location BS785242 request dust off from 45 EM US with Dysentery.
04 Nov. 69 0810H
Ref to item # 13; Charlie Company dusted off 2 EM as sample cases of dysentery;
Line # 73 Clark, Danny L. PFC dysentery
Line # 162 Daugherty, Michael PFC dysentery
Both had headaches, diarrhea, stomach cramps, & fluctuating temperatures.
04 Nov. 69 0850H
Late Entry; 3 Nov Charlie Company dusted off at 1630 hrs. from FUO;
Line # 6 Suffern, Bruce S. 2 LT FUO
04 Nov. 69 0910H
Delta Company at grid location BS776285, requested dust off for: Completed at 0925 hrs.
Line # 38 Grago, George M. SP/4 broken left wrist
04 Nov. 69 1210H
Delta Company at grid location BS784277 requests a dust off for;
Line # 133 Jackson, Richard PVT slipped disc in back from fall.
04 Nov. 69 1215H
Charlie Company at grid location BS785242, requests dust off for:
Line # 32 Curtis Lawrence W. SP/4 foot injury
05 Nov. 69 1505H
Bravo Company at grid location BS755250, requests dust off for;
Line # 138 Scott, Robert PFC infected right hand
Line # 48 Fritz, Edward SP/4 FUO
05 Nov. 69 0001/ 2400H
There were negative significant events of military importance in the AO today.
06 Nov. 69 1330H
HulD liftship in Charlie Company CA was hit by enemy small arms fire brought down bird at grid location BS688323 when AK-47 rounds hit fuel tanks.
06 Nov. 69 1410H
Ref # 22 ;downed HUlD extracted by CH-47 at 1410 hrs.
06 Nov. 69 1530H
Bravo Company at grid location BS690315 received friendly rounds from Sharks, for 6 EM US WHA ;
Line # 37 SP4. Gerald A. Brockwell flesh wound in neck
Line # 21 Sgt. Terry L. Deilo gunshot wound in left calf
Line #139 Pfc. Scot F. Shelagowski frag wound in back
Line #144 Pfc. Steven Thomas frag wound in both legs
Line # 121 Pfc. Mercer David R. frag wound
Line # 158 Pfc. Raymond Esposito gunshot wound buttocks
06 Nov. 69 1600H
Charlie Company at grid location BS691302, found 2 huts, 1 NVA uniform, 1 US uniform, 10 lbs of rice, 1 M-1 carbine w/serial # 5388648. also engaged 3 NVA (1 male & 2 female), results; 1 female WIA.
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| Sargent / Marino |
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07 Nov. 69 1205H
Bravo Company at grid location BS685312, requests dust off for 3 EM:
Line # 30 Temple, Al E-5 temperature 105 degrees
Line # 74 Blackman, Carl PFC infected hand
Line #106 Isdale, Jack PFC stitches breaking loose
07 Nov. 69 1715H
Charlie Company requested dust off at grid BS694303 for: frag wound in left armpit from recon -by-fire w/hand gre -nade.
Line # 103 Rapley, Gary SP/4 WIA frag wound left armpit
08 Nov. 69 1005H
Delta Company at the grid location of BS763305 had
dust off completed for:
Line # 108 Moores, Terry PFC wrenched knee
08 Nov. 69 1245H
Bravo Company at grid location BS656380, engaged with 6 NVA/VC w/ 4,2 mortars. results 2 VC/NVA KIA.
09 Nov. 69 0620H
LRRP Team Idaho inserted at grid location BS625390.
09 Nov. 69 1658H
Delta Company at grid location BS704348, heard approx 20 rounds of AK-47 at approx 400 meters to the West of their grid location BS700348. Area was swept by element and found tunnel complex 30' feet long, huts, signs of recent enemy activity, results: Huts destroyed, tunnels to be destroy -ed by air strike.
09 Nov. 69 1915H
Bn Strength Report:
Alpha Co-77
Bravo Co-104
Charlie Co-119
Delta Co-78
Recon-10
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| Dougherty / Burnell /Braun / Marino /Turner |
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10 Nov. 69 1400H
Skyspot at grid location BS575416, dropped ordinances 24 /500 lb bombs on suspected enemy base camp with results: 2 secondary explosions.
10 Nov. 69 2400H
Bravo Company at LZ San Juan Hill had a trip flare set off at Bunker # 13 . Engaged with M-79 & hand grenade. results unknown / will check at 1st light.
11 Nov. 69 1005H
Alpha Company at grid location BS658376, ambush captured CIA 2 NVA approx 18 years old, also CIA documents, pith helmet, cooking utensils, NVA belt, 30 lbs of rice. 1 NVA speaks a little english.
11 Nov. 69 1150H
Ref item # 13 ; Alpha Company at grid location BS658376. Ambush engaged2 more NVA at the same location; 1 CIA both wore green shirts & khaki shorts, 1 AK-47 w/serial # C321 CIA, both had fresh haircuts.
11 Nov. 69 1830H
Delta Company at grid location BS701387, found 2 huts, and ready cut wood for more construction use, documents found, also 3 chicom grenades, 2 GI blankets, 8 pair of US socks, 3 US towels, 1-55 gallon drum, US helmet complete, GI belt that was lost by Arty officer w/ Delta Company approx one month ago, assorted tools, 10 baskets, 8 sleeping mats, 5 beers, results; huts destroyed, & all documents to be sent to S-2 or Bde.
12 Nov. 69 1020H
Delta Company at location BS702392 requested for; Line # 71 a dust off ;
Line # 71 Couture, Kenneth E. PFC 103 temperature.
12 Nov. 69 1340H
Charlie Company at grid location BS618440, requests a dust off for:
Line # 101 Joyney, James E. PFC badly sprained ankle
12 Nov.69 2123H
Bravo company LZ San Juan Hill, observed at Bunker # 17 that a trip flare set off. Suspect it to be AK-47 incoming rounds. Bunker # 16 engaged w/small arms fire 7 hand grenade, results unknown ...will check at 1st light.
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| Clancy / Howard /Batson / Hatchcock / on LZ Buff |
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13 Nov. 69 0900H
Delta Company's 1st platoon on ambush at grid location BS692394 engaged with 5 VC/NVA w/small arms fire, Arty: one had a weapon, results; 3 pairs of sandals found, area being checked. Tracker Team requested.
13 Nov. 69 1535H
Bravo Company at grid location BS628447, found a cave and constructed with freshly cut bamboo.Was used within tree days. results: all destroyed.
13 Nov.69 2120H
Bn Strength Report:
Alpha Co-77
Bravo Co-92
Charlie Co-114
Delta Co-79
Recon-8
14 Nov. 69 1410H
Bravo Company at grid location BS610477. CIA; 7 VC/NVA suspects, 3-female, 3-children, 1-male, evacuate to Bde POW camp at LZ Bronco, also found at same location: 27 AK-47 rounds, 3 lbs powdered CS, 20 penicillin tabs, 450 gallons of cooking oil, 4 pigs, 10 lbs of peas, 300 lbs of potatoes, 5 oil lamps, 100 lbs, charcoal &5 NVA canteens, 6 pairs of black pj's; all destroyed except gas mask and canteens. Also 15 huts destroyed at same location.
14 Nov. 69 1545H
Bravo Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS621479 was returning to PB , when EM lost his footing in river and went under reports they lost a man in river. Utility chopper began to assist, also FAC aircraft/in search of missing man.
Line # 102 PFC Victor Haglund MIA missing in river
14 Nov. 69 1625H
Alpha Company at grid location BS655378 request dust of EM;
Line # 41 Dino, Gary P. SP/4 deep cut on right hand.
15 Nov. 69 0920H
Alpha Company at grid location BS650316 requested a dust off for EM:
Line # 149 Newman, J. sprained ankle
15 Nov. 69 0930H
FAC 37 At grid location BS616475 observed and engaged enemy w/HE rounds with results; 1 NVA/VC KIA.
15 Nov. 69 1730H
LRRP Team Oregon extracted due to heavy enemy contact.
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| Sargent / Marino / Braun LZ South |
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16 Nov.69 1300H
FAC 32 observed a .51 caliber at grid location BS587375, Arty fired TOT;
1420H
Arty LZ San Juan Hill 4.2, 8" Minh Long, engaged .51 caliber at grid position location BS587375, result; unknown. 4.2, 15 HE rounds, 90-105 mm HE rounds & 8" 36 HE rounds.
16 Nov 69 2125H
Delta Company at grid location BS656378, LP heard movement request dust off at BS655378 for 1 US KHA at a location 40 meters Northwest of the NDP, heard another movement approx 50 meters from LP, 75-100 meters from perimeter. Simultaneously, trip flarend LP engaged w/2 M-79 rounds, and several bursts of M-16, & hand grenades. LP started to withdraw and a explosion and enemy small arms fire resulted; results;
3 US WIA
Line # 118 PFC Raymond Talley wound left side of head
Line # 55 PFC Joseph Allen lower abdominal wound
Line # 17 Dana M. Dahl frag wound in back
1 US KIA
Line # 100 PFC Henry L. Limbach-wound right side of head
17 Nov. 69 1318H
Bravo Company at grid location BS636448, found 3 booby traps placed in a old NDP, 1 was located in 81 mm pit, 1 in foxhole, results; destroyed BT's.
17 Nov 69 1540H
Delta Company at grid location BS652358 requested a dust off for 1 US with a self inflicted GSW.
Line # 107 PFC Donnie R. Mock self inflicted GSW-wound right foot from own weapon.
18 Nov. 69 1045H
Late Entry; Alpha Company at grid location BS596410, In ambush status at NDP, Alpha Company engaged enemy with results; 2 NVA KIA. NVA wore black pj's and no weapons found.
18 Nov. 69 1310H
Received report from Battalion that body from Bravo Com -pany at grid location BS614515, picked up this morning is;
Line # 102 PFC Victor Haglund found in river.
Recap Nov 14, 69 Bravo Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS621479 was returning to PB , when EM lost his footing in river and went under reports they lost a man in river. Utility chopper began to assist, also FAC aircraft/in search of missing man.
18 Nov. 69 1355H
Alpha Company at grid location BS590413 request dust off for ;
WIA
Line # 103 Irby, James R. AK graze wound, left arm, shrapnel left leg.
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| Pilot and Co-Pilot / Huey |
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19 Nov. 69 1245H
Bravo Company at grid location BS653387, observed 2 NVA and engaged with small arms fire resulting in ; 1 KIA, CIA 1 AK-47 w/serial #1963X1451. NVA helmet & assorted items.
19 Nov.69 1500H
Alpha Company at grid location BS579415, observed approx 4 NVA & engaged w/small arms fire with results; 1 NVA KIA. Enemy was wearing a green uniform and had negative weapons.
19 Nov,69 2030H
Alpha Company at grid location BS585413, received incoming of 10 82 mm mortar, results; 6 US WHA, slightly injured. Suspect enemy grid location BS583419, engaged with Arty, 81 mm, results; unknown. Will check at first light.
19 Nov. 69 2155H
At grid location BS585413 Alpha Company received mortar attack resulting in;
6 US WHA.
Line # 15 SGT Ronald G. Dennis shrapnel in groin area
Line # 90 PFC Steven Frieble wounds buttock
Line # 92 PFC Romerelo Guerra wound in arm
Line #120 PFC Richard Nelson wound to calf
Line #121 PFC Ronal;d M. Owen scraped nose
Line #132 PFC James J. Smith calf & buttocks
20 Nov. 69 1030H
LRRP team Oregon engaged 18 NVA result 4 NVA KIA, 1 US KHA, request extraction.
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22 Nov. 69 0630H
Co. A reports 26 persons ill. Co. B rep[orts 36 people with same illness. Test cases at 23rd Med. Lynn A. Farrell
Joseph Tilch
24 nov. 69 1725H
LRRP team Idaho extracted due to 1 man extremely ill
24 Nov. 69 2030H
Co. C reports 1 US wounded by friendly M-79.
Pfc. Jammie M. Traver
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25 Nov. 69 1245H
Co. D at BS634403 engaged and KIA 12 Water Buffalo.
25 Nov. 69 1352H
Co. D engaged and KIA 8 Water Buffalo.
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1 Dec. 69 1106H
LZ San Juan Hill routine dust off for HHC-Moved to Duc Pho by C/C.
Line # 66 Kelly, Kenneth L. high temperature suspect malaria.
1 Dec. 69 1120H
Alpha Company at grid location BS718377, found 1 tin hut containing 47 rolls of newsprint. Each roll is 3' long and 14" in diameter. Results; destroyed..except for sample sent to LZ San Juan Hill. Hut was 6' x 10'.
1 Dec. 69 1420H
LATE ENTRY; At 1005 hrs LRRP Oregon observed 12 VC moving on trail at grid location BS591431, controlled Arty on enemy. Arty engaged w/28 HE 105 mm rounds & 2 WP rounds, at the same location.At 1208 hrs Arty engaged w/ 4 HE firecracker rounds. Results; 4 KBA confirmed by LRRP Team. Activity ; was carrying rice.
1 Dec. 69 1520H
Late Entry: At 0905 hrs. at grid location BS662381. Bravo Company requests a routine dust off for ; Line # 75 Bohannan, Larry PFC by C/C for chest pains and taken to LZ San Juan Hill.
2 Dec. 69 1035H
Warlords Report; at grid location BS633448 1 hut destroyed. At grid location BS633449 1 NVA/VC engaged w/ unknown results. At grid location BS639454 found a large tunnel complex w/ fresh diggings and wood cuttings. At grid location BS618435 found a huge tunnel complex 20-30 tunnels. At grid location BS619433, Loach received small arms fire, engaged, results; 5 huts destroyed, also 1 Cobra received small arms fire.
2 Dec. 69 1125H
FAC 37 observed approx 11 huts, and 5-6 persons at grid location BS602499. At grid location BS 604479 found 27+ huts. 20+ huts above grid line 50, well built up at BS 598478, 5 persons working area at BS635457, well used trail up South side of ridge.
3 Dec. 0505H
SP Douglas at Bde advised that in the future the term "VC Suspects" will not be used in reports, only the terms Civilian Detainees" and "Vietnamese Civilians" will be used. received by 1 LT Cancino-Direct Order.
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04 Dec. 69 0010H
Late Entry; 032355 Dec dust off requested by B Btry 6/11 Arty: for a EM who accidentally was injured by a M-79 round. Incident handled and reported by B Btry 6/11 Arty.
04 Dec. 69 1710H
Late Report from Bde ; At 1530 hrs. LRRP Oregon observed 100-150 VC/NVA in a base camp a grid location BS655463, received from Cpt Phillips at Bde.
04 Dec. 69 1710H
Receive INTREP from Bde; C/4 VC are building a medical house at grid location BS668418.There are 20 laborers and 7 VC guarding at grid location BS680420.
05 Dec. 69 1330H
Late Entry; Bravo Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS675375, engaged 1 VC/NVA at the same grid. VC wore black pj's w/negative weapons. Results; 1 WIA- 1st platoon trailing blood.
05 Dec. 69 1650H
LRRP team Idaho extracted.
05 Dec. 69 1705H
LNCO from BA TO request Early Word plane for Dec morning. Information indicated 140 may Chieu Hoi if encouraged. Requested by CPT Hagewood, approved for grids BS5634 & BS5635.
06 Dec. 69 0545H
Beacon on station. 0505 hrs. off 0545 hrs.Drop 28-500 Lb. bombs at grid locations BS607358 & BS613414. Both grinds were selected.
06 Dec. 69 0700H
Received Report from Bde; LRRP Idaho inserted in grid location BS714327, to remain in Box til 120700 Dec 69.
06 Dec.69 1115H
Late Entry; Charlie Company at grid location BS703399, found a downed LOH that was approx 2 months old; Data plate: SN 970440 was salvaged. Also found portion of a chest protector w/name STAFFA, burned up radio, engine, transmission, and all could not be salvaged.
06 Dec. 69 1820H
At 1715 hrs. received a report from Warlord: at grid location BS601423, found a unknown # of huts. At grid location BS619403 found 1 pith helmet, a unknown # of light blue uniforms. At grid location BS629404 found more unknown # of huts, tunnels and bunker complexes.
06 Dec. 69 1910H
Late Entry; At 1730 hrs. Delta Company at grid location BS 621408. CIA; 8 NVA/VC 6 males, 2 females; 2 females had ID cards. Equipment CIA; 1 M-1 rifle (negative sn) 1 US pistol belt w/1st aid pouch, 1 chicom grenade w/carrying case, 2 M-26 hand frag...wore a mixture of clothing. 1 VC KIA was evading into the tunnel and was engaged w/hand grenade. CIA's moved to LZ San Juan Hill at 1855 hrs. Moved to Duc Pho at 1905 hrs.
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| Richard Grantham CA in Flight |
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07 Dec. 69 0035H
Late Entry; At DTG 062330 Dec 69 CPT WEST, Bde S-2 LZ Bronco w/report; There is another village that is East of the village burned by Delta Company 4/3 6 Dec. There are more than 21 civilian property owners there; all personal property belonging to VN is to be returned. Information from 1 VN civilian, CIA among 8 CIA's by Delta Company 6 Dec.
07 Dec. 69 0641H
Maj. McGee, Battalion S/3, informed Delta Company about a friendly village w/ 21 friendly VN's in it and East of Delta Company. The commanding officer of Delta Company was warned against maltreatment of VN Civilians.
07 Dec.69 1027H
LZ San Juan Hill dust off complete for Davis, James E-5 Arty 6/11 B Btry; for second & third degree burns on right leg, which was a result from spilling boiling tar on himself.
07 Dec.69 1500H
At 1455 hrs. Delta Company found 1 Chieu Hoi at grid locat - ion BS619408..Details to follow.
07 Dec. 69 1450H
Late Entry; Information of items found in the vicinity of where the Chieu Hoi was found at grid location BS619408. Element found 50 lbs. of polished rice, in 5-6 huts 6'x 10' and were well constructed and all w/ under ground sleeping. Huts were approx 2-3 months old. found documents stamped 31 Dec 69; (document hand carried to Bde by Bn S-2) Also found a bicycle in good condition. Results; rice destroyed & bike hidden for back haul later.
08 Dec. 69 1045H
Late Entry; At 1000 hrs. CH-47 # 714 while carrying external load to 6/11 Arty pad released blivots but missed pad. The 3-500 gal blivots, rolled downhill, hitting and damaging bunker # 20. 2 persons narrowly escaped injury. E-5 Adamson, Kenneth 6/11 Arty was slightly injured while attempting to attach blivot to # 714; dust off not required.
08 Dec. 69 1050H
Delta Company's 2nd platoon at grid location BS653368, found 1 SKS (no serial # at this time) w/bayonet, 4 rounds, weapon operable-w/front & rear sights.Weapon was found under a rock in a hole. Same location found weapon sight(possible .51 cal)
1510H
DDelta Company at grid location BS653368 found 1 ID tag same location as SKS found earlier today Name: Banks, IL. Jr. USMC, Baptist, blood type O letter (S) also on tag.
08 Dec.69 1310H
Bravo Company at grid location BS649358, spotted 2 NVA/VC approx 150 meters South of Bravo Company's location. Element engaged with small arms fire and enemy evaded into the wood line to the South. Enemy was wearing khaki uniform w/ packs w/negative weapons, found 1 khaki shirt, 1 US steel pot w/ cam cover.
08 Dec. 69 1910H
Strength report: Co. A-87, Co. B-99, Co. C-102, Co. D-90.
09 Dec. 69 0315H
Bravo Company at grid location BS642368 had trip flare go off. Engaged with Grenade, M-79, S/A and 81 mm fire. Will recon area in daylight.
09 Dec. 69 1330H
Bravo Company at grid location BS653356 requests dust off for;
Line # 57 SP/4 Hood, Terrance -trouble breathing & weak pulse.
09 Dec.69 1515H
SF At grid location BS513466 (Minh Long rep) found downed US chopper working in CIDG AO. 1 US officer being dusted off. 3 US KIA found; more information to follow.
1545H
Ref # 28 to present-4 US KIA found, 1 WIA (O), 2 US MIA. Officer dusted off to Chu Lai. Helicopter tail # 220. All persons accounted for / 6 US KIA, 1 US WIA officer. Investigation to continue.
KIA
E-5 Edward Francis Fratus
MAJ Roger William Heinz
WO1 Ward Lawrence Hooper Jr
LTC Karl Ferdinand Lange
SP/4 Michael James McClanie
CPT Eugene Paul Shumbris
09 Dec. 69 1840H
Beacon drop: BS599431, 14-500 Lb. bombs dropped. 14-500 lb. bombs not dropped because of computer failure.
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10 Dec.69 0545H
Charlie Company on NDP at grid location BS714381, observed -ed a trip that had ignited 50 meters North of perimeter; engaged w/ M-79, hand grenades, small arms fire & claymores. Results: unknown.
10 Dec. 69 Summary
4/3 continues search and sweep operations in the San Juan Hill Area Operation. Alpha Company secures San Juan Hill
Company's Bravo, Charlie, Delta and Recon will conduct sweep and search operations.
11 Dec. 69 0655H
Beacon drop: BS577410. 28-500 Lb. bombs.
11 Dec.69 0837H
Delta Company at grid location BS639419 completed dust off for;
Line # 102 PFC Burgess, William L. for 103 degree temperture & cramps & chills.
11 Dec. 69 1610H
Alpha Company LZ San Juan Hill completed dust off for; Line # 43 SP/4 Custins, Albert F. suspect broken knee. Sensor Team EM.
12 Dec. 69 0450H
Beacon drop completed at grid location BS598428. on station 0415 hrs.- off station 0450 hrs. ordinance 22-500 lb. bombs with 100% of suspected enemy location.
12 Dec. 69 0920H
Cpt. Phillips from Bde has air craft in route to San Juan Hill to defoliate area. The defoliant not a danger to humans or animals.
12 Dec. 69 1025H
Defoliant helicopter completed spraying San Juan Hill area on station 0940 hrs. off 1015 hrs.
12 Dec. 69 1800H
Message from BA TO CHIEU HOI stated today, 2 persons CIA by our unit 6 Dec originally classed as Guerrillas, were in fact high level VCI's. Request this information be exploited ; Results sent to BA TO.
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13 Dec. 69 1035H
At 0950 hrs. Delta Company's 1st platoon KIA 2 NVA at grid location BS670424. Enemy wore green uniform, black shorts, maroon tops; the approx ages were 22-25 years old. CIA: 1 NVA helmet. KIA's results from engaging w/ small arms, M-26, & hand grenade. More to follow.
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Ref #31, Delta Company's 1st platoon was at grid location BS670424, enemy equipment: 2 huts made of 4 ponchos, 1 medical litter, 2 M-16 magazines, 1 US steel helmet, 2 NVA rucksacks, 2 bottles of pills, assorted hand tools 9 fish traps, 20 gallons of tree sap from the vicinity of the path to the huts.
13 Dec.69 1040H
Late Entry; DTG 120900H Dec 69 CIDG ambush Minh Long AO at grid location BS504434. Results: 4 KIA NVA, ! CIA NVA, unit 7th BN 22nd NVA Regiment. CIA equipment: canteen, web gear, CIA NVA to Minh Long; engaged 15 NVA altogether.
14 Dec. 69 1400H
At 1345 hrs. Bravo Company's 3rd platoon at grid location BS 660446, found 1 grave. Element dug up grave to find a decomposing body that was approximately that was 1-2 weeks old.
14 Dec.69 1420H
Beacon drop at grid location BS597420 on station 1340 hrs. off 1420 hrs. ordinance 28-500 lb bombs on suspected enemy base camp, results unknown at this time.
14 Dec. 69 1845H
Bn Strength Report:
Alpha Company-78
Bravo Company-94
Charlie Company-93
Delta Company-85
Recon-33
15 Dec. 69 1115H
Message from LZ San Juan Hill Aid Station: SP/5 Bunn reports bunker # 17 on fire; results 1 casualty for Alpha Company
Line # 124 PFC Carl E. Montieth 2nd degree burns of face and right arm & 3rd degree burns of left buttocks and thighs.
patient at the Aid Station; dust off requested.
15 Dec.69 1120H
Ref # 29 Alpha Company unaware that bunker # 17 was on fire. CO checked that fire was under control; full report to follow.
15 Dec. 69 1135H
Ref item # 30; Report from CO of Alpha Company; Fire started when persons were heating c-rations w/C-4, and gas can was in close proximity and ignited and burned EM; equipment damage was 1 poncho liner.
15 Dec. 69 1150H
Ref item # 33, 2 additional persons evacuated to the 123rd Med; Charlie Company;
Line # 106 Herrera, Lorenzo PFC laryngitis.
Line # Lauver, Edward E. PFC re-occurring malaria
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16 Dec. 69 0900H
At DTG 150915H Dec 69, BA To SF Alpha/106 Op 231-C raided on 1/LFVC at grid location BS618364, results; 2 VC KIA, 2 VCI, 1 M-1, CIA; 4 military structures destroyed & 2000 lbs of rice destroyed.
16 Dec.69 1630H
Report to Battalion; All Bunkers on San Juan Hill will have plum bobs in every bunker.
16 Dec.69 2140H
At 2055 hrs. LZ San Juan Hill, Alpha Company had 2 trip flares ignite, to the front of Bunker # 21; engaged with small arms, M-79, M-60 & M-16. Bunker # 11 thought they were receiving incoming small arms fire, reacted with small arms fire & 81 mm ; negative casualties; the enemy grid location was BS635377. Results; unknown.
17 Dec. 69 1030H
Bravo Company at grid location BS633445, found a new shallow grave w/1 NVA/VC KIA by small arms fire. KIA was about 24 hours old (probably engaged evening before last) and also found; 100 lbs of bad rice; body was striped of clothing; rice was destroyed.
17 Dec. 69 1347H
At 1315 hrs. at grid location BS686424 Charlie Company moving South East off Iron mountain, observed a unknown # of NVA in a bunker, Engaged with small arms fire , frag's results; 2 NVA KIA , 1 US WIA shot in upper right leg, request litter dust off ; Charlie Company searching the area.
WIA
Line # 82 John H. Bonczek
17 Dec. 69 1845H
Charlie Company at grid location BS680414 request dust off for 6 EM, 4 EM bad feet, 1 EM thorn thru finger, 1 EM cut finger, almost to the bone and will need stitches. Dust off completed at 1822 hrs.
Line # 14 SGT Raymond P. Hait feet
Line # 73 PFC Avemaria Jacob feet
Line #110 PFC Jackson James L. cut finger
Line # 125 PFC Martin James feet
Line # 126 PFC Matthews Adger R. thorn
Line # 131 PFC Mount Dennis D. feet
18 Dec. 69 0840H
Bravo Company requested a dust off at grid location BS 653409 for 3 US;
Line # 95 PFC David Crabtree infected feet Line # 109 PFC Thomas Hobbs emersion feet
Line # 67 SP/4 Perry Perciful sprained knee
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19 Dec. 69 1555H
Man required: Need 3 Catholics, 3 Protestants EM from Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta Companys; Also Echo & HHC to furnish 4 persons each to attend Christmas Services at Chu Lai on the following dates; All volunteers report to the Southeast pad at Duc Pho on the following dates; (report to rear day prior to these dates) 210800 Dec Protestants, 22130 Dec Catholics. Message to all field Company's: All to include instructions that persons to be picked up by re-supply on the 20th of Dec 69, persons to be gone for 1 week.
20 Dec. 69 0905H
Charlie Company requests information on what to do with a M-79 with a round stuck half way down barrel; Toc called Bde for recommendation of EOD. Told to destroy in place.
LRRP Team Oregon at grid location BS6647
20 Dec. 69 0955H
Late Entry; At 0955 hrs. SRRP's 3 & 4 at the grid location BS644383, found 5 huts 15' x 8', approx 30 days old. Huts are built beside and under rock formations; each hut has a capacity of 8 persons; found 1 M-1 (sn #200561) old and inoperable, 1 SKS round, 5 bows and arrows, 24 punji sticks. 5 empty AK-47 ammo cans, old 4.2 , 81 mm , 105 ammo boxes, 1 pair of sapper gloves, 1 US water can, 1 small wooden saw, 1 small bag of cement, pots & pans, 1 pair of fatigues, 1 empty 50 gal drum, sandbags, Coke, C-ration can, and assorted baskets.
20 Dec. 69 1030H
LRRP Team Oregon at grid location BS668471 required extraction due to heavy contact.
20 Dec. 69 1115H
Message from Bde; Extraction helicopter at grid location BS668471 LRRP Team Oregon killed 1 NVA KIA during extraction.
20 Dec. 69 1730H
At 1720 hrs, SRRP's 3 & 4 found 1000 rounds of AK-47/SKS ammo. Found also 2 home made bombs made from C-ration cans and C-4. Ammo found stored in tin and cardboard containers. Site of find at grid location BS644383; Munitions to be destroyed in place.
21 Dec. 69 1055H
At 1045 hrs. Alpha Company at grid location BS665474, found VC/NVA Company sized NDP, it was 24-48 hours old, it contained sleeping positions and spider holes to accommodate 85-100 persons, trail network from grid location BS664474-BS665474. It was 4' wide, and recently used. VC/NVA departed and moved from grid location BS 665474, found sleeping positions and spider hole for 1 at that location.
21 Dec.69 2040H
Bn Strength Report:
Alpha Co 4/85
Bravo Co 4/84
Charlie Co 4/90
Delta Co 5/74
Recon 1/30
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22 Dec. 69 1629H
Alpha Company at 1540 hrs. at grid location BS661467. 1 EM was injured during a resupply unloading; 1 case of 81 mm ammo was dropped from C/C and fell on EM's leg: possible bone chip. Dust off completed at 1620 hrs.
Line # 99 Horsey, Robert Z. PFC
22 Dec 69. 1850H
Late Entry; At 1700 hrs. 4/3 Utility helicopter reported receiving small arms fire from grid location BS700400, approx 400 meters North of Delta Company's NDP. Negative friendly casualties.
22 Dec. 69 2041H
Charlie Company while on NDP position at the grid location BS 634450, observed 3 NVA at grid location BS637445. Engaged w/ Arty from LZ San Juan Hill. Afterward the 3rd platoon went out to check out area, and observed a addit -ional 3-4 NVA at grid location BS639451. At this time, 3rd platoon received AK-47 fire from 4 locations in the vicinity grid BS641448, 3rd platoon, returned fire w/small arms. Results; 3 NVA KIA (1 KBA, 2 KIA by SA); NVA wore khaki uniforms, negative weapons or equipment: (1 NVA was taller than the other two, approx 5' 10") Shark gunships requested on station 1938 hrs. off 1956 hrs.
23 Dec.69 1015H
Message from Bde SGT Presley: LRRP Team Nevada insert -ed at grid location BS735247. time 230820 Dec 69.
23 Dec.69 1218H
At 1140 hrs. Delta Company observed 1 NVA at grid location BS669385. Engaged w/small arms fire resulting in; 1 NVA KIA, CIA; 1 AK-47 (serial # 195-1485), 1 pack, khaki uniform, and shorts. NVA's age was approx 20 years old and medium height. Negative friendly casualties.
24 Dec 69 0845H
At 0835 hrs. Alpha Company's 2nd platoon at grid location BS645449, requested dust off for 2 persons; (1 US WIA & 1 US KHA). See Dennis Icon Site #
Line # 82 Collins, Clyde R. PFC WIA graze wound forehead Line # 19 Dennis, Ronald G. SGT KIA small arms wound
24 Dec. 69 0910H
At 0800 hrs. Alpha Company at grid location BS645449, LZ SJH AO observed 2 NVA/VC in wood line, engaged w/small arms fire, M-60, and M-79. Enemy was traveling Northwest approx 50-75 meters from the NDP. The 2nd platoon received small arms fire as they were checking out area, they were engaged by 2 enemy engaged with small arms fire from a unknown size element. Results of engagement; 1 US KIA, 1 US WIA; 2nd platoon is continuing to search area, Sharks to search area too. More to follow Ref # 19.
24 Dec. 69 0940H
Alpha Company at grid location BS645449, requests a dust off for; EM was involved in a earlier engagement (ref # 23 ) and suffered minor eye injury from ricochet rock fragments.
Line # 148 Dempsey, Peter WIA eye injury
24 Dec. 69 1000H
Ref # 23, Alpha Company at grid location BS645449, found 1 NVA KIA w/ AK-47, 1 empty magazine, pack w/food, 1 bag of opium; wore blue uniform w/red and yellow arm band w/ initials TB. Many blood trails. Serial # AK-47 3154922.
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25 Dec. 2130H
Delta Company's 3rd platoon LP at grid location BS657377, observed 1 NVA/VC crossing the river at grid location BS 657377; engaged w/ 81 mm, and 4.2. Results: unknown.
25 Dec. 69 0001 / 2400
There were negative significant events of military importance in the AO today.
26 Dec. 69 1310H
At 1230 hrs. Bravo Company at grid location BS642364, observed 1 concrete bunker 8' x 10' x 8' high: also observed 1 VC/NVA going into the tunnel: engaged w/hand frag's into the tunnel after interpreter could not coax enemy out of tunnel. Results; 1 VC/NVA WIA, 1 VC/NVA KIA; wounded VC, wound to the neck and right leg. Dust off requested and completed 1308 hrs. More to follow.
26 Dec. 69 1320H
Ref # 27, Equipment found in tunnel; documents, 1 document with K-9 identity, malaria pills, 1 change of green clothing, 1 NVA belt, 1 empty pack, 1 blanket, 2 ponchos, 2 hammocks, 5 lb rice, 2 stalks of green bananas, 1 canteen cup, 1 cooking pot, and 2 pairs of sandals.
26 Dec. 69 1320H
Ref # 27, Bravo Company's 2nd platoon observed and engaged 1 VC/NVA evading to the North and in the same vicinity of tunnel.
26 Dec, 69 1805H
At 1730 hrs. Bravo Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS655409, received enemy fire while they were crossing a river, Observed 4 NVA w/AK-47's and packs. Enemy at grid location BS655407: Was approx 200 meters from Bravo Company's 1st platoon, received 6-8 4 round bursts of AK-47 fire; Arty called on suspected enemy location. Results: unknown.
27 Dec. 69 0905H
INTREP from Bde: VC meeting place at grid location BS 658462 19 Dec 69. Results: received from a reliable agent, but not confirmed that 11 VC KIA; 1 CO Commander, 1 platoon leader, 9 soldiers: 23 WIA including 1 Regimental Commander.
27 Dec. 69 1040H
At 1010 hrs. 1st platoon Bravo Company at grid location BS656408, found 1 NVA pack w/2 pairs of NVA khaki pants, 1 M-16 rifle with serial # 842418 (this rifle was lost on Dec 16 by Redleg while crossing a river). 1 pair of blood soak -. ed pants. Pack contents; 30 rounds of AK-47 - one banana clip/ full, 2 NVA ammo pouches, 1 change NVA khaki's, 1 rain jacket, 1 NVA poncho, 2 cans of fish, and 1 bowl.
27 Dec. 69 1315H
Alpha Company's 3rd platoon at grid location BS622409. 1 NVA KIA at 1240 hrs.: NVA wore khaki's and had clean pair of black pj's. A rice garden found at same location.
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28 Dec. 69 1415H
Bravo Company's 1st platoon at 1410 hrs. and at the grid location BS686420, found a old NDP that was approx 3 months old: also found 1 UH1 helicopter that was burned out; tail # 10046 below that serial # was the # 14 . At the same location observed 1 trail leading West and covered w/water; recent use of trail is undeterminable.
28 Dec. 69 1500H
At 1450 hrs. SRRP 1-A (2nd squad Recon) observed at grid location BS616387. 4 enemy VC/NVA were 35 meters from themselves and moving to the West...Enemy was moving Southwest, 2 enemy had weapons & packs, and all wore black pj's.
29 Dec. 69 1318H
At 1245 hrs. Bravo Company at grid location BS698428, observed 5 NVA/VC in the open; and engaged w/M-60, 81 mm mortar, and 105 mm from LZ San Juan Hill; Arty expended 1 WP & 61 HE rounds. 2nd platoon to check out area and more to follow.
29 Dec. 69 1400H
Ref item # 42: Bravo Company's 2nd platoon confirmed 1 VC KIA and that they wore black pj's. There were 2 blood trails to the North from grid location BS698428: negative weapons or packs were found. 2nd platoon returned to PB.
29 Dec. 69 1620H
At 1545 hrs. Delta Company's 1st platoon at grid location BS656340, engaged 5 NVA/VC; results: 3 NVA/VC KIA, 2 AK-47 CIA. Serial #'s 68734 & 8328. 1 chicom, 1 US hand grenade. KIA wore faded khaki uniforms, 2 enemy were observed evading Northwest of engaged location; 3rd platoon will be. checking out area.
29 Dec. 69 2057H
Trip flare ignited in front of Bunker # 21, engaged w/small arms fire, Quad .50, 81 mm, 4.2 mortar: # 21 reported it was receiving incoming small arms fire- 3-5 rounds, possibly chicom hand grenade, unknown #, negative friendly casual -ties. Reactionary Forces called at 2058 hrs. Echo Company CO reported definite movement in front of Bunker # 21, possible 2-3 persons. Reactionary Force Times, # 1 2113, 2# 2112, 3# 2112: stand down 2300 hrs.
29 Dec. 69 2340H
Late Entry: At 2300 hrs, 4.2 mortar platoon reports that 1 of their EM's received a minor cheek wound from either a M-79 or hand grenade: Echo Company; Line # 61 did not request dust off.
30 Dec. 69 0822H
Delta Company at grid location BS656340, engaged with 5 NVA/VC; Following is the contents of all equipment CIA; documents, 5 packs (2 NVA/3 home made), 120 lbs of rice, 1 home made grenade, 3 bottles of pills, 1 knife, 4 NVA can -teens, 3 1st aid bandages, 5 hammocks, and 3 pairs of HCM sandals, 4 sets of grey uniforms, 2 lg cooking pans, 3 NVA ponchos, 1 bottle of insect repellent, 1 can of foot powder.
30 Dec. 69 1330H
Delta Company's 3rd platoon at 1305 hrs. at grid location BS662346, element on patrol encountered 2 NVA moving to the 3rd platoons rear in a Southwest direction; engaged enemy w/small arms at 50 meters; results; 1 NVA WIA (blood trails). Both enemy evaded to the Southwest and both were armed with AK-47's and both wore green uniforms.
31 Dec. 69 1220H
At 1215 hrs. SRRP /3 at grid locations BS648377, found 5 sleeping positions and are approx 3 months old; 1 size 10'x 8' x 4' w/wooden floor; other four are 4' x 3' x 4' .
31 Dec. 69 1225H
At 1130 hrs. Bravo Company's 3rd platoon at grid location BS695398, found 2 huts. Equipment found in huts: docu -ments, 1 bottle w/writing on it, 1 banana clip full -AK-47 ammo, 43 loose AK -47 rounds, 1 US ammo box-full of assorted ammo w/powder removed and placed in a bottle, 1 dud 175 mm round, 2 M-16 magazines, 1 US steel helmet, 1 NVA pith helmet, flashlight batteries, clothing, 1 NVA poncho, 2 NVA canteens, 1 2 qt canteen, 5 lbs of rice, 5 lbs of rock salt, and other items of lesser military significance.
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