Spot Report Co B   SJ bunker # 18 reported that they at 300-400 meters heard 2 or 3 rounds  of small arms fire...engaged w/81mm at a range of 400 meters was on TGT....results unknown.

1     May     0900

From A Co  1st platoon 010845 May 70.....Element at grid 636448 heard several small  arms fire 200 meters to their N when the ARVN CA into area. 

1     May     0910

From Co C at 010900 May ...at grid 712424. Have several personnel in sight and are observing them at this time.

1     May     1945

Spot Report: B Co on SJ  DTG 011915 May 70. Bunker # 16 spotted unknown quantity of personnel  300-400 meters out. They could tell they were people...engaged with Arty....results unknown/ at 1930hrs bunker # 16 at 500-600 meters, observed 2 or 3 VC/NVA evading to the wood line, bunker # 15 sat they saw 2 and engaged w/Arty & M-60 and asked to engage w/81mm, they fired 15 rounds.

2     May     0905

Spot Report: at 0820 hrs 3rd platoon D Co found at grid 786323 a grave on the trail approx 2-3 days old, it was  covered w/ a poncho weighted down w/ rocks. Body dressed in green uniform. Negative equipment and negative wound.

2     May     1415

From D Co time 1335 hrs at  grid 778336, D Co has spotted  9 NVA/VC with  packs s/arms and they were also carrying either a RPG launcher or motar tube and launcher. Moving NW...Engaged w/60 rounds & 105 HE ....would like gunship to check out area.

2     May     1825

From TMF DTG 021810 at grid 653354  10 personnel  stationary confered by metal 4.2 Exp  15 HE, 105 Exp 30 HE results unknown. 

3     May     1012

4     May     0945

 Sensor activation string 153A, detected 6-7 persons moving SW-NE, confirmed by heat. 4.2 expended 15 rounds and 105's expended 26 rounds. Results unknown. 

4     May     1000

Spot Report: at 1000 hrs 3rd platoon  Co D at grid 795315 spotted 3 persons in open approx 1500 meters...Arty from Bronco engaged  / results unknown.

4     May     1715

Sensor activation string 151 at grid 656373, 6 persons moving S-N, confirmed by heat. 4.2 platoon expended 15 HE rounds on target...Results unknown.

4     May     1925

Spot Report: D Co 4th platoon DTG 041925 at grid 780319, observed 1 VC/NVA at grid 797317, approx 1600 meters to 1800 meters to East w/pack and weapon...engaged w/Arty-results unknown.

5     May     1055

Spot Report : at 1020 hrs. Tiger 4 while in ambush posture at grid BS672411 in a hut engaged 1 VC/NVA moving toward them, engaged at 25 meters w/sa fire. Enemy evaded to the N-W. Team found green shirt w/bloody shoulder and blood trail, also found 1 US machete, and US  tobacco, Team will search area.

5     May     1115

Spot Report: at 1100 hrs 4th platoon A Co in ambush posture w/CP engaged at grid 712402 2 VC/NVA moving East on trail, enemy evaded to West leaving behind; 1 US canteen, 1 pack made from sandbag. Enemy was dressed in dark shorts, negative shirts and plastic sandals. Element   conducted sweep of area with negative results.

5     May     1445

From TMF 153 B 051427 May 70, 8 personnel moving NE and confirmed by heat.By B Btry Exploded 12 HE rounds...results unknown.

5     May     1501

From TMF source 156C DTG 051442 May ...4 personnel moving North... confirmed  by metal...B battery explosed 22 HE rounds.

5     May     2058

Spot Report TMF picked up reading on string 156B  DTG 051920 May 70 at grid 654354 detected 4 persons stationary. ...engaged w/20 HE by 4.2: results unknown.

6     May     0103

Spot Report: TMF  DTG 060103 at grid 656637 target B string 151,  4 persons moving S to N and confirmed by heat...engaged w/ 10 rounds of 4.2/negative results. 

6     May     1820

From D Company 061745 at grid 799314. At this grid  D Co 1st platoon spotted 12-15 VC/NVA that were moving down the trail in Valley to South and they looked as if they had packs....could not tell if they had weapons at this distance. Engaged w/sniper using M-14 fire 800-1000 meters. Also M-60... Machine gun fire along with 50 rounds of Arty. Also request emergency re-supply of ammo. 

7      May     1045

Spot Report; at 1030 hrs. Dolphin 21 returning from ML observed 2 persons at grid 615397 working in rice paddy and wearing dark clothing....several rice paddies in area w/scare crows and wire across paddies. At grid BS617398 they saw a patch of rice drying in the sun-approx 10 meters square. Persons evaded into tree line, negative weapons observed.

7     May     2205

Spot Report; DTG 072205 at 6353-3790 SJH radar reports, a target in front of bunker # 11   129 meters out ...Azumuth 3260*...engaged w/M-79  Results; unknown.

8     May     0450

Spot Report; B Co & Arty  DTG 080415 B Co 1st, bunkers # 16 & 17 had 1 trip flare go off. Eengaged w/small arms fire-negative sightings.

8     May     1045

Spot Report; at 0920 hrs. 2nd platoon A Co engaged at grid 657418 1 VC/NVA walking down trail. Engaged at approx 30 meters and enemy evaded South ....Results: unknown.

8     May     1050

Spot Report; at 0930 hrs. 4th platoon A Co found at grid 4 huts. at grid 659421, 4 huts. Spotted 1 VC/NVA who fired 1 warning shot and evaded North.

8     May     1145

Spot Report; at 1030 hrs. 4th platoon A Co while on patrol at grid 659421 4 huts and 2 bunkers 4-5 days old. In the area the following items were found; 7 pairs  of pants, 10 shirts, 3 pairs of socks, 1 hammock w/net, 1 poncho, 1/2 lb of TNT, 1 US bayonet, 1 RA 30 battery, 1 RPG ammo can, 3 AK ammo cans, 2 entrenching tools, 10 cans of milk, 10 cans of mackerel, 4 bottles of soy sauce, 5 lbs sweet pot, 1 1/2 lbs of salt, 1 chicken, 3 btl of rice wine, 4 lbs of tea, 5 lbs of tobacco, 1 lb of coffee, 2 lbs of sugar, 3 lbs of candy, 30 lbs of cornmeal, 2 cans of coke, medical supplies, 20 glucose, 10 streptomycin, 1 US field dress, 2 bottles of mouth wash, 1 bottle mosq repellant and 9 bottles of penicillin

8     May     1450

From Company A  DTG 081440 of grid 659421  at grid 659421. A Co at 50 meters North ...a water carrying party had a M-26 thrown at them / it was a dud and element engaged with small arms fire. Results: negative.

9     May     0845

A Co requests dust off  for line  # 90 for abbess on foot. Doctor Control notified 0800 hrs.

9     May     1248

Beacon air strike, RN365, on station 1155 hrs, off station 1238, target at grid BS630364, 18 -500 pound bombs 100/100 with results: 1 secondary explosion.

9     May     1540

Spot Report: at 1530 hrs. Dolphin 12 observed at grid BS660400 a tree house with dirt and leaves on platform. Engaged w/M-60 MG.

Peter Dempsey

10     May     0728

At 0725 hrs at grid BS658406 Co A 2nd platoon found a VC/NVA body approx that was dead for 1 week, killed by small arms fire, wearing green shorts and were to  badly decomposed to estimate age.

Report from Co A CP; CP, 1st & 2nd platoon checked out grid BS658421 and found a old base camp w/2 bandages w/fresh blood approx 1 day old. Negative other signs of activity.

10     May     1445

Spot Report; at 1440 hrs. 4th platoon A Co reported mech ambush tripped at grid BS656396, search of area revealed negative findings.

10     May     1509

A Co requests a routine dust off for lines #'s 57 & 158, Persons were sick and vomiting.

10     May     1810

Sensor activation strings 151B & 152A, 5 persons moving North at 1-2 MPH, confirmed by heat, 4.2 expended 20 rounds of HE ..results: unknown.

10     May     2201

From radar DTG 102159 at grid 630390. Radar picked up 4 personnel that were stationary. Engaged w/10 rounds of 4.2 with results unknown.

11     May     0833

Spot report: Co A at 0830 hrs at grid BS655428 found a base camp under construction w/ 3 huts, 6'x8'x8'x12' & 10'x12', 3 caved in bunkers 8'x8', not recently used, but the 3 huts were used in the past 24 hours. Will destroy.

11     May     0937

Spot Report: Co A 2nd platoon at 0915 hrs at grid BS656432 found 2  10'x10'   1   10'x18', and 4  12'x12' bunkers w/ excellent overhead cover, 1 L-shaped foxhole 12' long, 1 US pack, 2  3'x3' latrines recently used, found; 1 NVA gas mask, 1 SKS rifle in good condition with SN# 35390 w/4 rounds of ammo. Bunkers estimated 1 month old, but were recently used.  Will destroy.

11     May     1050

Spot Report; at 1015 hrs. 2nd platoon B Co while in ambush posture engaged 4 VC/NVA fishing on river at grid BS789321. Results; 2 enemy WIA, all carrying weapons evaded. Could not pursue due to grass fire that ignited during engagement. Enemy wearing shorts and black pajama tops. Engaged at 30 meters.

11     May     1110

A Co Commander reported line # 148 Herrera, LLoyd E. Pvt2 missing from his element. Last seen 1000 hrs. 11 May 70....All personal possessions are also missing.

 1735     Line #148 A Co walked into perimeter A/T-20 at grid 732448.

11     May     1305

LRRP Team Ohio in contact w/approx 4 VC/NVA at grid 574472...request from Bde. in contact w/approx 12 VC.NVA. Results; 2 enemy CIA,  2 VC/NVA KIA, 1 pistol, several pistol belts w/chicom grenade CIA. Team extracted at 1345 hrs...with negative casualties. 

11     May     1835

Spot Report: at 1825 hrs. Tiger at grid 618397, 1 male in black pj's was observed approx 500 meters West walked out of tree line to rice paddy: he looked around and back into the trees...man was carrying a hoe. Approx 5 minutes later 1 female dressed in black pj's carrying water bucket walked out to rice paddy and back into tree line. 

12     May     0601

Radar sighting DTG 120525 at grid 597404. observed 3 personnel moving NE from SW ....lost sighting and engaged 10 rounds 4.2 with results unknown.

12     May     0733

A Co reported dud 105 round, blew up in place.

12     May     0827

Co B reported to have set off a booby trap w/ US Casualties. Co B reports 6 US KIA & 8 WIA...Dust off's requested.

12     May     0955

Ref # 18, spot  report, from Co B 3rd platoon at 0825 hrs at grid BS782344, set off booby trap of 155 round w/several S/A rounds attached. The element was securing an LZ at the time, the persons were well-dispersed w/some of the KIA's as far as 40 meters from the bobby trap. 

12     May     1214

Ref # 18, Casualties from Co B booby trap incident: 8 US KIA, 8 US WIA....

8 US KIA

Line # 13  SSG     McManhan, Charles D.    

Line # 59   Sp/4     Hood, Terrance L.             

Line # 65   Sp/4     Lemons, Robert  L.           

Line # 83   Sp/4     Weight,Greg E.                 

Line #109  Pfc        Green, Robert E.               

Line #        2Lt       Johnson, Robert                

Line #  HHC          Childress, Robert               

 B/6-11 Arty Pfc     Palmer, David                     

8 US WIA

Line # 27     SGT  Mayhew, Daniel T.    frag wound in arm.

Line # 97      PFC  Cannada, Danny       amputation  of both legs below knees.

Line # 98      PFC  Carver, Dale E.          frag wound in right leg and thigh.

Line # 106    PFC  Gomez, Andrew M.     amputation of both legs above knees, and amputation of left arm.

Line # 108    PFC   Gray, Franklin L.      loss of hearing.

Line # 128    PFC    Morgan, Ernest         frag wound in left shoulder.

B/6-11 Arty   PFC    News, Jerry               minor frag wound.

Line #            PFC     Campbell, Henry      frag wound in left thigh. (evacuated from LZSJ)

Co B reported crater size 14"x 4" deep and persons were 5 meters apart.

Glen Wright

13     May     1028

Sensor activation string 153B at grid 657410, 8 persons moving SW at 1 mph, confirmed by heat. 4.2 expended 25 HE rounds and B Btry expended 18 HE rounds...results unknown.

 13     May     1030

 Sensor activation string 152A at grid 658376.4 persons moving EW and is confirmed by heat. 4,2 expended 25 HE rounds.

 13     May    1545

 Spot Report: at 1430 hrs. Tiger 1 observed at grid 615399 1 male and 1 female VN's were observed. The KCS told them to stop, both attempted to evade to the SE, the scout opened fire and shot the male in the leg, the female ran into fire of the cover element and was killed. Dust off requested for WIA for 1435 hrs....complete at 1523 hrs.

 13     May     1805

 Sensor activation string 156B at grid 653357, 8 persons were moving at 2 mph toEW, confirmed by metal. B Btry 6-11 expended 18 HE round 4.2 expended 20 rounds HE.

 14     May     1200

 From Blue Ghost Red: Time 1135 at grid 595468 made contact with Black Ace 24 . 24 showed Blue Ghost where he took ground fire with W.P. and rockets....Also spotted 2 bunkers and engaged with rockets...couldn't see results because of triple canopy.

 14     May     1840

 Co C   DTG 141805 at grid 603416 captured 1 female POW age 30-35 old, wearing black khaki type shirt and pants she was in a hooch 6'x10'x8' also found 10 lbs of rice and bunker under hooch w/no equipment. She also had a basket w/clothes and sandbag, 1 GI towel, 1 sandbag, 1 white rag., black sarong, 1 c-ration, 1 1/2 lbs ground rice, 2 shoe laces. Beetle nut, 1 additional pound of coarse rice. Negative  ID card.

 14     May      2150

 From C Co  DTG 142000 mech AP went off. Results : unknown ....Will check out in morning.

 14     May     2315

 Radar grid  DTG 142150 May 70 at 633392, radar sighted 3 personnel moving North, engaged with 25 rounds of 4.2 HE  with negative results.

15     May     0730

From Co C  DTG 140000 at grid 603416 Mech ambush which consists of three claymores went off approx 142000 at above grid VC/NVA had additional pair of black pj's and NVA boots. Results: 1 VC/NVA KIA wearing black pj's one 3x5 document with VN writing on it....10 lines.

15     May     1755

Dust off requested by Aid Station for Leithleiter with 105 degree fever and vomiting. Dust off completed at 1750 hrs.

15     May     1945

Spot Report: From S-4  pad DTG 151925 May 70. A trip flare went off between bunkers  # 1 & # 2 approx 15 feet out...Bunker engaged w/M-79, M-16, & M-60...Bunker # 20 also engaged with negative results.

15     May     2153

From LTC Grimm to B Co. CO, you will continue movement to new location as ordered. If you refuse!  Proceed to turn over command of your company to Lt Caudet....Immediately acknowledge receipt & state your decision.

15     May     2330

From B Co received by Cox  DTG 152310, answer from previous message from BN CO, Company refuses to move to objective until first light at 0600 hrs. I have tried to persuade company B but to no avail, I have given a direct order, COMPANY REFUSES TO MOVE.

Duc Pho

16     May     1545

Dust off completed for man that fell off bunker at San Juan Hill. Man had large cut on right buttocks.  Line # 122 Latta, Samuel F. Pfc.

16     May     2117

From Radar  DTG 162117 at grid 606401, 3-5 persons stationary. engaged with 4.2 ...results unknown. At 2125 hrs, good shot group still had weak signal.....engaged w/ another 5 rounds with a total of 10 rounds...Passed to Co C...

17     May     0702

Spot Report: From Co C as to item 10 DTG 170655, the mech that went off earlier was set off by some sort of animal-believed to be a otter or weasel.

17     May     1120

From C Co requesting 1 man be dusted off ....Line # 5 Lt Suffern......reason wasp stings/swelling. Negative knowledge of allergies.

17     May     2315

Spot  Report: at 2248 radar picked up 5-7 personnel moving NW ...engaged w/5 4.2 rounds and target moved into dead space radar gave end of mission.

18     May     0845

From Bde at 0830, From Division TOC Americal Division will temporarily cease offense operations from 181200 May to 191200 May 70 in honor of Budda Birthday. US forces will not initiate any offensive operations during this period, but will take all action necessary for defense. 

18     May     1600

Sensor activation string 153B 5 persons at grid 657410 moved N-SW, confirmed  by heat.

18     May     1825

Co C requests dust off  for commanding officer. requested 1730 hrs and completed 1814 hrs. Cpt Mynatt has chills and fever / high temperature.

Charlie Brown

19     May     0935 

D Co found a dud 105 round at grid BS744337, will blow up in place.

19     May     2156

From C  Co : had a mech go off  and which grid...will check in the morning.

20     May     0750

From C Co  DTG 200715. DTG of event. at grid 647419. 1 male 25 years old and had a wallet with 18 penicillin tablets, ID card, 5 bags of tea, 20-25 lbs of rice,cigarettes, 1lb of salt, US canteen with beverage-rice knife-2 packs of noodles, 3 lbs of tobacco, 1 lb of candy, Ho Chi Minh sandals -maroon pj's- blue underwear-documents with numbers on it ....all carried in a GI water proof bag.

20     May     1635

At 1600 hrs Co C  4th platoon  at grid 659409 spotted 2 personnel. Negative packs or weapons.They were moving E to W. When they were spotted and they evaded to the E.....C Co.  pursued  with negative results...could not determine dress.

20     May     2225

Spot Report: From TMF dtg 202205 string 156 at grid 654865, 6 personnel stationary, heat confirmed, engaged w/10 rounds  4.2 HE & 6 rds of 105 HE /Results:unknown   

21     May     0130

Spot Report: DTH 0130 May  21 at grid 658537.   5 personnel moving N and heat confirmed...engage string 152 target A...heat confirmed on both targets-engaged w/25 rounds of 4.2 HE shot 2, 10 rounds volleys, still had activation so made correction to grid 656376 & TMF and would like to call it target on string 152...expended 5 more rounds on that grid.

21     May     0613

Spot Report: C Co CP & 4th platoon at grid 653412, DTG210558, had a trip flare go off. C Co blew a claymore to engage and will check for results at first light-0620 hrs  neg -ative results.

21     May     1145

Delayed Entry from Co D DTG or event  201825 May 70 at grid 755342. Mech ambush 1 VC/NVAKIA (top half left). Dark green uniformage  approx 35-40 years old. US cigarettes and matches lighter chain to chest. Rucksack (sandbag) negative weapons....Enemy was headed East...Rucksack was a sandbag with a string on it, and contained insect repellant. Shirt & pants were a knit material.

21     May     1425

Helix 31 BDA from AS on 692384 dropped 12-500 lb bombs & 6-500 lb Napalm caused 6 fires and what looks like remains of 3 hooches. 1415 hrs.

Company A 1969

22     May     1350

From A Co 3rd platoon DTG of event 221055 May 70 at grid 703304 & 702302. The 3rd platoon, while on the way to where mech ambush went off...ran across 3 VC/NVA moving East. Element engaged with small arms fire at 25 meters, killing one and the other 2 evaded to the South in the brush line...the two evading were carrying heavy packs-possibly weapons but not confirmed. The KIA was wearing khaki shorts and a dark blue shirt.

22      May     1915

Spot Report: Late Entry: From D Co 2nd platoon DTG 221715 May 70 at grid 768308: 2nd platoon was moving East and observed 2 NVA moving together(1 from E and 1 from W). Point man engaged. Results: 1 NVA KIA-25 years old, 1 NVA evaded to the East. CIA 1 AK-47 sn# 206582 with Chinese writing, and 1 full magazine.

23     May     1523

Spot Report : From Co A at 1450 hrs, 2nd platoon while engaged in recon-by-fire had Line # 48 Carr, Alton D. who was sightly wounded in the right shoulder by friendly fire. Minor injury ...negative dust off requested at grid 687311.

23     May     2355

Spot Report: From DTG 232338 by Cox DTG of event 232323 May 70 . A Co' s CP mech ambush detonated and  located at 697310. Results unknown, will check area in am area of mech AP's was engaged w/12 M-79 rounds and 2-81 mm rounds...results unknown.

24     May      0620

A Co reports a mech detonating  at DTG 232323 May 70 reconnoiter provided negative results: or  any sign of blood.

24     May     0855

A Co CP location is approx 700 meters to the South at grid 698310. They heard 7-8 shots from small arms fire....they were not fired at..or any of the friendly elements.

24     May     1215

Dust off request for one man in Recon....Heat exhaustion ...Sgt Esterline. 

24     May     1450

From TMF source 153 B DTG of event 251415 May 70 ...observed 5 persons that were stationary  and confirmed by heat then received activation moving NE w/same persons. B Btry expended 16 HE rounds....neg results.

27     May     0850

From B Co of event 270850 May 70. At grid's 694345 & 696345. In ref. to Dust off for Line # 110. D  

Chu Lai Leaders School

25     May      1326

From A Co 1st platoon  DTG of event 251205 at grid 681307 at this grid 1st platoon discovered booby trap. 1 60 mm mortar round in hollow of tree at ground level with broken branches pointing at booby trap as marker. Have not found detonating device.....will attempt to blow in place.

25     May     1330

From D Co we have one person that is high on drugs and request person be extracted by C and C for treatment and judicial  punishment.....Line # 56 Leodus, Ford Jr E-4  at grid 783304. 

25     May     2040

Spot Report: From Radar  DTG 252050 at grid 625385 1-2 personnel stationary, .....engaged w/ 4.2 15 rounds.

26     May     0020

Spot Report: From TMF, Sensor 5, DTG 260008 May 70,  at grid 65448360-string 156, target B....8 personnel is metal confirmed, engaged w/6 rounds 105 HE & w/10 rounds 4.2 HE.

26     May     0930

From TMF source 156 B Sensor,  DTG 260918 at grid 654356.  4 personnel that are stationary is confirmed by . B Brty expended 18 HE & 4.2 expended 10 HE.

26     May     0900

Warlord  lead picked up 1 Chieu Hoi at grid 617529 with a bag that had a NVA uniform and documents......Also says there is cache of AK-47's in area. Being taken to Bronco. 

26     May     1330

Recon at grid 613422, DTG 261250. Captured 2 VC/NVA POW 1 was wearing a green uniform and the other was wearing a black uniform...A 3rd one got away. 3rd one evaded N-NE-he was approx 9-12 years old and wearing a black uniform. Could smell cooking, but had negative sighting of any huts.

26     May     1345

From A Co 2nd platoon  DTG of event 261330. A Co 2nd platoon at grid 675305 observed one person, in a tree 50 meters to the South of above grid....VC fell 30 feet from tree. 2nd platoon engaged with small arms fire..negative results with no blood trial...man evaded to the West. 

27     May      0850

From B Co DTG of event 270850 May 70. at grid 694345 & 696345. In ref. to Dust off for Line # 110. Dolphin 18 did not take any ground fire...The injured man was in a ambush position at the time Dolphin 18 said he took ground fire....So the door gunner fired...resulting in the WIA of Line # 110. Company Commander States"there was no reason for it". Dolphin 18 reports that he heard shots and crew chief spotted two people on top or behind a berm to the East of 694345, and were wearing no shirts an cut off pants.

27     May     0900

Dolphin 18 dusted off Line # 93 and as he was leaving.....door gunner fired and wounded Line # 110. Dolphin returned to pick up Line # 110, Dust off completed 0900......

           Line # 93 Birkey, John A.    PFC                                  

           Line # 110 Harley, John L.  PFC                                                           ( Died of Chest Wounds at Bronco)               (shot by doorgunner on Dolphin 18 Dust off  bird)

27     May     1345

From Recon 3rd squad. DTG 270925 May Loc Arty 615428 & mech 616426. Had mech A.P. go off. Could hear moaning and screaming of approx 3 persons. Spotted a person carrying a body w/AK. They were engaged with 43 HE & 1 WP. Results; 3 KIA ....1 KIA had new green rucksack. CIA Canteen, belt, first aid pouches, condensed milk, tobacco, and many documents.

27     May     1530

DTG of event 271530 May. at grid 777313. D Co 1st platoon engaged 2 VC/NVA at 100 meters. They were wearing blue uniforms. One dropped his sack he was carrying. Sack contained a plastic bag containing 10-15 lbs of rice. VC/NVA evaded North ...negative blood trail.

Peter Dempsey

28     May     0750

TMF String 156 B  DTG 280740 at grid 65483560. Unknown # of personnel....stationary confirmed  by heat. expended 9 rounds 105 HE...10 rounds 4.2 results unknown.

28     May     2050

Spot Report;  DTG 282050 loc bunker 2 reported noise in front of this bunker, request lights of flares. Disapproved by S-3, they reported more search light moved to location for observation.

29     May     1115

First PZ for D Co 0700 last 0825. For A Co first PZ 0900 to 1015 hrs. A Co received sniper fire in their LZ.

29     May     1117

From A Co 3rd platoon DTG 622525 May 70. Have 1 VC/NVA with black pj bottom and white shorts and is approx 21 years of age. Old fractured legs.

29     May     1825

291700 D Co at grid BS620515. Found tunnel 2 1/2x3 feet, Tunnel ran into hill 3-4 feet, branches off left & right inside. Found 6 RPG rounds, 1 entrenching tool, 1 gas mask, 1 pot of hot rice w/enough to feed 10 people...and 7 RPG charges.

30     May     1146

From TMF (SJH) DTG 301135 May 70 Coord. 66054110. 6 personnel moving NE at 4 mph and confirmed by heat. Target engaged 1142 hrs...expended 8 rounds HE 105   Results: unknown.

30     May     1255

Dust off requested for Line # NR 3 D Company....1Lt Prince -Heat exhaustion.

30     May      2015

At  2015 at grid BS619522  Co D received 4-60 mm mortar round w/negative casualties. First came from village at grid BS607508 and rounds landed 500 meters West of Co D's location.

31      May     0315

TMF string 156 B, 65483560   3 personnel moving NE to SW 2 mph and is metal confirmed. Engaged with 105-9 HE & 4.2-10 rounds. Had rounds complete at 0320 hrs.

31     May     0840

From TMF San Juan Hill, String 152 B 310811, at grid 658376. 4 personnel moving West at 2 miles per  hour and had a  negative confirmation. Engaged at 0815 hrs engaged with 20 rounds 4.2 HE. 

31     May     1149

DTG 311149, at 634397. Point element lost the trail and walked up on the rear of element point in ravine-rear on higher ground...Rear yelled "friendly" but it was too late. 1person (Augilar) received s/a fire wounds in arm and legs....1 person (Riggs) received possible ricochet in chin.

31     May     1201

Dust off completed for Recon element completed. Dust off completed for Co  A & Co D 1223 hrs.

A Company

Line #  97  PFC  James Conroy  heat exhaustion

Line # 162           Robert Scott     heat exhaustion

Line #   46  Sp/4 Thomas Brewington  bkn finger

Line # 144   PFC Cesar Velasco           heat exhaustion

D Company

Line # 71      Sp/4  Edward Lisnak        high temperature

31     May     1855

Spot Report: From A Co 3rd platoon, DTG 311715 May  at BS they found: 1 mini gun  and feed tray, 10 meters SW of  downed LOH chopper.Had not hidden or moved, KIA body had been removed from area.

Chico

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....4 rounds 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, and a  black dress. Also carrying one tube ISA, 1 poncho liner. Carrying a basket of bananas and found 2 more on ground as if someone had dropped them and ran, could not find tracks due to the vegetation.

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 200 meters S/E 7. Had weapons, some had demo charges, 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 cut of 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, 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 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.

Clyde/ Collins /Pineapple

4     June     0901

From Recon: DTG of event 040835 at grid 743322. Recon was moving S to SE and saw 2 VC/NVA going N and engaged the 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 lanterns, 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 operational control to 1/20 had 2 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

Dustoff 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

6     June     1446

A Company Combat Assault

7     June     0425

Spot Report: from Co B CP   DTG 070425 June 70 at grid BS740389, and trip flare went off and 3 enemy were spotted. 1 NVA/VC KIA with rucksack 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 at 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 8oz 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

 Dust off 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

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 by a  person 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 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 North 100 meters to 150 meters with no recent activity.

12     June     1654

Spot Report D Co 2nd platoon found one stay behind MAP tripped. Drag marks to the pieces of a body that lay in a area-possible KIA. Followed blood 150 meters w/Negative findings/then 200 meters with further negative results. 

SGT Ronald Dennis

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 month old. 10 mackerel cans...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 KIA...wearing black shorts and a short sleeve shirt. Moving N to S 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 w/caved in-tin roof. Trails run E to W.

Americal Division Chu Lai

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. 

Spot Report- B Btry 6/11 at grid 58894133 observed 5 personnel moving in a undetermined direction: expended 18 rounds 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: Rn 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 alongside 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 scorpion bite.(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 743297The 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.          

A Company Combat Assualt

19     June      0800

Spot Report-A Co 3rd platoon at grid 737298 had 1 MAP detonate. Results: 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 same.

19     June     1425

Spot Report: From A Co at 1100 hrs at grid 742295 had a MAP detonate....Results: 2 KIA whose age 24 years old, dark complexion, healthy: 3-4" 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

20     June    0030

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 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 hrs at grid 727310. Results: 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 sandbag 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 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. 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 105 mm & 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. 

A 4/3 Duc Pho

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, a 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 with  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. VC/NVA KIA was carrying a machete... Hair was short on sides and long on top...no shoes. Grid changed from 726327 to 724311. 

26     June     1540

Sport Report: From D Co at grid 722312. 1st platoon found 2 old hooches were 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 recently. 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 hrs, 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 power charge for 155 round. 3 full M-16 magazines wrapped in NVA plastic, grave in area. Area used in the last 3 months.

LZ Thunder

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 at grid 717314. The CP element moved into check results where at grid BS716314 they received 2 rounds of small arms. They fired 81 mm 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.

Doc Dougherty/Marino

July 1, 1970

1     July     0805

Dust off requested at 0715 hrs, Line # M from A Co 1/20 (with severe gas  pains) at grid 502402. completed at 0805 hrs.

1      July     1330

A Co 1/20 requests a dust off for: Line # R (with cracked toenail and swollen toe) Garman 011250. Completed 1325 hrs.

1     July     1950

Spot Report: from A Co 4/3, 3rd platoon w/34 element, DTG 011725 Jul 70, at grid BS 495423, MAP detonated resulting in 2 KIA's-one woman 30 years old & one boy, 10 years old...Woman was wearing black pj's w/ no head or foot gear...Boy was wearing black pj's bottoms and green T-shirt. Both were moving S-N & woman was carrying a pack w/contents: 2 cooking pots, 1 sheet NVA plastic (3'x4'), 1 hammock, 1 parachute (flare type), 1 lb of salt, 1 fatigue shirt-green (not US), 1 set of black pj's, 1 pair of green fatigue pants (not US), 1 AK-47 round, 1 oil lamp, 2 dozen bananas, 1 bottle US insect repellant, 1/2 lb corn, 1 homemade razor, assorted pieces of cloth, 1 homemade sewing kit, 1 VN dress, 1 shawl, 1 US canteen cup, 1 NVA canteen, 1 fountain pen  and 2 lbs of rice. 

2     July     1300

D Co CP at grid 498412,   020800 July: Found 4 huts on one main trail running E-W with branches running S & NW. Huts were in excellent condition and were used in the last 3-5 days. Huts were 9'x12'- 6'8' - 6'x 6' -6' x 6' . Huts were constructed with rice thatched roofs, and sides were made  of grass & dried leaves. Signs of water buffalo being in the  area. Area around base of rock cliff contained equipment: nose of M-79 CS round(dud had been fired). Tobacco  hanging to dry, 1  spear, 1 small cross bow. 1 basket of unhusked rice, and a small amount of cooking utensils.

2     July     1422

 A Co 1/20 requests dust off for Line # S with high temperature of 101 degrees...DTG021245 at grid 503413.....Completed dust off at 1445 hrs.

2     July     1325

B Co 2nd platoon at grid 493413 DTG 021145, Element found a wide trail running N-S..... Found 1 brush hut, with a thatched roof  and a cave with a 2'x3' entrance- high enough inside to stand up in hut, also a pith helmet, 1 NVA rucksack and a canteen.....2 pair of black shorts. Trail was  recently used. Cave was used in the last 1-2 days...Found 1 blasting cap w/6" fuse...rice-3 LRRP bags full.

2     July     1451

A Co 1/20 1st platoon at grid 503414 DTG 021245 Element heard 40-50 rounds of automatic fire from 2-3 weapons from grid 499404, they landed in front of 1st platoon-negative  casualties....Engaged with Arty 6 WP rds & 18HE rds.: results unknown.

3     July     0800

At 0700 hrs at  grid BS490431 Co A spotted 5 VC/NVA w/rucksacks headed SW...Enemy evaded element so no engagement was possible. 5 minutes later 3 more VC/NVA 300 meters North of the above grid and was moving South along the river w/heavy packs..Arty engaged and landed rounds 15 meters in front of lead man...resulting in the group splitting up to the West in the hills and across the open area to a trail in the draw, element is checking out area  at this time.  

3     July     2000

Spot Report: A 1/20 requests dust off for 3 EM's.            

 Line # M slipped on rocks and injured back.

 Line # C Has twister ankle.

 Line # Q Has knot on arm. 

Lt John Van Loan

4     July     0640

Spot Report(refer item # 59, 032050 Jul 70) Results: B Co 2nd platoon S/A fire from their ambush to voices, 1 VC/NVA KIA who was approx 30 years old, and was wearing black shorts, green shirt and negative head and foot gear. CIA: 1 basket 1 in diameter and 2 ft tall w/2 lbs of rice, 1  dead chicken, GI pistol belt, 1 NVA poncho and 8 AK rounds.

4     July     1600

Spot Report: From A Co 2nd Platoon at grid 501425, DTG 041505. Found 11 huts...5-12'x6'.....3-15'x10'.....3-12'x8'. Found 3 cattle pens, 3 small bunkers 6'x4' off of well used trail and which runs N-S. In bunkers they found: 1 manufactured chicom poncho (green), 1 NVA uniform (green), 1 khaki shirt, 2 rice bowls, 1 had 18 AK-47 rounds & 5 spear-heads. A Co destroyed everything.

4     July     1900

Spot Report: A Co 1/20 1st platoon & 3rd platoon at Grid 511422  DTG 041630, Received approx 40 rounds of light auto weapons fire -from 2 weapons  at grid 507424. Arty engaged with 2 rounds of WP...Changed grid to 512426 and engaged with 1 WP and 10 HE...results unknown.

5     July     0905

At 0835 at grid BS565498 &563454. Recon spotted 1 new trail used 2-3 days ago, and was running N by NW. At 2nd grid Recon observed 1 rice paddy off trail with 1 plow and 1 water buffalo pen...Recon is observing.

5     July     1230

Spot Report: at 1210 hrs at grid BS505444. A 1/20 from grid BS503438 they saw 1 VC at BS505444: Distance was to great to distinguish, what he was wearing or carrying. Shot 105 mm Arty on his location with unknown results.

5     July     1430

At 1300 hrs  Co D 1st platoon found at BS502426 1  hootch containing 1 lbs of documents (2 notebooks and 1 rooster of names). Hut not used in 2-3 days: hut destroyed and documents back hauled. 

5     July     2250

Spot Report:From Arty inner perimeter guard between bunkers #'s 6 & 7. Saw 1 unknown person approx 4 meters in front of their bunker. They challenged this person and he ran to the NW between bunkers  #'s 6 & 7. The unknown person ran into string with tin cans tied onto it. Arty fied one round and person evaded.

6     July     0001

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

Jim Sargent

7       July     0435

Beacon Data from ML; Rn 377 on station 0355 off 0435, ordinance 22 x 500 lb bombs covering 100% grid BS594470, bunker complex.

7       July     1005

From Warlord: DTG Of Event, 070950.  At grid 614472- found fresh footprints on both sides of Song Ve...same footprints were  boot prints going W-E & E-W. At  grid  625468 found large 3 of huts approx 9'x7'. Destroyed some of the huts , but ran out of ordinance....and could not destroy others . 1 hut looked like it was made out of  plywood. Also bundles of straw and bamboo. Had large numbers of benches, which looked like a classroom. Also saw some poncho's and clothing.

7       July     1350

D Co 3rd platoon 2nd squad DTG 071345,  at grid 725311, D Co 3rd platoon 2nd squad came upon 1 person 30 years old KBA. He was wearing black pj's and was traveling West on trail  that runs E-W...Bundle of bananas found next to body.

8      July      1002

From Warlord 9, .....2 male VC/NVA KIA at grid 425395. One wearing a blue shirt and one with a black shirt,both were in black pants. LOH recovered 1 pistol belt and holster, 1 first aid pouch with Viet writing & 1 homemade grenade. 

8     July     1740

DTG 081640. Warlord 9 to 4/3: Warlord's working box 68 obs, Base Camp under construction-center of mass 441401. 1qt A/S- 1107-1115, destroyed 3 large bunkers & 1 large structure: 2 KIA. Warlord had observed 3 persons in green uniforms entering structure earlier. 2d A/S 1210-1221 found 5 structures & 9 large bunkers destroyed. 3rd A/S 1247-1257 found 4 large bunkers, which it destroyed. 1715-441401 observed fresh trail going N across bomb crater. 440415. New Base Camp-10 large structures, 4 structures were destroyed...1 large structure- 20'x 70', and looked like a Mess Hall or Classroom.

8     July     2000

Spot Report from A Co 3rd platoon 2nd squad rec at 1855 DTG of event 17008 Jul 70, at grid BS699301, 1 MAP detonated, with results: 1 KIA, a male 25 years old moving NE-SW on trail....negative head and foot gear, wearing khaki shirt and blue shorts, and had medium length hair, wearing leather belt with brass buckle with no markings, carrying chicom & web pouch, 6 SKS rounds. 1 NVA 1st aid bandage  in US case, 1 US compass case, 6' x 6'foot  NVA plastic, 300  dong, 1 US sewing kit, 1 US razor, 4 Marlboroughs cigarettes (C ration type, & toothpaste).

9     July     1500

From Helix 36 to 4/3 TOC  DTG 091440. At grid BS617403: Helix spotted two personnel walking through rice paddy. They went into the elephant grass to the NE.

9     July     1701

At grid BS636374: 1 slick-Chase ship in VIP party, went down at the above grid. Warlords called down to observe bird. 1551- Blues from Warlords on grid 1554...Warlord picked up crew (all 4 were ok). 1558 Crew on our pad.  1612 hrs B Co element on grid...1615 hrs Warlord blues picked up...and are breaking for fuel.

9     July     2035

Spot Report: DTG 92019 from radar at grid BS 636396 detected 6-7 packs moving W-E. Engaged w/4.2 at 2024, 10 HE, corrected w/10 HE 4.2.    

Doc Chasky

10     July     0910

A Co 2nd platoon 2nd squad at grid BS666295. Element heard 8-10 rounds of semi-automatic fire. After small arms fire they hard a large explosion which either sounded like a M-79 or frag. This occurred about 500 meters to the West of Co A 2nd platoon 2nd squad position, no fire was received by A Company.

10     July     1530

D Co 2nd platoon 1st squad at grid BS722316 found 1 hooch 6'x 8' with a  bomb shelter 6'x6' in front of hooch, able to sleep 2-3 people. 5 bunkers 25 meters South of hooch ...all bunkers were found in a draw. In one hooch they found 1 M-60 ammo box and two pairs of GI socks. Age of bunkers-1 year and hutch 4-6 months old. Trail runs SE and has fresh tracks in the area. Hooch used in the last 2-3 days. 

11     July     0900

Recon CP found 2 105 HE rounds. Rounds still in container, Box shattered. Lot Nr KN 43/33B, Bird dropped box going West at a impact of 250 degrees. rounds have been about 1-1 1/2 weeks.....Recon will destroy in place. 

11     July     0001/2400

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

12     July     1105

Company C  1st platoon DTG of event 121000. at grid BS749300. Engaged 1 VC/NVA at 50 meters the enemy was moving N-S. with negative weapons. Dropped homemade rucksack and then evaded to the West. Enemy was wearing green and entered into the weeds and brush-Company C followed the blood trail with negative findings. Contents of rucksack: 3 one gallon cans of kerosene-1 full 2 empty. 1 carton VN cigarettes-8 packs, spaghetti, 4 new rice knives in sandbags...Equipment destroyed. 

12     July     0001/2400

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

Mike Burnell

13     July     0710

B Co had a MAP go off at 2045 hrs, 12 July 70. Checked next morning and had the following results: 2 KIA VC-1 female 40-50 years old wearing khaki shirt, w/green pants. 1 young girl 10-15 years old wearing light colored blouse, black skirt. CIA: 2 empty baskets and 1 rice knife. Believe they were moving N-S and there were no more than 2.

13     July     1750

At grid BS620563, Company C 1/20 requests a dust off  for Line # 107 with a temperature of 103 degrees. Requested at 1643 hrs & completed at 1713 hrs. 

13     July     1805

Spot Report: A Co at 1315 hrs at grid BS622554. Element found 11 M-79 HE rounds, 1 US pineapple grenade, 650 M-16 rounds. Found in old .30 cal ammo box, and approx one year old. Also found 40 new 10 round clips (quick loads). All equipment found in spider hole.

13     July     1930

Spot Report: C Co 1/20 at 1830 hrs at grid BS619557. Found 2 huts, 1- 25'x15', 1-5'x7'. Believe smaller of the huts is the cooking hut. Both had 2 small tunnels. Found 1 table  & chars inside /  2 tables outside. About 15' from big hut element found 1- 60 mm mortar round in bamboo sticks, and about 15' from the same hut found 1 GI mess kit. Found 2 trails nearby-1 running to the West and the other to the SW. Found 1 trail running N....Found hobnailed boot tracks of several persons & 1 operable Zippo. 

14     July     1310

141030 hrs A Co found 1-45 gal drum filled w/rice and well camouflaged and in a irrigation ditch. 141040-Co C 1/20 at grid BS613556 found 10 fighting positions 2'x2'x2' and had not been used in several months. 141145 Co C 1/20 found 1 san pan 30' long and had small shrapnel holes in it at grid 627558, This area shows remains of several fires and had the grass matted down where 2 men used for sleeping position. 

14      July     1556

From A Co 2nd platoon DTG 141515. at grid BS623553 found 8 boats and 5 were wood planks 14' long. 6 were in good condition and 2 were bad condition. 3 boats have been recently been used...all boats were destroyed.

15     July     1055

From C Co 1/20 1st platoon  DTG of event 151000 at grid 598553, had 1 VC in black Pj's KIA by M-16 at fire approx 50 meters. He was evading from a small base camp that had 1 hut made from vines 1 foxhole 4'x2' 1/2x 4' and 2 OP's ...man was 27 years old and was carrying a homemade rucksack, and a large knife in a sack...He had some medical supplies and extra clothing, with 10 lbs of rice, also had one NVA canteen.

15     July     1326

A Co 3rd platoon DTG of event 151210 at grid 635547 found 1 dug that is 5' deep and 4' high-3' wings to the right and left at the back of the cave. There were remains of a fire and bits of food indicate that area was used last night. Boot tracks found on a trail going E-W....  looks like those of a NVA rubber boot. 

15     July     1435

A Co 1st platoon at 1400 hrs at grid 634543, found the upper half of an M-16 rifle. The barrel was sawed of half way down. There was no bolt or operating rod handle, also found the right hand guard.

Jim Sargent

16      July     1235

C Company CP requests dust off  for PFC Dwayne Hoseca     groin trouble-collapsed testicles and is producing fluid.

16     July     1246

Urgent dust off requested by  C Co 1/20 for heat casualty for Line # 153, requested 1209 hrs completed 1238 hrs, Informed TOC 1/20 and asked for name .....no line roster at their location...will get back later.

16     July     1530

C Co 1/20 requests urgent dust off for Line # 152 Heat Casualty....Requested time 1504 hrs and Completed time 1518 hrs.

16     July     1655

A Co at grid 687537 near by a stream bed, A Co found fresh cut hair in a bushy area with the undergrowth cut out, area was 20'x15' and by a trail running NS, also found pieces of cloth and plastic.

17     July     0640

Spot Report: A Co at grid 625538 had a MAP detonate at 0100 hrs. Results: 1 small brown monkey KIA.

17     July     0941

From  TMF target, String 158 target C, 5 persons moving E-W at 2 mph and metal confirmed. Did not engage-Couldn't get clearance from Bato.

17      July     1630

Spot Report: B Co DTG 171440 at grid 614528: 1 VN female 40 years old walked up to B Co w/pack. She had numerous papers in her hand. KCS said her husband had been an ARVN and was killed by the VC. She was afraid because no US had been in the area for along time but had suddenly appeared. She said the VC came from the hills about every 7 days to get rice. She knew of no rice caches in the area.

18     July     1214

D Co 2nd squad 3rd platoon, DTG of event 181140 at grid 621518. D Co had secured area around hut and were checking area when 1 NVA walking S-N along stream bed-engaged at 10 meters KIA who was approx 24 years old and wearing a blue uniform and Ho Chi Minh sandals, pack w/ID papers, printed book. Blue shirt green pants-khaki, green GI shorts, pistol belt, 2 chicoms, 1AK-47 ser # 7337999...They will blow up chicoms and shelter.

18      July     1400

Spot Report: D Co at grid 621511, 181253: Had one MAP detonate-3 KIA wearing grey shirt & black pj type pants, 2 wearing blue uniforms. They were on a trail going NE-SW. One blood trail, one wallet containing pictures & MACV card and ID card-Valetine card(US). second wallet  unknown at this time. One AK-47 ser #11041869, one M-16 ser# 840952, one M-16 ser# 864894. One man was 20-25 years old and the second man was 18-20.

18     July     1439

C Co requests dust off at grid 760337 for Line # 99......... PFC Robert  Mc Kay  Requested 1421 hrs & completed 1439 hrs.

18     July     1818

 Spot Report: C Co 3rd platoon 2nd squad, at grid 760320, had a MAP detonate resulting in 1 KIA, male 20-25 years old wearing green pj's & green GI shirt, green GI T shirt, bare footed, negative pack, billfold or papers of any kind. He was carrying 1 SKS with bayonet and 5 rounds in magazine. ser # 02876...KIA was moving in a SW direction.

18     July     2115

C Co 1/20 at grind 602516, urgent, sporadic contact, dust off 89, hit in back with small arms fire.1 US WIA.

DucPho Airstrip

19     July     0750

From C Co 3rd platoon 2nd squad at grid 76533195, found 1 KBA  20-25  VC age approx..Wearing black pants & green shirts (non US ) was barefooted in his pocket was Salt Tabs, cigarette paper and 1 VN lighter were two blood trails to the NW.    

19     July      1142

From B Co found 1 old man (50 years or older) ID card expired 1962 ....granddaughter and baby looks like girl has malaria with a temp of 104.4 degrees and baby is very warm, and both were shaking. 

20      July      0931

B Co had contact with enemy, received 4 US WIA:                                  

Line #    7    Adrian M. Garcia          leg wound 

 Line # 19   SGT  Terry Graham       foot wound

 Line # 22   SGT  Louis F. Kraetice   hip/ groin

 Line #114  PFC  Thomas K. Sparkman  head

20     July     1020

Refer to item # 21, #29. At 0850 hrs Co B 3rd platoon 2nd squad had finished picking up mech AP's and were preparing to return to CP location when they received 2 grenades and sporadic rifle fire from SE. Element hit ground and returned fire while receiving s/a fire in return. They did see 1 VC/NVA w/weapon evading SE at 200 meters. Results: 4 US WIA were evacuated....Enemy casualties unknown.

21     July     1745

A Co requests dust off : Line # 11 Blankership, Horance  SSG blasting cap detonated in hand. Requested 1702 hrs & completed 1735 hrs.

21     July     1845

Spot Report: 2nd platoon 211725, at grid 628496. Spotted 2 personnel moving to the North. Engaged with small arms fire at 40-50 meters. Area is heavily foliated. US personnel got only a glance at the evading personnel w/negative results.

21     July     1845

Spot Report: B Co CP  DTG 211800. at grid 623493, found 2 bunkers 1 old and 1 new, 1 foxhole....In new bunker: found AK 47 magazine that was full of ammo, 1 sandbag w/250-300 AK rounds and 8x20 shotgun rounds. Bunkers & equip -ment destroyed. Also found RPG round.   

Richard Grantham

22     July     1016

From D Co 2nd platoon 2nd squad, DTG of event 220945, at grid 624495. Found remains of base camp area & found 3 large positions-6'x10'collapsed. Found 4 x 3'x4' fighting positions and found 2 chicoms & a book with writing inside. Trail running E-W w/negative recent use. 

22     July     1146

From B Co CP DTG of Event 221100 at grid 623494, found 30 each RPG 7 rounds....the round they found  a yesterday was a RPG-2.

22     July     1512

A Co 1/20 requests dust off for Line # C  Sp/4 Camacho, Daniel  Requested 1422 hrs  & completed 1512 hrs. blood poisoning in the right hand.

22     July     1600

Spot Report: B Co CP at grid 623494, DTG 221500: Found parts for RPD machine gun: 100 ammo rings & feed tray. Found parts for 51 cal.: buffer gp, 1 carrying handle, 1 sight bracket and mount, and 1 spindle. Also 1 receiver cover for AK47 and cleaning rod for RPG launcher. Were all found on the ground just outside the perimeter covered with leaves. Parts are rusty and are unusable.

23     July     0730

From A Co 1/20 1st platoon DTG 230730 at grid 608497. Found 1 sandal -yellow, 1 black pj top, 1 empty bandolier US type. Found 1 tunnel with a opening 2'x3'-it went back 6' and then branched to the West and one branched South. The West tunnel opened into a room 6'x4'x4' high enough for 4-5 personnel. The South tunnel went 10' then up to the surface, it went 6' more and then opened into a room 3'x4'x4' high and had a small fireplace in the room.

23     July     0925

A Co requests dust off for Line # 94   Fellows, Mark  PFC  Cut wrist w/ machete & bleeding is under control. Requested 0907 hrs & completed 0938 hrs.

23     July     1530

Spot Report: B Co 2nd platoon DTG 231415, at grid 625486, Found: 1 hooch 30'x20' wide. Hooch had barb wire on windows and around hooch. It looked like a prison or a place to confine people. 70 lbs of rice & 20 lbs of corn were found near hooch. Corn was polished and in good condition. Both rice & corn were in 5 gal cans covered with brush and straw. 125 rounds of AK in plastic bags covered by rocks..Hooch on Trail which runs N-S (and is beaten down ) Hooch was used 4 days ago....7 typed documents found in plastic bags under rocks outside hootch.

24     July     0619

B Co had a MAP detonate and the results were 1 VC WIA, approx was 35 years old, equipment CIA 1 pack w/1 lb of rice, 1 cup of salt & 1 set of PJ. 

24     July     0001/2400

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

Cobra Gunship

25     July     1005

From B Co 3rd platoon, DTG 0955. Found approx 100 sand- bags that were filled with some rocks & unidentified powder-the powder irritated the men's eyes,skin and nose. Plastic covered the bags...Small saplings around the sandbags to keep them in a pile....found in a dried up stream bed. No trails in the area..1 bag back hauled and the rest destroyed.

25     July     0800

Dust off requested 0740 hrs and complete 0801 hrs. dust off requested for B Co 1st platoon for:

WIA 

Line # 31   Lawrence White      E-5                              shrapnel leg wounds                                                             Line # 111 Charles  B. Roop     E-3                                shrapnel wounds entire body

25     July     1745

Spot Report: from C Co, 3rd platoon 1st squad at grid 764323, DTG251330: 3rd platoon 1st squad was sitting in ambush position and observed 4 VC at approx 100 meters moving W-E. Engaged with small arms fire. 1 was wearing a tiger stripped shirt, 1 wearing black pj's, and 2 were in the shadows and wasn't able to determine clothing. VC returned small arms fire...Results: 1 M-16 sn # 110015. 3 blood trails are being followed at this time. VC evaded to the NE. Blood trail went for 200 meters and stopped. 

26     July     1024

From A Co 2nd platoon  DTG  261000 at grid 635484. found remains of old base camp and it had 9 holes 6'x68'x4' deep, They may have been bunkers. 10 scattered fighting positions 3'x3'x3' deep. 2   82 mm mortar rounds that were very rusty and were in plastic that was weather worn...were found in a fighting position.

26     July     1630

C Co requests dust off for Line # 29 Roche, Thomas  R. SGT E-5  heat casualty...requested 1535 hrs & completed 1620 hrs.

26     July     1850

Spot Report : C Co CP DTG 261725 at grid 774316, found 4 huts 3- 8'x15', 1-8'x8'...with fresh digging in the area. Huts 9-10 months old but had been worked recently...Found 3 C-ration case covers with drawings of Huey Cobra's and AK's showing how to shoot down.  Also numerous papers with Vietnam writing.....1 pot of rice 1/2 gal, 9 AK 47 rounds, 15 sleeping positions 5'x6' long, 2'-3' wide, 1 pair OD pants, 1 blue pair of pants, 2 blue shirts, 1 OD shirt, 1 grey shirt, 1 US pistol belt, 1 NVA mess kit and canteen cover, 2 firing devices made of bamboo, commo wire, and old batteries.

27       July      1645

Spot Report: A Co CP DTG 271605, at grid 728313. Found 10 HE  M-79 rounds off side of trail ......several old NDP's in the area, and it looks as if these were  policed up from NDP's. Also found a 10 meter patch of punji sticks. Area old and burned out. Ammo blown in place & punji sticks were destroyed.

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

USS Gordon

28     July     1350

A Co requested a dust off for Line # 95 Nature of injury punji injury just below the knee cap. Requested 1330 hrs & completed 1350 hrs.

28     July     1453

Spot Report: A Co CP & 40 -DTG 281005 July at grid 716316:found 1 hooch 7'x10'.  A bunker 2'x3'locater inside hooch-6 months old. Found 12 pieces of pottery in another bunker 5'x4' close to hooch. The trail runs N-S and hooch is close to wood line by rice paddy.

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

29     July     0655

D Co 1st platoon 2nd squad had a mech ambush detonate.

29     July     0720

From D Co 1st platoon 2nd squad DTG 290655  at grid 687315 D Co 1st platoon 2nd squad, results; 1 VC KIA age 25 and was wearing 1  GI pair of pants and GI T shirt (Green) under t-shirt had on black pj shirt, found sack of corn 1/2   bushel corn on the cob, fresh, 1 cigarette lighter. Trails are running North-South, and he was moving South on the trail  ....negative weapons.

29     July     1005

Spot Report: from D Co 1st platoon DTG of event 290940 at grid 600304. found 2 huts 1 old 6'x 10'...1 new 8'x12' also in the process of being built 8'x12'....Found 4 bottles of bug juice, 2 PRC batteries, 15 SKS rounds, 2 GI pistol belts. Some of the pigs and chickens have vacated this area  when the element moved in. The trails in the area are running N-S, with 1 running  E-W. Huts were in the junction of trails and destroyed.

29     July     1259 

A Co 2nd platoon DTG 291205 July at grid 720311. A Co found 1 hooch 8'x 10'...Inside the hut was a table with rice bowls. Trail goes E-W on a well covered trail-hut is 4-5 months old with no recent activity. Hut was destroyed.

30     July     1005

D Co 1st 300945 hrs found a corn patch 25'x50' meters. It had 20 cross-bows rigged up together. They were aimed at chest high and was connected by a vine .....and the vine was set up like a trip wire.....Bows were set off and cross-bows and corn were destroyed....negative casualties.

30     July     1605

Dust off for A Co at grid 714323 for Line # 138  Sp/4 Pasquale Proiani ... Condition from Bee stings

30      July     1610

Spot Report: From A Co at grid 713310 at 1600 hrs. Found 1 bunker 4'x4' w/overhead cover and next to it they found 2 lean-to. 1 had fairly new grass and was green on the roof. The other one was framed w/bamboo and both were 5'x6'. Had 2-3 acre of potatoes .....will destroy tomorrow.  

30     July      1805

Spot Report-D Co at grid 699305 found 3 6'x 8' huts approx 4-6 months old (used recently). Inside hut they found 1 pt gas, 1 GI machete, 1 GI entrenching tool, 1 NVA pistol belt and bayonet, 1 M-16 magazine w/10 rounds, 1 trip wire-75-80 ft of 18 gauge telephone wire. There were 5 trails leading into the area. Huts were destroyed.

31     July      2000

  Spot Report B Co CP & 1 platoon Dtg 311530 at grid 743314, while moving to the South, broke for lunch by a stream.  Element spotted 4 NVA going South to North. 1st & 3rd man had weapons while the others did not. They wore khaki shorts and shirts, two had belts w/NVA plastic, 1 had a pitch helmet, 2 had knives, 1 got away and 3 NVA KIA. 1 AK fold type 1966 PR 4204 2 magazines, 1 AK-47 1964 PR LK9558 2 wallets w/papers. 2 US WIA lines 70 & 145-slight injuries.

31     July     0001/2400

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

1     August     1330  

  From Bde: DTG received 011215 Aug. Intell: Agent reporting B-2 rating, at grid 748444. Last night-4 US POW's, 30 ARVN POW's with VC guards w/AK-47's. They were in the  31 July 2200 hrs until 010500 Aug. Departed area at 010500 carrying rice & fish-2 bags per man.  on a direct route to grid 727396 and are expected to move 7037 and stay thru the daytime. Person were dressed in black pj's-including US persons,  and appeared to be in good health. All US persons were caucasian...Believe ARVN's where from Duc Pho District. 1 ARVN POW said they came from Nui-Can-Vo, vincinty 7035. US persons were captured a long time ago, since they were not tied. Also recent captured persons are either killed or detained in POW Camp. 15 days ago the same persons w/same mission did the same thing with only a few guards. C Co 4/3 & B Co 1/20 are to be air moved into that area at 011400. Col Barlow will be at SJH in a short time. 4/3 will be in charge of overall operation.

2     August     0001/2400

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

3     August     1330

Spot Report: from Co A , 3rd platoon DTG of event 031300 at grid 722307, found 2  3'x5' storage bins-approx 6 months old. Found two bundles of documents, which one is believed to be a diary-there is a total of 170 pages between both. 2 trails ...1 running N-S and the other running East to West w/negative activity and trails covered with grass.                                                                    

Slocum 1968

4     August     1100

Spot Report: Co A 2nd platoon 2nd squad at grid BS706309 found 3 hooches 6'x 8' & 4'x 4', 1 SKS rifle with home made stock in rusty and fair condition.

4     August     1630

Spot Report: A Co CP & 4th platoon at 1600, the point man observed 1 VC/NVA  at 20-25 meters watching the trail. He fired 3 rounds at the NVA who started running to the North. The point man fired 4 more rounds when he spotted him again approx 25 meters to his front. Results: 1 NVA KIA-approx 25 years of age w/ green fatigue  long sleeve shirt & short green fatigue pants. Negative/head or foot gear & Neg/weapons or ID.

4     August     2030

Dust off for B Co 2 EM

Line  #  56 Jerry W. Nelson  Sp/4   

Line  # 95 Michael P. Riley   PFC   

  Detonated a mech set out by the other element. Multiple frag wounds below the waist and on the lower arms and legs and hands.There is a possibility of loosing the right foot for each EM ...Evacuated to Chu Lai.

4     August     2115

Spot Report: concerning above dust off, from B Co 1st squad DTG 041945 at grid BS 775323, At above coordinates two trails crossed. The 2nd squad of 2nd platoon went on trail to the left and set out a mech. The squad returned to the platoon location and told the 1st squad to set their mech's to the right...since they put theirs to the left, but the 1st squad went out and took the left trail...detonating the mech resulting in 2 US WIA's and evacuated to Bronco by 2030 hrs.

5     August     0830

Company C had 3 men get stung by bees-2 were stung in the face, and 1 was  stung on his arm. the 2 that were stung in the face had eyes swollen almost closed & man stung in arm-had trouble moving it.It happened late in the afternoon of August 4th. Bn Doctor was called and was told of the situation and he said"if breathing wasn't a problem then they could come back on a r/s bird"

5      August      1017

Dust off requested at 0945 hrs & completed 1015 hrs. Requested for B Company for Line # 66  Wagner, John H. III  Sp/4 . Came in contact with some type of poison-poison ivy...eyes were swollen together.

5     August      1121

Spot Report from Recon 3rd squad 1st element DTG 050928 at grid 646425, they had  a  map detonate with results: 1 VC KIA wearing black pj's carrying transistor radio, type of poncho pack w/contents; food, rice fruit, some type of leaves, 4 pair of extra shorts and 1 medium size khaki and 3 other shirts, and had 1 picture and 2 documents.(document had seal of Quang Ngai and mentioned Mo Duc, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai) VC wore HCM sandals and was moving S-SE..Also had one watch.

6     August     0001/2400

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

Smitty 1969

7     August     2230

From Radar 2030 hrs nat grid 758327, observed lights from LZ Dwarf, Az 1620, Rg 2840, radar detected some type of transmission causing interference in operation from this location. Engaged with 4.2, 105 at Bronco, total rounds 22 HE 105....16 HE 4.2.

Spot Report: At 1045 hrs at grid BS787325 Co B found 1 250 lb bomb, will be destroyed in place. 

8     August     2140

Spot Report: summation of A's contact-081835.A Co CP spotted 140 plus NVA at grid 731261 moving SE-NW. Personnel moving in groups of 8-12, There were 12 groups and persons were 5 meters apart, groups 10 meters apart moving in columns and moving very fast on a trail in the valley. Were wearing green & black uniforms...Approx 1/2 had weapons  and 90% were carrying packs and or rucksacks. Only small arms were observed & no radios were observed. Engaged w/Arty, after first volley-enemy moved into wood line at grid 731259. Request immediate air strikes. Kept constant Arty until AS arrived...At 2020 hrs, 2 elements of A Co received 1 round each and it was possibly a B-40 rocket, which landed 50 meters in front of their positions at grid 735265 & 736261. At 2035 hrs a element had heavy movement to their front at grid 736261. At 2105 hrs had movement between  grid 740264 & 741259. Negative results from movement. 

9     August     1605

Spot Report: Co C at 1230 hrs at grid BS704299 found 8 huts 4'x6' made of bamboo & grass and was approx 6 months old. Huts were lean to type w/no roof and located near 4 rice paddies. Paddies are well cultivated and are 15 meters x 20 meters near many trails that run in various directions. Also found tracks  of 8-10 personnel used in the past 3 days and fresh defecation. 

9      August     1620

Spot Report; Co B at grid BS673276. Engaged 1 VC/NVA moving South at 60 meter distance. Enemy evaded N up the hill: was approx 25 years of age wearing black & green uniform w/sweatband and barefoot. Negative results.

9     August     1740

Spot Report Co B at grid BS673273. found a 5-6 man sleeping position used within the last 24 hours-6'x12'w/4 fireplaces in area were also used. Found 1 basket containing 1 NVA canteen, 1 pair of black pants & shirt, 1 poncho liner, 1 rucksack full of cabbage, 2 lbs of rice, 2 dozen bananas and 1 1/2 lbs of crabmeat.

Jim Teller 1968

10       August       0001/2400

4/3 Infantry continued offensive  & ambush operations that were operating out of LZ Dwarf.  C 1/20 is under OPCON (operational  control) to 4/3 ..securing LZ Dwarf.

10      August      1845

Message  from 4th Division: Co B 2/35: Engaged 2 VC/NVA from a ambush position w/small arms, claymores, and resulting in 2 KIA & 2 AK-47 CIA at grid BS697227.

10     August      1729

Spot Report; Co D 3rd platoon at grid 721253 found an enemy base camp: 8 hooches that were 5'x 8' and 15 bunkers w/heavy overhead cover. Found corn cobs on ground. 1 flashlight-non serviceable, 1 US water blivet, 5 green shirts & 4 blue shirts, 1- 5 gal of polished rice(destroyed) , 2 illumination cannisters of salt. There were signs of chickens in the area. 1 SKS rifle 19642-102482 and in fair condition and operational. There were many trails in the area and running W & NW.

11     August     1539

Spot Report: Received by McEwen from A Co 1st platoon received approx 4 bursts of AK auto fire from 2 VC/NVA. Platoon returned M-79 fire, and enemy evaded to the North, could not tell what they were wearing.

11      August     1745

Spot Report: Co D 4th platoon at grid BS716248 was stopped when a reinforced squad or platoon of VC/NVA opened up with automatic weapons fire and blew/claymores or threw frags. There were 3 simultaneous explosions  with negative friendly casualties....enemy evaded South. Auto weapons fire was suspected M-16. Action on well used trail running N-S up a ridge and US troops were engaged at 15 meter distance w/explosions and 50 meters by small arms fire.

12     August     1200

At 1028 and grid BS700263. Co B 3rd platoon had a Map detonate , resulting in 1 NVA KIA, CIA: 1 AK-47 in excellent condition, 2 chicoms grenades-one with wooden handles (70-54-TN-K) and 1 pineapple manufactured type (386-13-69 T), 1 NVA pistol belt, 1 hammock, 1 NVA poncho, 1   4.2 inch illumination parachute. NVA was medium height and build and was moving down the dry stream bed....he had a fresh haircut with close sidewalls.

12       August       1617

Spot Report: Co C at grid BS719252. Point element was moving SW down the trail when either a claymore or frag detonated and they received 60 AK-47 rounds and possible M-16 rounds. Enemy was approx 25 meters from point element. Estimate 4--6 persons evaded to the SE. Found 30 meters from blast area a booster from RPG....4 US slightly wounded from the explosion and not dusted off. 

12     August      1832

Co D requested dustoff for EM who received shrapnel in elbow 1" long 1/2" deep...Completed 1815 hrs.

Line # 89  Deneui, Orville  D.   PFC  

Smitty / Sgt Geddes

13     August     0915

Spot  Report: at 0755 from C Co at grid BS715250. Engaged with unknown size enemy force at 30 meters, w/small arms fire and received small arms fire in return. Friendly element was maneuvering on enemy when a M-60 gunner was hit in the chest with 1 small arms round. Enemy broke contact, evaded to the SW. 

Line # 84 Brant, Michael  PFC  sucking chest wound. 

13      August     0940

Spot Report: Co C at grid BS716250. found 1 new hut & 1 sleeping positing: 15'x 20' inside hooches....Found 1 NVA bush hat, 1 NVA canteen, 1 shipping container for RPG round. Area is new and used within 24 hrs, and the main trail is running E-W,and 50 meters of this location foxholes were found-5'deep and 3' square. 1 circular magazine for RPD chicom light machine gun about half full and in good condition. It was left there recently............sn# on magazine H-569 .

14     August     1450

Co D 3rd platoon at grid BS708251. While checking out a old enemy base camp received 18 rounds of automatic AK47 fire...from approx 3 VC/NVA 100 meters across a dry creek bed. Element is moving on position at this time...Negative friendly casualties.

14     August     1600

Dust off for Co B  Line # 63  Sp/4 Schnakonbers, Charles    requested for chills and fever of 104 degrees. Requested 1535 hrs  & 1550 hrs complete. 

15     August     1005

From AMC ship: at 0850 hrs at grid BS752338. Observed 1 pack with weapons moving thru open area.... Sharks engaged and said they hit pack as he entered wood line on SE side of clearing.

15     August     1720

From Recon to McEwen to Norris:Bde Recon platoon while in ambush position, observed 1 VC/NVA at 75 meters with pack and weapon. Enemy spotted friendly, at the same time,and signaled persons in the rear by shouting. Recon platoon engaged w/small arms fire and had negative results: Enemy evaded and Recon conducted sweep  of the area with unknown results.....more to follow. 

15     August     2315

Spot Report: Radar 162130 at grid 752326.  4 personnel....Engaged with 4 HE 105 rounds, and about 5 minutes later had 7-10 personnel in the same area moving NW. 6 more 105 rounds fired-believed to be a direct hit.

LZ Charlie Brown 1968

16     August     1126

From Bn MCP to SKI: Spot Report: spotted 8 persons at grid BS717227, running from E-W across valley. Could not tell what they were wearing or if they had packs or weapons, spotted thru 7x 50 binocular.

16      August     1610

Co C requests & receive routine dust off for Line # 14 Bonczek, John H. SGT  Reason is lage cut on index finger.

16     August     1625

Spot Report: From Co A 2nd platoon to AK: at 1605 hrs at grid BS 723243.  Co A 2nd platoon had MAP detonate resulting in 1 NVA KIA, CIA: 1 M-1 carbine (sn#6320939), 1 pistol belt, 1 banana  clip w/11 rounds, small leather pouch with 1 7.62 round, 1 sks round, 9 AK rounds, 1 US M-27 frag, 1 VN lighter, 1 finger sprint, 2 bags  of tobacco, 15 lighter flints, 1- 81mm illum parachute.  KIA was approx 22 years old and was wearing khaki shirt, black pj bottoms, and had a close hair cut...traveling W-E on trail.

16      August     1737

Spot Report: Co A 3rd platoon at grid BS752243. found punji stakes along trail for 100 meters distance. trail ran E-W and had markers and a bent tree over trail...destroyed punji stakes.

16     August     2150

Dust off requested by Co C at 2130 completed 2143, 1 concussion, 2 shrapnel, 2 KIA ....2 KIA's Line # 54 & 118, 3 US #'s 63 & 117, 1 Redleg...... Houston. From a short round fired by Co D. 

 2 KIA

Sp/4 Raul Rivera

PFC Elvin James JR

WIA

Line #  63

Line # 117

1 Redleg WIA

Houston

16      August     2345

C Co called target list in giving target grinds and times to fire them, called to man in charge of FDCof Co D . The Kac's were broken down by recon's RTO. The data was worked up by man in chargeof FDC (WUNDERLICH) Data was given to Sgt of mortar section. The Sgt put data on the gun, also broke down the charges to charge 1. the charge was directed by data of FDC. The data was correct in deflection and elevation, but was wrong on # of charges. Charge 2 was correct, according to the table. When the section was ready to fire, they attempted to call C Co to inform C Co. They could not reach C Co on the radio-they tried on D Co. internal push  81 section called D Co. CP asked them to contact C Co. on CMD freq. The RTO of D Co. CP called 1 time and was unable to reach C Co. CP  D Co. 81 section did not wait for C Co.to be alerted as they were trying to stay on schedule requested. They fired a round and it landed in the center of C Co perimeter........400 meters short of target.

17       August      1220

Dust off for A Co 2nd platoon:

Line # 94  Jeffcoats, Henry Allen  PFC  bullet wound above heart and losing blood, Urgent.

17     August      1335

From Co A 2nd platoon at 1140 hrs. at grid BS 742243: 2nd platoon had just started moving W down a hill when they ran into unknown number of NVA. They tripped a early warning device made from a can and rubber band. They continued slowly when they met  and...engaged at 75 meters 3 NVA by semi M-16 fire from point man. Enemy returned fire with AK auto ..2 full magazines. Results: were 1 US WIA. Enemy wearing pitch helmets and all 3 were observed having weapons that are believed to be AK-47's.

17       August     1645

Spot Report: Recon platoon at 1520 hrs. at grid BS721252. were moving into area where they had previously spotted 2 VC/NVA. They reconned by fire due to rough terrain. Believe enemy evaded to the South. Found 4 new huts & bunkers with overhead and a lot of grass being dried for use in making huts.

18      August     0001/2400

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

LZ South 1969

19       August     1025

Spot Report from BATO: P105A element initiated contact with 1  squad of VC, enemy broke contact and evaded North, results: 1 VC KIA....CIA: 1 AK-47 -will get serial number later. Friendly casualties 2 CIDG WIA.

19       August     1820

Spot Report: Co C at grid BS693250 while closing on LZ Avenger ....walked into a friendly MAP....results:.................. 2 US KIA, 1 US WIA. Dust off complete at 1800 hrs.

19     August     1821

Dust off requested and completed for C Co 1 WIA-shrapnel wound from claymore in left hand and face, also concussion.

Line # 13  Sp/4  Ward Daniel L.             Hysteria

Line # 36  Sp/4  Boatwright, William     Hysteria

2 US KIA

Line  #  88  PFC   Cross, Fredrick W.      

Line  #  32  Sp/4    Anthony, John E.          

1 US WIA

Line  # 26    E-5    Pederson, George W.      shrapnel wound in left hand and face w/concussion.

19       August     1910

From Bde: D Co CA is approved w/7 birds. B Co & C Co exchange will have to go w/Hooks. From S-3: Cancell D Co CA. HOOKS must go after 201000 Aug, Approved by Cpt Mullen.

20      August     1319

Late entry: Co A 2nd platoon at grid BS688242. engaging 2 VC and resulting in 1 VC WIA-POW. CIA: 1 AK-47 w/banana clip, 1 pistol belt with buckle, compass w/case and pack. Other VC evaded with negative findings. Action at 0905 hrs. 

20     August     1440

Ref item #21, additional information: POW 25 years old, and was engaged on the trail at 50 meters. Trail was running SE-NW...CIA: 1 chicom, inside pack was parachutes-from 4 105mm Arty flares , 8 pieces NVA plastic poncho. Had green shirt, black shorts, no head or foot gear. Companion evaded SE, had negative weapon, and wore same clothing plus bush hat.

20      August      1508

Co D requested dust off for 2 people...WIA from MAP...1450 hrs & completed 1500 hrs.

2 US WIA

Line # 26 Huey, William S. Jr E-5       hit in legs               Line # 63 Mills, Donald J.       Sp/4      hit in cheek & tongue.

20     August     1520

Co D 2nd platoon at grid BS711247 walked into a MAP resulting in 2 US WIA evacuated. The platoon was disoriented approx 700 meters...they sent their location as BS707244 and were supposed to be moving South. They were instructed not to have any MAPS out today.

20      August     1700

 From  Bde Cpt Green to 4/3 TOC (McEwen) POW was Recon Squad Leader of 1st Squad 2nd Co 403 Sapper Bn with a strength of 45 men. At time of capture he was leading a patrol of 10 men to Recon US positions. Unit is approx 1 dayWest of place of capture in the vicinity of Bay Sau Slope and Hon Hoa.The reason unit was long out of contact w/US is shortage of food. Also persons were on resupply mission.

20     August      2235

From Ba To: received LZSJ 1800 P105A at grid BS564398 at 201300 hrs. Enemy engaged w/platoon & w/RPG's & small arms fire. Enemy was 200 meters away, had dug-in fighting positions. Enemy broke contact to East under heavy fire  from gunships and Arty, No friendly casualties...unknown enemy casualties.

21      August      0835

Spot Report: MCP at grid BS727279 spotted 7-8 persons moving NW-SE with packs and weapons. Engaged with 10 rounds of 4.2 with unknown results. 

21      August      0918

From Bde (Norris): POW captured by A Co located at 91st Evac at Chu Lai source said 40th Co has 3 platoons -recon w/15...sapper w/20....transportation w/10 men, source said 2 squad per platoon. Co has 45 AK-47's, 6 B40, 3x 82mm, 1 x 60 mm,  1 RPG launcher, and source knows of no other unit in the area.

21      August      0940

Co B 3rd platoon at 0915 hrs. at grid BS695257. 50 meters North of this location element found a cave by a stream bed with a opening of 6'x 4' which narrowed to 2' x  2' of solid rock material. Inside 3 rusty metal cannisters 30" long x 4" with flip top approx 25 # inside cannister a projectile approx 28" long 1st 14" OD in color like 81mm round. On back end was plastic part with holes in it.  Back part like 105mm cannister. Numbers on rounds 75-60, 28-66 .

Mickey Moore

22     August     0950

Spot Report: Co D 2nd platoon at 0915 hrs at grid BS708241.  found 7 ccollapsed 8'x 12' bunkers and 5 hooches were new. 3 were just framed -all were destroyed. 18" commo wire was found along with 15 potatoes, 2 corn cobs. On the trail running NW-SE there was a blood trail approx 3 days old. Their scout said that boot tracks on trail were possibly made by approx a platoon of NVA moving South..

22      August     1210

Spot Report: Co D 2nd platoon at grid BS706244 found what appeared to be an 8' x 12' classroom  w/ benches. There was barbed wire in the area and the scout thinks it is a sapper school. 2nd platoon is destroying all structures.

22       August     1325

Spot report: from Co D at grid BS706244. 2nd platoon found 10'x  8' x 10' bunkers with built in stoves and a wash area. This area was in approx 2 weeks ago. There were trails going in all directions that showed use in the last week.

22       August     1719

Spot Report: from Co D 2nd platoon found one 51 caliber machine gun. It was broken down into its main parts. Will call back with more details. It was in fair condition, slightly rusty, all parts except tripod. Had 2 circular type sights. Serial # A209.

23      August     0001/2400

Daily Journal For August 23, 1970 Missing

24       August     1312

Late entries-Spot Report: BA to C26A at grid 594415 at 241125 hrs. saw 3 VC in khaki uniforms 20 meters away. Engaged resulting in 3 VC KIA w/negative weapons, VC Vietnamese. Spot Report: C at grid 836257, 241205 hrs., point man from 3rd platoon killed a pig.

24      August     2330

Intell from Bde Kiernan, from Nghia Hanh grid 633589, observed extensive sampan travel every night on the Song Ve River, in the direction of S-N sampans are loaded while moving in that direction. At 2300 hrs they stop at a bridge location 6155, than move to what appears to be a load off point approximately grid 655576 which PF's observed 100-500 flashlights. When sampans return they are not loaded cargo is unknown.

Doc Smith 1970

25     August      0955

From Bde Annas-Primo 5 at 241900 hrs. at grid 898213. while on VR , observed a smoldering camp fire & recent signs of activity also some clothing and wood cut for fire. At 240830 at same location observed clothing had been moved around.

25     August     1020

26       August       0001/2400

Journal Summary; 4/3 Infantry continues search and clear operations in 4/21 Infantry AO. AO ext B-03. Ref item # 32 Helix 03 dir A/S on grid 670328. Ref item # 48 reg Intell NVA holding Propaganda program. Ref item # 56 reg AO ext B-05 for upcoming operations. Negative of further import occurred.

27     August      0701

Cancel AO ext B-03 to BDE.

27       August      1550

Sport Report: from S-3 Command Group 2714500 at grid 477705, booby trap construction a pit 6" wide x 1' long top covered with waterproof bag, w/4 sticks for support, funct -ion, step on bag and fall into pit & boom.

27       August     1605

Spot report; from B Co 2nd platoon at grid 461697. found 1 new 81 mm mortar with safety pin still in it.  ...Will destroy.  

27       August       1705

Dust off request, from B Co at grid 461688. Sliced ligament  between thumb & fore finger.....started 1628 hrs and completed 1645 hrs.

27       August       2015

Spot Report; from C Co at grid 488696, DTG 271900, spotted 3 VC/NVA with packs and weapons. Company moving in to ambush to set up mechanicals at all exits to the valley. At first light element will patrol the area. Capt Carlo refused Arty. Approx 800-1000 meters away from brown shirt on 1 black uniform on other,could not tell what third was wearing. 

Smitty / Sargent / Marino

Company C requests dust off at grid 488696. For Sgt Lynn-heat stroke.......Started 1240 hrs. &  completed 1325 hrs.

28       August     2310

Spot report; from B Co 1st platoon at grid 458688. 10 children walked into ambush 2 children approx ages were 9-11. The other 8 children evaded to the West, where there was adult footprints in the area. Holding children until tomorrow.

28        August     2310

Spot Report; from Company C CP DTG 281915 at grid 480707. 150 meters away from CP in a valley spotted 1 VC/NVA.  Engaged w/small arms fire and he evaded to the South ....negative results and will check area in the morning.

29        August       0715

Co C 1st platoon on DTG 290615 at grid 483717. had Map detonate. Results:  1 VC KIA-20 years old. Wearing black shorts & shirt. Also US T-shirt, paper w/VN writing, and will be back hauled. Sandbag, with pack of tobacco, 11/2 lbs of dried potatoes, HCM, 3'x5' poncho, and 5oz of salt. Moving SE when Map went off. 

29       August      0845

C Co 4th platoon on DTG 281915 at grid 482708. engaged 1 VC/NVA at 150-170 meters moving North. At 290715 found body. KIA wearing black shorts and shirt and Ho Chi slippers. Also had one fish trap2' long and 6" in diameter.

29       August        1800

C Co 1st platoon at grid 484708 onDTG 291620. Engaged 2 VC/NVA. Results: 1 KIA VC/NVA. The second man evaded to the South , towards the CP at grid 485715. He is believed to be wounded. The 1st platoon is maneuvering to capture second man. Dead man wearing blue shorts and no shirts or shoes. Carrying a blue khaki shirt. The one that got away is believed to be carrying an M-16 or SKS. Approx 30 meters away when engaged w/ 10 rounds.

29       August     2210

Late entry from C Co Spot Report on DTG 292000. 1st squad 1st platoon had a MAP detonate at the above time. A hasty search of the area results in one KIA female-14 years old, no  weapon, she may  have been carrying a pack. Will check area at first light.

30       August      1403

Recon  requests dust off  at grid 467723  for PFC Joy and KCS Khakh.  Extracted for heat exhaustion.

30     August     1840

Dust off request for D Co at grid 466719. Line # 39  Sp/4 Allard   compound fracture-left leg and right ankle. Time started 1825 hrs & completed 1840 hrs.

30       August       1930

Spot Report; from D Co  2-0  DTG 301830 at grid 463727. a booby trap detonated resulting in 1 US WIA  & evacuated to  Chu Lai ....Booby trap was a home made chicom w/wire attached.

30       August        2030

From Bde Major Swaney-There is a great possibly, that our field elements will be attacked tonight. Could not give source due to security.

31       August       1040

Dust off requested by Co D at grid 463743, DTG 310955.  Line # PFC Leroy Trimble-received compound fractures and multiple frag wounds to both legs as a result of booby trap. Made of home made chicom grenades w/trip wire above ground.Whole blood was needed. Dust off was requested at 0955 hrs and completed at 1010 hrs.

31       August     1330

Command group found booby trap at PZ. Trap was a can of explosives with buried trip wire across trail. Blown in place.

Dust off requested by C Co completed at 1950 hrs, requested at 1920 hrs. for;