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01 July 68 0625H
Co D ambush closed on LZ Buf. Co B ambush closed on LZ Dottie. Recon ambush closed on LZ Paradise. Co C elements vic LZ
01
July 68 1000H SEE Journal #A
Co A moved from LZ Bronco to LZ Buf.
Division FAC reports CH-47 Helicopter and a
UH-1B Helicopter had mid air collision.
4/3 Inf. Assumed operations in designated
sector 4/31 AO. TOC will be at LZ West. AT990250.
Co D KIA 1 VC hiding in well at AT924250.
4/31 Inf. report photo interpretation shows
unit at AT901208: 3 foxholes, 3 weapons mounted on tripod, wheeled vehicle
w/canvas top.
07 July 68
SEE Journal #A
08 July 68
SEE Journal #B
07 July 68
SEE Journal #A
08 July 68
SEE Journal #B
Gun ships engaged 2 MAM’s evading result 2 VC
KIA
Co D request DUSTOFF for 1 US w/gunshot wound
result accident.
PFC Doug Mitchel
Shot by individual in 2nd platoon. Vic AT851236
PFC Doug Mitchel
Shot by individual in 2nd platoon. Vic AT851236
Co A CA, LZ cold.
Co C CA, LZ cold.
Gun ships engaged 2 VC result 3 VC KIA.
Scored the 3d VC KIA on the bonus round.
Battalion SITREP Neg. location: Co A-
AT808255, Co B- AT842243, Co C- AT813255, Co D- AT846237.
Spot report: Co C and Co A are finding indiv. And crew served weapons, rockets, mortars, equipment, documents and a
classroom large enough for 40 persons.
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12 July 68 1320H
Co D found message written on fibrous material, Banana leaf. The Vietnamese translation was; “US are coming, will shoot me,
am leaving because I love my wife and do not want her shot.”
13 July 68
SEE Journal #3 Report #A
14 July 68 2400H
All 4/3 elements Vic. LZ O’Conner.
15 July 68 0640H
Unit strength: A Co-114, B Co-93, C Co-108, D Co -118, E Co-69.
18 July 68 0855H
Co A request DUSTOFF for 1 US WHA result Booby trap at AT913351.
SSG James Hildebrandt, KHA.
18 July 68 1011H
Recon request DUSTOFF for 1 US WHA w/gunshot to arm at AT905239.
PFC Gary R Stephen.
18 July 68 2400H
Spot report: 4/3 continues security and ambush patrols vic LZ Karen, LZ Lurch and LZ O’Conner.
19 July 68 1240H
Co A request DUSTOFF for 1 US KHA, 2 US WHA by SA fire at AT904253.
James Hall -WHA ,
Philli Oglesby-KHA,
Lenioda Hargrove-WHA.
19 July 68 1245H
Co A engaged 2 VC result 2 VC KHA.
20 July 68
SEE Report #3 #4 #5 Report #A
21 July 68 0750H
Co A and C arrive Lurch. AT925238
21 July 68 1855H
Co C request DUSTOFF for 1 US injured by entrenching tool.
PFC Jack D Merrell. See journal
23 July 68
SEE Journal #2 #3 #6 #7
26 July 68
SEE Journal #3 Report #A
26 July 68 1400H
Request DUSTOFF for Capt. Hendrix w/multiple burns on hands and face. See journal And more
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01 Aug. 68 2400H
Spot report: 4/3 secures LZ Karen, LZ Lurch, Hill 210, and LZ O’Conner.
Co C found 14 bodies in graves Vic. AT905214.
04 Aug. 68 1250H
Co A and Co C prepares to move to Hill 54.
05 Aug. 68
Dustoff #3
06 Aug. 68
Summery
09 Aug. 68 SUMMARY
Co A continues patrol sweep at BT418083.
Co B secures Hill 54.
Co C at Chu Lai for stand down.
Co D secures LAAM site and bridge security.
13 Aug. 68 1418H
Co C closed on Hill 54.
13 Aug. 68 SUMMARY
Co A secures LAAM site and BA BAU Bridge.
Co B secures LZ Bowmen.
Co C conducts operations Vic Hill 54.
Co D is at Chu Lai for stand down.
14 Aug. 68
Bradford Hall SEE Journal #2
15 Aug. 68
SEE Journal #2
16 Aug. 68 1155H
Co C request DUSTOFF for 1 US WHA by sniper at BT335104.
PFC Richard Woods.
18 Aug. 68
SEE Journal #3 #4
19 Aug. 68 1115H
Co C request DUSTOFF for 1 US w/FUO at BT382117.
SP4 Ronald A. Chura.
19 Aug 68 1120H
Co B request DUSTOFF for 1 US w/frag wounds from misfired claymore.
LZ Bowmen,
Ernesto G. Espinoza.
M18 Claymore
The M18 Claymore, a directional fragmentation mine, is 8-1/2 inches long, 1-3/8 inches wide, 3-1/4 inches high, and weighs 3-1/2 pounds.
The mine contains 700 steel spheres (10.5 grains) and 1-1/2 pound layer of composition C-4 explosive and is initiated by a No. 2 electric
blasting cap. The M18 command-detonated mine may be employed with obstacles or on the approaches, forward edges, flanks and rear
edges of protective minefields as close-in protection against a dismounted Infantry attack.
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The Claymore projects a fan-shaped pattern of steel balls in a
60-degree horizontal arc, at a maximum height of 2 meters, and covers a
casualty radius of 100 meters. The optimum effective range (the range at which the most desirable balance is achieved between lethality
and area coverage) is 50 meters. The forward danger radius for friendly forces is 250 meters. The back blast area is unsafe in unprotected
areas 16 meters to the rear and sides of the munitions. Friendly personnel within 100 meters to the rear and sides of the munitions should
be in a covered position to be safe from secondary missiles.
The Claymore projects a fan-shaped pattern of steel balls in a
60-degree horizontal arc, at a maximum height of 2 meters, and covers a
casualty radius of 100 meters. The optimum effective range (the range at which the most desirable balance is achieved between lethality
and area coverage) is 50 meters. The forward danger radius for friendly forces is 250 meters. The back blast area is unsafe in unprotected
areas 16 meters to the rear and sides of the munitions. Friendly personnel within 100 meters to the rear and sides of the munitions should
be in a covered position to be safe from secondary missiles.
casualty radius of 100 meters. The optimum effective range (the range at which the most desirable balance is achieved between lethality
and area coverage) is 50 meters. The forward danger radius for friendly forces is 250 meters. The back blast area is unsafe in unprotected
areas 16 meters to the rear and sides of the munitions. Friendly personnel within 100 meters to the rear and sides of the munitions should
be in a covered position to be safe from secondary missiles.
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the same basic capabilities as antipersonnel mines and can be used in most situations where other types of antipersonnel mines are employed.
In addition, the M18A1 has the capability of being sighted directionally to provide fragmentation over a specific area and does not necessarily rely
upon chance detonation by the enemy. The M18A1 is adaptable for covering the ranges between maximum hand grenade throwing distance and the
minimum safe distance of
mortar and artillery supporting fires.
without a peep-sight; otherwise, both versions are identical. The mine is a curved, rectangular, plastic case and contains a layer of composition C3
explosive. It has a fragmentation face of rectangular steel fragments. The front face containing the steel fragments is designed to produce a fan-shaped
spray which can be aimed at a prescribed target area. The electrical firing
device issued with the M18 CLAYMORE is not safe. Due to its construction,
it
may cause premature detonation of the mine. Whenever possible, the battery
holder (firing device) issued with the M18 mine should be replaced by
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20 Aug. 68
Dustoff SEE Journal #3
21 Aug. 68
Jerry Mills SEE Journal #4
22 Aug. 68
lindsey Russell SEE Journal #5
23 Aug. 68 0255H
Co D reports 7 US WHA result mortar attack;
James Herdzik,
William Gress,
Daniels Rodriques,
Mathew Smith,
Larry Jones.
23 Aug. 68 1755H
Recon request DUSTOFF for 1 US w/hand wound result accident while cleaning M-79.
Graig Anthony.
24 Aug. 68 2012H
Co C 1st Platoon 1st Squad reports 6-8 VC in kill zone. Can hear VC talking
24 Aug. 68 2025H
Co C reports talking VC turned out to be fish playing in water.
25 Aug. 68 SEE Journal #4
Nicholas Cosaluzzo See Journal
26 Aug. Dustoff SEE Journlal #6
27 Aug 68 0040H
Co D request DUSTOFF for 5 US WHA result mortar and AW fire. BT405106.
Willie Epps,
Henry Warner,
Wayne Westving,
Larry Kinch,
Roger Able.
28 Aug. 68 1615H
Co C request DUSTOFF for 1 US WHA result Booby trap at BT344151.
SSG William B Ford.
Nicholas Gates
29 Aug. 68 SEE Journal #3 #4
Thimothy Long
Leland Meier
31 Aug. 68 2137H
Co C request DUSTOFF for 1 US w/snake bite.
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01
Sept. 68 2005H
Recon request DUSTOFF for Peter Alexander result self inflicted gunshot wound to leg from M-79.
02 Dept. 68
SEE Journals #3 #5 #7 Reports #A #B
03 Sept. 68 0001H
All 4/3 elements prepare to move to QUANG NGAI airfield. Co B and E will secure LZ Buf.
04 Sept. 68 1800H
Co A NDP: BS454778
Co B LZ BUF
Co C NDP: BS466755
Co D NDP: BS466755
Recon LZ BUF
(Editors note: The battle that will develop over the next 24 hours will earn the recon platoon a Presidential Unit Citation.
Link to 52 pages of daily staff journals that cover Sept. 4, 5, 6th and 7th 1968.
05 Sept. 68 0325H
Weather report: Extremely bad conditions with increased winds and rain. Bad weather may reach a high over the next few days.
Take measures to secure property and lives.
05
Sept. 68 1140H
Co B is receiving SA fire from BS 513795. Recon is receiving heavy AW fire. Paul Adams was shot then evacuated by C&C ship.
BS545794. Co C receiving fire from BS 455579.
05 Sept. 68 1415H
Co D reports pinned down by AW fire from BS474725. 2 US WHA
05 Sept. 68 1617H
Co D reports C&C ship shot down BS475729.
06 Sept. 68 1410H
Recon platoon reports it is pinned down at BS548773.
06 Sept. 68 1708H
Recon reports 1 US WHA, details to follow.
06 Sept. 68 1725H
Shark received fire resulting in 2 US WHA; Pilot and door gunner.
07 Sept. 68 0120H
Status of recon platoon: 10 US KHA, 4 US WHA, 13 US uninjured, 1 US MIA.
SGT Secrest-KHA,
Hanson-KHA,
Gehman-WHA,
Moree-KHA,
Morrow-KHA,
Alerjo-WHA,
Jones (medic) KHA,
Montgomery-WHA.
07 Sept. 68 1140H
Co D request DUSTOFF for 1 US KHA, 4 US WHA result Booby trap at BS564772.
KHA-William Cooper,
WHA- PFC Cheney,
WHA- James Elker,
PFC Robert Hannah.
08 Sept. 68 0931H
MG Gettys, Div. Commander, Arrives at Buf.
08 Sept. 68 0952H
DG Galloway, Assistant Div. Commander, Arrived at LZ Buf.
08 Sept. 68 1010H
Col. Henderson, Brigade Commander, arrived at Buf.
LINK TO RECON
1 VC Prod Thung Dung Bn, Quang Ngai ·
107 NVA Hvy Wpns Spt Bn, Quang Ngai
· 403 NVA Sapper Bn, Quang Ngai
· 406 NVA Sapper Bn, Quang Ngai
· 409 NVA Sapper Bn, Quang Ngai
· 120 VCMont Mont
· 402 NVA Sapper Bn, Quang Ngai
· 32 NVA Recon Bn, Quang Ngai
· 404 VC Sapper Bn, Quang Nam
· 471 VC Naval Sapper Bn, Quang Nam
08 Sept. 68 1247H
Aero scouts report 1 aircraft shot down at BS485775. Co A is moving to secure area.
08 Sept. 68 1638H
Co B request DUSTOFF for 2 US WHA result grenade frag at BS480770.
Michael Whalen,
Jesse Thompson.
09 Sept. 68 0040H
Notified Bde that A,B,C and D would continue intensified search operations north of the TRA KHUC river.
09 Sept. 68 1118H
Co B engaged 3 VC result 3 VC KHA.
09 Sept. 68 1201H
C&C aircraft at BS555775 extracted by Dolphin 588
09 Sept. 68 1735H
Two persons know the location of a Howitzer buried during TET offensive.
10 Sept. 68
Douglas Quinn SEE Journal #5
11 Sept. 68
Edward Russell SEE Journal #4
12 Sept. 68
Gregory Gaeng SEE Journal #3
13 Sept. 68 0625H
4/3 field strength: A-93, B-94, C-88, D-85
14 Sept. 68 0945H
Co D request DUSTOFF for 1 US WHA result Booby trap at BS514744.
William V Lewis Jr.
15 Sept. 68 1120H
Co A reports finding 4 Bamboo vipers tied to rafters of hut. BS513757
15 Sept. 68 1533H
Co C now located LZ Thunder and Charlie Brown.
16 Sept. 68 1000H
Co B- LZ Liz, Co D-LZ Dragon, Co A-LZ Bronco.
17 Sept. 68 0830H
Unit strength: A-112, B-103, C-93, D-107
20 Sept. 68 1602H
Co C request DUSTOFF for 1 US w/head wound from frag. BS782407.
Larry Goodwin.
21 Sept. 68
See Plans #A
22 Sept. 68 0750H
Co C request DUSTOFF for 1 US with gunshot wound to leg. Line #134
23 Sept. 68
Fever of unknown origin-- FUO-- SEE Journal #6
27 Sept. 68 Spot Report
Co. A LZ Thunder
Co. B LZ Bronco
Co. C Operation Handstand BS928224
Co. D closed Bronco
Recon LZ Thunder
28 Sept. 68 Summary
4/3 units combined to destroy over 100 sampans.
29 Sept. 68
Dustoff--SEE Journal #6
30 Sept. 68 0805H
A Co reports contact at BS775362.
Hagen and Mylo received frag wounds.
SGT Hayes received wounds to face.
30 Sep. 68 Summary
All companies received fire throughout the day.
Recon request DUSTOFF for Peter Alexander result self inflicted gunshot wound to leg from M-79.
02 Dept. 68
SEE Journals #3 #5 #7 Reports #A #B
03 Sept. 68 0001H
All 4/3 elements prepare to move to QUANG NGAI airfield. Co B and E will secure LZ Buf.
04 Sept. 68 1800H
Co A NDP: BS454778
Co B LZ BUF
Co C NDP: BS466755
Co D NDP: BS466755
Recon LZ BUF
(Editors note: The battle that will develop over the next 24 hours will earn the recon platoon a Presidential Unit Citation.
Link to 52 pages of daily staff journals that cover Sept. 4, 5, 6th and 7th 1968.
 Chi-com type 56 7.62 |
 Type 24 Heavy MG 7.96 |
 Soviet 82mm Mortar M1937 |
05 Sept. 68 0325H
Weather report: Extremely bad conditions with increased winds and rain. Bad weather may reach a high over the next few days.
Take measures to secure property and lives.
Co B is receiving SA fire from BS 513795. Recon is receiving heavy AW fire. Paul Adams was shot then evacuated by C&C ship.
BS545794. Co C receiving fire from BS 455579.
05 Sept. 68 1415H
Co D reports pinned down by AW fire from BS474725. 2 US WHA
05 Sept. 68 1617H
Co D reports C&C ship shot down BS475729.
06 Sept. 68 1410H
Recon platoon reports it is pinned down at BS548773.
06 Sept. 68 1708H
Recon reports 1 US WHA, details to follow.
06 Sept. 68 1725H
Shark received fire resulting in 2 US WHA; Pilot and door gunner.
07 Sept. 68 0120H
Status of recon platoon: 10 US KHA, 4 US WHA, 13 US uninjured, 1 US MIA.
SGT Secrest-KHA,
Hanson-KHA,
Gehman-WHA,
Moree-KHA,
Morrow-KHA,
Alerjo-WHA,
Jones (medic) KHA,
Montgomery-WHA.
07 Sept. 68 1140H
Co D request DUSTOFF for 1 US KHA, 4 US WHA result Booby trap at BS564772.
KHA-William Cooper,
WHA- PFC Cheney,
WHA- James Elker,
PFC Robert Hannah.
08 Sept. 68 0931H
MG Gettys, Div. Commander, Arrives at Buf.
08 Sept. 68 0952H
DG Galloway, Assistant Div. Commander, Arrived at LZ Buf.
08 Sept. 68 1010H
Col. Henderson, Brigade Commander, arrived at Buf.
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1 VC Prod Thung Dung Bn, Quang Ngai ·
107 NVA Hvy Wpns Spt Bn, Quang Ngai
· 403 NVA Sapper Bn, Quang Ngai
· 406 NVA Sapper Bn, Quang Ngai
· 409 NVA Sapper Bn, Quang Ngai
· 120 VC
· 402 NVA Sapper Bn, Quang Ngai
· 32 NVA Recon Bn, Quang Ngai
· 404 VC Sapper Bn, Quang Nam
· 471 VC Naval Sapper Bn, Quang Nam
08 Sept. 68 1247H
Aero scouts report 1 aircraft shot down at BS485775. Co A is moving to secure area.
08 Sept. 68 1638H
Co B request DUSTOFF for 2 US WHA result grenade frag at BS480770.
Michael Whalen,
Jesse Thompson.
09 Sept. 68 0040H
Notified Bde that A,B,C and D would continue intensified search operations north of the TRA KHUC river.
09 Sept. 68 1118H
Co B engaged 3 VC result 3 VC KHA.
09 Sept. 68 1201H
C&C aircraft at BS555775 extracted by Dolphin 588
09 Sept. 68 1735H
Two persons know the location of a Howitzer buried during TET offensive.
10 Sept. 68
Douglas Quinn SEE Journal #5
11 Sept. 68
Edward Russell SEE Journal #4
12 Sept. 68
Gregory Gaeng SEE Journal #3
13 Sept. 68 0625H
4/3 field strength: A-93, B-94, C-88, D-85
14 Sept. 68 0945H
Co D request DUSTOFF for 1 US WHA result Booby trap at BS514744.
William V Lewis Jr.
15 Sept. 68 1120H
Co A reports finding 4 Bamboo vipers tied to rafters of hut. BS513757
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15 Sept. 68 1533H
Co C now located LZ Thunder and Charlie Brown.
16 Sept. 68 1000H
Co B- LZ Liz, Co D-LZ Dragon, Co A-LZ Bronco.
17 Sept. 68 0830H
Unit strength: A-112, B-103, C-93, D-107
20 Sept. 68 1602H
Co C request DUSTOFF for 1 US w/head wound from frag. BS782407.
Larry Goodwin.
21 Sept. 68
See Plans #A
22 Sept. 68 0750H
Co C request DUSTOFF for 1 US with gunshot wound to leg. Line #134
23 Sept. 68
Fever of unknown origin-- FUO-- SEE Journal #6
27 Sept. 68 Spot Report
Co. B LZ Bronco
Co. C Operation Handstand BS928224
Co. D closed Bronco
Recon LZ Thunder
28 Sept. 68 Summary
4/3 units combined to destroy over 100 sampans.
29 Sept. 68
Dustoff--SEE Journal #6
30 Sept. 68 0805H
A Co reports contact at BS775362.
Hagen and Mylo received frag wounds.
SGT Hayes received wounds to face.
30 Sep. 68 Summary
All companies received fire throughout the day.
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