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1st Marine Division  (Rein),  FMF
FPO, San Francisco, California, 96602

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COMMAND CHRONOLOGY

1 June 1968 to 30 June 1968

INDEX

                                        Part I - Organizational Data

                                        Part II - Narrative Summary

                                        Part III - Sequential Listings of Significant Events

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PART I

ORGANIZATIONAL DATA

1.     DESIGNATION                                              COMMANDER
          Headquarters                                                      LtCol. H. W. HITE
          1st Tank Battalion  (Rein)                          1-30 June 1968
          1st MarDiv  (Rein),  FMF

SUBORDINATE UNITS

H&S Company                                                            Maj L. A. GILDERSLEEVE 1-13Jun68
                                                                                             Capt G. P. BRODEUR 14-30Jun68
Company A (-)                                                             Capt C. R. CASEY 1-30Jun68
Company B (Rein)                                                    Capt G. J  MURDOCK 1- 30Jun68
Company C (Rein)                                                    Capt G. P. BRODEUR 1-30Jun68
                                                                                             Capt R. T. HOPKINS 14-30Jun68
Company A (Rein), 1stATBn                              1stLt G. B. SEARCH 1-30Jun68
Company B, 5th TkBn                                           1stLt R. M. JOHNSTONE 1-30Jun68

2.     Location

Headquarters                                                               (AT 997723)
H&S Company                                                             (AT 997723)
Company A                                                                   (YD 815165)
Company B                                                                      (AT 962621)
Company C                                                                      (AT 997723)
Company A, 1st ATBn                                            (YD 813165)
Company B, 5th TkBn                                            (BT 072644)

3.     Staff Officers

Battalion Executive Officer                                 Maj D. R. DICKEY 1-30Jun68
Battalion Adjutant                                                     1stLt C. S. SCHURING 1-30Jun68
Battalion S-2 Officer                                              Capt R. T. HOPKINS 1-13Jun68
                                                                                           Capt R. D. GUNSELMAN 14-30 Jun68
Battalion S-3 Officer                                              Capt R. D. GUNSELMAN 1-30Jun68
Battalion S-4 Officer                                              Maj J. A. SCHUYLER 1-30Jun68
Battalion S-5/Civic Action Officer                    1stLt R. C. HOLLITZ  1-30Jun68

4.    Average Monthly Strength

               USMC                                              USN
OFF                              ENL          OFF                              ENL

45                                  914              1                                  14




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PART II - NARRATIVE SUMMARY

PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION

1.   The total strength of the First Tank Battalion as of 30 June 1968 was:

          MARINE                                                                                NAVY

OFF                    ENL                                                            OFF                    ENL

  45                     951                                                                1                           15

2.   The Battalion anticipates the following losses during July:

          MARINE                                                                                NAVY

OFF                    ENL                                                            OFF                    ENL
 
  4                          56                                                               0                          1

3.   Record of Extension for Tank Battalion thru 30 June 1968:

          Three Months                    Six Months                    Total Man-Months 1968

                    1                                                  9                                                  360

4.   Total 0141's on board:    23

5.   Anticipated 0141 losses during July:   3

6.   Battalion Legal Report for June:

          a.    Special Courts-martial - 1

          b.    Summary Courts-martial - 1

          c.    Informal Investigations - 10

          d.   Accidential Deaths - 1

7.   Other losses:

          a.   Hardship Discharges - 2

SUMMARY

The Battalion encountered no major discrepancies in personnel admin-
istration areas while continuing to support two and one-third additional
companies without augmenting personnel.   During June the Battalion S-1
Office processed three emergency leave cases, and eleven special leaves.

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INTELLIGENCE

WEATHER:   June mean high temperature was 92 degrees, low was 77.
The 25 year average for June is 91 and 77 degrees.   Rainfall totaled
2.62 inches which is slightly below the 25 year average of 2.80.

INTELLIGENCE:   Enemy activity was relatively light in all operating
areas.   There were numerous reports of buildups in preparation
for a large scale assault but Operations Allen Brook and Mameluke
Thrust kept the enemy threat away from the DaNang vital area.
Enemy reconnaissance teams were active in the Southern Sector
and were spotted from time to time by friendly patrols.   On
several occasions, brief skirmishes were fought with one to four
enemy.

          Tanks of the 1st Tank Battalion detonated 13 mines and had
5 tanks hit by RPG's.   There were numerous instances of tanks
receiving small arms fire.   This was normally long range fire
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TRAINING AND OPERATIONS

          During the month of June the 1st Tank Battalion participated in
four major operations:

Operation Nevada Eagle

          Tanks of Company A and Ontos of Company A (ATs) operated in support
of the 101st Airborne on this operation which took place northwest
of Hue.   This operation was successful and resulted in 25 NVA kills
for the vehicles of 1st Tank Battalion.

Operation Houston

          This operation has been underway for some time southwest of Hue.
Tanks of Company A and Ontos of Company A (ATs) have been in support
of 1/5 on this operation which has taken place along Route 1 south
from Phu Bai.   The vehicles have been used in several capacities,
sweep forces, reaction units, security - throughout the operation,
and they continue to support the infantry in this way.

Operation Allenbrook

          This operation has been in progress for some time.   Support has
varied from a company  (-) to a heavy section of tanks throughout the
month.   These tanks have been furnished by Company B, Company B, 5th
Tank Battalion, and Company C.   The tanks have been vulnerable to
mines since they have been channelized to roads with the advent of the
spring rains.

Operation Mameluke Thrust

          This operation presently has a platoon  (Rein)  in support of it.
These tanks are being supplied by Company B and Company B, 5th Tank
Battalion and are being used as C.P. defense and road sweep security.
These tanks also have hit several mines due to being restricted to the
roads because of wet terrain.

          Company A  (-)  (Rein) is located in the Phu Bai/Gia Le area where
they are in direct support of Task Force X-Ray.   The company has
provided support for two major operations throughout the month.   These
operations have been successful and the tanks have been well utilized.
Tanks are also provided for defense of the Phu Bai Command.

          The tanks of Company B  (Rein) have been engaged in operation n
the 7th Marines AOR.   Two major operations are in progress in this
area:  Operation Allenbrook and Operation Mameluke Thrust.   The tanks
are used as convoy security and reaction forces.   They also support
the infantry by fire when possible since the wet paddies have limited
most off-road movement.

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15 June and went afloat with BLT 2/7 on that date.   On 18 June, Company
B joined the 1st Platoon, Company A which had been acting as Division
Reserve.

          Company C  (Rein)  is in general support of the 1st Marine Division.
The Company C C.P. is now located in  the 1st Tank Battalion cantonment.
The company also has responsibility for the security of both major
bridges in the SSDC AOR.

          Company B, 5th Tank Battalion  (Rein) has been providing tanks
for road sweep, C. P. security and Operation AllenBrook.   One platoon
is in support of the 2nd ROK Brigade in the Hoi An area.

          Company A, 1st Antitank's  (Rein), remains in direct support
of Task Force X-Ray with headquarters at Gia Le.   The company has
one platoon in direct support of the Phu Bai Defense Command.   One
platoon is in support of 1/5 on Operation Houston.

          The task organization for the 1st Tank Battalion  (Rein)  is as
follows:

          Company A  (-)  (Rein):  D/S Task Force X-Ray  (Phu Bai)

          Company B  (Rein):  D/S 7th Marines  (DaNang)

          Company B, 5th Tank Battalion  (Rein):  D/S  27th Marines  (DaNang)
                    One platoon:  D/S 2nd Brigade ROKMC  (Hoi An)

          Company C (Rein):   G/S 1st Mar Div  (DaNang)

          Company A, 1st AT's  (Rein):  D/S Task Force X-Ray  (Phu Bai)

          During the month of June the M67A2 flame tanks expended approx-
imately 15,000 gallons of diesel fuel and napalm in support of
various units throughout the 1st Marine Division AOR.

          The 1st Tank Battalion conducted 60 patrols and ambushes in the
Battalion Area of Responsibility.   No significant contacts were made
by these patrols.

          Total ammunition expended during June by the 1st Tank Battalion
follows:

                                               90mm                                        Small Arms                   106mm      
                              HE   WP   APERS-T   CAN     .30 CAL  .50 CAL      HE   APERS-T
DIRECT           349     15          45                    52          33,450          2,925          90             8
INDIRECT       0       0         0                 0                 0               0         0           0       
TOTALS          349      15          45                    52          33,450          2,925          90             8

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          The results of action involving the 1st Tank Battalion during
June follows:
                              VC/NVA KIA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 58

                              VCC  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    0

                              VCS  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    0

                              USMC KIA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    0

                                        TANK OPERATIONS   - - - - -    0

                                        SSDC  OPERATIONS   - - - - -    0

                              USMC WIA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  22

                                        MED-EVAC  - - - - - - - - - - - - -  12

                                        NON-EVAC  - - - - - - - - - - - - -  10

                              WEAPONS CAPTURED:   one  (1)  RPG-2,  one  (1)  Chinese rifle,
                                                                                            AK-47's,  five  (5)  SKS Carbines

          Training for the 1st Tank Battalion  (Rein)  was centered on Technical
MOS training and weapon Safety was also stressed.   A battalion team
conducted classes for all companies on marijuana during June.   A
division team conducted a lecture and application period on ambush
techniques for the raction platoons in the SSDC.   Subjects covered on
the weekly Battalion Officers and Staff NCO's School were Informal
Investigations, Special Courts Martial and Duties of the President and
Court Member of the Court Martial.

Southern Sector Defense Command

          The CO, 1st Tank Battalion through the 1st Tank Battalion COC,
continues to  initiate and control defensive activities within the
Southern Sector.   During the month, 701 activities were conducted by
SSDC tenant units including four special activities of squad size
and platoon size.

          A land clearing project in the SSDC was commenced during the latter
part of June in the area of  (AT9970).   This consisted of firing l[???]
charges form an LVT E-1 and also detonating several Fuel-Air Explosive
devices which clears brush and collapses tunnels.

          At 042400H, an estimated four enemy fired upon the perimeter
bunkers of 7th Communications Battalion at  (AT991712).   The bunkers
returned fire forcing the enemy to withdraw and a reaction force was
dispatched to maintain contact.   The enemy, however, was able to
evade the reaction force and they suffered unknown casualties.   There
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several VC who came ut of a cave.   The VC returned fire and threw
a grenade, then withdrew to the east leaving one  (1)  VC KIA.   A
reaction force was dispatched but no more contact was made.   Friendly
casualties were two  (2)  USMC KIA  and one  (1)  USMC WIA  (med-evac).
Equipment which was found with the enemy was one  (1)  AK-47 with
ammunition, and a cartridge belt with magazines and grenades.

          At 170125H, a fire team size patrol from the 7th Communications
Battalion fired on an enemy force at  (AT987708).   The enemy fled
leaving one  (1) VC who was wounded.    A reaction squad maneuvered
into a flanking action with negative results.   Results were on
detainee with no friendly casualties.

          At 250215H, a Marine from 7th Communications Battalion entered a
friendly minefield at  (AT993734) detonating a mine resulting in his
own death.   There were no other casualties from the incident.

          At 272215H, a patrol from 7th Communications Battalion received
a grenade and automatic weapons fire from  (AT986707).   The patrol
returned fire and a reaction force was dispatched but the enemy
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LOCISTICS

          On 30 June 1968 the 1st Tank Battalion had a shortage of the
following 32 major end items that are considered critical:   one 30
KW generator, five M46A3 tanks, one M67A2 flame tank, one M51 VTR,
on M37B1 truck, on M54A2C truck, three High Pressure Cleaning Units
(steam jennys), seven Xenon searchlights, ten AN/VRC-12 radios, and
two AN/PRC 25 radios.    The lack of 40 deep water fording kits, six
cakuber .50 machineguns, 18 caliber . 30 machineguns, 45 CVC helmets,
an adequate amount of tank track to replace unserviceable track,
and tank suspension repair parts are also considered to be critical.
To fillpreviously existing T/E deficiencies, this command received
two AN/PRC 25 radios, one caliber .30 machinegun and 24 TA-1/PT
telephones during June.   Under the R&E program, this Command re-
ceived two M54A2C 5 ton trucks and two M543A2C.

          Supply activities operated smoothly durng June although supply
response was considered only fair.   Major emphasis was placed on the
upgrading of priorites on all critical items with particular atten-
tion given to the use of the Special Commanders Assistance Request
program  (SCARS).

          The transportation of cargo and personnel to our units in the
field has presented very few problems this month.   Rough Rider convoys
continue to be the main source of cargo transportation to our units
in the Phu Bai TAOR.   However, 30 kpersonnel and 11,500 pounds of
cargo were transported to Phu Bai by air.   The Motor Transport
Platoon logged a total of 30,654 miles, hauled 600 S/T or cargo
and transported 12,978 passengers in the I Corps area this month.

          The Battalion maintenance platoon performed quite well this
month in repairing the increasing number of combat damaged vehicles.
During this reporting period thirteen tanks were damaged by mines
and seven damaged by RPG anti-tank rockets.   As a result of this
combat damage, one M67A2 flame tank and one M48diA3 gun tank were con-
dition coded combat loses and seven of the mined tanks are still
undergoing organizational repair.  Selective intechange of suspen-
sion repair parts is still considered to be a key factor in the rapid
repair of mine damaged vehicles.   The lift and recovery capability
of the Battalion has improved since May, however, one M51 VTR is still
a T/E deficiency and another is presently being repaired by this
Command.   Field maintenance support improved considerably over
that of last month, especially in the availability of components
in the Direct Exhcange program.

          The completion date of the new 500 man mess hall has been
extended to mid-July due to other priority commitments assigned
to the Seabees.   Continued rebuilding of the perimeter fighting
positions and protective wire was carried out on a day to day basis.
New urinals were contructed within the cantonment and latrines
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prevent sanitation problems.   Of special significance during this
reporting period was the completion of a new  89' X  94' helopad and
a 10' X 24' X 8' ammunition bunker by the 1st Engneer Battalion.

          Concession services hav operated satisfactorily during June.
The barber shop was relocated to a more advantageous location
which places all PX concessions in one area.   The Vietnamese Gift
Shop employed workers at their own expense to improve and remodel
their shop with new shelving and cabinet thereby increasing their
stock capability and providing better services.   Negotiations are
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          During the month of June, installation of communication facilities
in the Alternate COC bunker was completed.   Two switchboards  SB-22
were stacked to accommodate primary trunk lines paralleling those in
the primary COC bunker.   Radio mounts were installed to provide for
the Southern Sector command and Battalion tactical net.

          A trunk line was installed to Charlie Battery First LAAM Batalion.
This provides a direct trunk to all major commands in the Southern
Sector Defense Area.

          Preparation of the one platoon of tanks to be sent afloat
was completed.

          During the month of June, 1119 incoming and 71 outgoing messages
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MEDICAL

          There were 710 Sick Call visits during the month of June.   Three-
hundred and forty-seven immunizations were given and forty-eight
tuberculin skin tests were administered.   Eighteen men were wounded
as a result of hostile action.   Of these, twelve were hospitalized
and six were treated and returned to duty.   There were 34 men on
the Sick List during June.   Six of these were carried over from the
previous month.   Of the 28 admitted to the Sick List during June,
eleven were medical illnesses, twelve were hostile injuries and five
were non-hostile injuries.   There were fifteen men evacuated out
of country; six hostile injuries and nine medical illnesses.   Total
man-days lost to the battalion secondary to illness or injury were
200 days.

          There were seven cases of venereal diesease diagnose and treated,
six of which were contracted in the DaNang area.

          Five Hospital Corpmen were detached from the BAS;   two rotating
to CONUS for duty, one evacuated out of country with a medical
illness, and two were lost due to inter-division transfer.   One
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          The Phong Bac Pig Project consumed much of the section's time,
including treatment of sick pigs with medicine procured from the
Army Veterinarian.   A Vietnamese Aid Station was built just out-
side the battalion main gate to provide better health care than can
presently be provided by MEDCAPs.

          PSYOPS continued to emphasize "Support GVN", "Rewards", Sanitation"
"Chieu Hoi" and "Allied Assistance".   Movie nights were well attended
on 11 and 25 June.   Movies shown included Cartoons, Chieu Hoi and
Pro-GVN features.

          During June the following materials were distributed:

                    24,000 pounds of garbage
                    160 bars of soap
                    22 sheets of tin
                    3/4 truck load of lumber
                    3 bags of cement
                    3 gallons of paint















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SEQUENTIAL LISTING OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

1 June 1968:

          At 011400H, the 2d Platoon, Company A (ATs)  in support of the 1st
Squadron, 502d Cavalry at coordinates  (YD910146)  came under heavy
small arms, automatic weapons, B-40 rocket and mortar fire from
coordinates  (YD912146).    The 2d Platoon deployed and expended 44 HEP-T,
16 HEAT, and 1500 caliber .30 rounds, resulting in two secondary
explosions.   The supported unit made no advance on the enemy position.
(Ref:   Antitank SITREP of 8 June 1968)

2 June 1968:

          At 020700H, two Company A tanks in support of "B" Troop of the
101st Cavalry had contact with NVA troops for about 6 hours;  they
received small arms fire, B-40 rockets and 60mm mortars.   The tanks
returned fire with 90mm, .30 and .50 caliber, resulting in six  (6)
NVA KIA.    (Ref:   Company A Spotrep of 2 June 1968)

          At 021120H, the 2d Platoon, Company A  (ATs) in support of 2d
Squadron, 17 Cavalry at coordinates  (YD968163) came under small
arms and antitank rocket fire.   The 2d Platoon deployed and returned
106mm and .30 caliber fire.   Enemy fire was reduced.   After a fixed
wing air strike, enemy fire ceased.   There were unknown enemy
casualties but one  (1)  USMC WIA.   (Ref:   Antitank SITREP of 8 June 1968)

3 June 1968:

          At 030130, three Company A tanks in support of the 101st, were
set in a night defensive position at  (YD965168)  when an NVA attack
overran the friendly lines.   The tanks fired 90mm and .30 caliber
machinegun resulting in twenty  (20)  NVA KIA.   One tank was hit by a
B-40 rocket with no damage to the tank and no friendly casualties.
(Ref:   Company A Spotrep of 3 June 1968)

5 June 1968:

          At 051730H, two Company B tanks were moving in support of a
column at  (ZC184555)  when they received enemy fire from  a hill
overlooking their position.   Both tanks received damage from B-40
rockets but 90mm fire was returned resulting in one  (1) NVA KIA.
There were no friendly casualties.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 5Jun8, Entry 8)

          At 051830H, two companies of 1/27 were pinned down by enemy fire
at (AT955535).   A heavy section of tanks from Company C were called
as a reaction force and they fired 90mm, .30 and .50 caliber machinegun
resulting in one  (1) VC KIA.   There were no friendly casualties.
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          At 060900H, Company A tanks were working with units of 1/5 at
(YD937046)  when they encountered a small enemy force.   The tanks
fired 90mm and .30 and .50 caliber machinegun resulting in five  (5)
NVA KIA and five  (5)  captured SKS Carbines.   There were no friendly
casualties.   (Ref:  Company A Spotrep of 6 June 1968)

          At 061930H, three Company C tanks and Company Retriever were
enroute to the 2nd Company, ROKMC when they were hit by automatic
weapons fire from two sides.   The vehicles attempted to move forward
out of the killing zone when one of the tanks hit a mine.   The tanks
fired 90mm and .30 and .50 caliber machinegun with unknown results.
There were two  (2)  USMC WIA  (med-evac) resulting from the mine.
(Ref:   S-3 Journal, 6Jun68, Entry 8)

8 June 1968:

          At 080905H, a Company B tank while on a road sweep to Hill 37,
hit a 40 pound mine resulting in moderate damage to the tank and no
friendly casualties.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 8Jun68, Entry 4)

          At 081430H, while in support of a unit of the 26th Marines, a
Company C tank spotted 4 NVA running into a village at   (AT919522).
The tank fired 90mm resulting in four  (4) NVA KIA.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal,
8Jun68, Entry 10)

          At 081800H, two Company C tanks were requested to fire at fortified
positions at  (AT913522)  by the 26th Marines.   The tanks fired 90mm
resulting in four  (4) NVA KIA and one  (1)  RPG-2 captured.   (Ref:
S-3 Journal, 8Jun68, Entry 11)

          At 082320H, tanks of the 1st Platoon, Company B, 5th Tank Battalion,
received small arms fire and mortars at  (AT947530).   The tanks
returned fire with .30 caliber machinegun with unknown results.   Friendly
casualties were one  (1)  USMC WIA  (med-evac).   (Ref:   S-3 Journal,
9Jun68, Entry 3)

10 June 1968:

          At 100900H, a 1st Tank Battalion headquarters tank struck a 250
pound bomb rigged as a mine at  (AT877828) resulting in heavy damage
to the vehicle but no friendly casualties.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal,
10Jun68, Entry 6)

11 June 1968:

          At 111430H, two 1st Tank Battalion headquarters tanks were taken
under fire by recoilless rifle and mortar fire at  (ZC192559)  while
escorting a convoy to Hill 52.   The tanks fired 90mm resulting in
two  (2) NVA KIA.   There were no friendly casualties.   (Ref:   S-3
Journal, 11Jun68, Entry 7)


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12 June 1968:

          At 121915H, a Company C tank was sent in support of the 26th
Company, ROKMC at  (BT088613)  when it received small arms and automatic
weapons fire.   The tank returned fire with .30 and .50 caliber
machinegun resulting in one  (1)  VC KIA and one  (1)  Chinese rifle
captured.   There were no friendly casualties.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal,
12Jun68, Entry 7)

13 June 1968:

          At 131155H, two 1st Tank Battalion headquarters tanks were in
support of a convoy when they came under heavy fire at  (ZC192559).
One tank struck a mine and the other was hit by 57mm recoilless rifle
fire.   An air strike was called with unknown enemy casualties.   There
were no friendly casualties.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 13Jun68, Entry 8)

          At 131550H, two Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tanks and a Company
B, 1st Tank Battalion tank were requested by 1/26 to fire on an
enemy position in a treeline t  (AT982566).   The tanks fired 90mm
and .30 and .50 caliber machinegun resulting in four  (4) NVA KIA.
(Ref:   S-3 Journal, 13Jun68,  Entry 7)

14 June 1968:

          At 141710H, a Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tank in support of
the ROKMC was hit by small arms and one  (1)  RPG round at  (BT083613).
The round didnot penetrate but the driver was blinded by the flash
resulting in one (1) USMC WIA  (med-evac).  (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 14Jun68,
Entry 8)

15 June 1968:

          At 152145H, Three Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tanks were hit
by B-40 rockets and satchel charges while in support of a 3/27 night
defensive position.   The tanks returned fire with 90mm and .30 caliber
machinegun with unknown results.   Friendly casualties as a result of
enemy action were two  (2)  USMC WIA  (med-evac)  and two  (2)  USMC WIA
(non-evac).   One enemy back pack was captured along with one B-40
rocket.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 16June68, Entry 2)

16 June 1968:

          At 161630H, two Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tanks in support of
1/27 received sniper rounds from a treeline at  (AT969546) resulting
in one  (1)  USMC WIA  (non-evac).   The tanks fired 90mm with unknown
results.   (Ref:  S-3 Journal, 17Jun68, Entry 11)

19 June 1968:

          At 191300H, a Company B tank on a roadsweep at  (AT873492) detonated
an anti-personnel mine resulting in minor damage to the tank with
no friendly casualties.   (Ref:  S-3 Journal, 19Jun68, Entry 6)


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20 June 1968:

          At 201200H, a Company A tank in support of 1/5 hit a mine at
(YD943045).   Another Company A tank enroute to aid the disabled vehicle,
struck a mine near the same location.   Both tanks received moderate
damage but no casualties from mines estimated to be 50 pounds.   (Ref:
Company A Spotrep of 20 June 1968)

          At 201250H, two 1st Tank Battalion headquarters tanks on Hill 52
received one mortar round resulting in one  (1)  USMC WIA  (med-evac).
(Ref:   S-3 Journal, 20Jun68, Entry 7)

22 June 1968:

          AT 220905H, a Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tank struck a 50
pound mine at  (AT978545) enroute to the Liberty Bridge.   The tank
suffered moderate damage but there were no casualties.   (Ref:   S-3
Journal, 22Jun68, Entry 4)

          At 221122H, a Company B tank struck a 40 pound mine while on a
road sweep from Hill 65 to Hill 52.   The tank suffered moderate
damage with no friendly casualties.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 22Jun68, Entry 7)

          At 221230H, a Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tank struck a 50
pound mine while escorting Company C, 1/27 to the Liberty Bridge.
The tank suffered moderate damage with no friendly casualties.
(Ref:  S-3 Journal, 22Jun68, Entry 8)

          At 221540H, a Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tank struck a mine
at  (AT937531)  while proceeding in column to extract a mined vehicle.
The tank suffered moderate damage and there was one  (1) USMC WIA
(med-evac)  and one  (1) USMC WIA  (non-evac).   (Ref:   S-3 Journal,
22Jun68, Entry 11)

          At 221915H, a Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tank observed VC
in a woodline at  (AT999539) while in support of a ROKMC unit.    The
tank fired 90mm resulting in three  (3)  VC KIA.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal,
22Jun68, Entry 12)

23 June 1968:

          At 231710H, an aerial observer spotted 7 VC moving into a tree-
line at  (AT994559).   A Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tank which was
operating in the area with the ROKMC fired 90mm on the enemy,
resulting in seven  (7)  VC KIA.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 23Jun68, Entry 9)

24 June 1968:

          At 241200H, a Company B tank stuck a 40 pound mine at  (AT837562)
while in support of a convoy to Hill 52.   The tank suffered moderate
damage but no casualties.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 23Jun68, Entry 6)


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          At 241500H, two Company B, 5th Tank Battalion tanks were ambushed
by small arms and RPG fire at  (BT065657) while enroute to a patrol
base from C.P.   The tanks returned fire with 90mm and .30 caliber
machinegun with unknown results.   Both tanks were hit by RPG rockets
resulting in light to moderate damage and three  (3)  USMC WIA  (non-
evac).   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 24Jun68, Entry 8)

          At 242000H, the 2d Platoon, Company A (ATs) received 60mm mortar
fire while supporting units of 1/5 at  (YD972171).   Friendly casual-
ties were one  (1)  USMC WIA  (non-evac).   (Ref:  Antitank Spotrep of
24 June 1968)

26 June 1968:

          At 261910H, a tank crewman of Company B, 5th Tank Battalion
stepped on a M26 booby trap while walking down a trail at  (BT141620).
The explosion blew of his right leg at the knee resulting in one
(1)  USMC WIA  (med-evac).   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 26Jun68, Entry 8)

28 June 1968:

          At 281350H, a Company B tank struck a mine at  (ZC180553) while
moving with an infantry platoon.   The tank suffered moderate damage
and one  (1)  USMC WIA  (non-evac).   (Ref:   S-3 Journal, 28Jun68, Entry 6)

30 June 1968:

          At 301550H, a Company B, 5th Tank Battalion [tank] struck a mine a
(BT058658) while enroute to 3/27 C.P.   The tank suffered moderate
damage but there were no friendly casualties.   (Ref:   S-3 Journal,
30Jun68, Entry 9)















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