DECLASSIFIED HEADQUARTERS 1st Tank Battalion (Rein) 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF FPO, San Francisco, California, 96602 Copy_1_of_20_Copies 5750 8 August 1968 [MARKED OUT] From: Commanding Officer To: Commanding General, 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF Subj: Command Chronlogy for the period 1-31 July 1968 Ref: (a) MCO 5750.2 (b) FMFPac 5750.8 (c) DivO 5750.2b Encl: (1) First Tank Battalion Command Chronology 1. In accordance with the provisions of references (a), (b), and (c) enclosure (1) is submitted. 2. This letter is downgraded to unclassified up removal of enclosure (1). [Signature] H. W. HITE [MARKED OUT] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED HEADQUARTERS 1st Tank Battalion (Rein) 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF FPO, San Francisco, California, 96602 [MARKED OUT] COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 1 July 1968 to 31 July 1968 INDEX Part I - Organizational Data Part II - Narrative Summary Part III - Sequential Listing of Significant Events Part IV - Supporting Documents ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED PART I ORGANIZATIONAL DATA 1. DESIGNATION COMMANDER Headquarters LtCol. H. W. HITE 1st Tank Battalion (Rein) 1-31 July 1968 1st Marine Div (Rein), FMF SUBORDINATE UNITS H&S Company Captain G. P. BRODEUR 1-31Jul68 Company A (-) (Rein) Captain C. R. CASEY 1-31Jul68 Company B (Rein) Captain G. J. MURDOCK 1- 31Jul68 Company C (Rein) Captain R. T. HOPKINS 1-31Jul68 Company A (Rein), 1st AT Bn 1stLt R. M. SEARCH 1-20Jul68 Company B (Rein), 5th Tk Bn 1stLt M. L. GILMAN 21-31Jul68 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 AT Bn (YD 813165) Company B, 5th Tk Bn (BT 072644) 3. Staff Officers Battalion Executive Officer Maj D. R. DICKEY 1-31Jul68 Battalion Adjutant 1stLt C. S. SCHURING 1-31Jul68 Battalion S-2 Officer Capt. R. D. GUNSELMAN 1-31Jul68 Battalion S-3 Officer Capt. R. D. GUNSELMAN 1-8Jul68 Maj J. T. GARCIA 9-31Jul68 Battalion S-4 Officer Maj J. A. SCHUYLER 1-3Jul68 Capt D. G. HENDERSON 4-10Jul68 Maj D. R. SPARKS 11-31Jul68 Battalion S-5/Civic Action Officer 1stLt R. C. HOLLITZ 1-31Jul68 4. Average Monthly Strength USMC USN OFF ENL OFF ENL 48 886 1 16 ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [1] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL PART II - NARRATIVE SUMMARY PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION 1. The total strength of the First Tank Battalion as of 31 July 1968 was: MARINE NAVY OFF ENL OFF ENL 48 886 1 16 2. The Battalion anticipates the following losses during August: MARINE NAVY OFF ENL OFF ENL 5 49 1 0 3. Record of Extension for Tank Battalion thru 31 July 1968: Three Months Six Months Total Man-Months 1968 4 15 462 5. Anticipated 0141 losses during August: 0 6. Battalion Legal Report for July: a. Special Courts-Martial - 0 b. Summary Courts-Martial - 2 c. Informal Investigations - 8 d. Accidential Deaths - 1 7. Other losses: a. Hardship Discharges - 0 SUMMARY The Battalion encountered no major discrepancies in personnel administra- tion areas while continuing to support two and one-third additional com- panies without augmenting personnel. During July the Battalion S-1 Office processed eight emergency leave cases, and five special leaves. ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [2] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL INTELLIGENCE WEATHER: July high mean temperatue ws 97 degrees, the low 78 degrees. This was above the 25 year mean of 96 degrees and 77 degrees respect- ively. Rainfall totaled 2.86 inches, caompared to the 25 year average of 2.8 inches. INTELLIGENCE: An analysis of enemy movement for the past month reveals the enemy increased his activity by harrassing and conducting reconn- aissance of friendly units but continued to avoid large contacts. It is believed the enemy is building up for an offensive in the near furture. Sightings indicate enemy movement primarily toward the DaNang area. Seven tanks and one M54 Truck were disabled by mines during the month, compared to 10 incidents during the same period of 1967 and 13 duirng last month. There was on RPG incident reported during the month. In the Southern Sector AOR, numerous sightings indicated an increaesd reconnaissance effort by the enemy. Most sightings and/or contacts were around the Cau Do and Tuy Loan Bridges, Hill 34 Complex, Hoa Cam Training Center and the O.P.'s. A Kit Carson Scout working for Southern Sector Defense Command recovered four individual weapons, small arms ammunitions, various articles of clothing and documents which held information about various units in the sector, Document were turned into G-2, 1st Marine Div- ision, the weapons were taken by local PF's. ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [3] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL OPERATIONS AND TRAINING During the month of July the 1st Tank Battalion participated in three major operations: Operation Mameluke Thrust, Operation Allen Brook, and operation Houston. Company B (Rein) had two tanks in support of 7th Marines on Mameluke Thrust. On Operation Allen Brook, Company B (Rein), 5th Tank Battalion, supported the 27th Marines with three tanks. Company A (-) (Rein), 1st Tank Battalion, and Company A (Rein) 1st Anti-tank Battalion, each had a platoon in support of the 5th Marines on Operation Houston. The Operations continue with the same balance of tank support although the 5th Marines now control Opeation Mameluke Thrust and Oper- ration Allen Brook and the 26th Marines now control Operation Houston. Company A (-) (Rein) is located in the Phu Bai/Gia Le area where they are in direct support of Task Force X-Ray. Company A has one platoon in support of Operation Houston and one in support of the Phu Bai Defense Command. Company B (Rein) is co-located with the 7th Marines on Hill 55 and had four platoons in support of the 7th Marines until 26 July when the company had to split its assets in order to provide tank support to the 5th Marines. Company B now has two platoons in direct support to the 5th Marines and two platoons in direct support of the 7th Marines. Company B participated in numerous small unit operations and had two tanks in support of Operation Mameluke Thrust. Company C (Rein) remains at the 1st Tank Battalion CP in general support of the Division as the Division Reserve. Company C also provides tanks for the security of the Song Cau Do and Song Tuy Loan Bridges and provides tanks to the various OP's within the Southern Sector Defense Command which have observation and fields of fire ito the rocket belt. These tanks provide valuable direct counter-rocket fire to the south of the Song Cau Do. Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, support the 27th Marines on numerous small unit operations and with three tanks is supporting 2/7 on Operation Allen Brook. Company A (Rein), 1st Anti-tank Battalion, has its headquarters at the Gia Le Combat Base and remains in direct support of Task Force X-Ray. Company A has one platoon in support of Operation Houston, one platoon is used as a reaction force for the Phu Bai Defense Command, and two platoons remain at the Gia Le Combat Base as a reaction force. 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): 2 platoons D/S 5th Marines (DaNang) 2 platoons D/S 7th Marines (DaNang) ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [4] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL Company C (Rein): G/S 1st Marine Division (DaNang) Company B (Rein), 5th Tank Battalion: D/S 27th Marines (DaNang) 2nd Platoon D/S ROKMC Brigade Company A, 1st Anti-tank Battalion: D/S Task Force X-RAY (Phu Bai) During this month of July the M67A2 flame tanks expended approximately 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel and napalm in support of their many comm- itments within the 1st Marine Division AOR. The 1st Tank Battalion conducted 62 patrols and ambushes in the Battalion Area of Responsibility and responded to enemy activity with five special activities ranging in size from squadto company. Total ammunition expended during July by the 1st Tank Battalion is as follows: 90mm Small Arms 106mm HE WP APERS-T .30 Cal .50 Cal HE APERS-T DIRECT 174 21 18 7,830 2,660 6 3 INDIRECT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 174 21 18 7,830 2,660 6 3 The results of action involving the 1st Tank Battalion during July are: VC/NVA KIA TANK OPERATIONS........................8 SSDC OPERATIONS........................4 VCC TANK OPERATIONS...................... 0 SSDC OPERATIONS.......................1 VCS TANK OPERATIONS....................... 0 SSDC OPERATIONS........................3 USMC KIA TANK OPERATIONS........................2 SSDC OPERATIONS........................1 USMC WIA TANK OPERATONS........................19 MED-EVAC................................12 NON-EVAC..................................7 SSDC OPERATIONS..........................3 MED-EVAC..................................3 NON-EVAC...................................0 ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [5] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL WEAPONS CAPTURED TANK OPERATIONS..........................0 SSDC OPERATIONS..........................5 2 AK-47 2 Chi Com pistols 1 M26 grenade SFD EQUIPMENT AND DOCUMENTS CAPTURED TANK OPERATIONS.........................0 SSDC OPERATIONS......................... 1 Chinese compass Clothing, medicine, and numerous documents To insure the effectiveness and combat readiness of the 1st Tank Battalion, the training conducted by the Battalion centered on General Military Subjects, MOS Training, and Weapons Safety. The subjects covered in the weekly Battalion Officers and Staff NCO's School wer Psychological Operations, Intelligence (The Interrogation of Prisoners), and Special Munitions. ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [6] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL Southern Sector Defense Command The Commanding Officer, 1st Tank Battalion, through the 1st Tank Battalion COC, continues to initiate and control defensive activities within the Southern Sector. During the month 744 activities were con- ducted by SSDC tenant units including seven special activities varying from squad to company size. On 28 July the Southern Sector received guidance from the Commanding General to significantly increase activities with the sector AOR. Accordingly activities in terms of the number, size and length of patrols and ambushes and an increase in the number of tanks covering the rocket belt were added to affect a 40 per cent increase in activity. At 011430H OP Pather (AT966706) observed three VC moving into Cam Hoa (1) in the vicinity of (AT970700). The OP then heard a brief exchange of automatic weapons fire and one explosion. A patrol departed the OP to investigate and found one dead ARVN at (AT970700). At 030815H an M51 truck from 7th Engineer Battalion detonated a 35-50 pound box mine at (AT956708). The vehicle sustained severe damage. There was one USMC WIA (med-evac). At 042400H 7th Communication Battalion bunkers at (AT991712) on Hill 34 received fire from approximately four enemy at (AT992712). The bunkers returned fire and suppressed the enemy fire. A reaction force was moved to (AT995706) to prevent enemy withdrawal but without success. At 051715H one USA vehicle while traveling along route 8 detonated a 30 pound box mine at (AT962708). The vehicle sustained heavy damage. There was one friendly (USA) WIA (med-evac). At 081530H OP Lion (AT974704) sighted a sampan crossing a restricted waterway at (AT975700). The OP fired a warning shot to make the sampan stop, but the sampan increased speed. The OP then fired at the sampan and wounded the VCS in it. A patrol was dispatched to the location at which the sampan landed. A VCS with a minor wound was apprehended and turned over to 9th ITT. AT 090701H a PF squad from Tuy Loan Village was taken under fire at (AT980701) by VC in tunnel at (AT980701). A Kit Carson Scout from 1st Tank Battalion saw the action from a village and moved to a position from which he brought the enemy under fire with his M79 and killed four of the VC. One VC was captured along with two (2) AK-47s, two (2) Chicom pistols, one Chicom grenade, clothing, medicines, and numerous documents. At 131400H a driver from 1st Tank Battalion was wounded (med-evac) when his M422 was struck by an M79 round at (AT972708). A search was made of the area but no enemy grenadier was discovered. At 142015H OP Lion (AT973704) sighted a boat on the Song Cau Do at (AT969699) and illuminated it. The OP fired a warning shot to stop the ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [7] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL boat, but the boat took evasive action. The OP then fired at the boat and sank it. The boat had one occupant who escaped to the shore opposite the OP. At 161400H a company size search and clear operation uncovered six (6) caves/hiding holes, and two (2) M26 grenades. The holes were destroyed and the grenades turned in for destruction. At 220230H a patrol from Company C, 7th Engineer Battalion, was ambushed at (AT944710). The patrol moved out of the killing zone and established a defensive position at (AT945711). The enemy maintained contact until the position was established. A reaction force was dis- patched to the position and aided the patrol in returning to the CP of Company C, 7th Engineer Battalion. The friendly casualties were: One (1) USMC KIA and two (2) USMC WIA (med-evac). There were no enemy casualties. At 250215H the ARVN OP 10 at (AT964708) was attacked by an estimated two company enemy force. The position was overrun with the defenders moving to OP Panther. A two company reaction force from Hoa Cam Train- ing Center with 3 tanks from Company C, 1st Tank Battalion, was dispatched at 250700H to sweep the area but returned with negative results. The ARVN forces lost one KIA and seven WIA. At 262156H the defensive positions at (AT990715) on Hill 34 received fire from approximately 10 VC at (AT986714). The positions returned fire and a patrol from 7th Communications Battalion moved to a blocking position at (AT998709). There were no friendly or enemy casualties. At 270250H OP Panther observed rockets being fired from (AT954696). The tanks on OP Panther fired their 90mm guns at the rocket sites with unknown results. ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [8] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL LOGISTICS On 31 July 1968, 1st Tank Battalion had a shortage of 64 major end items that were considered critical. A complete list of the items with quantities and document numbers was included in the Logistics Summary Reported dated 31 Julyl 1968. To fill previously existing T/E definiencies this Command received one M54A2C truck. Under the R&E program, the Command received 2 M48A3 tanks and under the exchange of assets program, the battalion exchanged 21 M54 trucks for 21 M54A2C trucks and 1 M170 ambulance for a M718 ambulance. Supply activities operated routinely during July and supply response was improved over June. Rough Rider convoys continue to be the main source of cargo transporta- tion to our units in the Phu Bai TAOR. Forty personnel and 625 pounds of cargo were transported to Phu Bai by air. The Motor Transport Platoon logged a total of 45,789 miles, hauled 598 S/T of cargo and transported 18,747 passengers in the I Corps area this month. During this reporting period seven tanks were damaged by mines, one damaged by RPG anti-tank rockets and one damaged by mortars. The completion date of the new 500 man mess hall has been extended to the end of August 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. Of significance during the reporting period was the servicing of the main power lines within the cantonment. Completion date for the rewiring of the cantonment is 6 August. Concession services have operated satisfactorily during July. Neg- otiations for services of a Vietnamese portrait painting concession have been completed and the concession is in operation. ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [9] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION - ELECTRONICS During the month of July, a hot line was installed between Southern Sector COC and 1st Battalion, 7th Marines COC. A new Alert Telephone System AN/GTC-1 was received by the Battalion. Installation was completed on 25 July. Master unit was installed at S-3 with substations at staff and special staff offices, for inter staff coordination. A trunk line to Camp Monahan was installed in the Division cable. All trunks and long locals now depart Tank Battalion CP through Division cable. During the month of July, 1st Tank Battalion Communication Center processed 1329 incoming and 205 outgoing messages. ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT [10] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL There were 623 Sick Call visits during the month of July. Four- hundred and twenty-two immunizations were given and forty-seven tuber- culine skin test were administered. Twenty-two men were wounded as a result of hostile action. Of these twelve were hospitalized and ten were treated and returned to duty. There were 30 men on the Sick List during July. One of these was carried over from the previous month. Of the 29 admitted to the Sick List during July, 14 were medical illnesses, 12 were hostile fire injuries and 2 were non- hostile injuries. There were nine men evacuated out of country: 5 hostile injuries, 2 medical illnesses, and two non-hostile injuries. Total man days lost to the battalion secondry to illness or injury were 126. There were three deaths during July, two resulting from hos- tile action and one from accidental discharge of a personal weapon. There were 7 cases of venereal disease diagnosed and treated, 5 of which were contracted in the DaNang area. A quarterly Medical Technical Inspection was conducted by the Div- ision Surgeon's Office on 19 July. There were minor discrepancies noted in Supply and Health Records. An Overall satisfactory was attained. All discrepancies have been corrected. Two Hospital Corpsmen were detached from the BAS, rotating to CONUS for duty. Three Hospital Corpsmen were received on board for duty. ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [11] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL CIVIC ACTION The majority of the section's time was put into the Phong Bac Pig Project. Daily food waste runs to the Pig Farm drop off points and to the Breeding Farm took up most of the mornings. The results of the Viet- namese Aid Station during the month of July were very good, 497 Viet- namese were treated for injuries, diseases, etc. No serious diseases were reported during the month of July. Psychological Operations continue: to emphasis Rewards, Sanitation, Support of GVN and Chieu Hoi. Movie nights were well attended on 11 and 30 July. About 300 children and 50 adults attended each night. Movies shown included cartoons and Pro-GVN features. During July the following materials were distributed: 24,000 pounds of food waste 160 Bars of Soap 2 Sheets of Tin 275 Board Feet of Lumber ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [12] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL PART III SEQUENTIAL LISTING OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS 1 July 1968: At 012055H, the third platoon of Company A, 1st AT Bn, located at (YD926203), while in support of 1/5, received heavy machinegun and small arms fire and mortar and M79 fire from (YD922203, YD922205). Two ontos returned 106mm recoilless rifle and .30 caliber machinegun fire with negative results. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 2 July 1968, Entry 9) 3 July 1968: At 031110H, a tank from Company B, while escorting a company from 1/7, on a road sweep at (AT822554), detonated a 60 pound mine which re- sulted in moderate damage to the vehicle and one friendly WIA (med-evac). (Ref: S-3 Journal, 3 July 1968, Entry 6) 4 July 1968: At 041315H, a tank from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, while in support of 3/27 at (BT072636) spotted 8 NVA with packs and weapons moving from west to east. The tank fired the 90mm gun and .30 caliber machinegun and killed 4 NVA. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 4 July 1968, Entry 6) At 041600H, two tanks from Company B, Tankk Battalion, while in support of the ROKMC at (BT064638) were ambushed by estimated 10 to 15 NVA. The two tanks returned fire with the .30 and .50 caliber machine- guns. The ambush was broken up and one NVA killed. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 5 July 1968, Entry 9) At 042010, a platoon of Company A, 1st Anti-tank Battalion, while in support of 1/5 at (YD977147) received six 82mm mortar rounds. The ontos returned 106mm fire with negative results. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 5 July 1968, Entry 7) 6 July 1968: At 060815H one tank from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, while in support of 2/27 at (AT987524) spotted two VC entering a bunker at (AT985517). The tank fired its 90mm gun at the bunker. The bunker was destroyed and one VC was killed. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 6 July 1968, Entry 3) At 061030H, one tank from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, while in support of 2/27 at (AT989523) spotted 6 VC at (AT991518) across the river running into bunker. The tank fired the 90mm gun and the .30 and .50 caliber machineguns resulting in 1 VC KIA. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 6 July 1968, Entry 7) ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [13] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL At 061235H, one tank from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, while in support of 2/27 at (AT989523) spotted one VC at (AT987518) running into bunker. The tank fired its 90mm gun at the bunker resulting in one VC KIA and secondary explosions. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 6 July 1968, Entry 8) 7 July 1968: At 070930H, one tank from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, hit a mine at (BT004631) while returning from a night position. The vehicle was moderatel damaged. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 7 July 1968, Entry 3) At 071015, one tank from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, hit a mine at (At952544) while in support of 2/27. The mine caused the fuel cells to rupture and the tank caught fire. The fire extinquishers aboard the vehicle were all fired but were not adequate to extinquish the fire. The fire caused the ammunition aboard the vehicle to detonate. The vehicle was destroyed. There was one friendly WIA (med-evac). (Ref: S-3 Journal, 7 July 1968, Entry 4) 10 July 1968: At 100815H, one tank from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, while in support of 2/27 detonated a 200 pound mine at 9AT981537). The tank sustained heavy damage. There were two friendly WIA (non-evac). (Ref: S-3 Journal, 10 July 1968, Entry 4) 12 July 1968: At 121150H, one tank from Company B detonated a 100 pound mine at (ZC187553) while moving with a sweep team. The vehicle sustained heavy damage. There was one friendly WIA (med-evac). (Ref: S-3 Journal, 12 July 1968, Entry 5) 13 July 1968: At 131030H, one tank from Company B detonated a 30 pound mine at (AT994575) while in support of 3/26. The tank sustained moderate damage. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 13 July 1968, Entry 6) 21 July 1968: At 211345H, one flame tank and one gun tank from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, while in support of 1/27 at (BT079658) received 50 rounds of small arms fire from treeline at (BT079658). Both tanks returned .30 caliber machinegun fire and the flame tank burned 75 meters of the tree- line causing two secondary explosions. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 21 July 1968, Entry 4) ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [14] DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL 23 July 1968: At 230130H, tanks from Company B received approximately 15 mortar rounds while at Hill 37 (AT923570). The tanks fired .50 caliber machine- guns at the mortar site (AT900579). There was one friendly WIA (med- evac). (Ref: S-3 Journal, 23 July 1968, Entry 4) At 230200H, a tank from Company B, at (AT932691) spotted an enemy rocket site at (AT908735) from which the enemy fired 15 rockets. The tank fired at the site with its 90mm gun. A search revealed a rockt bunker and two enemy KIA (not credited to tanks). (Ref: S-3 Journal, 23 July 1968, Entry 6) At 230510H, a tank from Company B was struck by an RPG while in night position at (AT910503). No fire was returned. There were two friendly WIA (one med-evac, one non-evac). (Ref: S-3 Journal, 23 July 1968, Entry 5) 24 July 1968: At 241805H, three tanks from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, at (BT131533) received 10 rounds of 82mm mortar fire. One tank sustained minor damage. There were two friendly WIA (one med-evac, one non-evac). (Ref: S-3 Journal, 24 July 1968, Entry 9) 25 July 1968: At 251140H, one tank from Company B at (AT928514) received 40 rounds of sniper fire from treeline at (AT923518). The tank returned fire with its 90mm gun and silenced the enemy fire. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 25 July 1968, Entry 5) 26 July 1968: At 260808H, two tanks from Company B, at (AT965595) received heavy automatic weapons fire from treeline at (AT965587) while on sweep with 3/7. The tanks returned fire with 90mm, .30 and .50 caliber machine- gun with unknown results. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 26 July 1968, Entry 6) At 261600H, two tanks at (AT898505) while reacting for 2/5 received small arms, RPG, and mortar fire from (AT898505). The two tanks received direct hits but were able to return 90mm and .30 caliber machinegun fire with unknown results. There were 5 friendly WIA (4 med-evac, 1 non-evac). (Ref: S-3 Journal, 26 July 1968, Entry 6) 28 July 1968: At 281035H, one tank from Company B while moving in column to An Hoa detonated a 20 pound mine at (AT914503). There was light damage to the vehicle. (Ref: S-3 Journal, 28 July 1968, Entry 5) ENCLOSURE (1) [MARKED OUT] [15] DECLASSIFIED |
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