1-30 April: Page 6. Information:
1st Battalion 7th Marines conducted 663 patrols varying in size from fireteam to reinforced platoons. Ambush, security, search and destroy, civic action type patrols, and 208 listening posts during the month of April.

1-30 April: Attachments to Company D.
Delta Co. During the month of April 1966 the following list of units were attached. Btry "G" & "I" 3d Battalion 11th Marines, 3rd Plt Co "C" 1st Eng Battalion, 3rd Plt Co "B" 1st tank Battalion, 4th Section 81 MM Mortar Plt & 106 RR Plt "H&S" Co 1st Battalion 7th Marines.

28 April: Page 28. Information gained from Vietnamese Nationals.
Delta Co. Company advised that a local Vietnamese source states that 4 guerrillas all with weapons, who live In VUNG CAM a sub-hamlet near Delta Co 1/7. The mission of the 4 are to fire at any Marines they see but, only If the Marines are small in numbers. The names of Guerrillas are PHAM BAN "armed with an M-1 rifle", NGUYEN LOC "armed with an M-1 rifle", NGO TROUNG "armed with a Thompson" and NGUYEN PHNM "armed with a 44mm AR". 08:00 Hrs.

1 April: Page 28.
Delta Co. Combat base received 15 rounds of carbine fire from an unknown number of VC located at BS 625991 & BS 628989. Marines returned fire with semi automatic, small arms fire and mortars; platoon searched the area with Neg findings. 14:30 Hrs.

1 April: Page 28.
Delta Co. Combat base observed (with carrot) 1 VC at BS 627987, fired 3-90 MM tank rounds at VC; search of the area at first light with Negative findings. 21:45 Hrs.

2 April: Page 28.
Delta Co. Combat "boat" patrol received 60 to 70 rounds of automatic and semi automatic weapons fire from 6 VC located at BT 618014 (two AR's and four carbines). The patrol boat capsized with two squads on board; 1 from Co "A" and 1 from Co "D". Searched area with negative findings, no equipment was lost in the event. One Marine WIA. 07:45 Hrs.

2 April: Page 137. Delta Co. Combat Patrol:
A MED EVAC to QUANG NGAI was requested for some Vietnamese civilians who claimed they had been wounded by friendly artillery fire at 10:00 Hrs.

4 April: Page 37.
Delta Co. Helo lift at Company D LZ at 06:30 Hrs by four H-34s to each LZ initially-thereafter the 4 H-34 to make 2nd troop lift to LZ Blue. (Remaining H-34 can secure at this point). 06:30 Hrs.

4 April: Page 35.
Delta Co. Three LVTs report to Company D Combat Base in support of river blocking force. 06:45 Hrs.

4 April: Page 6.
Delta Co. Combat patrol observed 4 VC at BS 645966 running along the trail. A tank In support of the patrol fired one 90 MM round at the running VC killing all 4. 06:45 Hrs.

4 April: Page 136. Actions with Contact:
Delta Co Combat Patrol. One of the D/Ts that transported a platoon from Company A to the Company D Combat Base became stuck on a rock at coord. BS 630970. When it attempted to free itself, it turned over and sank. A retriever arrived and has been unsuccessful in extracting the LVT from the water. The retriever will attempt to extract the LVT again tomorrow. A squad from Delta Company will be at the LVT site as security throughout the night. 08:00 Hrs.

4 April: Page 6.
Delta Co. Combat patrol observed a man swimming away from the patrol at BS 634956. The man was apprehended and during interrogation it was revealed that the man was an ARVN deserter and had been working for the VC since October 1965. 08:40 Hrs.

4 April: Page 39.
Delta Co. Combat patrol located a cave at BS 633957. Cave was 15-20 meters long by 2 meters wide and 4 meters high, entrance of cave destroyed with 40 lb of C- 4. 09:10 Hrs.

4 April: Page 39.
Delta Co. Combat base received 6-10 rounds of M-1 fire from an unknown number of VC located at BS 635965. Returned fire with 150 rounds of 7.62, 26 rounds of 90 MM, 50 rounds of 50 Cal, 3 rounds of M-79, and 1 round of 3.5 with unknown results. 10:05 Hrs.

4 April: Page 39.
Delta Co. Delivered to BN HQ 1 ARVN deserter apprehended at BS 634965. The deserter had been captured by the VC and attended a VC training school. 14:50 Hrs.

5 April: Page 40.
Delta Co. Combat patrol left area at 13:00 Hrs. Returned to area with no contact with the enemy at 16:00 Hrs.

6 April: Page 46.
Delta Co. 5 LVT's reported to Delta Company combat base at 03:30 Hrs. picked up 70 Marines to provide blocking force for "Bloodhound-2". LVT's transported one plt to tactical landing beach at BS 674008 and remainder of unit down the surf-line to BS 688979; LVT's to remain with unit; Mission completed at 13:30 Hrs.

6 April: Page 43.
Delta Co. "Bloodhound-2" left LZ at Combat base in two CH-34's (supported by two gun-ships & AO) to LZ located at BS 677987 for Company "D" operation. 06:00 Hrs.

6 April: Page 47.
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bloodhound-2" located a cave at BS 678990. Cave was 50 feet long by 4 feet wide and 3 1/2 feet high. The cave had two entrances with branches 10 ft long and 6 ft high Inside of cave. Cave was destroyed with 40 lb's of C-4. 10:30 Hrs.

6 April: Page 47.
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bloodhound-2" reported at 11:20 Hrs in the vicinity of BS 677987 that the AO (covering Delta Company patrol) received 4 rounds of carbine fire from an unknown number of VC. Huey's and Jets fired rockets at area with unknown results. 13:30 Hrs.

7 April: Page 48.
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bloodhound-3" left area at 06:00 Hrs. Returned with no contact with the enemy at 12:00 Hrs.

8 April: Page 50.
Delta Co. Combat / Recon patrol "Bloodhound-1" left area at 07:00 Hrs. Returned with Negative Contact at 10:00 Hrs.

8 April: Page 154. Information:
Delta Company continues to provide a security squad for a sunken LVT, BS 627970.

9 April: Page 55.
Delta Co. Combat patrol In the vicinity of BS 627994 received 1 round of small arms fire from an unknown number of VC. Marines returned fire with 30 M-60 rounds and 4 M-79 rounds at the suspected location with unknown findings. 21:50 Hrs.

10 April: Page 161.
Delta Co. Security Squad patrol received approximately 100 rounds of carbine fire and 1 incoming hand grenade in the Vicinity of BS 628965 while providing security for a LVT retriever. Marines returned fire with 100 rounds of 7.62, 6 M-79 rounds, and 15-81MM Mortar rounds with unknown results. The retriever recovered the LVT and also recovered one M-14 Rifle and two helmets at 09:00 Hrs.

10 April: Page 56.
Delta Co. Civil Affairs patrol left area at 09:30 Hrs. Returned at 12:00 Hrs.

11 April: Page 164.
Delta Co. Search/Destroy/Combat (PLT) Patrol received SA fire from five VC. The Patrol returned 20 rounds of SA fire on the VC position and continued on its mission. The area was not searched at 07:30 Hrs.

11 April: Page 61.
Delta Co. "Layout" Patrol reported receiving fire from 5 to 8 VC from the area of BT 628009, 81's fired on the area. The area searched with Negative Findings at 08:30 Hrs.

11 April: Page 62.
Delta Co. Ambush patrol "Bloodhound-2" with Negative Contact or sightings of the enemy, patrol returned at 09:00 Hrs. 12 April.

11 April: Page 165.
Delta Co. departed the Company D Combat Base by LVT at 13:30 Hrs. and arrived at 1st Battalion Command Post at 15:00 Hrs.

11 April: Page168 .
Delta Co. Combat Base at coord 624951 continues to be manned by Company C (-), 1st Battalion, 7th Marines.

11 April: Page 60.
Delta Co. "Bloodhound'1" combat "Layout" Patrol left area at 16:00 Hrs. Returned 16:00 Hrs on 12 April.

11-17 April: Page 8. Operation Nevada
Delta Co. 1st Battalion 7th Marines conducted Operation Nevada.

12 April: Page 65.
Delta Co. Marines discovered many caves in the area of BS 712085. Time did not allow caves to be destroyed. 15:30 Hrs.

12 April: Page 69.
Delta Co. Observed 3 Viet Cong approaching the company lines at BS 734878. Marines opened fire and searched the area with negative findings. 23:15 Hrs.

13 April: Page 64.
Delta Co. "Bloodhound" Blocking force in place from 05:30 Hrs until 09:30 Hrs.

13 April: Page 69.
Delta Co. Discovered a cave at BS 725887. Cave had a vertical shaft 10 feet deep and had a pulley for lowering one's self or supplies into the tunnel, at the bottom. It was a "T" shaped tunnel 30 meters long by 4 feet high by 2 1/2 feet wide. One of the branches was a dead end and the other led to trenches. Tunnel was empty and destroyed with 120 lbs. of C-4. 09:20 Hrs.

13 April: Page 69.
Delta Co. Discovered 1 Chicom Grenade found in a cave at BS 788035. Turned over to BN HQ at 16:00 Hrs.

13 April: Page 69.
Delta Co. Combat patrol was taken under fire from the vicinity of BS 785030. Patrol received 6 rounds of carbine fire and assaulted the position. The VC ran and was killed by the patrol. Search of the body revealed a cloth belt, ammo and some personal effects, no weapon could be found. 17:00 Hrs.

13 April: Page 69.
Delta Co. Delivered to BN HQ 6 VC and 17 VCS all apprehended at BS 787835 hiding in a cave. 1 man admitted to being a VC Corpsman and pointed out the other men that were VC. The VC Corpsman said he was from NAI DUNCNG and had arrived in this area with the 11th Company. The corpsman also said that 4 American POW's were taken into the mountains two days ago. He stated that the VC 54th Regiment was located on the boarder of QUANG NAGI & BINH DIEM provinces. 16:30 Hrs.

14 April: Page 175.
Delta Co. Advised that Command Group from 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines was recalled by their parent unit and departed 1st Battalion, 7th Marines CP at 06:30 Hrs.

14 April: Page 68.
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bloodhound-1" left area at 09:00 Hrs. Returned to area with negative enemy contact at 12:00 Hrs.

14 April: Page 77.
Delta Co. At 09:30 Hrs vicinity coord BS791841, discovering a cave 75ML X 5ftH X 3ftW. Cave had 2 exits and was constructed in rock; Destroyed with 120 lbs of C-4. Reported at 19:25 Hrs.

14 April: Page77 .
Delta Co. Vicinity coord BS 790045, at 10:30 Hrs discovered a cave 50ML X 4ftH X 3 ftW. Cave was constructed in dirt, had four exits, and was destroyed by 120 lbs of C-4. Reported at 19:26 Hrs.

14 April: Page 77.
Delta Co. Vicinity coord BS 791847 at 10:45 Hrs discovered two caves. One was 20ML X 2ftW X 3ftH constructed in dirt. The second cave was 100ML X 4ftW X 6ftH constructed in dirt. 30 lbs of C-4 was used to destroy the first cave and 600 lbs of C-4 to destroy the second cave. Reported at 19:30 Hrs.

14 April: Page 77.
Delta Co. Vicinity coord BS794848 at 19:55 Hrs discovered a cave 30ML X 3ftW X 4ftH. Cave was constructed in dirt, had three exits; destroyed cave with 100 lbs of C-4 at 21:45 Hrs.

14 April: Page 77.
Delta Co. Vicinity coord BS791851 at 13:45 Hrs discovered a cave 40 ML X 2ftW X 4ftH, constructed in dirt. Destroyed cave with 80 lbs of C-4 at 19:37 Hrs.

14 April: Page 77.
Delta Co. Vicinity coord BS784845 at 14:00 Hrs discovered a cave 10ML X 3ftW X 4ftH, constructed in dirt. Destroyed with 100 lbs of C-4 at 19:39 Hrs.

14 April: Page 77.
Delta Co. Vicinity coord BS793052 at 16:30 Hrs discovered a cave 70 ML X 3ft X 4ftH, constructed in dirt. Reinforced with three inch trees, entrance destroyed with 60 lbs of C-4 at 19:38 Hrs.

14 April: Page 71. Information gained from Vietnamesee Nationals.
Delta Co. Informed of enemy activity. 10 VC have been in the village of THUONG HOA (1) located at BS 627974 for the past several nights. At approximately 21:00 Hrs the VC cross the river and remain In BEN YEN NOI (2), and BEN YEN HOI (3). Weapons include 3 Thompson's, 1 BAR, 1 light Machine gun, and several carbines. The VC set Ambushes In and around the Villages. 15:40 Hrs.

15 April: Page179 .
Delta Co. Advised that Company C (-), 1st Battalion, 7th Marines continues to man the Company D Combat Base at coord 624991.

16 April: Page 182.
Delta Co. Advised that Company C continues to man the Company D 1st Battalion, 7th Marines Combat Base at coord BS 624991.

16 April: Page 83.
Delta Co. Reported at 09:30 Hrs vicinity coord BS783584 discovering a cave 30ML X 3'W X 4'H. The cave was constructed in dirt and destroyed with 20 lbs of C-4. Information reported at 19:35 Hrs.

16 April: Page 83.
Delta Co. Reported at 16:30 Hrs vicinity coord BS782860, discovering a cave 200ML X 5'H X 3'W. Cave was constructed in dirt. Only the entrance was destroyed with 50 lbs of C-4 as there was not sufficient demo. Information reported at 19:37 Hrs.

18 April: Page 185.
Delta Co. Returned to Combat Base at coord BS 624991 and relieved Company C of responsibility for the defense of the Combat Base at 09:00 Hrs.

18 April: Page 87. Information:
Delta Co. Advised of enemy information: A local source reported that the 316th Regiment (commanded by Col. Thi) was at the villages of BINH THIEN, BINH THONG, BINH KY and BINH AN. This REGT is reportedly from the North. They were preparing to attack the Village of BINH GIANG because of OPERATION NEVADA, they divided into four groups; 100 VC are at the Village of Binh Lanh, BT 650945. Their Captain is gathering information on BINH SA, BINH GIANG, BINGH THUY and BINH NGHIA to give to the Regimental Commander. Another group of approximately 200 VC are at BINH THANH AND BINH THANG. Another 100 VC are in the BINH THONG VILLAGE. (Eval: F-6) at 10:00 Hrs.

18 April: Page 87. Information:
Delta Co. Advised of enemy information: A local source reported that approximately 30 VC are arriving at TUYET DIEM to have a meeting with the local villagers. Purpose is to get volunteers to join the VC, get rice and money which they say will be used to fight the Marines. Further stated that the VC is at BT 658026 and BT 650026. (Eval: F-6) at 16:20 Hrs.

19 April: Page 7.
Delta Co. Combat patrol received 3 rounds of harassing fire from an unknown number of VC located at BT 649004. Marines fired 250 rounds of M-60 and 7 rounds of 60 MM mortar rounds, observed 1 VC wounded and dragged off by other VC. The long distance prevented a search of the area. 09:45 Hrs.

20 April: Page 91.
Delta Co. Search and Clear PLT (+) Patrol "Bloodhound" left area at 06:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 11:00 Hrs.

20 April: Page 88.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy PLT (+) Patrol "Bloodhound-2" left area at 06:30 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 10:30 Hrs.

20 April: Page 7.
Delta Co. Combat patrol apprehended 1 VCS with no ID card at BS 626972. 08:30 Hrs.

21 April: Page 96.
Delta Co. Combat/Recon PLT (-) (Rein) "Bloodhound-1" left area at 06:30 Hrs. At 08:15 Hrs at Coord BT627006, talked to a woman who said 15 VC enter TAN HY (1) BT623008 every day late in the afternoon. At 08:30 Hrs coord BT624007 blew fortification with demolition. Turned out to be booby trapped with artillery round (diagram attached). At 09:20 Hrs coord BT625005 blew cave (25 ft long) capable of hiding a squad. At 09:30 Hrs BT625003 pulled Anti-American signs off rocks on trail (see leaflet attached to this patrol report). Patrol led by 1st Lt Michael D. Youngquist. Returned from patrol at 11:00 Hrs.

21 April: Page 94.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy PLT (+) Patrol "Bloodhound-1" left area 09:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 12:00 Hrs.

22 April: Page 98.
Delta Co. Ambush SQD Bulldog-1 "Layout" Patrol left area at 01:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 22:00 Hrs. on 23 April.

22 April: Page 98.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy PLT (+) Patrol "Bloodhound-2" left area at 07:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 11:30 Hrs.

22 April: Page 97. Information gained from Vietnamese Nationals:
A source reported that the people of TRI BINH (3) (H), BINH THANG (V), BINH SON (D), QUANG NGAI (P) were told several days ago by the VC that they were not to send their wives and children to the USMC CIVIL AFFAIRS team sick call. VC said they are going to kill the whole USMC CIVIL AFFAIRS team operating in this area. VC warned people that anyone accepting USMC aid would be killed. 19:00 Hrs.

23 April: Page 102.
Delta Co. Combat SQD (+) Patrol "Bloodhound-3" left area at 06:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 10:00 Hrs.

24 April: Page 7.
Delta Co. Combat base received 2 grenades (one was a dud) on the perimeter lines from 1 VC near the protective wire at QUANG NGAI BS 628993. 1 Marine was wounded by fragments but not evacuated. Marines returned 15 rounds of small arms fire, 3 rounds of 45 cal, and threw 2 hand grenades. A search of the area at dawn revealed nothing. 02:45 Hrs.

24 April: Page 105.
Delta Co. Combat/Recon PLT (-) (+) Patrol "Bloodhound-1" left area at 06:30 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 09:30 Hrs.

24 April: Page 104. Information:
Delta Co. Advised of enemy activity: Delta Co. "Layout" Ambush (SQD) Patrol, QUANG NGAI BT 625007, observed a VC approaching their position BS 625007. When the VC got within 125 Meters of the Marines, the villagers rang a bell warning the VC of the Marines presence. The VC turned and ran; the patrol fired wounding the VC who fell, dropping his weapon. Wounded VC escaped through the heavy brush to the Village. A search of the area was conducted finding one M-1 Rifle and six clips of ammo. 10:30 Hrs.

24 April: Page 7.
Delta Co. SQD Security QUANG NGAI BS 627996:
Security element tripped a booby trap while returning to the Combat Base. 3 Marines were wounded and evacuated by helicopter. 11:55 Hrs.

24 April: Page 105.
Delta Co. “Ambush" SQD (+) "Bulldog-3" Patrol left area at 22:00 Hrs. Returned 25 April with negative contact at 01:00 Hrs.

25 April: Page 110.
Delta Co. Recon PLT (+) "Bloodhound-2" Patrol left area at 07:30 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 10:30 Hrs.

26 April: Page 7.
Delta Co. Combat patrol apprehended 1 VCS at BT 648025, VCS was attempting to run from patrol. 05:15 Hrs.

26 April: Page 109. Information:
Delta Co. Reported firing Mortars at a suspected VC observation position BS 623990. One long round wounded a woman in the leg. MED EVAC requested and cancelled as the woman had gone into shock and died. The body was turned over to the Villagers at 05:55 Hrs.

26 April: Page 216.
Delta Co. Perimeter observed a suspected VC observer at BS 626996. An 81MM Mortar fire mission was delivered on target with eight rounds having good effect. No search was made of the target area. 05:55 Hrs.

26 April: Page 114. Information:
Delta Co. Advised of enemy activity: A local source reported the VC are having a meeting with the people at TUYET DIAM, DONG LE and TAN HY HAMLETS to go to MU RU. S-2 comment: MU RU could mean the Combat Outpost, to oppose the American activities. The VC would then take pictures for propaganda purposes. Further states VC are planning an Operation against the Americans on 1 May (May Day). Source states the VC are planning to attack BINH GIANG and BINH SA villages on 28 or 29 April 1966. (Eval: F-6). At 10:30 Hrs. The Villagers of TAN HY (1) stated VC encountered by Delta Company; refer to ISUM #114 Paragraphs 3-1, died of his wounds. No further information as to the place or the time could be obtained at 10:30 Hrs.

26 April: Page 112.
Delta Co. Combat/Ambush PLT (+) "Bloodhound-3" Patrol left area at 16:30 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 19:30 Hrs.

26 April: Page 111. Information:
Delta Co. Advised of enemy activity: Delta Co. apprehended a Vietnamese male that was trying to hide from the Patrol at BS630914. The VCS had no ID card and stated he had deserted from the ARVN and had been helped by the VC since Dec 65. VCS states five VC come to THUONG HOA at 17:50 Hrs daily and return to PHU LONG at night. States the VC are armed with Russian/French Rifles. The VCS gave the names of VC that had been killed by Artillery in the past few months at 17:30 Hrs.

26 April: Page 7.
Delta Co. Combat patrol apprehended 1 ARVN deserter at BS 630914. 17:30 Hrs.

26 April: Page 112.
Delta Co. "Layout/Ambush" SQD (+) "Bulldog-2" Patrol left area at 23:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact on 27 April at 02:00 Hrs.

27 April: Page 115.
Delta Co. Combat/Recon PLT (+) "Bloodhound-1" Patrol left area at 09:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 12:00 Hrs.

27 April: Page 114. Information gained from Vietnamese Nationals:
The VCS apprehended by Delta Company, refer to ISUM #116 Paragraphs 3-2. Gave the following names of the VC that were killed by Artillery at 14:00 Hrs.

Name	Age	Date Killed	Job
NGUYEN LAU	42	August 1965	VC HAMLET CHIEF
NGUYEN LIEU	36	March 1966	GUERRILLA
NGUYEN QUY	29	August 1965	GUERRILLA
BUT TRONG	26	August 1965	GUERRILLA
TRUONG CONG DOAN	29	August 1965	GUERRILLA
NGUYEN THONG	40	February 1966	VC VILLAGE CHIEF
VO LO	27	August 1965	GUERRILLA

28 April: Page 120. Information:
Delta Co. Advised of enemy activity: Delta Co. reported Vic coord BS668975 receiving 10 rounds of SA fire from an unknown number of VC located VIC coord BS665975. Returned two rounds of 3.5 and 60 rounds of SA fire, VC disappeared in Hamlet. Search revealed two civilians were wounded in firefight. Civilians were evacuated to QUANG NGAI at 09:30 Hrs.

28 April: Page 120. Information:
Delta Co. Advised of enemy activity: Delta Co. reported that hill located Vic coord BS670975 is booby trapped. Due to heavy brush troops were not sent up hill. Will burn hill at a later date. 09:30 Hrs.

28 April: Page 127.
Delta Co. Search/Destroy Co (-) Patrol at QUANG NGAI BS 668975. Left at 09:45 Hrs. Return time unknown.

28 April: Page 127 and 222.
Delta Co. Search/Destroy PLT Patrol tripped at booby trap at BS 647988. Two Marines were wounded by fragments and evacuated by helicopter. An M-26 grenade booby trap was also found and destroyed at 11:10 Hrs.

28 April: Page 222.
Delta Co. At 13:15 Hrs evacuated by helicopter four Marine heat causalities while returning from a patrol. The four Marines were delivered to Battalion Aid Station at 13:44 Hrs.

28 April: Page 120. Information gained from Vietnamese Nationals:
A source reported there is 200 North Vietnamese in Village of BINH PHIEN HAMLET of DUC AN VIC 490930. They are dressed in uniforms same color as ARVN, boots color is yellow, and helmets. They have two 81MM Mortars, 2-50 cal. MG and 2-30 cal. MG. They anticipate Marines having an operation at BINH PHIEN and are preparing by placing booby traps in the hills. In the Mountain of LUI CHUA HAMLET of THANH TRA 526940, they have left 3 VC solely to observe. In that area, they have had one VC KIA and two VC WIA from six Americans. The two VC WIA are staying at the home of NGUYEN MIEN in the Hamlet of BINH YEN 527927. The VC is trying to capture the six Americans. At the Village of BINH HOANG, Vic 675892 two BN of VC have moved in two days ago. No further information available.

30 April: Page 229 and 230.
Delta Co. Search/Destroy PLT Patrol Province QUANG NGAI, coord BT 626007, received approximately 150 rounds SA and AW fire from an estimated six VC Vic 626007. The Marines returned fire with 1,000 rounds of SA and AW fire, 81 Mortars, Artillery mission and assaulted the position. One female VCS was apprehended near the position and one spent Russian cartridge was found on the sight at 07:55 Hrs.

30 April: Page 229.
Delta Co. Ambush PLT Patrol Province QUANG NGAI, coord 630012, left area at 09:30 Hrs.

30 April: Page 229.
Delta Co. Combat Patrol observed three VC dressed in black pj's about 600 meters away. They were approaching the Company Patrol Ambush sight. Four of the VC was armed; they were approximately 450 meters away when they were warned by some villagers, upon being alarmed the VC took cover and changed direction. The Ambush Patrol fired 50 rounds of small arms and two LAW rounds. Searched area with negative findings at 09:30 Hrs.

April Journal closed