1- 31 May: Page 5. Information:
1st Battalion 7th Marines conducted 930 patrols varying from fire team to reinforced Platoon, Ambush, Combat, Search and Destroy and Civil Action type patrols. The Battalion also maintained 31 Listening Post.

1- 31 May: Page 5. Information:
1st Battalion 7th Marines had 78 contacts with the Viet Cong in the month of May, 13 of theses were probes on Marine defensive positions. As a result of this activity 26 Viet Cong were killed 15 were wounded and 15 were captured within the Battalions TAOR. The Battalion sustained 5 KIA's and 20 WIA's.

1 May: Page 20.
Delta Co. Combat / Recon patrol "Bloodhound-2" left area of combat base at 06:30 Hrs. Returned without contact with the enemy at 09:30 Hrs.

2 May: Page 19.
Delta Co. Marines of "D" Co. located at BS 624991 observed 3 Vietnamese males on a ridge line at BS 628989. 1 round of Illumination and 8-7.62, 2 81MM Mortar rounds (HE) and 5-60 MM Mortar rounds with unknown results. 04:00 Hrs.

3 May: Page 23.
Delta Co. Combat base received 1 incoming grenade from the area of BS 624988. Returned 4 M-26 grenades and 15-60 MM Mortar rounds, 7-81 MM mortar rounds at the VC. Searched area at first light with Neg. Results. 23:05 Hrs.

4 May: Page 28.
Delta Co. Combat operation: Helo lift "Bloodhound-3" search and destroy specific caves in operation order. Left combat base at 06:00 Hrs. in 6 CH-34's. Lift (70) men to LZ Garnet at BS 643954 In two waves (LZ not secure) Helo lift completed at 06:30 Hrs.

4 May: Page 23.
Delta Co. Observed 5 Viet Cong hiding in the brush at BS 648954. A huey strike was called in on the position and the area searched with Neg. Findings. 07:25 Hrs.

4 May: Page 23.
Delta Co. Observed 2 Viet Cong at BS 648950. The VC were dressed in black PJ's and moved into the tree line. Patrol fired 50 rounds of 7.62 and 5 rounds of 60 MM Mortars at the VC. Conducted a search of the area with Neg. Results. 07:35 Hrs.

4 May: Page 23.
Delta Co. Combat patrol observed 10 Viet Cong at BS 641978. All dressed in black PJ's, and armed with carbines. Tank's fired 19 (HE) and 7 (WP) rounds at the enemy killing 2 (confirmed) and wounding 2. No weapons were retrieved. 07:35 Hrs.

4 May: Page 25.
Delta Co. Combat patrol apprehended 2 VCS at BS 636957. During interrogation it was found that 1 was a VC Cadre Leader and the other was a VC supporter. The supporter agreed to show the patrol a cave. At the cave the VC supporter attempted to escape and was shot and killed. The Cadre Leader was forwarded to BN. HQ. on the first transportation. 07:45 Hrs.

4 May: Page25 .
Delta Co. Combat patrol led to a cave at BS 636957. Cave was 150' L X 3' W X 5 1/2 ' H. Cave was fortified with logs. Cave destroyed with 70 lb of C-4. 08:40 Hrs.

4 May: Page 25.
Delta Co. Combat patrol while embarking on a boat at BS 619004 received 1 round of carbine fire from an unknown number of VC located at BS 623005. Marines returned fire with 4 rounds of 7.62 and conducted a search of the area apprehending 1 VCS, who was believed to have knowledge of the VC that fired on the patrol. However, after interrogation of the VCS it was determined that he had no knowledge of the incident and released. 11:40 Hrs.

4 May: Page 25.
Delta Co. Combat patrol received 10 rounds of small arms fire from 2 VC located at BS 645956. Patrol returned 50 rounds of 7.62, 1 M-79 round and 5 60 MM Mortar rounds with Neg. Results. 12:00 Hrs.

4 May: Page 25.
Delta Co. Combat patrol observed 3 Viet Cong, 1 armed with an M-1 Rifle and 2 with Carbines at BS 651957. Patrol fired 100 rounds of 7.62, 8 rounds of M-79. Patrol observed 1 VC fall, search of the area revealed blood trail where wounded VC had been dragged off. 12:20 Hrs.

5 May: Page 31.
Delta Co. Combat patrol: "Bloodhound" left area at 06:00 Hrs. Returned with Neg. Contact to area at 09:00 Hrs.

6 May: Page 30.
Delta Co. Received several rounds of small arms fire from an unknown number of VC located at BT 624008. One Marine was wounded and evacuated. Artillery fire mission called in on area with unknown results. 07:10 Hrs.

6 May: Page 33. Information:
Delta Co. Reported vicinity coord BT633005, patrol encountered one VC on trail. VC pulled carbine from brush and fired wounding one Marine. VC disappeared behind brush and 5 to 7 VC vicinity coord BT 631004, BT 631007 opened fire with small arms and automatic weapon from two different positions. Patrol immediately deployed sending 500 rounds of small arms, artillery and 81's requested. Marine observed 2 VC fall, VC broke contact. Search of area was conducted finding drag marks of VC wounded. Marine was Med Evac. 07:10 Hrs.

6 May: Page 33. Information:
Delta Co. Reported vicinity coord. BS 628993, that approximately 200 women and children approached the Marine Security Force, apparently to protest. They reached the Marine positions and dropped some pamphlets without making a protest or demonstration. Marines dispatched to surround area for security and were unable to talk to the people. At this time the people left the area. Pamphlets will be forwarded on first available transportation. 10:45 Hrs.

6 May: Page 30. Information gained from Vietnamese Nationals.
Delta Co. A local source reported at 041600H there were 50 North Vietnamese with weapons ranging in age from 20-23 years old. Also, there were 24 Guerrillas accompanying the North Vietnamese, only 11 of these were armed. They arrived In SON TRA and TAN HY hamlets and the VC set two booby traps consisting of M-26 grenades. One was detonated by Marines the other one was set 500 meters away and was untouched. The source states that the VC is planning to attack the Delta combat base in the near future. 12:00 Hrs.

6 May: Page 33. Information:
Delta Co. Reported at 16:00 Hrs. vicinity coord. BT 623006 apprehending one VCS (female) for interrogation following fire fight. (Reference 3.1 this ISUM). At first she stated that her husband was in SON TRA then she stated that he was in the Mountains training with the VC. VCS had no I.D. card, was processed to ITT at 16:30 Hrs.

6 May: Page 34.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy PLT (-) "Bloodhound-1” Patrol left area at 06:30. Returned with negative contact at 09:30 Hrs.

6 May: Page 37. Information:
Delta Co. apprehended 5 VCS that were identified by the BINH GIANG Intelligence Agent as being VC supply cadre. All are of military age. 18:00 Hrs.

7 May: Page 38.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy SQD (+) "Bloodhound-1" Patrol left area at 06:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 08:00 Hrs.

7 May: Page 38.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy SQD (+) "Bloodhound-2" Patrol left area at 17:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 19:30 Hrs.

8 May: Page 41.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy SQD (+) "Bloodhound-3" Patrol left area at 05:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 09:00 Hrs.

8 May: Page 45. Information:
Delta Co. picked up four VCS for being of military age. All suspects were forwarded to ITT. 19:15 Hrs.

8 May: Page 40. Information:
Delta Co. Reported spotting two basket boats crossing river with three people. One 50 cal. warning shot was fired. Upon receiving fire occupants overturned boat and swam to Eastern bank of the river and escaped before more rounds could be fired. 21:30 Hrs.

8 May: Page 41.
Delta Co. SQD (+) Ambush "Bulldog-2" Layout Patrol left area at 23:00 Hrs. Returned on 9 May at 03:00 Hrs.

9 May: Page 40. Information gained from Vietnamese Nationals.
A local source stated that at BINH THONG and BINH KY they have 700 VC that will hit the Delta Combat Base (the VC have stated this to the villagers). They are saying this to the villagers to uphold promises made earlier. At the same time they will attack a CO OP with mortars. Agent stated the VC were waiting for bad weather and will attack either tonight or tomorrow night depending on the weather. A local source also reports that there is a Platoon of VC in TRUNG HOA.

9 May: Page 40. Information:
Delta Co. reported that while checking boats, a basket boat attempted to escape. The person managed to reach the far shore and escape. Three shots were fired but with negative results. A second VCS was captured in another boat. 05:45 Hrs.

9 May: Page 45. Information:
Delta Co. spotted one person in a tan uniform, wearing a helmet. Individual was observing the Delta Combat Base through binoculars. Agent disappeared before any action could be taken. 13:55 Hrs.

9 May: Page 45. Information:
Delta Co. detected one person moving around in front of their lines. Four M-79 rounds were fired with unknown results. 22:00 Hrs.

9 May: Page 46.
Delta Co. Security F.T. (+) "Bulldog-2" Patrol left area at 05:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 06:30 Hrs.

9 May: Page 46.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy SQD "Bloodhound-1" Patrol left area at 06:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 09:00 Hrs.

9 May: Page 46.
Delta Co. Ambush SQD (+) "Bulldog-3" Layout Patrol left area at 22:00 Hrs. Returned with negative results on 10 May at 01:30 Hrs.

9 May: Page 47.
Delta Co. picked up one VCS for not having ID card. Pick up was affected coord. 618985. 18:35 Hrs.

10 May: Page 48.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy SQD (+) "Bloodhound-2" Patrol left area at 06:30 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 09:00 Hrs.

11 May: Page 51.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy SQD (+) "Bloodhound-1" Patrol left area at 04:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 07:30 Hrs.

11 May: Page 47. Information:
Delta Co. observed one VC wearing green uniform and helmet with rifle moving to new position. Marines fired 20 rounds of small arms with negative results. VC position was at coord. 621005. 06:30 Hrs.

11 May: Page 47. Information:
Delta Co. Patrol received unknown number of rounds from three VC at coord. 621005. Patrol returned fire with 250 rounds of small arms, 2 Law and eight 81 rounds. VC withdrew with negative results. 06:35 Hrs.

12 May: Page 53.
Delta Co. Search and Destroy patrol "Bloodhound-2" left area at 17:00 Hrs. Returned with no contact with the enemy at 19:00 Hrs.

13 May: Page 52.
Delta Co. Received 10 rounds of M-1 or carbine fire, with the last round being a tracer round. Sniper fired from area of BS 630991 & BS 628991. Returned 10 rounds of 81 MM Mortar fire with unknown results. 02:30 Hrs.

13 May: Page 52. Information gained from Vietnamese Nationals.
Delta Co. (A). There is a platoon of regular force Viet Cong in TAN HY. This force is equipped with green uniforms, helmets (grass cone shaped with camouflage covers), and are armed with rifle grenades, automatic weapons, carbines, and M-1 rifles. They are known to have engineer capabilities with mines, demolitions and Bangalore torpedos. Their intention is to attack Marines in the SON TRA and TAN HY area. (B). The VC are employing ambushes with three man teams. They are using girls along the trails to warn of the Marines coming. (This tactic was employed against "D" company on 11 May 1966. see Page 47. above). (C). All Villagers were warned not to go behind the hill located behind the infirmary BS 623004 as the area was booby trapped. (D). The VC in the SON TRA & TAN HY area are trying to blow up the Amtracks that cross the river from the "A" company area. They have also stated that they will not allow the Marines to make the villagers of SON TRA & TAN HY passive in this area, as they did across the river. 08:00 Hrs.

13 May: Page 56.
Delta Co. Combat patrol left area at 06:00 Hrs. Returned to combat base with no enemy contact at 08:30 Hrs.

13 May: Page 55.
Delta Co. Combat base received 2 rounds of sniper fire from the area of BS 620008. 3 rounds of 7.62 were returned with unknown results. 18:45 Hrs.

14 May: Page 57.
Delta Co. At BS 618985. Found 3 CHI COM grenades. " On the small Island that Delta Company used as an outpost to check all Vietnamese boat traffic on the SONG TRA BONG river" Cpl. Charles Yohn observed fishing line leading from the hooch into the water. Cpl. Yohn removed Marines from the hooch and after considerable probing with his K-Bar removed the 3 Chi Com grenades. Booby traps destroyed by engineers at 06:30 Hrs.

14 May: Page 55. Information gained from Vietnamese Nationals.
Delta Co. There is a local force of approximately 200 VC in the Village of TAN HY. They are equipped with green utilities, roll packs, and armed with machine guns with drum magazines, sub-machine guns with banana clips, carbines and possibly M-79's. The VC told the villagers to move to the village of TUYET DIEN and stay there until the VC had a battle with the Marines. The VC plan to use mines against the LVT's. They also have Mortars (unknown If 60 MM or 81 MM). Some Villagers have already started to move. 08:00 Hrs.

14 May: Page 57.
Delta Co. Combat patrol while at DONG LE hamlet received word from villagers that 7 VC were at BS 655997. Artillery fired at the area. Patrol members observed 2 VC running from the area. The distance was too great to investigate. 09:20 Hrs.

14 May: Page 57.
Delta Co. Received 5 rounds of carbine fire from BS 646988. Returned fire with unknown results. 16:00 Hrs.

14 May: Page 57.
Delta Co. Received 25 rounds of semi automatic weapons fire from an unknown number of VC at BS 627987 and BS 630988. Fire returned with unknown results. 18:00 Hrs.

15 May: Page60 .
Delta Co. Search and Destroy patrol left combat base at 05:00 Hrs. Returned with Neg. Contact at 08:30 Hrs.

15 May: Page 59.
Delta Co. Combat patrol security force while crossing the SONG TRA BONG River at BT 618005 received 40 rounds of automatic and semi automatic weapons fire from an unknown number of VC located at BT 621005. 1 Marine was wounded (1st Tanks Plt. Sgt. shot through the wrist and evacuated). Patrol returned fire with unknown results. 11:15 Hrs.

15 May: Page 59.
Delta Co. Combat patrol received 1 round of carbine fire from BS 627987. 1 Marine wounded and evacuated, Marines returned fire with no known results. 16:35 Hrs.

16 May: Page 63.
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bloodhound-2" left combat base at 05:00 Hrs. Returned with Neg. Contact at 09:00 Hrs.

16 May: Page 63.
Delta Co. Ambush patrol "Bulldog-3" left area of combat base at 22:00 Hrs. Returned with no contact with the enemy at 01:00 Jrs 17 May.

17 May: Page 66.
Delta Co. Civil Affairs patrol "Bloodhound-3" left company area at 06:00 Hrs. Returned to company lines at 09:30 Hrs.

17 May: Page 65.
Delta Co. Combat patrol apprehended 1 VCS hiding in bushes at BS 647974. VCS later released back to his village. 08:00 Hrs.

17 May: Page 65.
Delta Co. Combat patrol apprehended 1 VCS at BS 652974. VCS released at a later time, after being cleared. 08:30 Hrs.

17 May: Page 66.
Delta Co. Ambush patrol: Bulldog-2" Left wire at 23:00 Hrs. Returned to area with no enemy contact at 03:00 Hrs 18 May.

18 May: Page .
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bloodhound-1" Received 5 rounds of semi automatic weapons fire from an unknown number of VC at BS 635997. Marines returned fire with unknown results. 06:50 Hrs.

18 May: Page 70.
Delta Co. Combat patrol received 8 rounds of carbine fire from an unknown number of VC at BS 623983. Marines returned 30 rounds 7.62, 8 rounds 81MM Mortar and conducted search of area with Negative findings. 18:20 Hrs.

19 May: Page 74.
Delta Co. Ambush patrol "Bloodhound-1" left wire at 20:00 Hrs. Returned with no enemy contact at 24:00 Hrs.

19 May: Page 74.
Delta Co. Ambush patrol "Bulldog-2" left combat base area at 23:00 Hrs. Returned to area with negative enemy contact at 03:00 Hrs 20 May.

20 May: Page 77.
Delta Co. Received 1 round of sniper fire from a VC located at BS 629784. Returned fire with unknown results. 17:30 Hrs.

20 May: Page 78.
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bulldog-3" left area at 18:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 20:00 Hrs.

21 May: Page 77.
Delta Co. Located at BS 624991 heard noises in the underbrush. Fired a wp grenade which exploded prematurely causing two Marines to receive minor burns. 00:25 Hrs.

21 May: Page 82.
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bloodhound-1" left combat base at 08:00 Hrs. Returned with negative enemy contact at 11:00 Hrs.

21 May: Page 82.
Delta Co. Ambush patrol SQD "Bulldog-2" left wire at 16:00 Hrs. Returned with negative findings at 19:30 Hrs.

22 May: Page 84.
Delta Co. Combat patrol led by S/Sgt. Fairchild. Received 25 rounds of automatic and small arms fire from an unknown number of VC at BS 633973. Marines returned fire and swept the area. Called in arty strike using VT fuses. Observed 2 dead VC being carried off and additional 3 VC were possibly wounded. 07:45 Hrs.

22 May: Page 84.
Delta Co. Combat patrol observed a VCS at BS 634998, upon observing the patrol the VCS ran. Patrol fired 50 rounds of automatic weapons fire at the running man with negative results. The VCS ran into a hamlet, patrol did not pursue do to mission of patrol. 17:17 Hrs.

22 May: Page 85.
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bloodhound-1" left base camp at 16:00 Hrs. Returned without contact at 12:00 Hrs.

22 May: Page 85.
Delta Co. Ambush patrol Fire Team (+) "Bulldog-1" left combat base at 20:00 Hrs. Returned to combat base without contact with the enemy at 24:00 Hrs.

24 May: Page 90.
Delta Co. Combat patrol upon landing in LZ helo's and patrol received 300 rounds of Automatic and Semi-Automatic weapons fire from an unknown number of Viet Cong near PHUOC HOA (3) at BS 665984. The UH-1 escort fired 600-700 rounds of machinegun fire at the VC with unknown results. 14:25 Hrs.

24 May: Page 90.
Delta Co. Combat patrol activated an unknown type booby trap at BS 664983. Two Marines wounded, both Marines were evacuated at 16:10 Hrs.

25 May: Page 93.
Delta Co. Combat patrol "Bloodhound-1" left area of combat base at 06:00 Hrs. Returned with no contact at 08:00 Hrs.

25 May: Page 91.
Delta Co. Patrol observed 20-30 VCS at BS 692997. No action taken due to proximity of village. 09:00 Hrs.

25 May: Page94 .
Delta Co. Combat patrol apprehended 1 VCS who had no ID card, forwarded to BN. HQ. 14:30 Hrs.

25 May: Page 92.
Delta Co. Outpost reported observing a fire fight in the village of MY HUE. Approximately 15 VC wearing black PJ's and carrying weapons, this was observed at the waters edge and firing in a westerly direction. An unknown unit In MY HUE was returning fire. During the fire fight 20 rounds of small arms fire was received by the outpost. After the fire fight 4 VC were seen getting into a boat and heading south on the river. Boat and VC returned to the hamlet and were apprehended and forwarded to ITT. 5 villagers were killed in the fire fight. 16:00 Hrs.

25 May: Page 91. Information:
Delta Co. Combat base received report from a villager that the VC had instructed all inhabitants of the village that they have to furnish a small container of rice, per month to the VC. He also stated that 100 Viet Cong had passed through the hamlet 5 days ago going north. 16:25 Hrs.

26 May: Page 95.
Delta Co. Combat patrol SQD (+) "Bloodhound" left wire at 06:00 Hrs. Returned with no contact with the enemy at 08:00 Hrs.

26 May: Page 94.
Delta Co. During a village sweep found 1 VCS that had been shot in the chest. Not known who shot him, VCS med evac to "B" med. 09:15 Hrs.

27 May: Page 97.
Delta Co. Combat patrol SQD (+) "Bloodhound-3" left area at 13:00 Hrs. Returned with negative contact at 15:30 Hrs.

28 May: Page 99.
Delta Co. Combat base Marines located at BS 638987 observed 3 possible VC following Marine patrol for approximately 5 minutes in the area of BS 636986. They appeared to be carrying weapons; Marines fired 20 rounds of small arms fire and 4 rounds of M-79 at the suspected VC with unknown results. 08:15 Hrs.

28 May: Page 100.
Delta Co. Combat patrol SQD (+) "Bloodhound-3" left combat base at 16:30 Hrs. Returned with negative findings at 18:30 Hrs.

30 May: Page 101.
Delta Co. Combat base observed an undetermined number of Vietnamese moving on a trail near the defensive wire. Fired 3 M-79 rounds, 5-60 MM Mortar rounds, 4-81 MM Mortar rounds and threw 5 hand grenades with unknown results. 21:15 Hrs.

May Journal closed