Daily Staff Journal 19-Jul-66

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ITEM`	TIME	INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC.
1	0015	C Co called and requested 1 commo man to go to bunker #4 to lay wire line
4	0040	Ann Margaret called by Capt Nieberding and put on 100% alert
5	0055	Wire team departed for C Co to repair wire line at bunker #4. Called bridge LL
9	0125	Maj Griffith informed the wire team to repair LL at OP Ann Margaret tomorrow
11	0150	Informed 4/23 that we are sending troops on foot to Ann Margaret
13	0152	Permission received from 1st Bde to use illumination
19	0206	B 7/11 is firing illumination rounds over the bridge
20	0217	3/4 Cav notified D-6 that the tanks on Ann Margaret will be on our freq
21	0217	DP3 informed by Capt Nieberding to keep listening to radio
23	0223	A green star cluster was fired as a notification of reentry of friendly front lines
24	0232	Lt Friend reported that C Co did not know if the portable spot lights were present at bridge
25	0235	Delayed Entry: Maj Taylor notified A/M tanks to stay on our push
27	0240	Bridge reports that illumination rounds are fine
28	0245	Sgt Graff informed us that Sgt Henry checked under the bridge
33	0300	C Co reports green star clusters are being fired from his extreme right flank, he is checking this out. Also arty LNO informed that illumination rds can be stopped
34	0306	C Co reports green flares from right rear from toward the airfield
35	0307	Air strip informed this HQ that one green star cluster was fired from his right flank. 4/9 reports that their unit has not fired any flares.
36	0325	Capt Turner reports negative activity from the bridge also the wire line to AM has not been repaired
37	0340	One round illumination requested by C-6
38	2315	Delayed Entry, Bridge incident - through #42: VC exploded a charge placed under the south side of bridge at coord XT 659168. Bridge NCOIC Sgt Graff notified Lt Wren who failed to pass word to Bn Hqs
39	2345	Elements 1/5 Inf reported to 2nd Bde, Div and 1st Bde that bridge had been damaged. 1st Bde notified 2/14 Op Center. Mag Griffith called
40	2355	Maj Griffith and Col Heard personally inspected damaged section and report was made to 1st Bde
41	0010	After conferring with Col Davis, Maj Griffith ordered C Co to detail one squad to move to AM for reinforcement while 1/5th Inf personnel patched bridge for foot traffic 1/5 units withdrew.
42	0030	Ann Margaret reinforced; Artillery illumination commenced to allow observation of bridge damage. No trip flares, lights or intrusion devices on bridge at time of explosion.
43	0345	Land line to airstrip is back in operation
46	0410	Laterite Pit informed this station that illumination rounds are being fired over their site
47	0415	C6 informed us that bunkers 1-2-3 have radio contact as DC27 and will contact and monitor our net for the rest of the night. Also LL is established with these bunkers and LL has been established with C Co CP
48	0420	Ref #46 Bde informed this station that a flare ship was dropping illumination over the Laterite Pit by mistake
50	0430	LL to AM established through C Co switchboard
64	0623	Capt Nieberding informed C Co first Sgt that all men on the bridge, bunker line and OP Ann Margaret that all areas will be straight and the men will also be fresh shaven and cleaned up.
65	0628	Capt Nieberding requested from 65th Engr S-3 that a team be sent to access damage, determine amount of time required for repair of the bridge.
66	0630	65th Engr S-3 informed this HQ that they have a engr team on the way to estimate the damage to bridge
83	0910	Lofty, Longbow C/2/14, Bde notified of baot patrols along creek bed.
84	1000	From Bde, meeting of Bn EXO at Col Heard's office 1100 hrs
89	1103	Lightning 6 visited bridge site at 1045 hours
97	1320	25th Div Admin Co was given the commitment of 44 personnel to report to S-1 1715 hrs
98	1355	Message from Bde, units to reinforce bunker line. Will report in full strength. Special emphasis on road leading to OP Ann Margaret. 20 July VC celebration of Geneva Accords Day
102	1405	D-33 notified us that a veh from Romeo element hit a land mine at XT 541173 resulting in two WIA. Personnel have been evacuated.
105	1520	Requested C&C ship for fwd area first flight tomorrow. Also checked on gun ships 0630 C.C., one gunship standby
106	1525	D-33X informed us that there are 210 personnel in the field from HQ Co with attachments
109	1620	Message from 3/4 Cav to S-9 3/4 ton destroyed by mine, request evacuate
127	1910	Bde, bridge at AM can hold 1/4 ton, 3/4 ton and APC
135	2030	From PC-1 Propaganda machine located at Cu Chi-1

ITEM`	TIME	INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC.
1	0400	3/4 from Recon plat hit one possible land mine, 2 WIA not serious.
2	0937	Roadblocks cleared by engr-tank
3	1035	549176 B Co captured 2 VCS
5	1115	VCS brought to Bn S-2 for interrogation
6	1210	B Co discovered VCS at 555175
7	1305	A Co found 10 foxholes vic 543175 running along west road
8	1305	A Co found VC leaflets from 544154-544160
12	1555	FM Warrior gunship situation unstable may be able to have them on call for mission
13	1707	FM 33 T 2nd Bde OH23 for C&C first flight, gunship will be on call
14	1750	S-2, S-5 returned from visit to Phouc Hiep. OP as directed by C/S 25th Div outpost commander requested 8,000 sandbags, pickets and barbed wire. Other needs were offered such as blankets, food, etc. and garrison was complimented on fire action
15	1755	Romeo elements returned to BC after escorting convoy back to CC
23	2003	33 Zulu having difficulty with set but hears this station loud and clear

1st Brigade S-1	Casualty Reports, Officer Transfers
1st Brigade S2-S3	Daily Action reported to Brigade HQ
2/14 Bn S-3 - Cu Chi	Unit Action reported to 2/14 Battalion HQ
2/14 Bn S-3 - Trang Bang	Unit Action reported to 2/14 Battalion HQ

ITEM`	TIME	INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC.
2	1630	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Brown, Bernard SP4 E4 191405 Jul 66. XT571174. FW left knee. Setting up mortars for night fire, when friendly vehicle hit land mine close by.
3	1635	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. HHC 2/14 Feinstein, Sheldon PFC 191405 Jul 66. XT571174. FW shoulder and head. On vehicle which hit land mine.