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25 December 1968
1/35th
Submitted by: Dave Fogg

3rd Bde 4th Inf Div
Bn (1/35) Forward Fire Base
LZ Lanetta YA857457

Unit Locations:
A 1/35 (-) LZ Lanetta YA857457
B 1/35 (-) LZ MaryEtta YA766492
C 1/35 (-) LZ Betty YA905505
D 1/35 OPCON to 2/1 Cav
Recon Plt (-) LZ Lanetta
4.2 Mortar Plt, LZ Lanetta

Summary: Log opened at 0001 hours 25 December 1968. Unit locations: At LZ Lanetta YA854458, Battalion Headquarters (Forward), A Company 1/35, E Company, C Battery 2/9 artillery, 3rd platoon D Company 4th Engineers Battalion, counter mortar section 2/9 artillery; At LZ MaryEtta YA762492; B Company, 1 CSF platoon from the new Special Forces Camp at Plei Djerang; At LZ Betty YA905505; C Company, OPCON Units: D Company OPCON 2/1 Cav; At LZ Oasis; Headquarters and Headquarters Company Support (S-4 Forward); At Base Camp (Camp Enari); Battalion Headquarters (Rear).

No significant activities occurred in the area of operations during this reporting period.

0115 hours (C) From the Commanding General: While our duty requires us to be away from our houses and our loved ones the Christmas spirit is one of giving and not receiving, therefore, let our presence here be our contributions to our country and loved ones. Viet Allies and free men all over the world, the entire staff of the Famous Fighting Fourth wishes your splendid supporting troops a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Signed The Commanding General 4th Infantry Division, Major General Donn R. Pepke.

2310 hours (C) From Bde and G-3 to the 1/35 Inf: In view of intelligence southeast of Kontum, you will be prepared to commit on order within a four hour notice 1/35 Inf (-) to vicinity of Kontum. Will be OPCON to 2nd Bde upon insertion, 1/35 (-) means D Co (-). Heavy Snoopy readings southeast of Kontum, will include direct support battery.


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