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5 June 1969
1/35th
Submitted by: Dave Fogg

3rd Bde 4th Inf Div
Bn (1/35) Forward Fire Base
LZ Oasis ZA117277

Unit Locations:
1/35th CP is at LZ Oasis
A Co CP ZA083260
B Co CP at LZ Kay ZA061377
C Co CP ZA110375
D Co CP ZA982285
D Co 2nd plt & 4th Plt (-) at Rock Quarry
Recon plt ZA042318
4.2 Mortar plt ZA982285

Summary: Log opened at 0001 hours 5 June 1969. Unit locations: At LZ Oasis grid ZA117277; Battalion Headquarters (Forward), 1/35th Command Post is at LZ Oasis ZA117277; A Company at ZA083260; B Company at ZA061377; C Company at ZA110375; D Company at ZA982285; Recon platoon is located at ZA042318; 4.2" mortar platoon located at ZA982285; Headquarters and Headquarters Company Support (S-4 Forward) at LZ Oasis; At Base Camp (Camp Enari); Battalion Headquarters (Rear).

1137 hours (C) TOC to B Co CO: Line #126 June roster, records have been flagged, pending Bn CO's Article 15 or special court martial. Need your permission. Passed to CO of Bn.

1640 hours (C) From Recon to TOC: 97 element on sweep found a spring type booby trap at ZA042323, piece of bamboo bent around a tree, when tripped it strikes waist-high, estimate to be 9-12 months old.

1951 hours (U) DELAYED ENTRY - On 5 June 69 at 1940 hours from B Co CO to Bn CO: 1. I bring the following to your attention. Because in the near future it will become critical. I have lost my 1st Sgt. due to medical reasons for an indefinite time - and my XO will DEROS on 17 June - I can't fill the vacancy from my field strength. 2. I have 3 individuals who have been awarded the following: Bronze Star with V Device, Army Commendation, Purple Heart. Could you make these presentations at my location at 1600 hours 6 June? I have the orders, however, I do not have the medals.


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