DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL Ref: S-3 Journal, 07 Nov 1968, Late Entry 1 081400H Nov 1968 Two tanks from Co. B supporting 1/7 (AT920690) sighted suspected enemy bunker positions at (AT 863665). Tanks fired 90mm. Area not searched. Ref: S-3 Journal, 08 Nov 1968, Entry 13 082330H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A (AT922848), sighted six (6) VC/NVA through IR scope at (AT907846). Tank fired 90mm with unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 08 Nov 1968, Entry 15 111700H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A at (AT863834), while moving with a resupply unit from 1/26 hit approximately a 90mm mine. Tank was traveling alone but was covered by another tank 800 meters away. Moderate damage to the tank. One (1) friendly WIA med-evac. Ref: S-3 Journal, 11 Nov 1968, Entry 11 120945H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A returning to Hill 37 after providing CORRECTION detonated directional mine at (AT957584). Mine was TIM MATYE Tank also received sporadic sniper fire. Slight damage CLICK TO READ] to the tank and three WIA med-evac. Ref: S-3 Journal, 13 Nov 1968, Entry 13 121715H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. C struck a mine at (BT079652) while enroute to recover an SLF tank which had hit a mine at (BT080650). The Co. C tank sustained moderate damage and was returned to the CP. Ref: S-3 Journal, 13 Nov 1968, Entry 12 121800H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A was submerged at (AT865832) when enroute to the Co. CP after retrieving a mined tank. The tank slipped from the road into a water filled irrigation ditch. Tank had water up to the turret ring. Vehicle was retrieved at 121830H. Ref: S-3 Journal, 13 Nov 1968, Entry 22 141400H Nov 1968 Search of area of H&I fire by two tanks from Co. A in support of 3/26 o 121245H. Resulted in one VC/NVA KIA. Ref: S-3 Journal, 14 Nov 1968, Entry 12 ENCLOSURE (1) CONFIDENTIAL DECLASSIFIED [23] |
CONTINUED.... NOVEMBER 1968, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY - 1ST TANK BATTALION |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL Ref: S-3 Journal, 07 Nov 1968, Late Entry 1 081400H Nov 1968 Two tanks from Co. B supporting 1/7 (AT920690) sighted suspected enemy bunker positions at (AT 863665). Tanks fired 90mm. Area not searched. Ref: S-3 Journal, 08 Nov 1968, Entry 13 082330H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A (AT922848), sighted six (6) VC/NVA through IR scope at (AT907846). Tank fired 90mm with unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 08 Nov 1968, Entry 15 111700H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A at (AT863834), while moving with a resupply unit from 1/26 hit approximately a 90mm mine. Tank was traveling alone but was covered by another tank 800 meters away. Moderate damage to the tank. One (1) friendly WIA med-evac. Ref: S-3 Journal, 11 Nov 1968, Entry 11 120945H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A returning to Hill 37 after providing CORRECTION detonated directional mine at (AT957584). Mine was TIM MATYE Tank also received sporadic sniper fire. Slight damage CLICK TO READ] to the tank and three WIA med-evac. Ref: S-3 Journal, 13 Nov 1968, Entry 13 121715H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. C struck a mine at (BT079652) while enroute to recover an SLF tank which had hit a mine at (BT080650). The Co. C tank sustained moderate damage and was returned to the CP. Ref: S-3 Journal, 13 Nov 1968, Entry 12 121800H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A was submerged at (AT865832) when enroute to the Co. CP after retrieving a mined tank. The tank slipped from the road into a water filled irrigation ditch. Tank had water up to the turret ring. Vehicle was retrieved at 121830H. Ref: S-3 Journal, 13 Nov 1968, Entry 22 141400H Nov 1968 Search of area of H&I fire by two tanks from Co. A in support of 3/26 o 121245H. Resulted in one VC/NVA KIA. Ref: S-3 Journal, 14 Nov 1968, Entry 12 ENCLOSURE (1) CONFIDENTIAL DECLASSIFIED [23] |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL 142150H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A in support of Co. C 1/26 at (AT922848) sighted approximately 25 NVA at (AT912862). Tank fired 90mm with unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 15 Nov 1968, Entry 12 151105H Nov 1968 Co. A sweep of area of H&I fire of 082330H - 090230H revealed two VC/NVA KIA, parts of uniforms and pieces of 782 gear at (AT907846). Ref: S-3 Journal, 15 Nove 1968, Entry 11 152225H Nov 1968 One tank from Co A. in support of Co. C 1/26 at (AT922848), sighted approximately 20 NVA at (AT915845) and (AT912851). Tank fired 90mm with unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 15 Nov 1968, Entry 13 160845H Nov 1968 One M54A2C from Co. B while entering Hill 55 trash dump struck a mine at (AT964613). Estimated at 50 pounds. The truck was destroyed and resulted in two WIA med-evac and one non-evac. Ref: S-3 Journal, 16 Nov 1968, Entry 6 170920H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A at (AT922848), sighted 12 rockets fired from (AT923874). Tank fired 90mm. Rocket fire ceased. Unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 17 Nov 1968, Entry 4 170930H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A (AT922855) was called on to fire at 18 VC crossing a field at (AT917847). Tank fired 90mm. Unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 17 Nov 1968, Entry 5 170940H Nov 1968 An army unit sighted 10-20 VC moving at (AT913851). One tank from Co. A fired 90mm. Sweep was made of the area with unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 17 Nov 1968, Entry 8 170952H Nov 1968 One squad from 1st Plt, Co. C., 1/7 was pinned down by an enemy ambush. Ontos from Co. A, 1st AT Bn went out with reaction force to bring in med-evacs. While returning the Ontos received three incoming mortar rounds. Ontos lost the left bank of guns when vehicle hit a tree. Ref: S-3 Journal, 17 Nov 1968, Entry 9 ENCLOSURE (1) CONFIDENTIAL DECLASSIFIED [24] |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL 171150H Nov 1968 Two tanks from Co. B while providing security for a road sweep from Hill 55 to Hill 37, received heavy automatic weapons fire from both sides of the road at (AT965598) and (AT972601). Tank fired 90mm, .50 cal and .30 cal. Area not swept. Ref: S-3 Journal, 17 Nov 1968, Entry 16 171315H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. B while providing security for a daytime surveillance position at (AT963587), sighted an enemy bunker and movement at (AT968580). Tank fired 90mm and destroyed the bunker. Area not swept. Ref: S-3 Journal, 17 Nov 1968, Entry 18 171530H Nov 1968 Two tanks from Co. C in support of the 25th Co., ROK MC at (BT102608) lead assault on suspected enemy village at (BT103612). Tanks fired .50 cal and .30 cal. Search made. Village was deserted. Ref: S-3 Journal, 17 Nov 1968, Entry 21 172000H Nov 1968 Co. C, 1/26 at (AT921842), sighted approximately 40 to 50 VC/NVA at (AT905845) tanks from Co. A fired 90mm Unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 18 Nov 1968, Entry 13 172200H Nov 1968 While one perimeter defense with 1/7 at (AT926691), one tank from Co. B sighted eight VC crossing an open area into treeline. Tank fired 90mm and .50 cal. Unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 17 Nov 1968, Entry 24 180930H Nov 1968 Command visit by Deputy COMUSMACV, General GOODPASTER, accompanied by Major Generals YOUNGDALE and TOMPKINS. Ref: S-3 Journal, 18 Nov 1968 181900H Nov 1968 A tank from Co. B. in support of 3/7 at (AT915581) received incoming mortars from (AT918587). Tank returned fire with 90mm and .30 cal with unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 18 Nov 1968, Entry 12 192130H Nov 1968 One tank from Co. A in support of Co. C 1/26 sighted six VC at (AT910845). Fired 90mm. Results unknown. Ref: S-3 Journal, 20 Nov 1968, Entry 4 ENCLOSURE (1) CONFIDENTIAL DECLASSIFIED [25] |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL 192230H NOv 1968 One tank from Co. A, in support of Co. C, 1/26 at (AT922848) sighted 20 VC at (AT913842). Tank fired 90mm. Results unknown. Ref: S-3 Journal, 20 Nov 1968, Entry 5 212300H Nov 1968 Six tanks from Co. B in support of the 5th Marines, while in night defensive position at (AT874477) came under heavy ground attack by an unknown size enemy unit at (AT879466). Tanks returned fire with 90mm and MG's. Tanks were credited with 21 NVA KIA and sustained 2 USMC WIA non-evac. Ref: S-3 Journal, 30 Nov 1968, Entry 10 222230H Nov 1968 A tank from Co. A in support of 1/26 sighted 15 enemy at (AT900834). Fired 90mm which resulted in 1 NVA KIA. Ref: S-3 Journal, 22 Nov 1968, Entry 13 251047H Nov 1968 A tank from Co. C in support of the 1st Co., ROK Brigade at (BT064564) received sniper fire from (BT067567). Tank returned fire with 90mm and MG's. Nine enemy KIA. Ref: S-3 Journal, 26 Nov 1968, Entry 12 251440H Nov 1968 A search of area (BT047395) where two tanks from Co. C had fired at suspected enemy positions on 191705H, revealed eight enemy KIA. Ref: S-3 Journal, 26 Nov 1968, Entry 12 261420H Nov 1968 CG, Force Logistics Command, Brig. Gen. FEELEY, accompanied by Maj. General YOUNGDALE, visited 1st Tank Battalion for a Logistics briefing. Ref: S-3 Journal, 26 Nov 1968 262345H Nov 1968 A tank from Co. A at (AT899819) in support of 1/26 fired 90mm at approximately 40 enemy at (AT912822). Unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 27 Nov 1968, Entry 1 270300H Nov 1968 A tank from Co A at (AT899819) in support of 1/26, fired 90mm at approximately 20 enemy at (AT912825). Unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 27 Nov 1968, Entry 14 ENCLOSURE (1) CONFIDENTIAL DECLASSIFIED [26] |
DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL 270530H Nov 1968 A tank from Co. A at (AT899819) in support of Co. D, 1/26 fired 90mm at approximately 40 enemy at (AT907807). Unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 27 Nov 1968, Entry 15 291730H Nov 1968 A tank from Co. A in support of Co. D, 1/26 at (AT899819) fired 90mm at enemy with unknown results. Ref: S-3 Journal, 29 Nov 1968, Entry 10 ENCLOSURE (1) CONFIDENTIAL DECLASSIFIED [27] |
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