Daily Staff Journal 06-Jul-66

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Thanks to Matt Vuolo for obtaining and sharing this report.

ITEM`	TIME	INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC.
28	0945	A Co spotted 2 VC, 1 with wpn XT 656209, VC crossed road moving north. No engagement. VC were 500 meters away.
29	0957	A Co engaged 3 VC at coord XT 651208 maneuvering to find the VC and kill or capture.
30	0958	At 1330 we must send one officer to A Co 65th Engr to pick up and guide one flame APC to OP A/M
31	1007	A Co received one WIA DA 6 don't know how serious, may require dust off.
32	1030	A Co has one more WIA in area of obj RED XT 651208 from small arms.
33	1045	Sitrep no Arty fire. Maneuvering elements to engage VC.
34	1110	Sitrep 5 WIA with one possible KIA. On obj RED.
35	1115	Reaction force committed 3/4 Cav.
36	1125	A Co being engaged by est 2 VC platoons XT 651208 A Co occupying trench line from PO MIKE R5
37	1145	VC dispersing because of fir from APC's of 3/4 Cav platoon
38	1148	HHC is ready to take over any mission given to them by S-3.
39	1200	Dust off notified t obe ready to move to XT 651208.
40	1210	A Co reports 8 WIA; 3 walking, 5 litter, 3 KIA.
41	1215	Bde informed us that dust off will arrive in 20 minutes. (15-45 minutes).
43	1245	D3 reports Dust Off completed.
44	1250	Call from Lancer, Capt Fleming there is tactical air support in case we need it.
45	1300	Received copy #22 of 25 copies ambush patrol plan. Gave it to S-3 for file.
46	1305	Call from DA 6, requests 3,000 rds MG ammo, 2,000 rds 5.56, 60 M-79 and 15 ea 60mm mortar rds.
47	1308	Called Bde to return gun ships back on station.
48	1330	Ammo resupply airborne.
49	1445	Ammo resupply completed.
50	1400	A Co moving again
51	1410	Report from 25th Med - 4 KIA, 14 WIA A Co 2/14.
52	1415	50 rds of Arty were fired in support of friendly unit (A Co)
53	1420	A Co received sniper fire from 1 VC located XT 648212. Semi-automatic; maneuvering against fire, also located 1 VC KIA.
54	1450	From Bde: At 1330, FAC sighted two sampans at XT 674235 on Saigon River advise light fire team.
56	1500	S-3 2/14 (Maj) requested that 3/4 Cav remain attached until tomorrow.
57	1507	Reference item #56: Bde approved.
58	1610	A Co is at XT 663205 moving south to obj WHITE.
63	1840	Maj Russel 3/4 Cav requested to know if we had any MIA he reports on element of his. Saw a man tied to a tree near the position A Co 2/14 S&D in today.
64	1855	Bde called and said Cav element will be detached to check area XT 635181. Cav element will return after mission. Mission is to check body tied to tree.
65	1940	DA 6 Xray, 3/4 Cav element mission was cancelled.
72	2310	Maj Griffith informed Capt Wood that an eagle flight and air rifle plat might be requested - pass on to Division.

1st Brigade S-1	Casualty Reports, Officer Transfers
2/14 Bn S-3	Unit Action reported to 2/14 Battalion HQ

ITEM`	TIME	INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC.
2	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle KIA. A 2/14 Machado, Gary A PFC E3. 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW head and right chest. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
3	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle KIA. A 2/14 Bode, Robert P. SFC E7. 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW left chest. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
4	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle KIA. A 2/14 Mindach, William R. Sp4. 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW head. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
5	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle KIA. A 2/14 Jermany, Riley L. PFC E3. 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW left chest.. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
6	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Krogh, Lee A. SSG E6 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW right femur. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
7	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Parker, James H. PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW right foot. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
8	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Amerson, Elmore J. PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW left foot. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
9	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Bell, William A. PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW right side face. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
10	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Bourquin, Raymond L. Jr. PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW right thigh. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
11	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Cox, Quill R. PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW left wrist. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
12	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Leffew, Mac Sp4 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW right face. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
13	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Smith, Charles E. SSG 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW right shoulder. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
14	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Beardemphl, Daniel J. SGT 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW right arm and chest. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
15	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Richardson, Charles E. PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW left thigh and leg. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
16	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Davis, Richard Jr. PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. Possible sprain or broken ankle. S&D msn injured while attempting to flank enemy.
17	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Stork, Bruce PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. Possible sprained ankle. S&D msn. Injured while attempting to flank enemy.
18	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Moran, Donald G. Sp4 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. Possible broken shoulder and possible left scapula fracture.
19	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. HHC 2/14 Morgan, Roger PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW left forearm. S&D hit by hostile small arms fire.
20	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle KIA. A 2/14 Richardson, James PFC 061100 Jul 66. XT651208.. S&D msn. Riding on APC hit by friendly 50 Cal. GSW head.
21	1700	Rec Cas Rept Battle WIA. A 2/14 Warner, Gary SGT E5 061100 Jul 66. XT651208. GSW right foot. S&D msn. Weapon accidentally went off.