Vietnam War Timeline

360
5 April 1969
1/35th
Submitted by: Dave Fogg

3rd Bde 4th Inf Div Bn
(1/35) Forward Fire Base
LZ English 102694

Unit Locations:
1/35th CP was at LZ English II
A 1/35 ZA047707
B 1/35 (-) ZA037717
B Co 1st plt Old Plei Djereng
C 1/35 ZA048606
D 1/35 (-) LZ English II
D Co 3rd plt Rock Quarry
E Co ZA027673
CSF 9 Plei Mrong

Summary: Log opened at 0001 hours 5 April 1969. Unit locations: At LZ English 102694; Battalion Headquarters (Forward), 1/35th command post was at LZ English II; B Company (-) was at grid ZA037717; C Company was at grid ZA048606; D Company was at LZ English II; E Company was at grid ZA027673; CSF Company was at grid ZA151708; At LZ Oasis; Headquarters and Headquarters Company Support (S-4 Forward): At Base Camp (Camp Enari); Battalion Headquarters (Rear).

At 0951 hours 5 Apr 69 B Company reports they found at 039711 a dead VC/NVA in a grave and also a Chinese Communist grenade. The body was estimated to be 1 month old and his death was caused by small arms. At 1435 hours on 5 Apr 69 A Company's Forward Observer spotted 2 VC/NVA getting water at 060700. The CO went to investigate and there turned out to be 12 Montagnards. He sent a platoon to police them up and found out what they were doing. S-3 requested that they be policed up. At 1756 hours on 5 Apr 69 B Company reports the 53rd element ran into a trail heading south. They found 4 packs at ZA039707 and upon hearing movement went to high ground. They spotted 2 VC/NVA (040707), opened up fire on them and thought they killed one. They employed artillery and organics as a blocking force. VC/NVA headed into a gully. The element was getting fire from 3 sides. As a result there was 1 friendly WIA line #163 of the March roster. He was wounded in his right side. At 1840 hours on 5 Apr 69 A Company reports 01 Bushmaster moving toward its night location and running into a VC/NVA at ZA048705. The short range patrol opened up fire on him and he was confirmed as a KIA. This WIA wore a green shirt, loincloth, 1 pistol belt, 3 magazines 1/2 full of US M-26 rounds. He was running west to east. At 1925 hours 5 Apr 69 B Company reports VC/NVA were wearing gray shorts and short sleeve shirts, carrying AK-47's and no web gear, no hats, no sandals.

0951 hours (C) B Co reports at 039711 that they found a dead VC/NVA in a grave and also 1 Chinese Communist grenade. VC/NVA was estimated 1 month being dead and his death was from small arms of another in khaki shirt, pants.

1756 hours (C) B Co reports the 53 element ran into a trail heading south. They found 4 packs at ZA039707. The element heard movement and went to high ground. They spotted 2 VC/NVA (040707) and thought they killed one. They employed Artillery and used organics as a blocking force. VC/NVA headed north into a gully. They received fire from 3 sides. One WIA line #163 March roster had a bullet in his right side.

1830 hours (C) B Co reports sending a reinforced platoon to 53 location to evacuate WIA and reinforce the element.

1840 hours (C) A Co reports 01 Bushmaster moving toward night location and they ran into a VC/NVA at ZA048705. Short Range Patrol opened fire on him. He was a confirmed KIA.

1845 hours (C) B Co 52 element linked up with the 53 element and requested a Dust-Off.

1850 hours (C) B Co will bring WIA back from 52 element. 53 element will stay and sweep area tomorrow. They want emergency resupply tonight or early tomorrow.

2006 hours (C) Dust-Off 36 is on station.

2040 hours (C) Dust-Off is complete.

2145 hours (C) To C Co from Bn CO: Move your element southwest from your present location to ZA053623. As an intermediate objective search the high ground at ZA059629. Have your 3d platoon move southeast down the creek to link up with you at ZA053623. As an intermediate objective have the 53 element search the area of the stream junction at ZA048624. To B Co from Bn CO: Search the area of your contact this evening with your entire element tomorrow morning. You have first priority on resupply. Be prepared to move to vicinity ZA045695 on order. Make a recommendation to Bn S-3 no later than 1200 hours whether to move to above location or not. To A Co from Bn CO: Have your ambush patrol search the area of their evening's contact at first sign of light. Make a recommendation to Bn S-3 no later than 1000 hours on moving to ZA060698 or remaining in present area.