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13 May 1970
2/35th
Submitted by: Jim "Doc" Hall
On May 13, 1970 the 2/35th closed FSB Conquest and exited Cambodia. In other sections of the Time Line you will read about the Chinook crash that punctuated the 35ths stay in Cambodia. The 35th convoyed back to Camp Radcliff in An Khe and provided security for the base until approximately May 21. Camp Radcliff was located at coordinates BR465467. (An Khe Village is located at BR475435.)
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13 May 1970
2/35th
Submitted by: Jim Anderson
On May 13, 1970, upon the return from operations inside Cambodia, a tragedy befell the men of the 2/35th. The Chinook carrying members of Alpha and Bravo Company crashed on landing, resulting in the deaths of two Bravo Company men, Lt. Charles Bazzinotti and Sp4. Paul Ramos. Two others from supporting units were also KIA and more then 25 men were WIA in this accident. This link contains photographs of the chopper, personal accounts of those there and the official report of the tragedy.
http://www.cacti35th.org/regiment/history/aars/aar235/aar_051370_helocrash.htm
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