199TH LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE SUMMARIES
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JULY 1, 1970 NEWSPAPER (VOL. 2, NO. 13)
01 Jun 70
An element of Delta Co, 3rd Bn, 7th Inf and 515 RF Co engaged two enemy soldiers 35 miles east of Xuan Loc with small arms and automatic weapons fire. One enemy was killed and one rucksack containing 25 pounds of rice was captured.
While sweeping an area approximately 20 miles southeast of Xuan Loc, elements of Alpha Co, 2nd Bn, 3rd Inf found seven bunkers, three 105 rounds wired for command detonations, and 100 .51 caliber rounds. The "Old Guardsmen" destroyed the bunkers and ammo.
An element of Delta Trp, 17th Cav found 19 bunkers and three SKS rifles and 3 crude rocket launchers operation 25 miles southeast of Xuan Loc.
02 Jun 70
A recon element of the "Cottonbalers," 3rd Bn, 7th Inf engaged six enemy soldiers with Claymores, small arms and automatic weapons while on operations 35 miles from Xuan Loc. The enemy returned fire with small arms and automatic weapons fire. Three enemy were killed, one SKS rifle, three AK-47's, and four rucksacks were captured.
05 Jun 70
On an operation 25 miles southeast of Xuan Loc elements of Delta Trp, 17th Cav engaged two enemy with organic weapons. A sweep of the area found three 60mm mortar rounds, six Chicom grenades, four M-16 magazines, and eight bunkers. The equipment and bunkers were destroyed.
07 Jun 70
"Old Guardsmen" of Alpha Co, 2nd Bn, 3rd Inf engaged three enemy at 15 meters with small arms and automatic weapons fire. There was no return fire.
One enemy soldier was killed in the action which occurred approximately 20 miles southeast of Xuan Loc. One AK-47, one pack, and one helmet were recovered.
While on an operation approximately 25 miles east of Xuan Loc, an element of Bravo Co, 2nd Bn, 3rd Inf engaged two enemy. One US soldier was wounded and one enemy was killed in the action. One pack and one M-1 were captured.
08 Jun 70
On an operation 45 miles east of Xuan Loc, recon elements of 3rd Bn, 7th Inf found a medical cache.
09 Jun 70
Operating in an area 25 miles northeast of Xuan Loc, elements of M Co, 75th Rangers found less than 20 bunkers which were destroyed.
12 Jun 70
Elements of Charlie Co, 4th Bn, 12th Inf, operating in an area 30 miles northwest of Xuan Loc, engaged three enemy. After an exchange of fire, the enemy soldiers withdrew.
Six enemy were observed by spotter aircraft. An air strike was brought in and the six enemy were reported killed.
14 Jun 70
"Cottonbalers" of Delta Co, 3rd Bn, 7th Inf operating 45 miles east of Xuan Loc engaged two enemy wearing black pajamas. Gun sections of 2nd Bn, 40th Arty supported the "Cottonbalers." One enemy was killed in the action.
Operating in an area 45 miles east of Xuan Loc, elements of Delta Trp, 17th Cav found nine enemy bunkers. Among few items recovered was a vile of perfume. Also found was a cooking hootch, and a well which was destroyed.
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