February 1966: 2nd Bde Activated Fort Riley, KS. Then, without pausing, they ran along the entire length of the dike, which had foxholes every five meters or so, to take out the enemy positions one by one. [5] At the same time the 1st Platoon of B Troop moved down Route 13 from its position eight kilometers north. D. Kennedy, John Viet-Nam: Current American Concern and Misunderstanding; National Links to friends, affiliates and other sites you should visit! the Secretary of State, Travels of 16 February thru mid May 1967: 2nd brigade maintains forces operating in RSSZ in conjunction with TF-117, normally keeping one battalion committed. var width = jQuery(window).width(); Meanwhile, the battalion commander of the 3/47th had committed his company B to the right of Company A; but Company B was soon stopped by a heavy fire from along the same streamline. Chaplain Charlie Zies, 1st Platoon Bravo Company, 4/47 9th Infantry Division, delivers a short service to the surviving members of his platoon, the Tornados, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Cody. Their mission was to secure the base for B Battery (105-mm.) The Americans reported their battle losses at 3 killed and 63 wounded. Instead he continued to fire white phosphorus, some of which by this time, was falling dangerously close to Company A. Electronic resources for U.S. foreign relations, Copyright 7th ARVN Division, on own initiative, started on 26 July the most ambitious campaign for years. Heaviest casualties to date Co-A-4th-47th takes By now, fire from all sides was intense, but despite this, several men of the platoon crawled forward to aid the wounded, only to die themselves. Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. Even though all the enemy in the immediate vicinitymore than 100 of themwere dead, there was no assurance that others might not be around, and prudence demanded being prepared for any eventuality. In addition, some men were having trouble with their rifles, due to the terrific volume of the fire they were pouring out. [2]:37, At 10:00 U.S. intelligence learned that a battalion size VC force was located east of the ARVN blocking position. there are days. Dinh Tuong province, 35 miles southwest of Saigon in the Mekong Delta. But experience had shown that at best this was an educated guess, one that all too often had proved false. Operation launched in response to major Viet Cong build up in western Dinh Tuong. Temporarily stalled, the company commander requested the support of the empty tracked vehicles which he could see to the north. Company B, 3/60th, occupied its assigned blocking position without enemy contact and, in doing so, indicated the limits of the enemys position. The MRFA is launching our Historical Data Project (HDP), featuring as much MRF TF-117 data as possible. [CDATA[ In the background could be heard the steady beat of helicopter blades as the choppers brought in supplies and took out casualties. - William Shakespeare, Henry V, Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division. Since no officers could be identified among the enemy dead, except for the battalion surgeon, there was reason to suspect that these key people may have moved out earlier in the day, and possibly were some of those that had been encountered by Company B. Viet Cong prisoners confessed that they were from the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 273rd Regiment of the 9th Viet Cong Division. Of the 63 wounded, 26 were evacuated. Howitzers in direct support of each assaulting company, and under the control of the commanders concerned. [2] It was the first major U.S. battle of the Vietnam War using armored vehicles. Heavy harassment of route 4. It took place in an area of the Mekong Delta that had been dominated by VC guerrillas. Americans lost, there is good news which you may not read about in The Washington Post. He pointed to a number of Even though the general location of the enemy was known, the excellent camouflage and small holes customarily used by the Viet Cong made it impossible to spot exact fire positions until very close to them. discipline in the execution of small-unit tactics. During the battle of Ap Bau Bang II, the Americans claimed to have killed at least 227 VC and captured 3, as well as much equipment and weapons. They assumed more VC had died because of the existence of blood trails, indicating that the dead had been taken away by their colleagues. :135 We knew they were there. Fortunately, the initial reports of the personnel carrier company proved to be exaggerated, and while one man had been killed and several wounded, all the tracked vehicles, including the damaged ones, were able to move forward in the assault. 11 September 1967: Operation Coronado V. Operations in CAM Son/ BAN LONG against 514th Viet Cong Battalion and 263rd Viet Cong Main Force Battalion. 5-September 1967: Relocate to Dong Tam. Releases, Administrative - William Shakespeare, Henry V, Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division. document.write ("?zoneid="+zoneId+"&block=1&blockcampaign=1"); The two platoons in the rice until they could gain fire superiority, then moving again. 0000002380 00000 n
Thus, the battle ended. command which never placed a Vietnamese officer above the rank of Its a good family of vets, and its always a joy to see them.. The Battle of p Bc was a major battle fought on 2 January 1963 during the Vietnam War, in nh Tng Province (now part of Tin Giang Province), South Vietnam. During the three-day battle, 47 American soldiers were killed, including one from Hellers company, Ronald Chili Saiz. We looked across the field and saw a lot of even at this time when American casualties are mounting. (Alert on The 3d Platoon of C Troop, moved up Route 13 from their position five kilometers to the south, driving through a barrage of fire before reaching the base perimeter at 01:27. Alpha Company didnt; they walked right into an ambush that was prepared for the entire battalion, not just one company, Heller explained. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); [5], The perimeter now contained the artillery battery, all of A Troop, and the two relief platoons, which provided a large quantity of armor. They captured a youth riding a water buffalo who admitted that he belonged to the Viet Congs 514th Battalion (a provincial main force unit of excellent reputation), and had been sent to observe the Americans approaching from the west. The company commander reported that his unit was in a state of chaos and he was extremely pessimistic about its ability to attack. Department of State, U.S. 0000007973 00000 n
telegram 100910Z to the Joint Chiefs of Staff on January 10. Howitzers to screen the battalions approach. Trong tng s 15 trc thng ym tr trong trn p Bc, c n 5 chic b bn ri. Later a switch was made and the aircraft attack runs were made from east to west on the south and southwest sides of the perimeter. F. Taylor, General Maxwell It was also planned to place a battery of 105-mm. Vietnamese forces, and concluded: It also hurts here when irresponsible 'https://powellbanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php':'http://powellbanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php'); At this point, the situation was confused, and the brigade commander was unhappy. Harry D. Felt, Commander in The Powell Tribune has expanded its online content. These were the troops of the 273d Viet Cong Regiment, who had been waiting in position in the rubber trees before moving forward under mortar fire cover,[4] wearing dark clothes. Nearly every member of Hellers platoon was wounded in the battle, including Heller himself. Due to a misunderstanding, the artillery battalion commander refused to relinquish control of his batteries to the forward observers on the ground. [3] One tank operator trained his searchlight on the Viet Cong machine gun position and returned fire along with three APCs for around three minutes. Nearly wipes out 514th Main Force Viet Cong Battalion Type Chapter Information Triumph Forsaken [4], At 00:30, 20 March 1967, the Viet Cong resumed their attack, hitting Fire Support Base 20 with mortar rounds, rifle grenades, rockets, and recoilless rifle fire. Continuing its advance, the company began to meet more and more fire as it crossed the open rice fields opposite a built-up area of thatched huts along a deep stream that ran across their front. [5], At the same time, the 2nd Platoon returned along Route 13 from its ambush site, the men firing intermittently as they came. a. MACV MDMAF concept postulated a maximum radius of 50 KM from MRB. Whereas a company might be made up of 80-250 soldiers, an Army battalion can consist of between 300 to 1,200 soldiers. Company C, 3/47th Infantry was deployed by helicopters south of the reported VC location while Company C, 4/47th Infantry was moved by patrol craft northeast of the location. 7, The Washington Post printed a front-page The letter was translated into Vietnamese, and leaflets were dropped into the communist area. discipline in battle. In a short time, all of those forward were dead from multiple bullet wounds, and the platoon was temporarily wrecked as a fighting force. Calling for artillery fire and air support, the commander attempted to maneuver his company across the stream. If you would like to purchase a subscription click here. In the twilight, groups of soldiers moved about the battlefield seeking enemy survivors and collecting arms. The break we were looking for finally came on the right (southern) flank, where the platoon was coming along the stream line. After dinner, each guy stood up and said a few words; it was a memorable experience, Heller said. It took a lot of guts, he wrote, on the part of those pilots and [Page 3] crews to go back into the area to The dead lay along a small dike extending perpendicular to their front. [5], In the 3rd Platoon sector on the eastern side of the perimeter, Wolfe detected communist movement and requested night illumination from a 4.2-inch mortar, which revealed Viet Cong troops crossing the highway from east to west. Learning that elements of the 3/47th were in contact, and anticipating that his battalion would become involved, the commanding officer of the 3/60th ordered company B to move toward the area of contact, followed by Company A. 2 May 1967: Battle of Ap Bac, not riverine, but most significant battle fought to date by 2nd Brigade. The ARVN were decisively defeated. 4-6 July: Operations in GO GONG Province. } [6] Palm Beach, January 7; ibid.) 209 18
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20 March 1967: 3rd Bn 47th Inf arrives at Dong Tam, 4th Bn 47th Inf operates RSSZ under OpCon Div 5th Bn (M) 60th Inf 3rd Brigade. Kennedy on January 7 in indicated that the Viet Cong attributed their success at Ap Bac to Now the brigade commander faced a serious problem. if( width > 480 ){ This was the start of the main phase of the battle. Many of their large haystacks concealed bunkers. Chester V. Felt, Admiral Harry Clusters of coconut trees abounded and mangrove clumps generally straddled one of the many waterways that traversed the area. This last wave of firepower ended the offensive. Companies B and C continued attacking east, while Company A moved into a blocking position to the north. 2. thus this was not a real and valid test test of operating radius. Also 1 company operation each week in RSSZ. These are all my friends., Wyoming ranks third best place to raise a dog, Governor praises Sholly for Park flood response, Big and little have been partnered for eight years, 128 South Bent StreetPowell, WY 82435 Get the recipe! Two 3rd Platoon tanks were hit, but were not disabled. [3], American intelligence sources had indicated that the area was densely populated with Viet Cong guerrillas, noting the existence of a well-used trail to the north of Fire Support Base 20 which ran east and west. Sheehan, Current Vietnam, filed an after-action report on the Ap Bac operation which Members of 4/47 9th Infantry Division remember, reflect on life, those lost. (Initially 3rd-Bn 47th Inf then 4th-Bn, 47th Inf) Ammunition was rapidly dwindling, for the effort to maintain fire superiority caused huge expenditures. It was a terrible day for the 4th of the 47th.. But one officer, John Paul Vann, saw darker omens for the futureand in the Battle of Ap Bac, the Viet Cong proved him correct. Availability of route 4 at Ben Luc for ammo resupply. 3. distorted both the importance of the action and the damage suffered by 13-17 June 1967: Operations in southern NHOM TRACH, including attach I-10 Headquarters. Heaviest casualties to date Co-A-4th-47th takes severe casualties (28) KIAs. 2 June 1967: 2nd Brigade embarks aboard MRB, thus formally constituting MRF. For the 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry, it looked like another dry hole. direct orders to advance during Wednesdays battle at Ap Bac and that an The intent was to bring the artillery fire on the enemys positions and then advance the infantry to as close as possible under cover of this fire, crawling the last few yards in the case of Company A. It was the day after Fathers Day, June 19, 1967. 0000003035 00000 n
In half an hour they had advanced to within 100 meters of the main enemy line, but were held up by intense fire from small arms and mortars. 10 January 1967: 2nd Bde departed Oakland, CA. Click most pictures to enlarge. This placed the battalion in a perfect position to attack the flank of the enemy which was engaging the 3/47th. Mobile Riverine Force in conjunction with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) from 1921 June 1967 against the Viet Cong (VC). The brigade commander quickly approved the action taken by the 3/60th, and at the same time directed that Company B, 3/60th, which was closest to the scene of combat, be placed under the operational control of the 3/47th and moved to a position to block the enemys escape to the north. 0000002958 00000 n
go of it. 21 May 1967: 4th Bn 47th Infantry relieved RSSZ mission, proceeds to Dong Tam and OnCon 2nd Brigade. Because of that, we knew each other very well, and kept in touch with each other. At least they got most of it. Harkins assessment closely paralleled that of Admiral There was some delay caused by problems of coordination between the two battalions, so not until after 1700 did the battalion reach and deploy on the eastern side of the final irrigation ditch. If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. 3rd and 4th Battalions, 47th Infantry Regiment, United States Army Center of Military History, "U.S. Considered small-scale action, Ap Bac was fought on January 2, 1963, in the hamlet (ap in Vietnamese) of Bac. Refresher training period. From Albert's Peach Cobbler to an Irish Chicken Dinner, we have them all! The paddies were mostly dry and easily supported the weight of an armored personnel carrier. / 10.43833N 106.19528E / 10.43833; 106.19528 The Battle of p Bc was a major battle fought on 2 January 1963 during the Vietnam War, in nh Tng Province (now part of Tin Giang Province ), South Vietnam. [5], The elements of B and C Troops move in from afar to assist their colleagues. Meanwhile, the battalion commander of the 3/60th was experiencing great difficulty in getting the artillery fire support needed for his assaulting companies. At the same time, he recalled the personnel carrier company (Company C, 5/60th) from its barren search farther to the west and began moving it toward the point of contact. concluded that the operation was a failure. During the evening of 19 March, the Viet Cong Ninth Division attacked the base with machine guns, mortars, rockets and small arms fire. Three VC were killed and the others fled to the south. 5-17 August 1967: RSSZ operations. 7-8 September 1967: Operations in NHON TRACH against elements of 54th Viet Cong rear service group. Alcala sent his 2nd Platoon commanded by First Lieutenant Harlan E. Short to establish an ambush along the trail at a point 1.5km north of the fire support base and approximately 350 meters west of Route 13. Most of the attendees arrived the weekend of Fathers Day, and they gathered at the Irma Hotel Sunday night in Cody for a reunion dinner. Join us for our 2017 reunion by making a reservation today! We served more like the people that trained in WWII. [5] Later Wolfe's track was directly hit for a second time by an RPG-2 rocket. US forces had M113 APCs, such as these, and even a half-dozen full M48 battle tanks at their disposal. A unit of the 1st Brigade, 9th Infantry, attached to the 1st Infantry Division, A Troop had 129 men, six M48 tanks, twenty M113 armored personnel carriers (APCs), and three 4.2-inch mortar carriers. The rest of the company dug in on the south side of the stream and continued to blast the area with fire from artillery and small arms. Because of a shortage of transportation, the 3/47th was delayed, and did not move until later. At first this was sporadic sniper fire which did little to slow the advance of this unit. By 1600, everything was ready for the coordinated attack. at the White House to General Godfrey T. McHugh with the President at Company C, 3/47th Infantry would act as reserve. reports printed in the press on the battle of Ap Bac. As soon as the woods were reached the infantrymen jumped out and began destroying the enemy troops in their position, where they had been trapped and pinned down by the heavy volume of fire. WebOn the morning of January 2, 1963, the South Vietnamese Civil Guards spearheaded the attack by marching toward Ap Tan Thoi from the south. The battle of Ap Bac, Vietnam, 2007. found: Wikipedia, viewed Apr. In the zone of the 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry, the attached mechanized company (Company C, 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry) was given the deeper objectives because its mobility and speed would allow it to quickly search out those objectives. Some light small arms fire had been met by the southern-most platoon advancing along the stream, but the enemy had quickly withdrawn when his fire was returned. No doubt, some escaped in the fading light. The troops on the ground began digging in around the rice paddies to secure their LZ, awaiting the rest of After that, the men spent the rest of the week exploring the area, meeting up at Hellers cabin at the end of each day. On the north, the mechanized company moved forward at about ten miles an hour in a general line, while hosing down the countryside with .50 caliber-fire. [6], During the attempted retrieval operation, and for the next four hours, gunship fire and air strikes hit the Viet Cong from above. Although the enemy would have suffered heavy casualties, his defeat would not have been nearly as final as the one which occurred. There was much shouting and hollering as leaders tried to find their men, ascertain their status and reorganize for the night. US Took CAM/SON/BAN LONG. 2014-04-30 20:40:28. At 03:30 the communist fire eased; resupply of the units and evacuation of the wounded was completed during the next 75 minutes while the artillery and air strikes continued. %PDF-1.4
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In the first 10 minutes, 95 percent of them were killed. The last battle for which two living service members received the Medal of Honor was the 1967 Battle of Ap Bac in Vietnam, a spokeswoman for the Congressional Fire was immediately returned and the enemy automatic rifle gunner was killed; however, he was quickly replaced by another, who continued to fire on the exposed squad and within minutes all who had crossed the stream were casualties. We were fortunate in that we were attacking a known position, Heller said. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This time, darkness would provide no convenient cover for their escape. '&charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? Battle of Ap Bau Bang II happened on 1967-03-20. 1 June 1967: MRB arrives at Dong Tam. May 1966: 2nd Bde receives fill of troops Chiefs of Staff which suggested that the press was painting the battle of State, World War I and the Military Assistance Command in Vietnam, was forwarded to President The Battle of Ap Bac was the first significant engagement between tenets of North and South Vietnam. At the direction of Alcala, the platoon swept 1.5km south of the defenders along the rubber tree line. 0000001392 00000 n
Click most pictures to enlarge. He fell and I said, Crawl back to me. He said, Charlie, Charlie, hold my hand. I held his hand, his body started quivering and then he died. military problems and report on future prospects for the war. in misleading colors: It appears that the initial press reports have 0000000939 00000 n
True, our division G2 had indicated that a sizeable enemy force was in the Ap Bac area. As they held their cigarettes their hands shook from the terrific nervous tensions they had been under. [4] Within 20 minutes of the start of the mortar attack, the Viet Cong ground assault began. The South Vietnamese forces enjoyed a 4-1 numerical advantage in the One thing that we found out over there, and what we didnt realize until years later, was what a friend was, he said. The ambush was to be in position by 18:00. 9, 2007(Battle of Ap Bac was a small-scale action early in the Vietnam War took place on Jan. 2, 1963, near the hamlet ("ap" in Vietnamese) of Ap Bac, 65 kilometers southwest of Saigon in the Mekong Delta) Change Notes 2007-04-26: new 2007-04-27: revised Alternate Formats Suddenly, a concealed automatic weapon opened fire at a range of 50 meters, completely enfilading the line of troops. (Telegram CAP Our first operation was in the northern Rung Sat. Were all so close; these are brothers. A copy of a report However, throughout the area, the small streams could be crossed only at certain points. escaped with minor losses. Shakespeare said it best: For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother. Thats what these guys represent to each other. 28-31 January 1967: 2nd Bde arrives at Vung Tau, Close Bearcat. 11-12 June 1967: Relocate to NHA Be. The brigade commander ordered the assault as soon as the air strike, then in progress, was finished. 0000005303 00000 n
While they crawled, they replenished their dwindling ammunition supply from the fallen. He adopted a conventional formation of two battalions advancing abreast, the 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry, on the west, the 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry on the east, with Highway 4 as a line of departure. We welcome content contributions! e. GVN Committed a 2nd Battalion Brigade of VN Marines in US Zone. 59, Files of the Office of Public Opinion Studies, U.S. Policy on S. newsmen spread the word to American public that GVN forces wont fight and, on the other hand, do not young reporters representing the wire services without careful checking In fact, if anything, the operation got off to an inauspicious start. Explore artwork by members, and read historical articles and books. trailer
Haszard was fired on as he left the APC to attach the towline. and the operation is being continued. (Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Vietnam The Viet Cong machine gun fired five separate bursts before it was destroyed by the Americans. The gunship immediately attacked this group, killing an estimated 40. Mobile Riverine Force in conjunction with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) from 1921 June 1967 against the Viet Cong (VC). But the most prevalent feeling now that the major, recognizable danger had passed, was one of elationhigh elation. Three American advisers were killed in the stiff resistance was apparently encountered, contact has been maintained [7], Following the battle, General Hay wrote a propaganda letter to the 9th Vietcong Division commander, taunting him about the communist defeat. Particles of phosphorus from the heavy artillery that had lashed the area flared fitfully, lighting up shattered palms and underbrush with a ghostly glow. on the battle prepared on January 4 by General Paul D. Harkins, Commander of the U.S. 0000000668 00000 n
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." [5] Several Viet Cong who attempted to remove the .50-caliber machine gun from one of the burning tracks of Festa's unit were killed, as were others trying to storm the foxholes containing the wounded. Battle of AP Bac II, in AP Bac Hamlet, CAN/GUIOC District, Long An Province. The United States Army Command in the Pacific reported the battle to the The second Battle of Bu Bng occurred during the night of 1920 March 1967 during Operation Junction City, a search and destroy mission by American military forces in Tay Ninh Province of South Vietnam, to the west of the capital Saigon. Although more infantry than usual were killed by small arms fire, they were attacking cavalry and armored units, most Viet Cong deaths in this battle still resulted from artillery and air strikes. If you already have a web account, but need to reset it, you can do so by clicking here. On January 3, Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell Gilpatric forwarded to the White House a It resulted in a US/ARVN victory. Commence Operation Coronado,3d-47th and 4th Bn, 47th Inf afloat-3rd-Bn, 60th Inf OpCon T.F. A relatively small engagement that had major media, political, and policy implications, the Battle of Ap Bac took place between Viet Cong (VC) and Army of the Republic of Viet Nam (ARVN) forces on January 2, 1963. 209 0 obj <>
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