38th infantry regiment - command report - april 1952

Korean War

38th Infantry Regiment - Command Report - April 1952

2nd Infantry Division

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Unit Name: Second Infantry Division

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COMMA.E> REPORT (PSGP0-28)

J8Tli INF.AlrrRY REGDfENT

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1 thru_-30 April 1952

Assigned: to :: 2nd Infantry Division . APO 248 us. Arm._v

~~~~~~ WILLID1 F • IDmlifAN Lt Col Int Commanding


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TABLE OF CONT.El~"TS SECRE"r April 1952

SECTlDli I. COMMA.DliD REPORT

SECURITY INFORMA TIOrt

A. Table of Contents

:s. Narrative Summary

c. Personnel (S-1)

n. Intelligence (S-2)

E. Operations (S-J)

l!, • Logistics (S-4)

. G. Evaluation & Recommendation

H. Staff

SECTION II. SUPPORTINGDOCUi~NTS (Appendicses)

A. Personnel

1. S-1 Journals

2. PDS Reports

). General Orders

4. Miscellaneous Personnel Data

B. Intelligence

1. S-2 Journals

2. Periodic Intelligence Reports

c. Operations

1. S-J Journals

z. Periodic Operations Reports

). Operation Orders

4. Maps

s. Hiscellaneous Operations Data

D. Logistics

1. Logistics

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E. lst .Battalion

l. S-1 Journals

2. S-2 Journals

3. S-3 Journals

F. 2nd :Battalion

1. S-1 Journals

2o S-2 Journals

3. S-J Journals

G. 3rd :Battalion

1. S-1 Journals

2. S-2 Journals

3. S-J Journals

II. Heavy Nortar Company (Journals)

I. Tank Company (Journals)

J. Neth Det (Journals)

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(CSGP0-28) Command Report 38th Infantry l-30 April


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period of l thru 30 April 1952

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The month of April opene3. with the 38th .::.nfe..;.:.tr~;- .;":'_t':Z:iue.i1.t cc:cUi'J'ing

defense positions on the Line Missouri with two reinforced Infantry

battalior~ abreast: the First and Third Battalions.

In addition to the organic units, attach men 1 s -~Jere the l~etherLw.l•is

Detachment and the 3rd Battalion of the l09th Korean Regiment (KSC). The

38th FA :Battalion and Company ncn, 82nd AA continued in direct su~pport

of the ?.egiment anD. Oom-.i)c-lJ.V 11 0 11 , 82nd Jo...A continued in direct support.

At the beginning of the period u..J.its reported their lJositio.1S in the

.follov;,in~ l9catioi?-s: lat Battalion was at (CT509420), the 2nd Battalion

at (CT5132), the 3rd Battalion (CT50l332), Netherland.s Detachment (OT5J9394),

(CT530271) and Tank Company was located at (CT485312).

On 01 April, a two squad size ambush patrol departed from 11 C11 Com1)any,

Hetherland.s Detachment a·t 2010 hours. The patrol engaged enemy in a

bUllker in the vicinity of (CTS4o427) at 234o hours. 1~ brief fire fight re-

s,ulted with the enemy employing small arms a11d hanl ::;:ce11a<:les. Du.rill.; the

fi;i;ht two of the enemy were killed. The patrol continued on it 1 s miss ion,

again receiving small arms fire from an undetermined munber of enemy in tho

vicinity of (CT48ll46) at 24CJO hoTu~s. Th~:; patrol did not engage the enemy

but returned and closed into friendly positions at 001~ hours with no

further contact.

Also on the 01 April a squad size reconnaissa.nce 1)atr0l froH 11 1:: CoEl:p;::,.zy

departed from friendly positions at 04oO hours. In the vicinity of (CT)O?L!-27),

patrol received light machine t;un. fire. A fire fight ensued, then the patrol

broke contact and returned to friendly positions at 0630 hours with no

further contact.

Enemy losses for. this' period were three (J) XL!\.. co1.mted.

On 02 April, all patrols returned to friendly positions with negative

reports. However, one reinforced squad size patrol from 11 011 Company

--· reported having observed three enemy on lrill 412 in the vicinHy of



(CT518402) observing friendly positions. A reinforced squad was dispatched

immediately to try to capture the enemy seen by the patrol. The squad

returned to friendly ~ositions at 1350 hours and reported negative results.

On OJ April, one sque.d size reconnaissance patrol was dispatched. from

11 L11 Company at 0520 hours. Patrol proceecled until it received long range

small arms fire from a small group of enemy located in the vic:t.nity of

(CT507425) at 0700 hours. Patrol bypassed them a.nd continued to complete

their mission. Patrol returned and closed into friendly positions with

no further activity at 0805 hours.

On 04 April, all patrols dispatched from friendly positions returned

with negative contact.

On 05 April, 11 .B 11 Company dispatched one squad size recoxmaissailCe

. patrol. At 1020 hours the patrol located in the vicinity of (CT525L.~22)

received small arms and hand grenade fire from an unknm·rn numoer of enemy.

The patrol directed tank fire on enemy with w:known results and closed

friendlY positions at 1120 hours.

On 06 April, at 0800 hours 11A11 Compan.v, lst :Battalion, detached and

further attached Jrd Battalion which assumed operational control of sector

occupied by. 11A11 Company, 1st llatt&.lion. At 0950 hours, 11 1 11 CotlJ!>any

detached and further attached lst :Battalion. 1st :Battalion effectively

relieved "A11 Company and 11 0 11 Company of the Hetherlands Detach:nent o .. 1. the

position and assu.-:1ed. resronsibili<:.y for that sectoro

Enemy losses for this period was one (1) counted KlAo

elements of the French :Battalion, 2Jd Infantry. At 1755 hours, the Hether

la.nd.s Detachment relief on positions was completed by the French 3attalion,

2Jrd In:fa;J_try • .At 1900 r,_on~c, tho 11eth·3rlands Detachment closecl into new

command post area in the vicinity of (CT482J98).

From 08 April thru 13 April, patrols clis11atched. fro1u frie,1Hy 'lOS i tio:1s

returned. 1-.ritl::. !le_;c, __ th··:) con~:::cct and routine occupation of Line Hissouri ;..ras

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:f:·oi·l the defensive Line f11issouri by elements of the J2nd Infantry Regiment

and moved to assembly area in the vicinity of (CT5222?). Upon being

relieved the Regiment \>lill proceed by vehicle, vessel and rail to UN PO"I'l

No. 1, KOje-do Island.

On 14 April, relief of Tank Company commenced at 0600 hours· and 'lias

completed 0905 hours. .Tank Com:.9any closed into their assembly area. in the·

vicinity of {CT5226) at 1200 hours. The Heavy Hortar Company's relief

commenced at 1200 hours and was completed at 1500 hov.:cs. Eea--r.:v- rfo:rt.ar

Com?~~ .closed into their assemb~ area in the vicinity of (CT5128) at

17.30 hours. At 1915 the Netherlands Detachment commenced its 'mQye from

its previously report eel res~rve area to the ccs;se~J'Jl~l ;,:,.::.'u'J. in the vicinity

of (CT5132).

On 15 April, an advance party from 38th Infantry, departed for Koje-do

at 0800 hours by motor •

. Advance party convoyed to Chor-woll; upoll 0.:::-rivs.l ."di 0930 hours,

boarded trains to Pu.san at 1130 hours 15 April. Party arrived in Pusan

at 0600 hours on 16 April, but weather conditions prevented sailing to

KOje-do Island U-'J.til 0730 ho1.u·s on 17 Apl·il. Arrived and closed into

KOje-do at 1.300 hours on 17 April. Advance party was made up of .31

officers and 71 enlisted men.

9n .. 15 April, allpatrols dispatched from friendJ..v pes if:; ions return3d

i>Tith negative contac::,t. 'l'he enemy contir:ued e. st:rict:'defensive attitude

but no patro~ activity was detected during period.

On 16 April, ·at 0600 hours, the 38th Tank Compa:n,v \'las detechecl and

further attached to the ?2nd Tank Battalion for operation end trainins.

Elements of the 82nd AA :6attalion detached and returned to parent o-r:~?.n-

ization at 1430 hours. The .Netherlands Detachment closed into their

assemb~ area in the ~icinity of (CT5132) at 2110 hours. i~e relief of

the 1st Bat~alion, 38th Infantry 'by the 32nd. Infantry, commenced at 1930.

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(GT51J3) at 0430 hours. :l.'he relief of the 3rd :dattalion, 38th Infantry

Regiment, by the J2nd Infe.ntry, commenced at 1030 hou.rs and was CCJr.ple ted

at 0220 hours. The Jd :Battalion closed into their assenibly ru.·ea in the

vicir:it:v of (CT51Jl~) c:t 0315 hours. The responnibility of the 38th Infantry

; Regiment 1s sector was assumed by 32nd Infantry r•Ggiment at 0328 hours. At

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03.30 hours the 38tl~. Infs.n try forvJc:crU. Cl' H<:<:.

area in the vicinity of (CT5227). The 38th Infantry reported positions

and prepared for the move in accordance with 2nd Division Operation

InstrucU.on ff:lLr-6. _At this ti.:;1e the 109th 7'-0rean Regiment vlas detached

from the 38th Infantry.

On 17 April, the first vehicle of Increment 11A11 crossed the Initial

Point at 0417 houro; the J_ast vehicle cler~red. the I;:tH ial Point a.t GL~J2

hours. The Increment arrived at Inchon at 1010 ho~·s for shipment to Koje-

do. Increment 11A11 departed from Inchon via LST at 18lOJOI April an(L close•5..

Increment 11A11 '\'las made up of some kitchens

and special unit vehicles, carrying 10 officers and 190 enlisted men.

prepari:12 for the move.

On 18 April at 0415 hours the 1st vehicle of Increment 11 :811 crossed the

Initial Point, the last vehicle cleared the Irlit:i.2J. ::"oL;t :t oCoo ;'r)Yr.r·s.

Increment "B 11 depnrtecl .from Inchon Yia 1ST'S number 578 at 1906181 April

and numbers 47 an.d 520 at 1906301 April. Increment ":S" closed into Koje-

570 enlisted men and a part of organic vehicles.

On 19 April at 0525 the lst vehicle of Incre;uent 11 0 11 crossed i,;ho I.uitiel

lncre?lent 11 011 departed from Inchon via LST'S number 626 a·!; 2008221 April

and number 629 at· 2009301 April and number 643 at 2011+451 .P.pril. In.crement

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At 2010 on 19 April the lst vehicle of the main body (APA) Increment

'·"/·crossed the IP, the last vehicle clez.red Jcho II' at 2135 hours. The first <-t->1.-~i:: . "

vehicle arrived at the railhead, (Sintan-Ri) at 2210 hours and the last

v.ehicle arrived at the Ji'ailhead, (Sintan-Ri) at 2330 hours. The first

''train departed fro11 Sint2..n.-::li 2.t 2:340 hours ano. arrived at Inchon at·

061.5 hours on 20 .. ~pril ••.

· •. On 20 April the second train departed from Sintan-Ri at 0315 hours . . ;

and arrived at Inchon at 0730 b.ou,rs. The Hain :Boc~r a.erJc.rtc'l vi2. USNS

P..ay:field and USNS Sandoval at 1520 and closed on Koje-do at 1200 hours.

on 22 April.

·.· On 22 April the bt :Battalion opened its C.P. on Koje-do in the

vicinity of (DP678.581) ~t 1200 hours, the 2U. 3attalion opened its C.P . •

on Koje-do .in the vicinity of (DP669681) at 24oO hours, the 3d Battalion

C.P • .on .Koje-:.d.o in the vicinity of (::J?68.5.536) at 1100 hm1rs •

'Ghe~lJethe:tland DetacJ:,LJent Batt::•,lion opened its C.P. on Koje-do in the ,.· ·.·.. . ;•

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vicinity of {DF64o6o8) ~t 1300 hours, the Hea\r.r Hortar Company opened ·,.:·<~··j "··::;.·'·· . !',

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on Koje-do in ·the vicinity .of (DP639611) a.t 1930 hours. Service·

. Coml?~J.W; ~pened its C.l? • at Koje-do .in the vicinity of (DP68J604) at 1930

, "and Headquarters· and Headquarters Company opened its C .P. on Koje... _,'. ., ,

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· the vicinity of (DPJ86o8) at 2300 Lours. n;~~i::nental Headquarters

"on KojE)o-do in the, viciJJ.ity of (DP6.5559) at 2330 hours. ;;

On23 April, all Ullits commenced·· improvement. of presen't< m·eas • ~lJ:le

the Regiment 1~~s one of providing security for

' Th~· 2d :Battalion, was attached to the 92d HP :Battalion and 3rd Battalion ~ ,.,,: ··~.-..-: >, • ;:. • ( - ~- ~

·Th~ Netherlands Detachment assumed the responsibility of guarding ,:; !··

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specified area instaJ.lations k."l.own. as Zone n:sn. T'ne lst Battalio.u assumed. :->---' ·,._ ~.,..~'-:".'_'~--. :-· ~'. ·.. .. . • ' ·:; .

the{ r~~~~.nsib~lity .ac1 R~simental reserve. :···,·,-":,:·

!~om ~e 24 .April ·to 30 April all units remained in previous:cy-i.;,'

l·eportedpositions cont:i,rn.1.ing the improveme;.1t of their areas and ..

· conduA~~in.g Ullit a.ncJ. speqia.list H

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HBA DQTJ 1\.llT}~H. 8 I11f.;t.11~tr~r ltec;ir~1ont,

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SEC REf"' StJB.J.E:C'T: S-1 j~valuation for period

1 A:':lr:U to 30 April 1952.

TO: Commanding Officer 38th Infantry llegir,1erd~ AID 21:-8

of its o.u.thorh;ed strene;t11; this

period.

...£.'')

l 1952

,.,.+ ""' v

The Personnel Section is noH in a :yositio:n to :;:"JroceGs aJJ. 111"-"n of

the Regir.lent on a records checl<:: o.t an3" clesircci_ t5;rn_e durin[~ thEl :c:ta::' oo"'

the l1.egirnent c.:t I\oje-c1o.

SECC.i'ION III:

a total of 2590 ah·m·ds since entering the )Col'<JDJ'l Gonflj_ct.

s;::CTIOJJ IV:

Clubs on the j_,3lanc1 on a:r1 :•.vero.[:;e of ovel'3'- ot.her n:i.c;ht. ~{ho :jerv:i_ce

Clubs have provirlod for thG :r:10n of the .r-~8pi'llOUt r_; cr:;:_ft r'hnp, :'~ l:Lbrn.ry

and other entertainment such as USO Shoup, b:i.ngo c;o.r·1es, r)inp ponn:, nus:i.c

hour and many other t~rpes of entertaimnent..

from date of dopartu.re 5.n sto .. te to d.a-t.e of de1:t·\re:t.~~r at ~·.-lesirnent,<1l A1V. i~

purchased by the men of:the Regiment for the ~;eriocl 1 to 15 April 1952.

Sale of money orders and starnps \vere stopr:ed o.f'to:c 15 .li.pril 195:2; bocause

of the move to Koje-Cl.o. During April 195:2, tho fled Gross received and

distributed comfort items i.z> the I'len of the ltecriment. ~~'he!Cle l·c.en~J included

500 razor blades, 150 tm-rels, 222 combs, 150 corn cob :!Jl~;.3s, ;;5 razol'B,

72 decks of cards, 2/} smdng kits; ~6 tooth brushes, <-Y; books, 5C,OOO

sheets of wri tine; pa.pe1~ and 2Z5, 000 envelopes.



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The H.egiment received a total of 4.5:3 ropleccrncnts clurinc; nr:U 1952.

1•lith slight e::eeption, all reple.cements received durine; the month of

o.t Service Conpany is meetine: Hith Ce>'1sidc:;.~::~blc succc[~~; fJ~.nce ~;eL~nonJ1el

concerned are assigned. uithin three (3) days after-

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Infantry Adjutant.

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S-2 EVALUATION April 1952

1. During the period 01 April 1952 through 17 April 1952 the 38th Infantry Regiment occupied defensive positions on line Hissouri. A program of aggressive patrol action was continued \-lith both reconnaissance and ambush patrols scheduled.. Previous sightings of increased enemy movement had indicated a possible relief. A. Psvl reuort confirmed the fact that a local relief of the 3d Battalion of the 226th Regiment had been tne.de by the 2nd Battalion of the 226th Regiment. It is still accepted that elements of the 226th Regiment, 76th Division, 26th CCF Arm.y is currently in position opposing the 38th Infantry Regiment.

2. An intensive PsVl reconnaissance campaign has been conducted by the Regiment employing a minimum of t\vO (2) squad size reconnaissance patrols and two (2) platoon size ambush patrols every ti-Tenty four (2L~) hour period. Additional p~trols were dispatched during this period with a primary mission of reconnaissance or ambush in depth, and although contact was made no PsW were taken. The presence of the ~26th Regiment, 76th Division, 26th CCF .Army deployed in defense bet1,1een the /.~5-58 NS grid lines is accepted. Strength of the 226th Regiment based on PsH and OB information is 2000. The morale and combat efficiency is considorec1 good.

3. The mission of the 226th is defensive in nature l-Jith patrol activity at a minimum. The enemy OPLR extends across the 38th .. Regimental Sector from Hill 472 (CT49L~3) to "Henry Hill!' (CT535.426), 11Star Hill" (CT5042), "Bunker Hill" (CT520437), 11Silver Star Hill11 (CT525.426), 11!1ushroom Hill 11 (CT520437), "Honks Hood Hill" (CT5264.'23) and Hill 528 (CT543431).

4. The enemy as in the past allows friendly patrols freedom of movement in the valleys but any attempt on the part of friendly elements to reach enemy positions is vigerously resisted by employing S/A, A/H, grenades, mortar and artillery. The enemy continues the use pf pyrotechnics to signal for support fires i-l'hen friendly patrols are detected. The use of a variety of colored f'l<J.res continues to indicate a changing code.

5. The volume of artillery fire falling in and behind friendly positions increased during the period. The enemy continued to deliver sustained accurate fire on renumerative friendly targets.

6. There has been no noticable buildup or reinforcement of the enemy OPLR indicated. The enemy continues to reconstruct and maintain positions on the line and in some sectors construct new buru{ers. No retalitory measures by the enemy were taken as a result of the activity of friendly forces.

7. Present information indicates that t~e enemy OPLR is mru1ned by squad and platoon. size groups and the ]'.[.R defended in depth lies along the Poyang-ho reservoir (CT4944) and Hill 717 axix (CT5345).

8. Although there is no evidence of change in the enemy's present defensive attitude, they are c~pable of:

1. 2.

Launching llinited objective attacks with elements now in contact. Reinforcing an attack with elements of two (2) Regiments (227 and 228). Reinforcing his defensive positions. l'l'i thdrawing.

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S-2 Nonthly Summary April 1952

During the period 01 April 1952 through 17 April 1952, the 38th Infantry Regiment continued to defend line Hissouri \-Thich includes the 38 vertical grid east to the 55 vertical grid.

The regiment continued the use of an alternating patrol system ~nth two (2) squad size reconnaissance patrols and two (2) platoon size ambush patrols dispatched daily throughout the period. Rear area patrolling for unauthorized personnel 1..ras continued.

Principally, the mission of all patrols forward of the 11[,R has been the same as in the previous period. The p;~:·imary mission was to< capture Pslf with the secondary mission of reconnoitering the area to our front for troop strength and disposition, location of enemy weapons, and to maintain physical contact with the enemy.

It is accepted that the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 226th Regiment .continues the active and passive defense of the sector to our front. The enemy patrol and aggressive action was extremely light during the poriod.

Points of contact: CT4945 ·cT5443 CT5143 CT55L~3 CT4944 CT4945

Artillery arn Mortar Received:

60mm Mortar 26 Rds 82mm 1-1ortar 235 Rds 76mm Arty 428 Rds

Enemy Losses:

KIA (counted) 8 KIA (estimated) 12

,PsVJ 1

\ill (counted) 0 viTA (estirr~ted) 19

.CIC interrogation for the past month revealed no information of immediate tactical value.

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TO: Commanding Officer 38th Infantry Regiment APO 248, US Army

8 May 1952

Regimental activities for the month of April consisted of maintaining

positions on Line NISSOURI, adjusting the regimental and battalion sec·ljors

in preparation for relief, moving to Koje-Do Island ru1d the assumption and

performance of a security mission of guarding prisoners of war at the United

Nations Prisoner of War Camp.

Patrols for the period 1 April to 15 April \Tare operated for the dual

purpose of maintaining contact with the enemy in order to constantly know

his dispositions and strength, and to inflict casualties and damage. They

were limited to squad and platoon size and were operat.ed deep into enemy

territory. The pattern for night patrols was for a platoon to move under

cover of darkness to a patrol base in the vicinity of the enemy out post

line of resistance and then to send squad size ambushes through enemy lines

to likely points of contact.

Ex:tensive use of scout dogs was made and they greatly enhanced the

ability of ambush patrols to penetrate to great depths without detection.

These dogs, trained to lfaJ.ert 11 at sound or odor of tho enemy would give

early warning of the approach of the enemy and thus enable the patrol to

conceal themselves in sufficient t1me. An incidental value of scout dogs

is that, being able to detect the enemy from relatively great distances

and preventing the patrol from moving into an am.bush 1 it gi vas patrol

members mor~ confidence and consequently better performance.

,. The Regiment occupied a sector on Line MISSOURI \.;hich required three

battalions to be committed, abreast. It was announced that the size of the

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adjustment, could be manned by two battalions. To accomplish this, plans

were made to slightly expand the sectors of the lst and 3d Battalions to

the east to the new regimental right boundary. This action would permit

the Netherland Detachment to be relieved and so on 4 April the French

Battalion of the 23d Infantry relieved them and the Netherland Detachment

was moved to a reg:imental blocking position on the left flank. As then

constituted, the sector contained.. the 1st and 3d Batta.lions on line, the

Netherland Detachment in reserve in a blocking position and the 2d Battal-

ion in reserve in the rear.

Orders for the relief of the division by the Seventh Infantry Division

were published and on 15 Aprll elements or the .32d Ir.d'antry Regiment moved

into the regimental sector and commenced the relief. By 0330 hours 16

April responsibility for the sector was exchanged and the Regiment was in

bivouac without a front-line combat mission for the first time since 15

December 1951.

The tank company which had recent+y received many new replacements

was considered to be in need of concentrated reorganization and training, so

it was attached to the 72d Taru~ Battalion• This batt~ion had recently been

attached to elements of X Corps. On 17 April 52 the ·tank company moved by

convoy to join the 72d Tank Bat·taJ.ion in the Eastern Korean Sector. The

march was uneventful and the company closed on 20 Apr:U 52o

The Reghlent was ordered to move to UN POW Camp No 1 at Koje-Do, Korea

at this time, with the mission of guarding prisoners cf war. Plans to move

there by water were made and staging was accomplished in the bivouac area.

During this staging it was realized that the Regiment D.ad acquired an :iin.-

mensa amount of equipment necessary for winter operation and also it was

burdened by extra property nor.mally acquired in a static tactical situation.

Surpluses were turned~ in to the technical agencies an(l by 17 April the unit

. was ready to move.

Plans called for the movement to take place in three increments and it

· was ·decided to send one-half of the ld.tchens in the first increment and to

continue to feed personnel from the other half. This decision proved to be

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exceptionally sound and as a consequence, it vas possible to serve hot 11A"

ratio~ for every meal except those in actual transi·t. The last one-half of

the kitchens vere moved in the last increment.

Three vehicle increments were assembled and moved out, one on each day,

on the 17th, 18, and 19th of April. Vehicles moved by convoy to Inchon,

loaded on LST • s ani moved by water to Koje-Do. Personnel moved by motor to

a rail head at Sint~Ri, by rail to Inchon, and the11ce by .AFA to Koje-Do.

Last elements closed into Koje-Do at 2~0 hours 22 Aprilo

Throughout the preparation for the move and the move itself, there

occurred lllallY' changes in the time and dates for moving, in the type of trans-

portation to be used and in routes. These changes gave the impression that

there was insufficient planning and coordination within the Second Logistical

Cotmnand. and they certainly precluded orderly and efficient operations in the

Regiment. In. addition, there was caused much needless work and confusion.

It is indicated that much improvement can be made in troop movement opera-

tions in the theater.

On 23 April the unit became attached to the 81.37th AU and battalions were

assigned missions. The 1st. Battalion was designated as regilnental reserve,

the 2d Battalion was attached .for operational control to the 92d MP Batta.:I:ion

and the 3d Battalion was attached .for operationaJ. control to the 94th Mfl

Battalion. The Netherlaud Detachment was given a mission of operating an

interior gtlal'd over Post supply installations and the Special Units continued

with their no~ operations aud training.

The balance o.f the period was spent in normal gua:M duties invol v:i.ng

guarding PsW compounds, PsW work parties, and troop installations.

R;tOC;OMMENDATIONS:

l. Tha,t scout dogs. be made avallable to front line infantry units en

gaged ill extensive pati-ol activities.

2 •... That direct officer liaison be established with the Second Logistical

· CommaDd during the planning and operations phases of troop movements. This

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S-.3 Monthly S1.111Dl'l8.ry Report :(April)

On 1 Apr 52 38th Inf' Regt W/ND Atchd was in Prev Reptd Pans. The 1st, 3d, and ND Bns occupied Line MISSOURI. The 2d Bn, in Regt'l Res, was Tng and improving Pans on Line ICELAND. The Regt 11 Replacement Training Center Cont with its five (5) day Tng schedule.

On 1 Apr 52 "A" Co Neth Det dispatched one (1) Sqd size Recon patrol at 0600 Hrs. Patrol advanced throughout period W/Neg contact and Clad Frdly Pans at 1015 Hrs. At 0725 Hrs 11A11 Co dispatched one (1) Reinf Sqd size Recon patrol. Patrol advanced throughout period W/lleg contact and Clad Frdly Psns at 1150 Hrs. At 0400 Hrs "I" Co dispatched one (1) Reinf Sqd size Recon patrol. At 0555 Hrs patrol Loc Vic CT508424 Reed LMG fire from Vic CT507427. At 0600 Hrs patrol Loc Vic CT508424 Reed five (5) Rds 82mm mortar from Vic CT507 428. Patrol placed Arty and Mort and Clsd Frdly Pans at 0630 Hrs.

On 2 Apr 52 11C" Co dispatched one (1) Reinf Sqd size Recon patrol at 0800 Hrs. Patrol advanced throughout period W/Neg contact and Clsd Frdly Pans at, 1130 Hrs.

On 3 Apr 52 "L 11 Co dispatched one (1) Sqd size Recon patrol at 0520 Hrso At 0700 Hrs patrol Loc Vic CT503425 Reed light S/A fire from Est two (2) En Vic CT507425. Patrol Clad Frdly Pans at 0805 Hrs. At 0600 Hrs "B11 Co dispatched one (1) Reinf Sqd size Recon patrol. Patrol advanced throughout period W/Neg contact and Clad Frdly Pans at 0915 Hrs.

On 4 Apr 52 "C 11 Co Neth Det dispatched one (1) Sqd size Recon patrol, et; 0405 Hrs. Patrol advanced throughout period W/Neg contact and Clad Frdly Psns at 1030 Hrs. At 0800 Hrs "A" Co 1st Bn Dtchd and further Atchd 3d Bn.- At 0800 Hrs 3d Bn assumed Opn control of sector occupied by "A" Co 1st Bn. At 0950 Hrs "L" Co (-) 1st Bn, Eff Rel "A11 Co and "C" Co (_) Neth Det Bn on Psn and assumed Reap for sector.

On 5 Apr 52 "B" Co dispatched one (1) Sqd size Recon patrol at 0800 Hrl.l., At 1020 Hrs patrol Loc Vic CT525422 Rec S/A and H/G fire from Unk llo En. ~atrol W/D am placed tank fire W/Unk Results and Clad Frdly Psns at 1120 fu~a.

On 7 Apr 52 "L" Co (-) was Rel on Pan by Elms French Bn, 23d Inf, at 17-~6 Hrs. At 1755 Hrs ~Teth Det Rel on Pan completed by Fr Bn, 23d Int. At 1900 Hrs Neth Det Clsd New CP area Vic CT482398.

On 8 Apr 52 ncn Co dispatched one (1) Reinf' Sqd size Recon patrol at lkJO Hrs. Patrol advanced throughout period W/Neg contact and Clad Frdly Pans at 1630 Hrs.

On 9 Apr 52 there were no patrols during daylight hours. Routine occu -pation of' Line MISSOURI was performed.

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J~ On 10 April 52 there were no patrols during daylight hours. Routine i~ occupation of' Line MISSOURI was pertol"llled. At 2000 Hrs "A" Co dispatched .1 one (l) Sqd size Recon patrol. Patrol advanced throughout period W/Neg con

tact and Clsd Frdly Pans at ll0035I Apr 52.

On 11 Apr 52 11B" Co dispatched one (1) Reinf Sqd size Recon patrol. Patrol advanced throughout period W/Neg contact and Clsd Frdly Psns at 1610 Hrs.

On 12 Apr 52 "L" Co dispatched one (l) Sqd size Recon patrol. Patrol advanced throughout period W)Neg contact and Clad Frdly Psns at 1220 Hrs. At 2030 Hrs "I 11 Co dispatched one (~) Sqd size Recon patrol. Patrol advanced throughout period W/l!eg contact and Clad Frdly Psns at 130050I Apr 52.

On 13 Apr 52 "C" Co dispatched one (1) Reinf Sqd size Recon patrol. Patrol advanced throughout period W/Neg contact and Clsd Frdly Psns at 1050 Hrs.

On 14 Apr 52 there were no patrol activities during daylight hours. Rel of' Tk Co 38th Inf, commenced at 0600 Hrs and was completed at 0905 Hrs by Elms 32d Inf' Regt. Tk Co Clad Assy area Vic CT5226 at 1200 Hrs. Rel of Hv Mort Co by Elms 32d Inf Regt commenced at 1200 Hrs and was completed at 1500 Hrs. Hv Mort Co Clsd Assy area Vic CT5138 at 1730 Hrs. At 1915 Hrs Neth Det commenced move from Prev Reptd Res area to Assy area Vic Ct5132. Neth Det Clsd Assy area at 2110 Hrs. There were no patrol activities during daylight hours.

On 15 Apr 52 Elms of 82d AA Bn were Dtchd and Ret to parent Orgn at 1430 Hrs. Rel of' 1st Bn 38th Inf', by 3d Bn 32d Inf', commenced at 1930 Hrs and was completed at l60328I Apr 52. Rel of' 3d Bn, 38th Inf', by 2d Bn 32d Inf, com... menced. at 1030 Hrs and was completed at l60220I Apr 52.

On 16 Apr 52 1st Bn Clsd Assy area Vic CT5133 at 0430 Hrs. Third Bn Clsd Assy area Vic CT5134 at 0315 Hrs. Reap for 38th n1f sector assumed by 32d Inf Regt at 0328 Hrs. At 0330 Hrs, 38th Inf Fwd CP Clsd and opened in new area Vic CT5227.

On 17 Apr 52 first vehicle of Increment "A" crossed IP at 041.7 Hrs; last vehicle crossed IP at 0432 Hrs. Increment arrived Inchon at 1010 Hrs for ship.. ment by water to Koje-Do, Korea.

On 18 Apr 52 Increment 11A" Deptd Inchon via LST at 1030 Hrs. At 041.5 Hrs 1st vehicle Increment 11B11 crossed IP and last vehicle crossed IP at 0600 Hrs.

On 19 Apr 52 1st vehicle Increment "C 11 crossed IP at 0525 Hrs and last vehicle crossed IP at 0620 Hrs. Increment ttBtt Deptd Inchon via LST 1s No 578 at 0618, and Nos 47 and 520 at 0630 Hrs. At 2010 Hrs 1st vehicle Main Body APA, Increment crossed IP, last vehicle crossed IP at 2135 Hrs. First vehicle

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arrived Railhead at 2210 Rrs and last vehicle arrived Railhead at 2330 Hrs. First train Dept Railhead (Sinta.n-Ri) at 2340 Hrs.

On 20 Apr 52 2d train Deptd Railhead (Sinta.n-Ri) at 0315 Hrs. First train arrived Inchon at 0615 Hrs and 2d train arrived Inchon at 0730 Hrs. Elms Increment ncn Deptd Inchon via LST No 626 at 0822 Hrs and LST No 629 at 0930 Hrs. Increment "A" Clsd Koje-Do at 1045 Hrs. Elms Increment ncn Deptd Inchon via LST No 61;3 at 1445 Hrs. Main Body (APA) Increment Deptd Inchon via USNS Bayf'i~d and USNS Sandoval at 1520 Rrs • .

On 21 Apr 52 Increment "B" Clsd Koje-Do at 1330 Hrs.

On 22 Apr 52 3d Bn Clsd Koje-Do Vic DP685586 at 1100 Hrs. Main Body (APA) Increment Clad Koje-Do at 1200 Hrs. First Bn Clsd Koje-Do at 1200 Hrs; Neth Det Clsd at 1300 Hrs; Med Co and Hv Mort Co Clsd at 1930 Hrs; Increment · ncn Clad at 2000 Hrs; Sv Co at 2300 Hrs; and Hq & Hq Co and Regt 11 Hq Clad at 2330 Hrs. Second Bn Clsd Koje-Do at ~400 Hrs.

On 23 Apr 52 all units commenced improvement of present areas. At 1200 Hrs 1st Bn assumed Resp Regt 11 Res, 2d Bn was Atchd to 92d MP Bn for limited Opril. control, 3d Bn was Atchd to 94th MP Bn for limited Op:cl control, and Neth Det assumed Reap of guarding specified area installations.

On 24 Apr 52 all units remained in Prev Reptd Psns and Cont improvement of areas.

On 25 Apr 52 all units, remained in Prev Reptd Pans and Cont improvement of area. · At 0800 Hrs 1st Bn commenced Tng.

On 26 Apr 52 all units. remained in Prev Reptd Psns and Cont improvement of areas.

On 27 Apr 52 all units remained in Prev Reptd Psns and Cont improvement of areas.

On 28 Apr 52 all units remained in Prev Reptd Psns and conducted L:llt and· specialist Tng and improvement of areas.

On 29 Apr 52 all units remained in Prev Reptd Psns and conducted unit and specialist Tng and improvement of areas.

On 30 Apr 52 all units remained in Prev Reptd Psns and conducted unit and specialist Tng and improvement of areas.

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HEADQUARTERS 38th Infantry Regiment APO 24S

SUBJECT: · Evaluation

TO Commanding Officer 38th Infantry Regiment APO 248

5 Hay 1952

1. During the period covered qy this report the Regiment received orders

relieving them of their position on the HL.'i. to proceed to the Island of Koje-do

for Prisoner of \·Jar guard duty. The Regiment made :nove to the Port ·.J:' Incho·1

by rail and motor convoy. Fr1r;: the Port of Inchon to the Island of Koj e-do the

Regiment moved in ships using a total of two (2) 1:.PA 1s and seven ('"/) LS'I''s. The

motor convoy consisted of all the Regiment's vehicles less fank Company.

2. During this period the availability of many i tcms increased cor,;.;;iC.erabl:i.

Upon receipt of orders trans:'erring the Regiment to Koje-do all ""echnica.l Jervies

made a supreme effort t·-:n.vards filling all existing "due outstt and bring:Lns the

Regiment up to j_ts full TJ&:E authorization before ciepar~u.re. All 11 due outs" that

were not filled prior to departure \·Jere cancelled by the ;.;.econd CJuarternia.ster and

upon arrival at Koj e-do these items were requisi tione(1 :LlmnodiHtel~".

3. Fire Units for Field Hanges were repaired on a priority basis and all

work orders to the units have been f illod. J.~. total of thirty (3C) fire units He: 'G

repaired by the Second Quartennaster during the perj.od. 'l'he time rHquired for

repairs on the !'ire units was reduced from a six (6) vieek period to f:l.vc (5) day~:

under this priority system. The availability of all individual clothL1~ c:mrJ ecp.:c:J.)

ment has been excellent. During the period the Regiment dre-..J and issuel: t..he

complete SUllllller allowance of clothing and equipnent, less the moHquito bar and

headnet which will be c?rm"n and issued here on Koje-do. All winter clothing and

equipment was turned in to the ::.lecond Quartermaster prior to the move to Koje-co.

4. The Regiment r~ceived a total of one thousand eight hundred <J.Yld tbirty

(1830) pairs of boots, service, combat during the period coverecl. 'DJe issue oof

these boots elininates the critical shortage that existed in the Regiment but

ther~_are still some personnel who only have one pa.:i.r of boots.

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5. A la\]Xldry:._service has ·been· established ari0. 1.s ·oeing operated m:der

Regimental control. F .. total of four (L .. ) companies ner da;;r can be handlt:Jd with

t\..JO (2) day service U.'1der this ;;>ystem. .Lhe laundry will w.s.<.>h fatigue:.:;, field

jackets, U.'lder-vJear and socks. These clothes uill be \1r.:.shed only and not ironed.

Unit Supply ~ergeants are responsible for returning the washed clothes to the

proper individuals. A special l8.tmdrJ'' schedule has been ini tiatcc5 to 1,.rash bla·1k.:ts

for all units.

6. The Regiment now has its full authorized allm-JaiJ.ce of water truilers

which are being reconcJitbned by the Post Engineers.

7. .Engineer Supplies have been critical in many case::;, such s..s gn;ase pencils

and acetate. Lumber, nails and paint have been received in sufficient qua.ntitie::>

since arrival at Kojo-do. '1.'he ltegiment has also drawn seven (7) quonset hues siD.Ce

its arrival.

8. 'l'ransportation improved considerably dtU'ing tile peri0d c )Vereci. 'lJ1e

Regiment received during the period-eleven (11)2~ ton trucks, eight (8) 3/4 ton

trucks,- and thirty-four (34) i ton trucks. f:uring the movement ·~o tho .Pxt of

dail;y first echelon maintenance perform.ed as a result o~ 11 'Jly:orat1on ,:.oro ll. '.ihe

Regiment has initiated a tvTO hm.rr daily schedule ::>f 1-1otor ~-'tables for the pGr£'or;::ance

of first echelon maintenance by the individual drivet's. L .. one horu.' pGriod in tho

mor:qing from 0700 to 0800 hours and a one hour noriod in the afternoon fro:-z: :··<:

1600 to 1700 hours.

9. There were thirty-one (31) items covered on battlefi(;)ld losse::> during the

period. I~.,_1.ipment and clothing paid for on statement .:;f charges tJtw.lc.:: ·one th.:,usand

eigfl,ty-six dollars and fifty-one cents ($1086.51).·

10. The Graves llegistration section received., processed and evacuated the

remains of one (1) deceased for the month of April. Pers·Jnal effects f')l' nino (9)

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HEADQUARTERS 38TH INFANTRY REGnm;NT .lPO 248

26 May 1952

SUBJECT: Commander's Evaluation for period 1 tbru 30 Apt"il 1952

TO : Commanding General 2d Inf'antr,y Division

During this period the Regiment was relieved from tho defense position

on Line Missouri which it had held since 19 December 1951 md was alerted

for movement to Koje-do.

Through detailed start planning the relief' or this Un:l t and its

movement into a staging area was accomplished smoothly ancl without

interruption to our normal operation and administration. Preparations

were expedited to prepare the Regiment for its new assignmant.

Prior reconnaissance by the Executive Officer, s-1, and 3-4 provided

information which enabled anticipation and coordinated preparation for

both the movement and setting up in newly assigned areas at Koje-do. It

is recommended that all such moves be preceded by thorough reconnaissance

and intelligent planning.

The principle difficulties which occurred came about through delays

and conflicts in transmission of orders. It is recommended that, when time

does not .facilitate the proper planning and transmission of orders through

multiple headquarters, direct Liaison be established to both expedite and·

clarity necessary communications. Such action would result in a saving of

man hours, money, and would assure an efficient compliance without necessarily

usurping command or staff' function of the intermediate headquarters.

The complete cooperation .from all sta:f'£ and supporting elements of' the

2nd Division was :.ost valuable i~ all respects. The preparedness and high

efficiency could not have been maintained in this rapid fire relief and \

relocation without such all-out support.

The cooperation or the Sl37th MP Group Headquarters and their supporting

sections was most satisf'actor,y.



Caaaanders Evaluation 1 tbru 30 April (Cont 1d)

Since the mission and facilities at Koje-do do not preclude the

training and retention of combat effectiveness. It is highly significant

that an adequate training period be anticipated upon the ~elease of unit

from its current mission and before it ass\Dlles a combat mission.

It is expected that logistical support in our present area will enable

all units to be well prepared on supplies and well equiped on motors by" 15

June. A concerted effort with respect to these subjects :L:J in effect.

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38TH L~~y S~' (1-JO April) \052.

CO- ...... - - - - - - - - - - - - - .;... - ICEBNAN, WILLIDI F • - Lt Col - 025023 - lnf ""

E:x: Off ...:: - - - - - - - - - - - - -;- Mcr.J...'ffiiN, SIDNEY P .- Lt Col - OJ4o923- Inf

S .. l- - - - - - - - - - ~ - ... - ...Ril'fGLER, ;.RTHUR N. - Capt. - 027820 - lnf

S-2- - - - - - - -- - -- ·- - -FEIERLEIN, OTTO E. j'ifaj. - 01287850-Inf

S-3- - - - - - ... - - - ... - - - - -,- -~IHITloiOBE, JOHU H. ·- I>iaj. - 0313223- Inf

S-4- ·- - ... - - - - - - - - - - - -·- ... NEILSEN, CARL H. - Capt. - 01330847-Inf

lst BN.

. CO- - - - - - - - - - - - - .- - HART, GEORGE C • .. Lt Col - OJ4o916 -Inf

· Ex Off- - - - - - - - - - - - - - l.. - IliJENJ:HJEDviER, ROBERT IC~-1-Ia.j- 0322385 -Inf

S-2 - - - - - - - - 1st Lt - 01335757-lnf

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Ex Off- ...... - ... - - - - - - - - - ... -CLARK, GEORGE R. - r:aj. - 0376765-Inf

S-2 -: - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - ... ..DI!Ii'NUlG, WILLW•I r-1. Capt - OlJlLJ456-Inf

S-.J - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - ORI, GEORGE E. VJ.a.j • - 01309008-Inf

Jrd BN •

. CO- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...... Mc\'lATERS, WILL:Wi C. Lt Col - 01.301077-lnf

' E:x: Off--------------..,. ..DUNL.AF, JACK A. l4aj - 01294635- Inf

··. S-2·- ---- - - - - - - --- _ ... ..DAVIS, CHESTER P. Capt - 01}21.376-lnf

S-J - ... .,. - - - - - - - - - - - - ... -COlE, JAMES :B. l·ia.j. - 040818.3 -Inf

SERVICE COMPAl.iY

CO- - - :... "'7 - - - - - - - - - - - : -McELROY t ALLEN A. Capt - 01294177-Inf

HEAV:( MORTAR COMPAllY

CO--- ---- ..,. ... MORGAN, CLINTON D. Capt - 012941'77-Inf

TANK CO

CO--- ------ - -:... - - - -t -.McBRIDE, PAUL T. 1st Lt - 0968388 -Inf

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1 April 52- "R" EN leave; 4 EN Trnsf. :to Sv. Co; 1 EN trnsf. to Hq. Co; 1 repl. to Hq; 11 R & R" quota rec 1 d; Adjut;ant 1 s Call; 1 EN Hosp. returnee.

2 April 52- 22 EI1 re pl re c 1 d; 2 EN ( g ~ins) fr. Radio Schl; 2 E11 (gains) fr. 2nd Signal; Sgt. 11aj. meeting; Sanita~ion insp; Staff Off. meeting;

3 April 52- "R" quota of 32 EM for 4th Apr; Staff Off. meet; Insect-cntrl schl. EM to collecting; "R11 EH take p]iysicals; NCO council.

4 April 52- "R" EH leave; 74 EH Repl nec'd; "R" quota rec'd; Naj. Greer in trains area; 1 hosp. returnee. •

5 April 52- 1 EH lv. on ETS; 2 EM to Regt. for Intvw; 1 hosp. and 1 emergency lv. retru ~· 11 R11 Eli take physicals .

6 April 52- "R" EH (68) leave; 2 off. ;lv. on 11 R11 r 1 EN to Sv. Co. for intv1t1; 1 EM repl. 7 April 52- 1 EH to Sv. Co for intvw; 9 EH repl. rec'd; 1 EH trnsf. to Div; R &REm

take physical; lecture to R & R g·H. 8 April 52- R & REM lv; 1 EH on emgy~ lv.; 5 EH and 1 Off. to Jewish •Passover; Sgt.

Haj. meeting; EH return f:r;-. R & R. 9 April 52- Insp. of kitchens rear tr~ins; 1 Off. and 2 NCO's from NCO schl; 1 Off.

to Regt; 1 Off. trnsf. to;Hq. Co. 10 April 52- "R" quota rec'd; 1 Off. ly. on uRn; R & R EH rettv.rn. 11 April 52-" R11 EH (S) lv.; R & R quo~a rec'd; 1 Off. trnsf. to 2d Bn. 12 April 52- 1 Ef-1 lv. for ZI for re-asgmnnt; Shots in rear trains area; advance party

13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April

selected; 52- 1 EH on t!R11

; 2 Off. repl. rec 1 d; 72 EH repl. rec 1 d; 6 EH trnsf. to div. fvrd. 52- Adjutants call; 2 EHreturn to DrY; Sgt/maj. to Gen. Young's Farewell Party. 52- 1 EH trnsf. fr. A to Eq. Co; FWd. CP' s move to rear trains; R8r.R EH return. 52- Troo:ps come off of line; ,M.v. party lv. for Koje-do; 10 EH trnsf. to Sv. Co;

Bn CQl and staff Off. meet; 2nd di v. band entertains troops; 1 Off. repl. rec. 17 April 52- 1 Er-1 to regt. for intvw; 1 Off. asgd. to D Co; Bn CO and Co. CO meet;

lS April 19 April 20 April 21 April 22 April 23 April

R & R E:N take physicals; fatholic svcs. in lst Bh; Hovie 52- R & R E1v! lv; APA increment B EN prepare to lv. for Koje-Do. 52- APA lv. for Koje-Do; Rear trains strike tents; increment "C" prep. to lv. 52- lst Bn. Personnel await fpr hr. of departure for Koje-Do; lv. at 1900 hrs. 52- APA (increment."B") arrivi3s 'at Koje-Do; increment 11 C11 on way. 52- increment ncn arrives in Koje-Do. 52- 1 Off. trnsf. fr C to D Cp; Hq. Go. personnel turn rifles in; RC serves

coffee and donuts for lst~ Bn; Adjutant buys·cig. for lln.; CO's meet. 24 April 52- Beer rations for Bn.; CO's meet \<rith Bn. CO; 6 EH trnsf fr rifle Co's to

D Co. , 25 Anril 52- 4 EH to regt. for intinw; Dental survey for C Company; CO• s and staff

Off. meet; 4 EH trnsf. to: D Co. fr A and C Co's. 26 April 52- 2 Off. trnsf. fr A and C ; to Hq. Co; 3 Elvl trnsf. to Regt; dental survey

for 11 Att Co.; R & R quota irec'd; Regt 1l food supv. insp. 1st Bn. kitchens. 27 April 52- Dental survey cont 1d; re~igious services; Bn CO to Regt. for briefing;

R & R E!Vl take physicals; !Co C01 s and staff Off. meet '-~'· Bn qo. 28 April 52- 1 EN trnsf. fr "C" to 11 IJl1

1 Co; adjutants call; Safety Off. aiJ-d NCO's meeting at Regt. ·

29 April 52- NCO meeting at lst Bn Se1,~ice Club; Sgt/ lliaj. meeting at Re~; Novia 30 April 52- Reville; Class "N' Off. ~ick up pay at \Regt. ;· EH and Off. get paid.;

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