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38th Infantry Regiment - Command Report - April 1953

2nd Infantry Division

Korean War Project Record: USA-158

Folder: 060011

Box: 06

File: 11

National Archives and Records Administration

College Park, Maryland

Records: United States Army

Unit Name: Second Infantry Division

Record Group: RG407

Editor: Hal Barker

Korean War Project

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COHHAl~D REFORI' (RCS CSGF0-28)

38th Infantry Regiment

April 195.3

Assigned to: 2nd Infru1try Division APO 248 US Arrey

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·PARr I Tm.:: 1SARhA.TIVJ5

A. lllTRODUO'riOIT

B. HA.RBATIVE OF TAC'l'ICAL OPERA.TIOHS

C. HiTELJ,IG·ElJCE

D • PEliSOHHEL

E. SUPPLY

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G. Dl SCUSSION AND REOOMHEHDAT IOUS

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PARr II b'DPfORriliTG :OOCThili.Th1TS

A.. REGINENTAL PERS.:llmEL JOURl:iALS

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C. RmiMENTAL OPERATIONS JOUIU~LS

D. FIRST .BATTALION

I. PERSONlmL JOURNALS

II • INTELLIGEtiCE JOURI:TALS

III. OPERATIONS JOURNALS

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II. INTELLIGEifCE JOURNALS

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II. IN'l'ELLIGEHCE JOURUALS

III. OPEP.ATIOHS JOUP<lTALS.

G. HEA.VX l10lll'AR COI>iPA,IJY JOURlJALS

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Command Report (RCS CSGP0-28)

Period Cevered :: 1 through JO April

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SECURITY INfi'ORMATJ:ON

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·The 38th Infantry Regiment with Netherlan1 Battalion attached occupied anl

defended. left regimental sector of LDIE JAMESTOWN Vic CT133083 during the month of

Harch 1953. Units in reserve conductrxi small unit trai.niDg with emphasis on battle

drill a.n:l patroll:tng. Peri.od was marked by occassj_onal encounters with the enemy

on the Warsaw feature, Vic GT105106, arrl in the Sami-Chon Valley, CT115115.

Unit comman:iers arrl locations of the major components of the 38th Infantry

on 1 April 1953 were as follows:

TTNTT LOCATIC'N COMMANDER -a. 33th Infantry Regiment CT13J033 Col Stephen 0 Fuqua

b. 1st Bn GT182097 1'-fa.jor James B Shanahan

c. 2ni Bn CT119083 Hajor Rex R Sage

d. Jrd Bn CT149055 Lt Col Harry M Kemp

e. .Neth Bn CT145115 Lt Col Cornelus SchUperoord

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The 33th Infantry Regiment cont:tnued an actlve defense and improvement

of L l:!\1E JIU0EDTO~JN in its assigned sector during the first week of the month

of' ,lpril 1953. On 3 April the Regiment was reli.eved by the 29th Brigade of

the ls·t Commonwe:Uth Div1.sion.

The Regiment, when relieved, left 'J. cons:iderqbly improved defensive position

on LINE JANFSTOWN. Overhead cover was placed on f:lghting posi.tions, trenches

The relief was accomplished wit tout 'ncinento Some interdictory artillery

shelling occurred durtng the nights of re15ef brought on by the evident increas,e

of friendly vehicular trafftc in th:ts sector. An additional burden was placed

on the un:tts with respect to the removal of stockpUed ai·nmunition. The differ-

ence in armament places extra logist:tcal difficulties on both the rel:teving

arrl relieved units. In general, the cooperation and coordination between the

units was excellent. Particularly, the direct support from the Canad:tan arrl.

British Artillery which this Regiment had dudng the period on line was coll1!11en-

dable.

Trainj_ng condncted d11ring p.ertod 9-20 April placed emphasis on small unit

tactics, patron ing, weapons fam'lliarization and on subjects to develop esprit,

morale, and appearance of all soldiers. On 21 April the Regiment took part in

Exercise EVERJ.::A.DY GEORGE (!Corps CPX). Our participatt on consisted of a dis-

pla,'t!ement ... forward to a defensive posi.tion. The movement was accomplished by

motor, shuttle aril foot march, marked by e:fficj.ent staff and commarr1 plalli'li.ng

an:1 ex~euti.ono The Regiment occupie::l LINE KUOA.S wi.th three (3) battalions on'

line and one (1) in reserve. Passive air defense measures were stressed during .....

~.he exercise resulting in excellent clir..persal arrl camouflage of commarrl posts

and other installati.ons. TJoon return to the reserve area on 23 A.nril, the Regi-1i" . ' - .....

ment was alerted for a move to the IX Corps sector. This move was accomplished

on Z7 Apri~l 1953. Hovement was planned, so that. units would occupy their assi.gned ... . .. -.t;

sector of LTNE K!N5A.S with the least delay. Upon occupancy detailed organ-~ .. .. -.

izatio·n and scheduling of work plans were made towe.rd the reconditioning and im...

provement of the defensive positions. Engineers, i.n direct support, improved

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Narrative or Tact1.cal Opera·tions (Contd)

ar:d developed roads and trails into battalion arrl cempany sectors. The work

accomplished consisted m9.inly of digging an:'!. deopening trenches ani weapons

positions as no fortification materials were available. A short tactical phase

during this period was corrlucted, durlng wW.ch units were inspected for camou-

flage, dispersal, organization of positions and work progress. As the period

er:rled, the Regiment remained in this sector, continuing to improve the positions

and preparing to effect another move.

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INTEU. IGE t.CE

l.. During the period 1-6 April 1953, the 38th Infantry Regiment occupied

. positions on LINE .TAMESTOl;lN astride the SAHICffiN River valley in the vicinity of

PlNGCH!JKTOID, OT129109. This v!llley is considered a natural axis of breakthrough

for CCF armies and Has a major avenue of advance of t lJe A.prn 1951 OCF offensive.

2. Enemy units in front of the regiment were identified as 2 battalions of

the J99th Regiment, 1J3d Division.

3. Enemy groun::l activj.ty was limited to the viclnity of HARSAW (CT105107).

On 4 April, a 11K11 Co patrol screened. this feature and established an ambush e.t

01.05 hours. F:tve minutes later, a 4 m.3.n CCF r~;;!Jrol ~>!as observed nnd moved Almost

into the ambush before sight~ ng the friendly patrol. A 10 minute firefight en-

sued. after which the frlen::lly patrol swept tl1c area 11rd picked up two enemys 1

KIA ani l UIA.. The two enemy were returned to the I,·U:.R where, a short time later,

the PW died. Several documents of :i.ntell1.gence value were removed f'rom his body.

One item 1 nlica1~cd he tm.s an officer.

4. Enemy aJ:rl mortar artillery \-ll'l.S mod.Grate dud.ng thls period. Tota.l in.-

coming rounis for period were 503 roun::ls or artHlery ani 316 roums of mortar.

5. Nb enemy armor activity was noted.

6. During the bd.ef per-:lod, 9 patrols were dispatched with one contact.

7. Enemy losses:

Counted KIA 4 .... , "''· Estimated vJil 6

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S. During the period 7-26 April, the Regiment assumed a reserve role alrl·

moved into t>a.ttalion camps in the FORT G:i::ORGE area. The major 5.ntelligGnce act.. ·;

ivity was one of counter-intelligence and security. A great deal of practical .. beilefit:kwas derived from the patrolling wMch was carried on to protect install-

ations at night. Battalion intelligence sections cord11c God comprehensive train-

ing progr-ams/particularly the Dutch Battalion which has received a number of

replacements.

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9. An excellent opportunity for training in the operations sect.ions at

both bat·tal.ion and regimental level w>.s nrcsent.ed. by part.:ld_pation of the regiment

in Oper·1tion EV.lliREADY GEORGE, a traj.ning exerd.se which tested mobility an:'!. field

operation of all units in the regiment. Throughout the problem, all units of the

regiment maintained excellent securHy. The thorough removal or obliteration of

unit design,tions in keep:T.ng with the play of tho problem was notewortey.

10. During the last week of the month, 27-30 April 1953, the Regiment moved

into arrl occupied posj_tions on LUlE KArSAS in the II Corps sector. Great stress

was placed on camounage arrl dispersion of CPs, supply areas, vehicle parks ar.d

troop axeas :i.n the LTii(il; KA.fi:SAS positions.

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SECT ION I: STRENGTH

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PERSONNEL

Strength as of 1 April 1953: S4.4% of authorized T/O&E.

Strength as of 30 April 1953: 89.9% of authorized T/O&E.

Strength of the Netherland Battalion attached: 53 Officers. 756 EM.

KATl~A attached to the Netherland troops: 173. KATUSA attached to

the US troops: 480.

SECTION II:· ADMTIUSI'RATIVE

During the period 1-30 April 1953 continued emphasis was placed on

maintaining high administrative standards. Routine administrative in-

spections were conducted by this and hj~her headquarters with an overall

rating of satisfactory. Casualty reporting procedures and processing of

personal effects were closely supervised and no problems were encountered.

The period 11-30 April was spent in reserve. The reserve area was located

at a considerable distance from the division administrative center and

involved a two hour drive one way. Telephone connnunications to the regi-

mental personnel section were poor and certain minor administrative prob-'

lams were encountered as a result. ThR tactical situation prevented

holding the regular monthly administrative conference.

SEOI'ION III: AWATi.DS AND DECO'tA,TIONS:

The following awards and decoratlons were awarded or recommended . ~ ' .

during this period: Legion of }\1erit 1

'« Silver Sta.r 6

Bronze Star (V) 15 ......

Bronze Star (M) 33

Army Commendation Ribbon 16 'II'

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night basis. Mail delivery was normal. The post exchange, centrally

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located at the regimental shower point, continued to operate success-

fully. Post exchange items were varied and plentiful.

The Soldiers Deposits program was successfully implemented and

again over $30,000 was deposited by the regiment.

SECTION V: CASUALTIES

During the above period there were: KIA 1

HIA 9

MIA 0

NBC 72

SECTION VI: REPLAGENENrS

The replacement picture for the period was favorable. An increase

over the preceding months was received and the enlisted strength rose

to 90% of T/0. Additional KATUSA replacements were also received bring

ing the total KATUSA strength up to its ceiling of 485. KATUSAs were

assigned in keeping with prescribed policy.

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SUPPLY (LOGISTICS)

1. During the period covered by this report the regiment completed

tw:> moves. On 8 April 1953 the regiment t·Jas relieved from the defence

of Line Jamestown in its assigned sector and moved into a reserve train-

ing phase at CT 251927. This move was accomplished with a minimum of

difficulty v-r.ith the exception of transportation. The shortage of truck

transportation hindered an otherwise will-planned and well-regulated move.

2. Upon being relieved from the defense of Line Jamestown, a

most unusual problem vms encountered in that the regiment v-as required

to remove all ammunition from positions in that the relieving units of

the Commonv-realth Division had different ammun1tion requirements.

3. Again on 26 April 1953 quartering elements of the regiment

commenced to move to its present location at CT 42~044. Move ~s

completed 27 April 1953. Mission of the regiment was to occupy, organize,

and simulate the defense of Ljne Kansas with stress being laid on the

development, reconditionjng, and improvement of existing defenses. No

serious difficulty was encountered in this move as less stringent time

requirements were made on the regiment, and additional required truck

support v.>as made available. Sufficient shovels, picks and sledges Here

made available to the regiment for renovation and rehabilitation of Line

Kansas.

4. Our Quartermaster supply support is satisfactory. The time

element in the renair of boots has continued to draw some criticism from .... ., ~ '

unit commanders. Continuing emphasis must be placed by all supply agencies·.·.·

o~ clearing boots for repair to the ~ext agency in the shortest possible· . t,

time in order for the current system to be effective. Turn-in of items ' ..... of winter clothing commenced on 13 April 1953 and plans were completed

for a phased tu~n-in of the remainder of winter clothing items. 1;' •

5. Our Ordnance support in the replacement of vehicular parts remains

critical. To date the regiment has 130 valid, unfilled requisitions for '

vehicle parts. It has been impossible to build up our required stock

l.~Vel control in Ord 7 vehicle parts; therefore, a vehicle must be dead-

lined in order to receive certain types of critical parts. During the

-past ~nth our Ordnance support platoon joined the regiment for the first

time and has given us excellent support.

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6. Our Jhgineer support in most cases continues to be excellent.

Services rendered by our support Engineer Field Maintenance Company

in the repair and overhauling of Compressors, Generators, and like items

has been noticeably poor. At the present time we have had such equip-

ment evacuated for over two months w.i.th no action. Again it is noted that

drafting and duplicating expotldables are still at a premium.

7. Our Signal support has been excellent. On 15 April 1953 the

regiment ~eceived one hundred seventeen (117) Radio Sets AN/PRC-6 and

turned in all Radj_o Sets SCR-536 for future use of ROKA. Changeover

accomplished smoothly.

8. Our combat losses for the first eight days consisted of the

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Antenna, AT272/PRC

Bayonet, knife, M4, w/acabbard

Gun, machine, cal .5o, w/mount

Canteen

Belt, cartridge

Helmet, steel

Liner, helmet

Cap, field, pile

Vest, Armored, M-52

Flashlight, TL-122

Boots, rubber, insul~ted

Boots, combat

Shirt, wool, OD

~pack, field, cargo

Pack, field, combat

Cup, canteen

Undershj_~t, wool ... B~oculars, Ml3Al

Drawers,, wool

Socks, wool, c/s

Jacket, field, cotton

Jacket, field, pile

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Trousers, field, cotton 4

Parka, shell h

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Rifle, US, Cal .30, Ml 3

Radio, SCR-536 2

Telephone, EE-8 2

Switchboard, BD-92 1

Tool Equipment, TE-33 3

Handset,. TS-10 4

Handset, SA-11 4

Bag, sleeping, mountain 4

Handset, AN/PRC-10 2

Pad, slE¥eping, inflatable 4

W:ttch, wrist 1

9. The total amount of Statements of Charges for the period is

five hundred forty dollars and seventy-six cents ($540.76), a decrease

of eight hundred thirty-three dollars and fifty-one cents (~tB33.51~

under the previous month~

10. On 22 April 1953 the 2d Quartermaster Company assumed operation

and connnand of the regimental shower point. Since 27 Aprtl 1953 it h::ts

been inoperative because of tactical problem on Line Kansas, and pending

"mow to new reserve area.

11. Personal effects of eishty (80) persons were processed by

'the Graves Registration Section. Three (3) bodies of which one (1) was

• ,< Americam dead and two (2).ememw dead were evacuated during the period.

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Summary for Honth of April 1953

From period 1 thru 6 Aprll 53 Regt cont def anl improvement of pans on

LINE JAMESTO~!N with one (1) patrol contact.

On 040112 frdly ptl engaged est 4 en vic CT105106. 10 min FF. En W/D.

From period 7 thru 9 April 53 38th Inf rel on LINE J~1ESTOWN by 29th Bri·g;.

On 000650! Apr 53 29th Brig assUllled Reap for 38th Irif sector. All units D/S 0

am G/S (- C Co 2n:l Engr Bn) 38th Inf reverted to par unit. C Co 2n:l Engr (C)

Bn remained D/S 38th Inr.

Tk Co 38th Inf passed to opn ctl 29th Brig a.t 000650! Apr 53.

38th Inf opened new CP vic CS251927 at 07HlOOI Apr 53 an::l. clsd old CP at

00120oi Apr 53.

1st Bn clsd new res area vic CS255922 at 081100I Apr 53.

2rrl Bn clsd new res area vic CS208965 at 071600I Apr 53.

3rd Bn clad new res area vic CS226945 at 081700I Apr 53.

Neth Bn clsd new res area vic CS256916 at 071100I Apr 53.

Heel Co clsd new res area vic CS236927 at 001615I Apr 53.

Hv }fort Co clsd new res area vic CS223937 at 081100I Apr 53.

Hq and Hq Co clsd new res 11rea· vic CS251927 at 081315I Apr 53.

Svc Co clsd new res area vic CS228927 at 091500I Apr 53.

At 090830I Apr 53 Tk Co 38th Inf rel atchrnt 29th Brig arrl atclrl opn ctl

72d Tk Bn. Tk Co 38th Inf clad new area vic CT332103 on 091230I Apr 53.

hom io thru 20 Apr 53 Regt rema1.ned in res psns arrl conducted unit and

specialist tng. Tk Co remained atc!:d 72d Tk Bn.

From 21 thru 23 April 53 Regt participated in Exercise Eveready George.

T.k Co remainad atclrl 72d Tk Bn. 38th Inf opened fwd CP vic CT156002 at 211800I

Apr 53. lst, 2n:l and 3rd Bns occupied psns on LIJ\Ui; KAt'EA.S. 1st Bn CP vic

0Tl.0497f..t · 2ni Bn· CP vic "cTJ.40022. 3rd Bn CP v:tc C1132012. Neth Bn occupied

res bn pans v1.c C1166983. Hv Mort Co CP vic CT138015, 1 plat Hv Mort Co D/S

of each frontline Bn. 1fud. Co (_) arrl H;t Co'(_) CPs vic CTJ.56002. On 230715I - .. (

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From period 24 thru 26 Apr 53 Regt remained in res psns and participated

ln 2n::! Division field meet on 25 Apr 53.

On 260001 I .Apr 53 Tk: Go reverted ctl 3gt h Inf and mvd to new res psns vic

CT456026, closi.ng at 261300I Apr 53. ,.

On 27 Apr 53 Regt moved to new res psns and prep to develop, recondition

ani improve existing def on Lit'li: KANSAS from CT380002 to CT462072. 38th Inf

opened new CP vic CT423045 at 1000 l~s arr1 clsd out old CP at 1040 hrs.

1st Bn clsd in new area vic CT 449048 at 0700 hrs.

Neth Bn clsd :i.n new area vic CT429057 at 1000 hrs.

2trl Bn clsd in new area vic CT424057 at 1040 hrs.

3rd Bn clsd i.n new area vic CT42J039 at 1230 hrs.

Med Co c1sd :i.n new area vic CT416037 at 0920 hrs.

Hv Nort Co clsd in new area vic CT.4J.. 7039 at 0645 brs.

Hq & Ii} Co c1sd in new area v:i.c CT423045 at 1130 hrs.

Svc Co c1sd in new area v:i.c CT451016 at 1120 hrs.

From period 28 tbru 30 Apr 53 Regt conducted development, recon::Ut:i.oning

ard improvement of existing def on LI~ KANSAS •

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EVALUATIOH A)D RECOHHEf\DA.TIO!G

The few days th1.t this Regiment spent defending LINE JA!.fESTOWN produced no

incidents of note. The reli.cf by the British Commonwenlth Division proceeded '

smoothly from the tactical side but was rather difficult administratively.

This was due to a shortage of transportation to make the move. This condition

' was aggravated by the fact th..q_t all of our amm'mition required movement off the

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position. Th':lt the Commonwealth D1.vision could not use our amm,J.nition demon-

strated very graphically the desirabilj:ty of standardization of weapons.

The field exercise for the occupation of LINE KA~EA.S ani the subsequent ·

move to IX Corps were excellen·t training for our units. They brought out the

requirement for SOPs in all units for movements of ~1 types. There appears to be

a ten:iency to let administrative considers.tions outwe:tgh the tacttcnl. Training

moves such as this Regiment made during AprU were very effective in counteracti.ng

\_ this type of thinld.ng •

. r Although the present system of consolidating unit personnel sections uliler

J the Adjutant Gener;o>l has certain advantages it is believed that more eff::i.cient

D Ladministrative operat:ton can be secured by maintaining unit personnel sec-t;ions

, 1· :with their parent unit. In a stat:i_c situ1.t:ion such as now exists, it is believed

R r tt~t better admin1strat5.ve efflciency CAll be effected if the unit personnel sec

Gl.on is returned to its organ1c place in the regiment.

Q.ert.tJ.in..,;rdnor problems h<:J.ve been encountered in the replacement system.

Replacements are trainGd in four day cycles at the division battlD braining center

a!rl then s'ent forward to units. Normally replacements are received during the

morning or early afternoon hours, allowing sufficient time for a.rri.val at their .... resp~cti ve company pr:i or to dnrkness. \lhon large numbers of replacements are

received at divis1.on H -someti.mes necess:u'y to sen:l replacements to untts· during • 1i . .

t.h~.' evening. This procedure crentes a ha.rdship in receiving units, particularly

when the un:!.t is on l:tne. Although this happen:::~ :i~frequently it i.s considered

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MOHTHLY S-3 JOURNAL SUMMARY FOR MARCH 19.5.3

Period Covered; From .301BOOI Mar 53 To 301SOOI Apr 53

HQ 3rd Bn 1 38th Irit Regt l6mam - ni, It CT48314l

On 02 April 195.3 Lt. Gen Kendall, I Corps Commander met vith the Bn Starr at Red Bn CP.

On 8 April 195.3, Blue Bn completed a move to new area, vic Ibam-ni SIC CS228944.

From 09 April 19.53 to 21 April 19.53 Blue Bn remained in Corps Reserve and conducted small units trng which was inspected by Div, Regtl and Bn start of tic era.

- On 15 April 195.3 »&j Gen Clarke, I Corps Commander and Maj Oen Fey, 2nd Div Commander visited Blue Bn CP. ·

On 211.300! lpril 195.3 "Ever Read)r George, CPI problem, Commence,.

On 231.355! April 195.3 "Ever Ready George" ends and Blue Bn returns to trng area.

On 2709.301 April 19.53 Blue &1 moved to "Line Kansas" vic CT423Q3'where I ,K and L Co 1s with M Co Platoons atchd, will work on "Line KAnsas"• ·

From 27 April 195.3 to 30 April 1953 Bn works on "Line Kansas!.

On .3009201 April 195.3 Bn CP moved to tactical psn. Co's cont work on "Line Kansas".

Bn situation remained unchanged at end ot period.

SECURM INFORMATIQil

KEMP Lt Col


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S-1 Monthly Unit Sunnnary Cont.

16 Apr - 25 replacements received from 2d Repl Co at 2100, Hq Co-4. R & R quota 25 EM departed for Svc Co enroute to R & R Center Div Rear at 1100 hours.

17 Apr - 20 EM departed on Big R for Rotation Center Div Rear at 0730 hours. 18 Apr - 3B replacements received from 2d Repl Co at 1500 hours, Hq Co-l,

I-12, K-12, L-11, M-2. 19 Apr - 21 replacements received from 2d Repl Co at 1200 hours, Hq Co-4,

I-4, K-4, L-5, M-4. 20 Apr - Four EM returned from NCO Academy. Four replacements received from

2d Repl Co at 1700 hours, K-1, L-1, M-2. Big R quota of 29 EM received. Dusted today at 1000 hours.

21 Apr - Big R quota departed at 0700 hours for Svc Co enroute to Rotation Center Div Rear, Hq Co-5, I-3, K-6, L-5, M-9. Adjutant and Sgt Major moved out on "Everready George" CPX at 1300 hours. One man left at rear S-1 to handle normal administrative problems.

22 Apr - "Everready George" continued in forward area. Three EM departed for Svc Co enroute to NCO Academy. Big R quota received. EM 'Hill depart 0800 hours 23 Apr.

23 Apr - Big R quota of EM departed at 0730 hours for Rotation Center Div Rear. HcqcCt>-4, I-2. Adjutant and Sgt Major returned from "Everreade George" CPX at 0845 hours.

24 Apr - Normal organizational duties. 25 Apr - Division Field Day was held in Nordic Bn Area. All elements of

Division entered teams. Refreshments were served at the field. Division Commander presented awards.

26 Apr - Normal organizational duties 27 Apr - Moved from old area into IX Corps area. 28 Apr - Normal organizational duties. 29 Apr - Normal organizational duties. 30 Apr - Moved to 27th inf area and set up S-1 section and officers mess.

FOR THE COMMANDING QFFICER:

tiJv.-orhff~ CHANDLER GOO 1st Lt., Adjutant

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