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38th Infantry Regiment - Command Report - February 1953

2nd Infantry Division

Korean War Project Record: USA-156

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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Dallas, TX 75218-0190

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SECRET SECURI'rY INFORMATION

38th Infantry Jlegimellt;

Feb rua:ry 19 53

.A.ssign~d te: 2nd Inf&ntry Division. , APO 248 US Army

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II~ IliTE.LLIGENCE JOURliALS

III • OPEBAT IONS JOURJJA.LS

E. .SECOND :BATTALION

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SECURl'fY INlfOI~MATION

Command Report (CSGF0-28)

38th Infantry Regiment Operations Section 5-.3 1-i&rah 12, 19.53

Period Covered: 1 through 28 Febru ... ?.ry ·

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IJ\1TRODUCTIO N

The 3Bth Infantry Regiment with ]\fetherlands Battalion attached remained

in Division reserve at Camp Indianhead, vicinity CT340140, and attached to

\the 7th Infantry Division. An intensive unit and snecialist training pro-

gram was conducted. On 17 January 1953 the 3Bth Infantry Regiment moved

to Camp Casey, vicinity CS305986, ani on this date reverted to control of

parent organization, 2nd US Infantry Division. Vigorous unit and specialist

training was conducted in this new reserve area. On 28 January 1953 the

38th Infantry Regiment commenced the relief of the 25th Commonwealth Brigade

on LINE JA.NESTOWN, vicinity C'l'l..E~3033. The 38th Infantry Regiment assumed

responsibility for the continued defense and improvement of LINE J~MESTOWN

in its assigned sector at 300545I Janu.<;.ry 1953.

Unit commanders and locations of the major components of the 38th

Infantry Reg~.ment on 1 February 1953 were as follows:

UNIT LOCATION COMMANDER

a. 38th Infantry Regiment CT183083 Col Archibald W. Stuart

b. 1st Bat tal ion CT182097 Lt Col Roy I. Brooks

c. 2nd Battalion CT119082 Ma.j or Rex R. Sage

d. 3rd. Battalion CT149055 Lt Col George C. Fogle

.,. ,e •. Netherla:r:rls Detac bment CT145115 Lt Col Cornelius Sc

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SECREl S1~CTTRT.TY P.TF0Rl1ATION

NA.RR\TIVE OF T,\CTIGJ\L OPERATIO~:S

During the month of Febru.<:~ry the .38th In·f'r:tntry Regiment continued an

active defense a:rrl improvement of LI~ JA.14.ESTOHN ln its assigned sector.

The reserve units conducted training, rehearsals for counterattacks ani

participated in Patrolling in both frontline battallon sectors. During

this period, the 1st Royal Canadian H::>rse Artillery Regiment continued to

give excellent fire support to the Regiment.

It was evident er>rly in the period that an all out, efC'ort must be

placed on the construction of fighting positions and increasing the. fighting

strength in the critical "ID0K" sector. The direct support Engineer Company

was attacherl to the left battalion and an "tdditional Korean Service Corp Company

was provided towa.rcl improving and strengthening these positions. The work

was org?.ni.zed with dai.ly goals estAblished, resulting in a greatly improved

defensive position. One rifle compaey, the 81mm mortar pl)'ltoon a:rrl the

heavy machine gun nlatoon from the reserve battalion was 11ttached to the

2nd BattaJ.io\} in this area.

Due to the neculiarity of the terrain in the sector, it was dH'ficult

to est3blish and maintain an adequate p0.trol system. vlith the system of

outguards requiring a considerable number of men ea.c h night from the frontline

ba.ttalions and the high priority on defense construction it was necessary to

utrti·~ tile reserve battalions and the .2nd Division Reconnaissance Company

to support the pe.trol eff'ort.. The enemy w>.s quite aggress~ve and daring

· iri··h:i.s ~atrolling during the period, ach..-t'Eiving some success in the adjacent

right._,re~tment-'3.1 sector. This resulted in a complete revision of patrol

planning and scheduling to include closely checked rehearsals and assignment of

missions at least 72~hours prior to the time of Patrol. . . \:· . ' \ . . . Three (3) compa.ey size operations were planned arrl. rehearsed during this

month, however, all we:t::'e cancelled or pG>stponeQ.. ~ . .

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~he improvement of gefens~ve positions,.included a. tactical fence .qcross

the Satnichon Valley between the two frontline bA.ttalions. This fence was

surveyed in to insure that tanks could fire along the fence from both bat-" ~ - ~ . ...

talion ;sectors. In addition, arrangements h.,.ve been made to have tank

mounted searchlights available to light the area in front of the fence.

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Narrative of TacticAl Operations (Contd)

Over 400 flares -vrere installed along the 1300 yard fence. This wire obstacle

is twe11ty (20) feet wide, aporoxim,tely six (6) feet high, and consists of

concertina Pnd nt.<~.nglefoot" installed \..ri thin two (2) straight fences.

Training during this neriod consisted of small unit tactics \-lith

emnhasis on patrolllng and Battle Drill. Special classes \-rere held on the

use of rifle flares and other night illuminating methods. Counterattack

rehearsals were called frequently, which added to the effectiveness of training.

The use of radio communications was emphasized throughout the period.

Command nets were open 24 hours a day with unit commanders utilizing their

operators daily for training and experience.

On 12 February 1953, the 3rd Battalion relieved the 2nd Battalion in

the "IDOKtt (left) sector.

Three {3) tank shoots were conducted during the rr.onth. All were well

conducted and achieved excellent results in damaging enemy defensive works.

Generally, the period was rather trying. With the u:trlerstrength of

units and the tactical requi:ements it was difficult, without careful

analysis and thorough planning to establish definite priorities of work

and operations. Ibwever, much was accomplished with efficiency and dispatch,

by superior leadership

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1. Durjng the period 1 - 2f! February 1953 the 3Bth Infantry Regiment

occupied positions on LPTE ,JA.MJ~STOi.JN astride the Samic hon Rj_ver Valley in

the vicinity of P.PUGBIJJ\TON:t, CT129109. This valley is considered a

natural axis of breakthrough for CGF armies, arr'l was one of the major

avenues of the CCF offensive of April 1951.

?.. :\ CCF deserter npnrehend.ed on 10 FebruEJry 1953 identified the

enemy unit opposi.ng the Regiment as the 133rd Division now assigned to the

/.6th CCF Army. J\.. line from CT0910 northeast to CTlllL~ generally in:Hcates

the forward posi t1.ons of the 399th Regiment, which almost ex11ctly opposes

our Regiment.

3. Enemy ground activity dur.ing the period, although including no

major actions, showed a definite increase in aggressiveness, with seven

of the nine definite contacts being enemy initiated close in to our MLR.

In four of these contacts the enemy's e.ctions established that their

mission was to capture a prisoner. The enemy has further demonstrated that

.he knows the location of frien1ly minefield gaps and the locations of some ' ' . of our outguards. Contacts at CT113120 and CT097102 by friendly patrols

again established the enemy's alertness a.nd determination to resist effec-

tively e:f':f'orts by fr:i.endly troops to anproach his positions.

4. Enemy mortar and artillery was moderate during the period except ..... .. .... dur1.ng three instances when he executed ralds against the friendly outguard

on Warqaw (CT105105). At these times heavy protective fires of mixed mortar . . ...

arrl artillery were utilized to hinder wi th-J.rawal of the outguard or reinforce..

' .... ment from the NLR. It h·1s been noted that the ratio of incoming B.rtillery ~ ~

to incoming mortar fire h9.s almost reversed with the artillery fire now ~ ' ,} ... ~

bein~·preporrl~rant. A greq.t deal of the normal incoming fires seemed to be

directed 3.t friendly tanks. The general time pattern was that ·t;he bulk o:f '

the f~_re tell during the afternoon; in fact a lack of i·ncoming during the .. afterno6n perj_od was so unusual that it nea.rly always presaged a raid.on the

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outguard a.t ~larsaw (CT104107), wl:len heavy fires as noted above were utilized. (

Total incoming rounds - 8,682.

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Intelligence (Contd)

5. !lb evidence of armor activity was noted during the period.

6. During the period friendly patrolling consisted of 26 patrols dispatched

with 9 reported contacts.

7. Enemy losses:

a. Counted KIA 65

b. lLstimated KIA 59

c. Estim"tted WIA 65

d. PW 1

$. The enemy remains capable of:

a. Continuing an active defense in depth in present positions with

elements of the 133rd CCF Division.

b. Launching limited obJective attacks with elements of the units

now in contact.

c. Reinforcing "an a.ncl "b11 vii th reserves consisting of 4 battalions

with.i.n 6 hours without warn.i.ng aril 9 additional battalions within 12 hours.

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d. Increasing air G.trl. guerllla actj.vities.

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SECTION I: STRENGTH

Strength as of 1 February 1953: 91.2

Strength as of 2S February 1953: S6.o

Strength of the Netherland Battalion attached: 55 Officers. S35 EM.

KA.TUSA attached to the Netherland troops: 179. KATtJSA attached to

the UN troops: 41S.

SECTION II: ADMINISTRATIVE

During the period l-2S February 1953 emphasis was· placed on main-

taining high administrative standards. One battalion was inspected by

. higher headquarters and each company received an overall rating of ex-

cellent. Closer supervision was exercised over casualty reporting and

the total number of days delay in submitting the casualty feeder sheets

were greatly diminished. Periodic checks were made to insure that personal

effects were properly disposed of. Closer liaison with the Graves Reg-

istration Section through which personal effects are processed was estab-

lished and a more effective system of checking was established.

The Regimental Replacement Training Center was deactivated and all

training of replacements was conducted at division level. Upon completion

of training replacements are sent direct to the company. This procedure· •"' ., "' .

has necessitated much more supervision of the preparation of morning report

feeder sheets by all units. The only problem created was that replacements : ~ . . . ~ . .

sometimes were received in late afternoon or during the hours of darkness.

This "keated ·a burden on the units in that it is not advantageous to send • > >

replacements to MLR units during the hours of darlrness. Arrangements . • > • '

W'erei made to insure that replacements are received during the morning hours

only, particularly when the regiment is on line. . .. .

Qiie conference was held during. the period ,.,ith battalion Sl' s, unit ~ , \ ,...

administrators and company clerks at vrhich time various Sl matters were \

discussed. Particular emphasis 1.-ras placed on strength accountability pro

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criticism from both sj.des has enabled the regiment as a t.Jhole to increase

its administrative efficiency. However, until such time as the unit

pe!sonnel section is returned to its organic position in service company

and not situated some 30 to 40 miles away, maximum efficiency can not be

obtained.

The Inspector General conducted his quarterly complaint session during

the period. Complaints were few and discrepancies noted were corrected.

There was a slight increase in the quota of enlisted promotions during

the period, particularly in the lower grades. It is recommended that the

quota system for enlisted promotion be discontinued and that the regiment

be allowd to promote to T/O&E strength. It. is believed that the procedure

of allowing unit commanders to promote as T/O&E vacancies occur is more

de.sireable as promotion of the individual concerned is at the .discretion

of the unit commander and not on a quota basis as established by higher

headquarters.

SECTION III: AWARDS AND IECO'P.ATIONS

The following awards and decorations were awarded or recommended

during this period. Silver Star 2

Bronze Star (V) 4

Bronze Star (M) 27

Army Commendation 'Ribbon 19

·"' SflGT IQN IV: MO'R.ALE AND PE?.SONNEL SE'RVICES

Morale during the period was excellent. There were no USO shows

available during the period, hovrever,"'movies were available to reserve

units on an every other night basis. Hail delivery was normal. The . "'

t regimental PX, centrally located at the regimental shower point, contin-

ued its operation successf'ully. A meeting of the NCO Committee, Exchange, 111'" • . ...

and the NCO Council, coupled with a su-rvey ran at the PX and in Jvrr.R units,

reveal~ed ·that the present system of, a cantrall¥ located PX is superior to . . ~

i~dividual PX's as a.wider~and varied s~ection of items is available.

The main complaint was that the men did not get to the PX, particularly

MLR units. Accordinely, a mobile PX was secured and operated in con,junction 4 •

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with the main PX. Dally visits Here made· to units with priority given

to those on the l-1LR. The increase in volmne of business required the pro-

curement of additional supplies, particularly food stuffs, candy, etc. AD;

increase in these allowances vlas obtained. Donations to charities were at

their usual high, a generous amount being contributed to the Harch of Dimes,

American Red Cross, the ROK Hllitary Academy, 2d Division Orphanage, and

the Netherlands Flood Relief. During the past 6 months there has been a

considerable increase in the nmnber of charities to which soldiers have

been asked to donate. So far the regiment has responded willingly and

cheerfully, donating generously. However, it is desired to point out that

these charities have increased in number and that it is just a matter of

time until individuals concerned will adopt a negative attitude. It is

recommended that in the futUre more careful consideration be given to the

planning of these charities. Regimental Chaplains continued their regular

Sunday services and made frequent visits to all front line units, conducting

additional services.

SECT ION V: CASUALT :rn'.S

During the above period there were: 16 KIA

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SECT ION VI: "REPLACENE:ti:'T S

The fiovr of replacements was again subnormal; however, it increased ~·

"" considerably during the end of the period. The regiment is still under

strength and during the period reached an all time low on assigned strength.

A large rotation coupled with casualties were contril'mting factors •

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l. Durinr1. Uw period covc;:,·ed by this report tT1e re~imcmt continued

2. Our .supply sup H'rt has been t>nU.;.:;factory Nith the exception of

Class III (POL). Due to drastic reductions in fuel allocations, a serious

threat to llk'10euvcrabi1ity and ability to counterat;bck quickly 1·1as en-

counteTccl. d;y ostalJlishin:: strict control of :)01 supplies the regiment

1>80 fortun~1to cnour-:;!1 to :tccompJJ.sh nocos:;"'lry operations not nther-vrise

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1 \·ih:i.ch lE\S not beo:1 ordet·Gd effected by iir.·ht.h 1\rmy :->c yot. Tho ne'r T/0&.£

accor1plish chanr-oovor of prcpe;·ty records prior to 20 .February 1953.

a. 'l'h8 fo11otr:i.ng is a Jist o:Z items rec(d.ved from ·~1artermaster

durin~{ the period:

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Shirt, tmol, OD

Bath, mobiJe, 2l.t bend

Polo, upright, 12'3 11

J"'ine, chalk

Pad, sleep:inp-, infla:i:.ab1e

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Trousers, fld, ctn

G -, T-'1' ogr: ·.es, .:!1.~4

Pole, upright, h 19 11

Boots, combat

Boots, rubber, hip

Ineo, boots

Jacket fJ ri ctn .. _ ' .. h~~-, ... Stove, Yukon

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6 rolls

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328

?), ~L> oats

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316

175 pr ....

6 pr

585 pr

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SECURITY INFORMATION S1JFPLY (I.OGIS'I':(CS) co:fT' D:

Jacket, fld, pile 20

Stove, cooldnr,, nne hu.rnor 6

1i'ire Unit 3

Cap, baker & cook 25

Glasses, sun, v.r/cnsc 3,496

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Undershirt, ctn

Dr~.r:·mrs, winter

DraNers, ctn

Socks, wool, G/S

Cap, fld, p:Uc

Gloves, sheD., lc-:~ther

Gloves, insert, ;-ronl

Sash, T;J·incb1-T

·rube, flexible, no ;.zlo

Sling, vJeb, flag

Apron, Hhite ·

Hor:>cl, Jac};:et, fld

Case, uatcr repcJlcnt

Pick, mattock

Bar:;, duffle

Brush, steel, Hire

Case, typeVJriter

Dipper, 1 qt. .

Panel Set, AP-:;o

Ladle, 2111

Pin, tent

Pole, tent

J:i"J.af", Geneva, bunting

Che~r:on, E6

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Pole, ric1.go, l'i' t 111

Neclr,.lace, ID

Pole, uprirht, 6 1 ~2 11

FiJe, A:mericnn Stancbrd

Bag, canvas, n0il

Flag, foreign

Tent, sr1cltcr half

P~ck, fld, cnrgo

Tent, CP

Tent, hex

Tent, \fall, largo

Strap, quick rolc0.Se

Can, uator, ;; r;al

Cover, cantr:;en

Cutter, vrire

Hnslc, face, rocket launcher

Turner, cako, 15"

~'i11i::>tlc, thunderer

Cantc:en

Paulin, canvas

Belt, ueb, iva is t

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Powder, dust.

Liner, bag, sleeping

Insert, contair;er, food ins1;1,1Rted, H4h

Insert, container, food insulatod, I~..!-1

'I'mv-el, OD

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126

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300

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Iantern, p::1soline

Shovel, GP

Shovel, intrcnc!:1ins

Bucket, GP

p ' i:"OUC:l., first, aid

Badge, Combat In:i';>ntr;yn;o.n

Pump, air pressure

Bronze Oak Lea:!.' Cluster

Insignia, 2d D:i.vj_sinn

Can, corrugated, 16 fl'al

Can, coiTllF~atcd, ~'(•_ .r:n1

Can, corruc,_atod, lf:r ··al

Knifo, butcher

Knifo, paring

Spoon, basting, 21 11

Typm·l!'iter, portoble, 1:r/case

Cover, can, corrur:ated, 10 ;::ral

Cover, can, corruented, 16 gal

SUP'ar (.>

Dish, vegetable

l<'o r;-;:, table

Shaker, pepper

Jh::ker, salt

Platter

Pan, cr'ke

Vest, Armored, H-S2

Pole,. tent, telescopic, [lt6H

Table, carrp, foJ::J:i_ng

Carrier, vriro en ttor

Pocket, ma_~a:;;:i_no, Carbine, 15 rd . ' ""

Pocket., m::~'!azino, C.1.rbine, 30 rd

I<':l.~y, tent, I·Tall

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SECURFfY INl',ORMAT~ ( IIYH.') TICS) co i·JT I D:

Gas~:ct., cc.:ntccn

Scrcv.rdri vor, comF:on

Screen, latrjne

'I'ray, disinfecting

Helmet, steel

Tray, moss, plastic

Axe, chopping, sgle bit

Band, helmet, camouflae;e

Can, moat

Band, linr:r, helmet

Bag, canvas, 1-ratcr cn.rrying, S r;al

Belt, cartridge

BeJt,, pistol

Belt, BAR

Liner, holnet

Frame, hacksaw

Shear, thinners

Skimmer, 15 11

Ifuffler, \-ronl, OU

Nittens, insert, TF

Hittono, ovcr1f.1i t.e

Poncho

l'brlc, 1126

0poon, 1126

Knife, 1'126

Y.nifc, table

Bag, ·c<lrrying, ammunition

Sm·r, crosscut

Opener, can, hand

Stone, sharpening

Burner, Stove, Yukon

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3

8h pr

6 pr

18

46

77

82

6

64

1

9

t. Rec~ived office expendables, Class I expendables, and

,janitorial expendables.

SECRET SECURITY 1NFORMATION


~~,f' , ~]e:~;;;~~"';;~';;;;;;~ ~RCHIVES \ •• ··'

r~------'·r-· ' - 'l. ~"'~--._-.._.,_,_,_ -~~ ..... :,.........__::. _. .. ....,_ .- ...... - _,. _________ ·.~·-·~ .. -·

\ DEgLASSIFlED

II ' ·, c f\ E T ~~-----J.!.r.f.:.~.!..Ji,J~~-·:...l--- SECURI'J..1Y IN},OitMATIC

....

'c;Ulyl·:.J,"v" (r:"""'T·''"' ... ,."'"') ,..,,,.,,,.,D• J . _ .LJ'-.Il r _ .J _ _! uU 'J V l 1 .l •

b. 'furncd in to qu;:~rt.nrrn::wter f,·,r salv::tp:e:

"''

B;~ th, mnb ilc, 2L. head

Undershirt, 'l·mol

Stove, cooking, one burner

'fypcn·rritor, port·1ble

Dr~n-rers, ctn

Drauers, 1vool

'I'rousors, fld, ctn

Cot, c;Jnv::.>.s, foJ.d.inr;

Belt, BAR

Belt, Pistol

Bolt, c:.:~rtridge

Hose, gas

Ring, adapter

Top, ;;tove

Base, st.ovo

Shirt, flannel, OD

'filbc, flexible, nozzle

Blanket, 't'J'ool, OD

Pole, upright, 419 11

Pole, ridge, 12 13 11

Cr8dle, coo1c, pot

Chair, folcling

Fork, cook, flesh, 21 11

Adapter_, grnvity foc~d, 5 gal

Parka, liner

C2n, Hater, 5 gal

Drum, inflarmna.ble, 5 gal

Cabinet, range, fld, .H37

'ivfitten, (shell, lcater, TF

S E6C RET SEGUR ITY IN-~'ORMATION

55

1

h

1

1

26

2h

4

359

12).1

4

2

5

1

1

1

1

19

25

3

11

38

1

1

2

1 ... 3

32

8

10

1

10 pr


l'ii t ten, insert, 'I'll' '"' l'·r 0

Pouch, first aid 4

Cap, HBT 6

Cap, fld, }Jilc 4

Pad, slcopmr~, inflatable 81

Handkerchief 8

Bag, sloc:pinc;, rntn 39

Case, Hater repellent 18

Bag, clothinn;, lmi:.cr Drnof 25

Bag, canvas, Hater sterilizing 3

Bag, canvas, water, 5 gal 30

Cont.ainar, food insulated, Jv:h4 5

Carrier, shovel intrenching 1

Packboard, ply•wod 1

Boots, combat 100 -:-;r

Boots, rubber, insulated 10 pr

Parka, liner 16

Cover, canteen 2

Cutter, vriro 21

Jacket, HBT 157

TroUGO!:'S, HBT 138

C/S 63 pr

..... Jacket, flf, oile 2

Helmet, steel 1

L, Poncho 4

Liner, helmet 18

Jacket, f1cl, ctn 41

Liner~ bnr:;, sleeping I

4

Case, bag, sleeping 8

Shovel, intrenching 2 :.'

Shovel, General l~rpose 20

Shovel, D handled 34

Can, meat 11

SECUltfrY INFORMATION


·"":..1M*': rl

'. ~ ·~ .. / -~ '

..... .....

·;,:· .

\.

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SECUll)"ryy· INFOID.1A-ffi"O~'-.. __ )

Panel Set, AP-50

Cup, c~mteon

Clod:, alarm

Bag, duffle

Liner, Jacket, flcl

Sldmmcr, 15 11

I\nifc, butcher

FJ.ag, guidon, bunting

i~lboH, stove

Pipe, stove, Lt 11

Pick, mattock

Staff, ~Y,'J.idon, bunting

'l'ent, shelter half

Tent, kitchen

Tent, hexagonal

Tent, squad

Tent, Hall, large

Heater, 1·mter, immersion

c. Turned in to Quhr-termastor as excess:

'

Coil9onent parts of stove, tent, rfi941

Hucksack

Cot, canvns, folding

Strap, quick release

Belt, pj_stol

Carrier, 1vire cutter

Cutter, •,·rire

Boots, comb3t

R:;tincoat

Liner, bag, slco,Ping ... Bag, sleeping, summer

Panel Set, AP-30

8 C t\ E l'

dECUIUTY INFORMATION

2

2

].

3

3

1

2 ' ..

1

5

90

19

1

7

1

3

3

7

1

1

10

87

1hl

L.

73

3!.1

37 ... 32 pr

20

14

1

2


SECURITY INJTOILMATION

BDg, clothing, rrater proof

Pack, flc'l, co;llbat

Bag, c<.mvas, Hater, 5 gal

Bug, canvas, -,-rator sterilizing

Bar, mosquito

Bolt, cartridr;e

Bag, carrying, mmnuni tion

Case, Hater reper1 ont

Hood, Jacket, fld

Pole, tent, hexag<:mal

Trousers, -vret Hen t.her

Jacket, HOt ueathor

Parka, \·J"et 1-Jeather

Glassec:, sun, 1-r/ case

Trumpet

Liner; Jacket, pile

Suspenders, trousers

Carrier, shovel, intrenchjng

;~hovel, mtrenching

Strap, pack, fld, co:mbat

18

18

22

3

2

hh

lh3

17

1

39

27

23

51

2

2

1

28

50

L.. OUr Ordnance support continues to be satisfactory. Ord11ance

technical inspection teams inspected 2d and 3d Battalions ':·rith an unsatis..,. .. "". factory rating for both batt..alions. The supply of replacement vehicular

parts is still not adequate. '.ie turne<t in t1:-ro (2). J/1!. ton trucks, seven : ,..,

(7) ~; ton trucks, one (1) .;! ton trailer :md one (1) 250 gallon Hater

trailer' .for salvage and received eight (8) ~: ton trucks as replacements. ;~

'l\-renty-t1·JO ( 22) 2i~ ton trucks, three (3) 3/h ton trucks, and si:>:.toen (16) .. ?;: ~1t'on· tl··~cks "IJ"Ore turned ill :for re;:>ail· anrl tHenty-tHo (?2) 2} ton trucks,

five (5) 3/h ton true ~s, and t.-cmnt.y-one ( 21) ~l ton t.rucl·:s T:TCre repaired

·• and,;ret;d'rned to us. As of 28 li'ebruc:<ry 1953 the regiment is short one (1) . '

' ... 2·~ ton tru.ck, t,r:lO (2) J/h ton truc~cs, nnd four (L~)?; ton trucks. At

'• present tho rog:Laent J.s short tHo ( 2) vehicle tank rec·~very H32.

9

SECRET SECURITY INl!.,OltMA.TION


\ .... ' \ DE_C~SSIFlED , ·, ~:t~ .. ~~j,~,;.~~' ·~·~·-•·•.•c .. .J!EPROOUCEO AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES\

. \_ ~j:_~C f~_E T ~ SECURITY INFORMATIO~ .

a. 'J'urnod in to Ordn2nco for rcpnir or sal vaco:

ltc•rmncr, cJo:min,:; ::mel unloading 1

4

ir.Jatch, m~ist

Ch<-dn, tire, 600 x 16 11 pr

Sight, n56 1

Con1ponont parts of Tool Set, General Hechanics and Tool Set,

.... .. ""'

'\'' .

2d Echelon, Set t/1, Common

C0ble, tovJing

Rope, tm..r

Gun, lubricating

Cover, 76Nn

}1ount, tripod, lYlachino Gun, Cal. 30, lv[l'i!l

Kit, heater, 2-~T /

Base Plate, 6011H

Rifle, BAR

Rod, cloc:ming

Hydrometer

wuncher, Rocket, 3.5 11

Clinometer, t..r/case

Tube 4 ?II ' ·-Tester, bat.tery

Case, carryjnrr,, 1124

Light, instrument, H45

Lig!1t, aiming post, 1110

Jack, ~10 ton

Jack, 3 ton

Gun, 1·~1chine, CJ1. 50

Scabbard, .l15Al ....

Handle, BAR

Bayo_p.et, knife, ,l!Jl

10

~-; E C RET SECURITY INJ!-,ORMATION

6

6

1

3

1

2

3

1

3

8

2

1

2

1

3

1

·1

2

2

1 ·-1

2

18

1

6


.....

\.

..

:. ·_):~;;:~~~~~;-~ ,I

. \'i.;,.. ·-~~·- . ) '·'\::'··-...--... •'<""'"-~ ~..-.\.. • • ~-----~~-

--- s-E ·c-R-ET ___ _..~ SECURITY INJ:"'ORMA .. ON

SUPFJ,Y (li!GJS'f.'TC.S) (;< ·1tl' 1D:

b. Replacement items rece;vcd from OrchJ8nce:

T! t 2'.1.. rn -nei1 er, --~~.L

Airrr.!.nr, Post, };10

'l'eleocope, l{'l)C

L 1 n ~ t :J._r)'ll aunc .. 1cr, noc.cc ·, _J

L1 ~ l G ' 0 1" ' - 0 11. 0 (',u· 1 '"' "1 r'0 .uv.rre x-~~J:1s .on, .v:::\,t ln, • .r •, vc-...• :::>

l'la. f~ a zinc~, C8rbinc, -~n

1-'.t!r--,a zinc, C<.1rbjne, 15

Rifle, BAH.

Holster, pistol

Pistol, Cal.h5

Brush, 761f;l'J

Cover, top, assy, ~:T

Handle, BAR

Pr1d, shouJ.der

Tube, h.2n

l1iar;a zine a:::;sy, BAH

li'ork, Base Fl;:d:.e

FUnnel

Grinder

Hannner, percu.ssion

Asbestos yarn, 2 ply

.. 'l'elescope, 1'-186

rfube, 60!'1!'>1

Hount, 8U1M

rd

rd

Gun, H~:ch:ine, Cal.[)O, Hl7Al

Seat, 3/l.1.'r

t . ~ Charger, battery

Cnse, carryi.'1p;, H2h

(}un, lubricr1ting ~ECR E. T tiEC UlUTY 1~~'0ltl\U.TION

8

3

18

l

9

7

12

l

6

82:)

tr53

9

3

19

l

l

21

l

5

)00

9

11

2

~ h

10 yds

10

l

l

l

l

8

l

5

1

1

',,-,

....


Vice, r~::tchinist 1

Gorrponcnt ;;rtrts nf Tool Set, General J.!ochanics

c. General ItmYis:

Cornponont ~~;:orts c·f HCJchine Gun, Ca1.30 & 021.50

Component 'Jarts o::: Ri.+.'lo, ]JQ

Bolt <V~c;y, Ibchinr; Gun, Cc:l.50

20

Case, plastic, oiler f: thong 236

d. Turned in to Ordn;mcc 2s excess:

·r.;ount, truck, pedestaJ, }12h.A.2 3

Hount, truck, pedost .. -:11, H31 1

nl'O lOS CODe ·r.;'f>5 ~.4 ~ L ' l 3

Tripod, 1-117 1

5. Our f.!illp,inoer support cont:i.nues to be C:i,ceJJ.ent. Co'tmand Post

prefab bunkers vre at a prowj_um, as division policy h::>s it thst fip:htintt,

bunkers be put on a prj_ority buildinp basis. Timbers have boon scnrce

as t,hese mnterials are used in the prep.:::>ration of fightinp; htJ.nk8l~s. Units

have not been reque~.'tint; :fi;~;1t:ing bunkers. There s·l:;iJ.: exists t\ short.sp;e

of six (6) and ton (10) penny nails anr' of drafting and dup1icwt.ing . exnend;:~blos. Con::d.dcrable delay is o~TJOTic::ncod in: effoctinr; repairs of

·""' ·.. "' . generators, o lectric through Gn,(dnecr mainten:mcc cl"k:umols.

n. The fo:llo\·Jing is a list of j_tcms received·from En;:.:ineor:::;:

:;'

Lan1p, electric 10

Generator Set, ,c:ork;ble, r:ns dd. vcn, JK'w 1

li'ire extinguisher, 1 quort 8

li'j.re .extinguisher, 3

Sandbngs 300,0CO

Hammer, carpenter

Nails, BOD

Cmrconl

Acetylene

Oxygen SECRET

SECURITY1~NFORMATION

2·

270 pds

2,220

7 btls

22 btls

...


! ·I.

:~

.....

Garnish

Drift Pins

riot, camouflage

Pickets, 51

Pickets, 31

Bulbs, lir;ht

:Piclcet,s, scrcH t:,rpe

Concertina

Lunibor, 211 x 411

\-Jolding rods

Lmrbor, 2" x 6 11

'l':tpc, Till.ginccr

Lumber, 1 11 x h11

Goncrntor, SK\v

Pipe, 1;ra tor

Tar Psper

Spikes, d 11

fJpace heater

\·lire, No. 16

~:Jiro, No. 10

650 rolls

!)o rolJ.s

700 pels

8

10,000

6,800

25

1,000

300 rolls

L.oo ft.

900 ft.

20 rolls

5C>Cl ft.

1

2

166 rolls

h5 rolls

70C pds

1

soo ft.

lt.O rnlls

5 rolls

5 rolls

b. Turned in the foD n.uing items to Engineer (:J.i\.11')

Pick, mattock 51

Shovel, D hanclled 1

J...;m, chop :1.ng 1

Sledge hammer 1

~·· 6. Signal support has been S:JtisfA~tor:y. The Di vj_sion Corrm1.:mder

-HaS Very ploused v.rj_th thQ coo;1eration....g:i..ven to the turn-in of excess

\

Sigl!al items and O}::pres::.:ed himseJf thusly in a letter of appreciation to

13 SECR


-..

~ ~ -.r~~/~i.~;.;,w- ~~"'''<,>i$!4lii£Hi'~'~ ,.,~,...,,~-"' c· ·- ., lj".~""'"""'' . • /~EPROOUCEO ATTHE NATIONAL ARCHIVES i /

-~J . .c l~.r~=~=r-·· . . . ....... : .... ) -. \ ,. __.) --- .:-:r t: ··t,..::.:- "7 """--!-.---1---- .

SECURITY INl!,ORMAT; ~-

all units. Delay is still being oxper:i_cncod in t~·1o replacement of combat

losses of Hadios, AIJ/F!1.C-l0 nc.o Hell. as Handsets, 'f0-l0 and Telcphonec:;, EE-8.

Controls c.wre justif'inbly pl::,cr:d nn the usc of :'!:ire, '·ID-1 and a considerable

saving, Hill be realized thereby. The foll_m·ring items Here received. from .

Signal:

Receiver 8.c transN:i.ttcr, RT-77/GI?.D-9

81-ritchboard Unit, f,TJ;;-2C

'£ubo, r.'"!dio

Rac1io Set, SCH.-536

Battery

Battery box

Gauge, rain, l''il.- 21?

Lamp

Handle, TL-lh

'£hormometer

Renl, RL-39

Base, AB/5GR

Hatchet, LC-1

&P'.lr>_. tR Control R'·•" 1":'3 -"-· - ... , !_·J-7

Strap, ST-34

Jodder

Strap, ST-35 .7

Nast Section, :f\'15-118

Mast Section, HS-116

Chest Set, TD-2

1-43.st Section, liJS-119

Crank, GC-4

Gasket

1Lt.

~ t C I< E T SECURITY INl!,ORMATION

3

l

l

4

113

30

1

1

126

21

l

11

1

16

1

6

14

6

1

1

1

3

1

h6

18

96


Cr',ble a:o sy

n 1 >.',.., • m nt v"!i:..l_.l n.o(; "-"-Jul_:-l , e .. ·, ~

Pouch, CS- 3h

'rra.nsmitter, BC-60t~

SHitchbox

Handset, 'i'S-10

Handset, TS-9

Telephone Set

Recorder

2

1

9

1

1u h8

2

1

1

7. a. The folloHing items uere received frnm 2d Chemical:

CaJcium chloride 3, 000 pds

Respirator, dust 11

b. The following items \verc turned in to 2cl Ghernical as excess:

R.Gcpirator, clust so li1.ame thrm-mr, non-portable 2

8. Combat losses for the month increased greatly due to numsrous

patrol con·tacts, heavy sbellins and the abaence of adequate overhead

cover on positions.

'rent, hey,ngonal

Stove, Yukon

Can, gasoline, 5 e:al

.. Shovel, GP

Can, r-.ra ter, 5 p;a 1

1\.ntenna, AN/PRC-10

Bayonet, knife, H1

Carbine, C;:;J. 30, 112

Launcher, Grenade, H7Al

Pliers, TL-i3

Pliers, TL-13A

}1Iaga z:the, Carbine~ 30 rd

Hap:azine, BAR

~ SECRET i

SECURITY IN\mRMATIO~ ,

2

2

11

1

2

15

2

2

8

3

3

4

1

11-J.

20


-DECLASSIFIED -· __ Auuiorir1 -4~ ......... L..IL,.r....u.{..j.

8';.....,_.,.,_

.....

t'

,·, .. (

' \.

"'

" ~ ..

SUPPLY (LOGI3'l'ICS) CONT 1 D:

Bitten, shell, TF ···"""·

Bitten, insert, TF

Handset, 'f3-10

Cutter, 1:-ri.re

Glove, insert

Glove, shoD., leather

Cover, canteen

Belt, cflrt:d.dge

i-'ouch, firsL aid

f·le1nrct, steel

Cap, fld, 1 iJe

Vest, Armored (Har:i.ne 'fy·pe ) (lost)

Vest, Armored (l"ar:Lnc Type)(salvaged)

Vest, Armored, (N-l2)(lost)

li'lashlight, TL-12?

Dra1-rers, wool

s~-veater, hir~h neck

Socks, HO•il, C/S

Knife, 1-'1?6

Spoon, 1-126

Fork, 1126

Canteen

Cup, canteen

Can, meat

Aiming Stake, 60f!'J1l

Gun, Sub-Nachine, Ca1.45, r'I3Al

Binoculars, 1-D.7Al

Cable, tmdng

Deflector, dust · .

Rack, cartridge, ammunition

Sledge, blacksm:i th

~ag, Sleeping, mtn

Blanket, OD

...

S E1t rz E T SECURITY IN_f,ORMATION

6 pr

6 pr

5

6

12 pr

7 pr

1

' "

1

1

20

20

11 ! ! i '

11

8

8 >

1

1

1

14 pr "

1

1

1

2

5

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1


, DECLASSIFlED

....

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'<TJl'l:')I.J-_.,r_ (r.,-.. ,,J.:'"'l·'C --~ 1 (''·}: ..• rr• 1 -iJ • -._, ,·v , J. - '-J / J '·"I .l. !J

Case, b:::~g, sleeping

Jaclcet, fld, ctn

Shirt, OD

Trousers, fld, ctn

Parka, shell

Parka, liner

Belt, pistol

Belt, BAR

Pistol, Ca1. 45

Stock, pistol

Holster, pistol

Bag, carrying, 11mmunition

Ri.fle, U3, Gal. 30, 1··11

Radio, SCR-536

Heater, 1rrater, immersion

Unit, fire, simplified t;,rpe, Hl937

Tent, squad

Can, corrugated, 24 gal

Container, .food i;isulated, N44

Trailer, t ton

Cradle, cook pot

Pan, baking and roasting, range, fld, M37

Plate, splash

Brush, stoel, wire

Chains, tie-in, left & right

Cleaners, slot, burner

Container, tin

Container, tin, ~tr/ graphite grease

funnels, H/str;·.inc.:r, -~ qt

Hoo·cs, 3/8 n

Protectors, arm, long & short

l~a~J•ers, fuel, ,:jot

~ Scre-t·Jdriver, co!nrnon, ) 11 blade

vJrench, scre-vrdriver, C"-P

\'1rench set, scre1,rS E C ~~ E T SECTIRD~Y IJNFORMATION.

"-"-------·---

1

1

1

1

3

3

5

1

4

l

1

.4

6

1

1

3

1

3

3

1

1

1

1

1

1 ea

1

"1

., J_

1

2

3 ea

1

1

1

l


/ '

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-\.'

;, .. • ·~)t_].·,4.~~.,;;..~f.(~'I."~~~""·"~'A·;<;-?·~-~-·..._.,." ,,

: .,t!EPRODUCEO AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES l ·~ (,' i . i ----- ··-"'-·)-

~-\.c.\.., ~ '•o: .·'

SECUll'ffY TN 1!10ItM·xrrrr~·_.J.

Cleaver, but.cher, blnde, S 11

Dipper, 2 qt

Forl<:, cook, -''l l L .. esn.,

Fork, cooi:, flesh, 21 11

Knife, butcher, 10 11

Knife, paring

I...aclles, 2111

Opener, can, hand

Skimmer, 1) 11

Spoon, basting, 15 11

Spoon, basting, ~~1 11

1

2

3

3

3

5

3

3

2

1

1

Stone, sharpening 1

Turner, cake, 15 11 2

"i'lnip, egg," 1611 1

Insert, container, food insulated, Mhl 9

Clock, alarm 1

'lube, flexible, nozzle 1

Packboard, plywood 15

Attachment, packboard 15

\vhistle, thunderer 3

Reel Equipment, CE-ll

Spool, DR-8

Telephone, EE-8

Tool Equipment, TE- 33

H.c:el, RL-39

Stove, cooking, one burner

Hachete

Sheatn, machete

Pipe, stove, tent, 411

Arrestor, spark

Tray, pla.stic

I,auncher, Rocket, T-119

'l'ent, ::.;helter half . J!Iedical Kit, compJ_ete

SEOtRET SECURITY INFORMA.TION

3

2

2

3

2

1

1

1

6

1

81

3

8

1

i' I

(

..


l,j:0ters 4

Compass, J.ensatic, luminous dial 2

\'latch, \'Tris t 2

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

thousand six hundred thirty-seven dollars and sevsnty-three cents ($1637. 73)

a decrease of six hundred dollars and thirty-tHo cents ( $600.32) under the

total for the preceding period.

10. The shm<~er point is nm.; located at CS 158075 having been moved

f:com the vicinity of GS 148077 due to that aroa bc:i.ng umier probable enemy

observation. Our QUartermaster mob:Ue bath unit vras returned from repair

augmenting the present Chom:i.cal decont.arninatinrr. unit, ho\·rever, has been

ineffective 90% of the time due to lack of parts. Laundry exchange ·t·ii th

Quartermaster has been \-1orking out rather well 11Tith items bejng sent to

the laundry and returned in three (3) days. An additional delay is

experienced, hm,rever, due to the requirement that all cloth:i.ng be miticided

prior to issue to troops. It is cert.:·dn that if miticide 1-Jere added to the

last rinse at the Quartermaster laundry that clothing could reach the troops

at least t'l-l!?nty-four to forty-eight hours sooner depending upon the ability

of the usj_ng unit to dry mi'hicided clothing. A direct exchange of socks

has been effected at Quartermaster.

11. Tho Il.ecimental 11 Fix-it 11 shop ropairod t;;-Jenty-soven (27) fire units,

forty-seven (47) carburetors for the stove, tunt, UJ.31-~.l, and ton (10) im-

•"' I!JC'Itsi® heaters during the period. During tho period forty-six (46) fire

units nnd four (4) lanterns, gasoline He::'e turned in tc: '.,[Uarterm.'1ster for

rep1air and thj_rty..:nine (39) fire unit;~ and four (4) lanterns, gasoline were

repa~ed and returned to us. li'i ve (5) typewriters were turned in· for repair

and none 1-rere repaired and returned.

. 'tt•• 12. · Persona} effects of thirty-nine (39) persons were proces&.ed by the

Graves Registration Section. Thirty-five (35) bodies of v1hich nineteen (19)

were ~erican dead, four (4) ROK dead, t1-10., ( 2) _.Netherlands dead, two (2) .. "" (

French dead, and oigqt (8) ~enemy dead vrGlol'e eyacuated during the period.

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Summary for Month of Februl'!.ry 1953

During the month of February the 38th Inf Regt Cent Def and improvement

of Psns on LINE JA.MESTO\JN with reserve units conducting unit training.

On 012310I Feb 53 2 Plats L Co Rel 2 Plats F Co and passed to Opn Ctl of

2nd Bn at 2310 Hrs.

On 012120I Feb 53 2 Plats F Co Rel 1 Plat G Co, 1 Plat G Co occupying

Asgd sector in G Co area..

On 011900I Feb 53 3 man Frdly Ptl Deptd Frdly Psns. 1 EM moved Fwd to

investig<:tte commo trench Vic CT131131. Frdly EN: was attacked by 1 CCF. Brief

physical contact followed with both Frdly and En disengaging. Frdly screened

area W/negl:'l.tive results.

On 021730I Feb 53 2 Plats M Co Atch1 Opn Ctl of 2rrl Bn.

On 031700I Feb 53 counter fire Plat Prev Atch1 to 2d Div Arty reverted to

· Ctl of Iq Co, 38th Inf Regt.

On 052300! Feb 53 Frdly F Co Ptl Eng by 6 CCF employing knives. Brief

struggle. En W/D. En suffered 1 Est KIA and 3 Est WIA.

On 051700! Feb 53 C Co 2nd Engr (C) Bn passed to Opn Ctl of 2ni Bn.

On 070040I Feb 53 Frd.ly l\1) Ptl Eng Est En Plat employing SA, PPSH a.n:l

Mort. Frdly Ret fire with SA, ID, Mort and Arty. 30 Min FF. Frdly disengaged.

En casualties were 15 to 20.

On 071620! Feb 53 remaining Elms L Co passed Opn Ctl of 2m Bn and Clsd in ·

n~ P;ns Vic CT106102.

On 12 Feb 53 3rd Bn (_) Rel 2nd Bn (Reinf) on Psns. .K Co Rel F Co at 105Q·, ~ ~

Hrs, M Co (-) Rel H Co (-) at 0810 Hrs, I Co Rel G Co at 2230 Hr.s. 3rd Bn

assumed ..Resp for sector at 1050 Hr.s. E Co remained in Psn and passed Opn ~tl

bf 3rd Bn at 1050 Hrs. ..

3rd Bn CP Vic CT119083. 2nd Bn ( - E Co & H Co (-) .)

· Cl!~~"i:Q. new Res Psns· Vic CT148055 at 130110I Feb 53.

On 142140I Feb 53 a Frdly Recon Co Ptl Eng an Est 98 CCF employing SA,

ID and PPSH. Frdly Ret fire wlth SA arid ID. "'15 Hin FF. En W/D. En casualties

were 12 counted KIA and ~5 Est· i.J'IA. ,.. . ' .

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On·:l52005I Feb 53 a Frdly Recon Co Ptl Eng Est 4 to 6 CCF V1.c CTJ. 91105 in

.• brief FF. ~- EDj employed PPSH and ffi. Frd.ly Ret SA fire and En W/D. Frdly Ptl ..

screened area ¥!/negative results a.nd Cont on Msn.

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Summary for Nonth of Febru!:l.ry 1953 (Contd)

On 152205I Feb 53 Frdly OG on 11vla.rsaw 11 Eng Est 6 CCF Vic CT128097. 5 Min

SA FF. En W/D with Est 2 viTA. Reinf OG screened area W/negative results.

On 210200I .Feb 53 Frdly C Co Ptl Eng Est 10 CCF Vic CT12'7122. En employed

SA an:l PPSH. Frdly Ret SA fire and rifle flares. 5 Min FF. En W/D. Frdly

Ptl screened area and recovered 3 CCF KIA.

·On 212015I Feb 53 Frdly OG Eng Est 20 CCF Vic CT104106. En employed PPSH.

Frdly Ret fire with SA and AW. 30 Min FF. En W/D. Frdly screened area and

counted 2 CCF KIA.

On 231940I Feb 53 Frdly OG Eng Est 180 CCF on "Warsaw" Vic CT10510'7. En

employed SA., PPSH, AW, ID, Hort and Arty. Frdly Ret fire with SA, Avl, MG, Mort

and Arty. 1 Hr FF vl/Frdly disengaging. En suffered 40 counted KIA and 10 Est KIA •.

On 252310I Feb 53 Frdly Recon Co Ptl Eng an Est En Plat Vic CT09gl01. En

employed PPSH, ffi arrl MG. Frclly Ret fire with SA, AW and flares. 45 Min FF.

Frdly Diseng and called in Arty. Arty fire lj_fted and Frdly screened area

v1/neg'1tj_ve results. En casu~ ties: Est at 16 KIA.

On 252025I Feb 53 1 Plat 0 Co Ate lrl Opn Ctl ND Bn and Clsd new Psns in

J\D Bn area.

On 271940I Feb 53 1 Plat C Co reverted to Ctl of 1st Bn and Clsd in Prev

Res Psns.

On 2'72150I J.i'eb 53 Frdly ID OG Eng Est 4 CCF Vic CT129123. En employed

PPBH,~Freny Ret SA fire and. n:~res. 10 Min lt""F. En W/D. Frdly Ptl screened

area W/negB.tive results.

-· · · oh 281530I Feb 53 G Co Rel E Co on Psn Vic CT117098 and passed to Opn Ctl

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f On 281545I Feb 53 E Co reverted to Ctl of 2nd Bn a.nd Clsd into new Res

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DISCUSSION !l.'ti!D RECOW~rD.\TIO:NS

During the month of Februqry the Regiment continued the defense and

lmprovement of LT!'Tl'~ Jll,ll'lESTO\vN. Emp h.=tsis was placed on overhead cover for the

fight;"ng posit:tons arrl additional bqrbed wi.re obstacles to the front.

An extremely dangeTous infil tr!ltlon route was closed off during this

period by the con!'ltruction of a barbed idre obstacle •J.cross the SAHICHJN

Valley. This bqrr:ter consists of two (2) six foot fences twenty feet apart

with the interval between filled with concerti-na and tanglefoot wire. A tank

is stationed 9.t each end of the fence to cover it by fire. Over four hundred

tri.p flares hqve been set up to give w<1rning of any activity.

PrJ.trolling has received very close attention, p)1.rticularly during the end

of the period. This initially resulted in decreasen patrol a.ctivity on our

part but the end result was better plam1ed and executed actions.

The officer personnel si tue.tion was grently ag~t,ravated during the month

of Februr1.ry by the loss of exoerienced and senior officer;; while the influx

was a1mor-:t entirely Second Lieutenants. 'rh:is results in young and relatively

inexperienced officers bej.ng thrust into positions requiring extensive ability

<ind background. This was particularly evident during our contact with the

Commonwealth Division. Their company commanders were Ha.jors with ten (10)

to t.welve (12) yeF.trs of ex'·)erience v1hile many of ours were Irirst Lieutenants

with less than two (2) years of commissioned service. It is felt that the

retSl!'l.eemant systei'l co,:tld opero.te in a manner tmt would get experience down

fever has been a d1.fficul t problem while on line. ' All ef'-:'orts to hwe clothing .. , tni ticided by the laundries have been unsuccessful. Th:l.s results in dry clean

clothing being returned to a unit w::i.th the requireroent that they be dipped in ~· ' ,_

m:tticide solution and dried under sub freezing conditions. This almost completely

JfU]J.ifj_es the V8_1ue of laundry service., :;'

Service units could take a great burden .. . from the {fror>t line unit_s if t.hey would be J.llOre e:nergetlc and realistic in

considering problems of this kind.

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