Saigon  After having already ordered the drafting of 19 year olds in March, South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu ordered the drafting of 18 year olds in the second phase to aid in his plan mobilize an additional 135,000 South Vietnamese troops to bolster the country's war effort. His plan was to reach as soon as possible a total military strength of more than 800,000 men.

TAOR   The local VC attacked the National Police Station -Village Office in An Hoa Hung with a barrage of small arms fire directed at its entrance wounding one PF and two villagers.

     The Communists launched another offensive against South Vietnamese cities from 5 May to 13 May. In the course of the offensive, 5,270 Communists, 154 Americans and 326 South Vietnamese are killed. This offensive is referred to as the "1968 Mini-Tet Offensive."

Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy  Running the Gauntlet SP/4 Daniel Dobbs, B Company.

     The following Battalion personnel were awarded the Aircraft Crewman Badge, MAJ Le Roy Walton, CPT Steven Vass, Jr., CPT Roger J. Gaydos, CPT Thomas M. Fitzgerald, 1LT John H. Kelly, 1LT George A. Loftin, 1LT William H. Phillips, Jr., SMG Kenneth E. Kidd, SFC Roger F. Ruggles, all of HQ Detachment, and SGT Walter C. Doudna, B Company.

Blackhorse Detachment  1123 hours, SP/4 Auatrone, Desk Sergeant Blackhorse Detachment, notified this office that SP/4 Lanning had accidentally shot SP/4 Arnold in the abdomen in a barracks of their unit. Both enlisted men are from the 551st Light Maintenance Company, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

     SP/4 Lanning was clearing a Remington .45 caliber pistol, serial number #1180886, which he stated was his personal weapon at the time of the incident. The weapon is not registered and SP/4 Lanning can not produce proof of ownership. SP/4 Arnold was taken to the 7th Surgical Hospital, Long Gaio Base Camp and admitted in satisfactory condition.

     The Criminal Investigation Division will investigate. SP/4 Lanning was released and the weapon was confiscated. CPT Steven Vass, Jr., MAJ Leroy Walton of Battalion, and SFC Janss the 89th MP Group was notified. A Serious Incident Report was completed and forwarded.

0430 hours, The Battalion interior guard patrol checked in at this HQ at 4:30 AM, with a negative “Sit-Rep” [situation report] the patrol reported to C Company to change vehicles.

0440 hours, “Miss 3” reported to this office at 4:40 AM, that the Tay Ninh Convoy departed the Long Binh Post staging area with a total of one-hundred and ten vehicles.

0455 hours, “Available 20” reported to this office at 4:55 AM, that the Bear Cat Convoy had departed the Bear Cat Base for Newport Bridge with a total of twenty-seven vehicles. The convoy escort was supplemented by two additional Armored Personnel Carriers of the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division.

0540 hours, Transmitted the Operation Overtake status report information at 5:40 AM, to SGT Jackson, 89th Group.

0543 hours, At 5:43 AM, SP/4 Daniel D. Shuck, Charge of Quarters, C Company reported a negative Sit-Rep for the Phu Loi Detachment of C Company.

0640 hours, The Bearcat Convoy arrived at Newport Bridge with twenty-seven vehicles without incident at 6:40 AM.

0632 hours, SGT Ravago, 89th MP Group, reports that Long Binh Post is on a modified “Gray Alert” at 6:32 AM. Notified A, B, C, & 212th Companies.

0700 hours, SGT John H. Wilkens, A Company assumed duties as Staff Duty Noncommissioned Officer at 7:00 AM.

   SP/5 Alvin Hardy, A Company, Sergeant of the Guard [SOG] 50th Medical Company, notified this office at 7:00 AM, that POW, Ngo Van Tam had expired at 0600 hours [6:00 AM] this date. Death was caused by napalm wounds of body. Subject pronounced dead by CPT Fulper, MD. POW count changed to two-hundred and ten.

0755 hours, “Available 1” [radio call sign] contacted this office at 7:55 AM, and reported that there were only two vehicles at the Xuan Loc Convoy staging area. Contacted Blackhorse Base, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and they advised to cancel the convoy.

0820 hours, At 8:20 AM, road clearance was granted by the 25th Infantry Division, Provost Marshals Office, from Check Point #051 to Cu Chi. The Tay Ninh Convoy was advised to move out.

0830 hours, At 8:30 AM, SGT John H. Wilkens, [A Company] SDNCO, notified units of Chapel Memorial Services for PFC Daniel Joseph Flynn, C Company, [Killed In Action], 25 May 68. PFC Albert J. Kappes, III, A Company, PFC Kenneth A. Oustendorf, B Company, SGT Fisher, C Company, SP/4 Wendell T. Phipps HHD, SP/4 Martin 212th were notified.

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1035 hours, SGT Harris, II Field Forces, Provost Marshals Office notified this office at 10:30 AM, that they had a POW escort from Dong Tan to Can Tho scheduled for the 27 May 1968. There would be ninteen POW’s. Show time at Bien Hoa Air base is 0930 hours [9:30 AM], departure time is 1000 hours [10:00 AM], on mission #426. Four MP’s from C Company will provide the escort.

1040 hours, At 10:40 AM, SGT Harris, II Field Forces, PMO notified this office that POW, Huynh Van Khuyen was transported from 9th Infantry Division, Bear Cat to II Corps POW Camp.

1100 hours, At 11:00 AM, SGT Hefflinger notified this office that the 18th MP Brigade briefing would be at 0700 hours [7:00 AM] on 27 May 1968.

1400 hours, POW Transfer SGT Harris, IIFF, PMO, notified this office at 2:00 PM, that POW, Nguyen Van Thanh was med-evaced to the 50th Medical Company and does not need an escort to III Corps POW Camp.

1607 hours, SP/5 Alvin Hardy, A Company, Sergeant Of The Guard notified this office at 4:07 PM, that the following POW’s were admitted to the 50th Medical Company: Le Van Trao, Le Ban Tien, Le Van Nguyen, Bui Van Do.

1700 hours, At 5:00 PM, the following POW, Guard count was forwarded to SGT Ravago of the 89th MP Group. 24th Evacuation Hospital, two POW’s and four guards, 50th Medical Company, two-hundred twelve POW’s and twenty-five guards. Total two-hundred fourteen POW’s and twenty-nine guards.

1755 hours, At 5:55 PM, “Available 20” notified this office that he had departed Long Binh Post with three Armored Personnel Carriers for Bear Cat.

1815 hours, The SDNCO, inspected, briefed and posted the interior guard patrol at 6:15 PM.

1900 hours, At 7:00 PM, “Available 20” notified this office that all available units arrived at Bear Cat without incident.

2053 hours, “Miss 8” notified this office at 8:53 PM, that all elements of of the Tay Ninh Convoy had returned to Long Binh Post without incident.

2130 hours, The Staff Duty Officer CPT Steven Vass, Jr. notified this office that at 9:20 PM, he checked the 24th Evacuation Hospital and 50th Medical Company POW wards and all were secure.

2400 hours, Log Closed.

0443 hours, “Mississippi 3” reported that at 4:43 AM, the Tay Ninh Convoy departed the Long Binh Post staging area for Tay Ninh with a total of one-hundred and two vehicles.

0449 hours, This office transmitted the Operation OVERTAKE status report to SFC Janss at 89th MP Group at 4:49 AM, hours this date.

0510 hours, At 5:10 AM, SP/4 Daniel D. Shuck, C Company, Charge of Quarters, reported a negative “Sit-Rep” [situation report] for the Phu Loi Detachment.

0532 hours, CPT Steven Vass, Jr. HHD, Staff Duty Officer, reported at 0532 hours [5:32 AM], that the 24th Evacuation Hospital and 50th Medical Company POW’s wards were all secure.

0556 hours, At 5:56 AM, “Available 20” reported that the Bear Cat Convoy departed the Bear Cat base with a total of forty-five vehicles at 0438 hours [4:38 AM], and arrived at Newport Bridge at 0550 hours [5:50 AM] without incident.

0830 hours,SP/5 Alvin Hardy, A Company, Sergeant of the POW Guard, notified this office at 8:30 AM, that one of the POW’s had been found smoking a narcotic laced cigarette and he was checking the area for any additional cigarettes. CPT Steven Vass, Jr., Duty Officer, Mr. Borsh, 219th Military Intelligence, and 1SG Thomas L. Amii, A Company, Criminal Investigation Division notified.

0900 hours, At 9:00 AM, CPT Steven Vass, Jr. Staff Duty Officer, contacted this office and advised he was at the 50th Medical Company and that CID had been contacted.

0945 hours, Personnel from A Company at the Gia Dinh Province National Police Station, Saigon notified this office at 9:45 AM, that there were reports of Viet Cong in various locations in Gai Dinh Province and the Police Chief requested 40,000 additional rounds of ammunition. The VC are reported to be planning to attack and capture the Police Station this evening. The request was initiated by by MAJ Yuyl, Police Chief. VC forces are estimated to be a battalion size unit. LTC Zane V. Kortum, Battalion Commander, CPT Steven Vass, Jr. SDO, notified.C Company will provide the ammunition and dispatch two Armored Personnel Carriers [APC’s] to transport it to the police station. Two 716th MP Battalion APC’s will revert to 720th MP Battalion control this date for use in Saigon.

1115 hours, SP/5 Alvin Hardy, A Company, Sergeant of the Guard, 50th Medical Company, POW Detail, notified this office at 11:15 AM, that POW, Dan had been observed by PFC Carson, MP on duty & Medics SP/5 Radouich and SP/4 Ando, 50th Medical Company, smoking a narcotic laced cigarette at 0645 hours [6:45 AM], this date. POW Dan stated he had been give the cigarette by POW, Mau, Mau stated that he had found the cigarettes by the latrine. While CID was questioning POW’s Mau and Dan, POW Hai was observed smoking a cigarette in the fenced area behind the latrine, and parts of four cigarettes were found in the construction area of the new POW cage. It is possible that the Vietnamese Nationals working at the construction site are providing the narcotic laced cigarettes. A shake down of the POW cage was conducted with negative results. The investigation by CID continues, SIR [Serious Incident Report] completed and forwarded to PFC Grant, 89th MP Group. SSG Traylor, SIR Section notified, see SIR #720-101-68.

1127 hours, “Available 102,” [radio call sign] Officer In Charge, notified this office at 11:27 AM, that all four APC’s had arrived inside the Gia Dinh National Police Station without incident, and were unloading the ammunition.

   Two APC’s from 716th MP Battalion, and two jeeps from A Company that carried the ammunition, 20,000 rounds for M-16 and 20,000 rounds for M-60.

1250 hours, “Available 20” notified this office that Chief Tuyl had requested the APC’s remain at the Gia Dinh Police Station as reinforcements for that location. "Available 20" instructed to remain at that location until released by Chief Tuyl, 89th MP Group notified.

Xuan Loc Convoy  LTC Zane V. Kortum, Battalion Commander, notified this office that effective 28 May the Xuan Loc Convoy escorts would utilize five gun jeeps and are no longer required to use APC’s. COL Francis E. Payne, 89th MP Group approved the change in commitment. SGT Robert G. Padley of C Company, and CPT Steven Vass, Jr. SDO were notified.

1420 hours, At 2:20 PM, MAJ Tuyl, Chief of National Police, Gia Dinh Province released the two APC’s. The two APC’s from the 716th are returning to the 716th MP Battalion control. The two APC’s from C Company are returning to Long Binh Post, “Overtake 30,” is returning to the Overtake frequency.

1520 hours, The two APC’s have safely returned to Long Binh Post, C Company area without incident at 3:20 PM.

1545 hours, LT Smith, C Company, notified this office at 3:45 PM, that he had returned from Gia Dinh and he learned from MAJ. Tuyl that there are believed to be two Divisions of Viet Cong [VC] in the west and northwest of Saigon city. There is no actual contact at this time. CPT Steven Vass, Jr. SDO, LTC Zane V. Kortum, Battalion CO, MAJ Bergstrom, 9th Inf. Div. TC [Tactical Command], notified. Spot Intelligence Report forwarded.

1550 hours, SSG Ravago, 89th MP Group, notified this office at 3:50 PM, that information received from CMD [Central Military District] Saigon indicated that two-hundred Viet Cong were attempting to enter Saigon in the vicinity of Grid Coordinates XS 8088 to XS 8089. There was no reported contact at this time. LTC Zane V. Kortum, Battalion CO, and MAJ Bergstom, 9th Infantry Division notified.

1610 hours, SFC Roger F. Ruggles, HHD S3, contacted SSG Woods, HAC [Headquarters Area Command] PMO [Provost Marshals Office] Operations, who at 4:10 PM, stated the area around Highway 45 was now under heavy contact between National Police and VC. The area was closed and it is now apparent it will remain closed for the remainder of this date. MAJ Bergstrom, 9th Infantry Division, LTC Zane V. Kortum, Battalion CO, CPT Steven Vass, Jr. SDO, notified. The 9th Infantry Division convoy was requested to return to Tan An as the highway is closed. 25th Infantry Division notified of all information regarding Saigon. Tay Ninh Convoy is to hold at #51 Gate until it has closed together and tightened up. Then "WACO" [716th MP Battalion] will escort it through Saigon. 89th MP Group, SSG Ravago notified.

1615 hours, SP/4 Daniel J. O’Neil, [A Company] POW Escort, notified this office at 4:15 PM, that he had moved eighteen POW’s from Dong Tan to Can Tho without incident. PFC Grant, 89th MP Group and SGT Harris, 2nd Field Forces, notified.

1630 hours, SGT Maretea assumed duties as the new Staff Duty Noncommissioned Officer at 1630 hours [4:30 PM].

1700 hours, At 5:00 PM, this office forwarded the POW and guard count to the 89th MP Group. two-hundred and twelve POW’s at 50th Medical Company, and two POW’s at 24th Evacuation Hospital.

1745 hours, The 89th MP Group informed this office at 4:45 PM, that the reaction force for the Battalion TAOR [Tactical Area of Responsibility] consisted of one track [Armored Personnel Carrier] and three gun jeeps, due to a large number of tracks having been deadlined.

1830 hours, PFC Smith and PFC Robert J. Viet [C Company, Nov 1967 to Nov 1968] , reported for duty as interior roving guards, 720th MP Battalion area. Guard Mount conducted and posted at 6:30 PM.

2020 hours, CPT Steven Vass, Jr. SDO, inspected the 24th Evacuation Hospital and 50th Medical Company POW wards and reported them secure at 8:20 PM.

2028 hours, 1SG Thomas R. Amii, A Company, reported to this office at 8:28 PM, that eight Can Sat’s, were now billeting in the A Company area. Also that one Cahn Sat Officer was billeted at the Bachelor Officers Quarters. The rest of the thirteen Can Sat’s working the day shift had returned to Tu Duc Police Station and would not be billeting in the A Company area.

2044 hours, The Tay Ninh Convoy reported as having arrived safely at Long Binh Post at 8:40 PM, without incident.

2100 hours, 1LT Robert V. Vogt [A Company] informed this office at 9:00 PM, that the Bear Cat Convoy had been canceled and that the C Company MP’s would be spending the night with the 9th MP Company, 9th Infantry Division MP’s at Bear Cat, and return at the earliest morning light. This information received from SGT Milliard, 9th Infantry Division, Provost Marshals Office, Bear Cat.

2125 hours, SGT Hefflinger, 89th MP Group, SDNCO, reported to this office at 9:25 PM, that the scheduled practice alert had been canceled. All companies were notified.

2320 hours,At 11:30 PM, LT Holden, Duc Tu sub-sector, reported the following Spot Intelligence Report: One Viet Cong company, Grid Coordinates YT 008117. Stated further that approximately one-hundred and twenty National Police would be operating in area from 2300 hours [11:00PM], to 0800 hours [8:00 AM], this date. Requested we contact Bien Hoa Provost Marshals Office, report rated F-6 [source unknown/reliability unknown]. All companies and 89th MP Group notified.

2400 Hours, Log Closed.

0435 hours, “Miss 3” [radio call sign] reported the Tay Ninh Convoy departed the stating area on Long Binh Post at 4:35 AM, with one-hundred and seven vehicles.

0535 hours, SP/4 Daniel D. Shuck, Charge of Quarters, C Company, reported a negative “Sit-Rep” at 5:35 AM, for the Phu Loi Detachment.

0540 hours, CPT Steven Vass, Jr. Battalion Staff Duty Officer, reported at 5:40 AM, the 50th Medical Company was all secure.

0820 hours, The Xuan Loc Convoy departed the Long Binh Post staging area at 0920 hours (9:20 AM), with a total of forty-one vehicles.

0920 hours, SGT Harris, II Field Forces, Provost Marshals Office reported at 9:20 AM, that there are eleven POW’s at Cu Chi awaiting transfer to III Corps camp on mission #426, departing Bien Hoa Air Base at 1000 hours [10:00 AM] on 29 May 1968. The POW’s are, Nguyen Van Ho, Le Thanh Nam, Nguyen Van Hai, Nguyen Van Sinh, Nguyen Van Thanh, Le Van Tanh, Nguyen Van Duc, Nguyen Van Chai, and Ho Van Dinh.

1030 hours, SP/4 Daniel J. O’Neil [A Company], POW Escort Team notified this office at 10:30 AM, that he moved one POW from Bear Cat to II Corps camp without incident.

1300 hours, SP/5 Alvin Hardy, A Company, Sergeant of the Guard, POW Detail, notified this office at 1:00 PM, that POW’s, Nguyen Van Sau, Nguyen Trang Hieu, Bui Duc Tuan, Phan Xuan Lang, and Nguyen Duc Thanh had been admitted to the 50th Medical Company.

1405 hours, SP/4 Rucki, 50th Medical Company, notified this office at 2:05 PM, that the following POW’s were ready for release from the 50th Medical Company to III Corps cage. Le Thanh Nghia, captured January 1968 by unknown forces, Thanh Van Tu, captured 5 April 1968 by 9th Infantry Division, Nguyen Van Nghi, captured 20 March 1968 by 2/3rd, Le Van Be, captured 5 March 1968 by 1/8th ARVN [Army of the Republic of Vietnam], Nguyen Van Hoa, captured by gunships 24 March 1968, Phan Van Quay, Phouc Quac Islander.

1425 hours, LT Campbell, 9th Infantry Division, DTO [Division Transportation Officer], notified this office at 2:25 PM, that there would be no Bear Cat Convoy tonight, but there would be one at 0430 hours [4:30 AM] 30 May 1968. C Company Personnel are requested to proceed to Bear Cat this date.

1600 hours, At 4:00 PM, all units of the Xuan Loc Convoy arrived safely at Long Binh Post without incident.

1630 hours,SGT Robert R. Devine assumed duties as the new Staff Duty Noncommissioned Officer at 4:30 PM.

1700 hours,Total of two-hundred and ninteen POW’s, count sent to 89th MP Group and signed for by SFC Janss at 5:00 PM.

   SFC Roger F. Ruggles received message at 5:00 PM, through Operation Overtake concerning the VC digging emplacements.

1740 hours, Changed SP/5 Alvin Hardy, A Company, 50th Medical Company, POW Detail, reported at 5:40 PM, that one additional POW was received at 1600 hours [4:00 PM] this date. Nguyen Van Thien, #2778, total count now two-hundred and twenty.

1747 hours, “Available 20” [radio call sign] reported they departed Bear Cat at 5:47 PM.

1800 hours, The Staff Duty Officer, CPT Alfred A. Alexander [615th MP Company] checked in to this office at 6:00 PM.

1815 hours, A message relating a sabotage attempt was received at 6:15 PM, from Operation Overtake through SFC Roger F. Ruggles, HHD Operations, LTC Zane V. Kortum and SDO CPT Alfred A. Alexander notified.

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1825 hours, At 6:15 PM, Conducted guard mount and briefing for interior guards.

1830 hours, “Available 20” reported that the convoy arrived at Bearcat at 6:30 PM.

1900 hours, The Tay Ninh Convoy reported that all units arrived back at Long Binh Post safely and without incident at 7:00 PM.

2200 hours, CPT Alfred A. Alexander, Staff Duty Officer reported at 10:00 PM, that the 24th Evacuation Hospital and 50th Medical Company POW’s units were secure.

2240 hours, Late Received messages from SGT Payton (Tel #6996) of Overtake at 10:40 PM, in reference to the Overtake personnel not being at the Newport staging area, Operations Officer, CPT Jenkinson of the 300th MP Company [Newport facility security] is complainant, Desk Sergeant Tallent [Overtake] was in conversation with CPT Jenkinson concerning this.

0245 hours, LT Volt notified this office at 2:45 AM that Expended Ordinance Disposal has blown up the M-79 grenade rounds that were burned as a result of the Viet Cong ambush of the Operation Overtake escort at 2250 hours 28 May 1968. The roadway is now open to normal traffic.

0340 hours, 1SG Thomas M. Amii, A Company, reported to this office at 3:40 AM that a wall of the alternate TOC [Tactical Operations Command] bunker had collapsed damaging one wall of the adjoining Adams Hut adjacent to the TOC. All personnel have been moved out of the building, no injuries were reported.

0435 hours, “Available 20,” [radio call sign] reported that the Bearcat Convoy is now departing the Bearcat Base at 4:35 AM with a total of twenty vehicles.

0447 hours, Tay Ninh Convoy Tay Ninh Convoy reported it was departing the Long Binh Post staging area at 0447 hours [4:47 AM], with one-hundred and fourteen vehicles.

0600 hours, Interior Guard The 720th Battalion interior guard requested to end their tour of duty at 6:00 AM. Request was granted.

0609 hours, Bearcat Convoy “Available 20” [radio call sign] reported that at 6:09 AM, the 9th Infantry Division Convoy has reached Newport Bridge and WACO Patrols [716th MP Battalion in Saigon] have taken over escort duties.

0630 hours, The Xuan Loc Detachment reported at 6:30 AM, that the alert condition was “white,” and that the roadways have not yet been cleared for military traffic.

0830 hours, The Xuan Loc Convoy departed Long Binh Post staging area at 8:30 AM with a total of thirty-three vehicles.

0920 hours, CPT Steven Vass, Jr. S3 HHD, 720th MP Battalion, contacted MAJ Tuy, Police Chief of Gia Dinh Province at 9:20 AM, and requested that fifty Cahn Sat's [Vietnamese National Police] be attached to the 720th MP Battalion for duty. The Can Sat's are to be used to assist with Operation Overtake escort. They will be given time off on weekends to return to visit their families.

0945 hours, CPT Silvea, 89th MP Group, notified this office at 9:45 AM, that on 2 June at 0900 hours (9:00 AM), COL Sedeka, USARV [United States Army Republic of Vietnam], and LTC Rowland, OPMG [Office of the Provost Marshal General], would be at the 199th Light Infantry Brigade detention facility photographing a POW movement and escort. CPT Silva requested six MP’s be present attired in fatigues, flack vest, steel helmets, brazzards, hand irons, blind folds, and one gun jeep to be utilized in the filming.

1030 hours, LT Campbell of the 9th Infantry Division, DTC, [Division Tactical Operations Center] notified this office at 10:30 AM, that at 1945 hours [7:45 PM] on 29 May 1968, there would be an escort from Newport Bridge to Bearcat, and at 0430 hours [4:30 AM] on 30 May 1968 there would be a convoy from Bearcat to Newport Bridge. The 30 May 1968 convoy will be picked up at Newport at 1945 hours, [7:45 PM], however the destination is unknown at this time.

1035 hours, "Overtake 30," radio operator at Gia Dinh notified this office at 10:35 AM, that the arrangements for Cahn Sat assistance this date at 0920 hours [9:20 AM] were satisfactory with the Police Chief and thirty Cahn SAT's [Vietnamese National Police] would come from Gia Dinh and the remainder from Tu Duc area, and they would be ready at 1600 hours [4:00 PM] this date. CPT Steven Vass, Jr. S3 HHD and 1SG Thomas R. Amii, A Company notified.

1410 hours, SP/4 Daniel J. O’Neil, A Company, notified this office at 2:10 PM, that he moved ten POW’s from Cu Chi to III Corps POW Camp safely without incident.

1640 hours, “Sheriff” [call sign for COL Cease, Provost Marshall, Long Binh] notified this office at 4:40 PM, that the Tay Ninh Convoy is south bound with the lead vehicle at Check Point #31.

1650 hours, SFC Baker assumed duties as Staff Duty Noncommissioned Officer at 4:50 PM.

1650 hours, CPT Steven Vass, Jr. Battalion S3 [Operations Section], advised at 4:50 PM, that all companies will furnish one Guidon Bearer for the memorial services scheduled for 30 May 1968. Guidon Bearer will report to Battalion S3 not later that 0715 hours [7:15 AM], on 30 May 1968.

1700 hours, PFC Grant, 89th MP Group, S3 was furnished with the following POW & Guard report at 5:00 PM, 24th Evacuation Hospital, two POW’s and four guards, 50th Medical Company, two-hundred and eighteen POW’s and twenty-four guards, for a total of two-hundred and twenty POW’s and twenty-eight guards, also nine MP’s for POW escort detail.

1725 hours, SP/5 Alvin Hardy, NCOIC Hospital Guard reported in person at 5:25 PM, that POW Trab Van Danh #2779, age 25, was admitted to the 50th Medical Company at 1320 hours (1:20 PM) this date. POW count changed to two-hundred and twenty-one.

1810 hours, “Available 1” reported to this office at 6:40 PM, that the Xuan Loc Convoy returned safely to Long Binh Post without incident.

1815 hours, Interior Guard PFC Donnell and PFC Reed S. Andringa, C Company, reported to this office for interior guard. Both guards were briefed and posted. BM (bumper marking) of vehicle is C-39.

1908 hours, 1SG Thomas R. Amii of A Company reported at 7:08 PM, that fifteen Cahn SAT's from Gia Dinh and twelve from Thu Duc arrived in the A Company area for permanent assignment. The remaining fifteen and eight from Gia Dinh and Thu Duc, respectively, are on duty and will be picked up on 30 May 1968. All are billeting in A Company and will be assigned primarily to Operation Overtake duties.

1925 hours, 2LT Eugene S. Edey [C Company], Overtake Duty Officer notified this office at 7:25 PM, that at approximately 1905 hours [7:05 PM], an unknown size enemy force fired one Rocket Propelled Grenade round at one of the Armored Personnel Carriers in the Overtake Convoy that was proceeding south on Highway 1A in the vicinity of of Grid Coordinates [map location] XS 925958. The RPG struck a telephone pole on the side of the highway. There were no damages or casualties, all Overtake convoys are halted until further notice. CPT Steven R. Vass, Jr. and SFC Roger F. Ruggles HHD, MSG Coder, 89th MP Group, “Leather Neck 5,” [radio call sign] and “1/2 Canteen,” [radio call sign] were notified.

2000 hours, At 8:00 PM, CPT Michael E. Lenhart, Operations Officer, 95th MP Battalion, requested two Vietnamese National Policemen be ready at 1830 hours [6:30 PM] and 0630 hours [6:30 AM], daily for duty at Long Binh Post Gate #2, the 615th MP Patrols will pick them up.

2000 hours, “Available 20” notified this office at 8:00 PM, by radio that they departed the Newport Bridge with fifty-nine vehicles bound for the Bearcat Base.

2040 hours, CPT Steven Vass, Jr. S3 HQ Detachment, notified this office at 8:40 PM, that the number of Vietnamese National Police would be changed to thirty-one.

2055 hours, “Mississippi 3” notified this office by radio that all elements of the Tay Ninh Convoy arrived back at Long Binh Post safely at 8:55 PM. One minor traffic accident reported by SGT Michael L. Lawson [B Company, June 1967 to Jun 1968], Convoy NCOIC (Noncommissioned Officer In Charge).

2125 hours, SGT Steven O. Payton [A Company] of Overtake Convoy notified CPT Steven Vass, Jr. S3, HHD, at 9:25 PM, that an element of the 2/18th Infantry at the north end of the Newport Bridge had located a 2' long “ticking” box suspended from the bridge on the east side. Expended Ordinance Disposal [EOD] is on the scene conducting an examination.

2137 hours, “Available 20” notified this office at 9:37 PM, that all elements of the Bearcat Convoy from Newport Bridge arrived safely at the Bearcat Base without incident.

0018 hours, At 12:08 AM, this office monitored radio traffic from the 95th MP Battalion to the Long Binh Post Provost Marshals Office that the 3rd Ordnance Ammunition Depot had received two rounds of mortar or rocket fire, or possibly friendly short rounds and that the 3rd Ordnance was on red alert status. The Duty Officer 1LT Darryl K. Solomonson, notified.

0425 hours, “Available 20,” reported that the Convoy departed Bearcat with a total of twenty vehicles for Newport Docks at 4:25 AM.

0500 hours, “Miss 3,” reported that the Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post for Tay Ninh with a total of eighty-five vehicles at 5:00 AM.

0506 hours, This officer transmitted the Overtake convoy status report to MSG Coder at 5:06 AM.

0630 hours, The Blackhorse Detachment reported at 6:30 AM, “alert condition white,” the roadway has not yet been cleared for military traffic.

0915 hours, SGT Hefflinger from 89th MP Group notified this office at 9:15 AM, that 20 POW’s from the 16th MP Group would arrive at Bien Hoa Air base at 1000 hours [10:00 AM] this date. All POW’s are to be transported to the III Corps cage.

1030 hours, MAJ Bergstom, 9th Infantry Division, Transportation Officer, notified this office at 10:30 AM, that the convoy from Newport Bridge to Bearcat scheduled for 1930 hours [7:30 PM] this date had been canceled. The convoy for 30 May is scheduled to depart Bearcat at 0430 hours [4:30 AM] and return to Newport at 1945 hours [7:45 PM]. C Company will escort both trips.

1045 hours, SGT Harris of II Field Forces, Provost Marshals Office, notified this office at 10:45 AM, that on 30 May 1968, a total of eighteen POW’s would be moved from Dong Tam to Can Tho [IV Corps in Mekong Delta Region], mission #427. It will depart Bien Hoa Air base at 0800 hours 30 May 1968 from Tri Service, ATCO [Air Transportation Company]. SGT Pradley from C Company to assign the necessary escorts.

1320 hours, SGT Hays, A Company, Sergeant of the Guard, notified this office at 1:20 PM, that POW, Nguyen Van Hua was admitted to the 50th Medical Company today at 0930 hours [9:30 AM].

1630 hours, SP/4 Daniel J. O’Neil, A Company, notified this office at 4:30 PM, that he moved twenty POW’s from Bien Hoa Air base to III Corps POW Camp without incident.

1715 hours, CPT Powers, 24th Evacuation Hospital notified this office at 5:15 PM, that POW’s, Huynh Thi Sanh, captured by the 9th Infantry Division on 23 May 1968 and Nguyen Thi Nui of the 874 Regular Force Company, on 3 May 1968. He also reported that #364 had not been signed by the POW and finger prints had not been taken. Also Military Intelligence has no POW named, Nguyen Thi Nau and 24th Evacuation Hospital has Nguyen Thi Nai.

1722 hours, The Provost Marshals Office at the 25th Infantry Division notified this office at 5:22 PM, that the Tay Ninh Convoy would be held at Cu Chi overnight due to Viet Cong activity in the area. The convoy is still north bound.

1740 hours, The POW and guard count was given to SGT Hefflinger, 89th MP Group at 5:40 PM; 24th Evacuation Hospital, two POW’s and four guards, 50th Medical Company, 220 POW’s and twenty-four guards, total twenty-two POW’s and twenty-eight guards.

1800 hours, SGT Peter A. Dedijer of A Company, assumed duties as Staff Duty Noncommissioned Officer at 6:00 PM.

1820 hours, SP/4 Harry K. Bradstreet [A Company] Dispatch/Clerk for Operation Overtake, notified this office at 6:30 PM, that they had been informed by “Drummer,” who had been informed by Equipment, Inc. personnel that an Equipment, Inc. truck, #1396 is suspected of carrying explosives and that Overtake units are searching for same. SFC Roger F. Ruggles, HHD, Operations Section notified.

1835 hours, “Available 20, “ notified this office that the Bearcat convoy has departed and is in route to Bearcat at 6:35 PM.

1830 hours, At 6:30 PM, SGT Foster conducted guard mount and and briefed all guards.

2400 hours, Log Closed.

0415 hours, 1LT William H. Phillips, Jr., Overtake Duty Officer reported the Bearcat convoy entered Bearcat Base at 4:15 AM, without any incidents.

0430 hours, “Available 20,” reported that the Bearcat Convoy was departing Bearcat Base for Newport Docks at 4:30 AM, with a total of thirty vehicle .

0500 hours, “Miss 3,” reported that the Tay Ninh Convoy was departing Long Binh Post at 5:00 AM, with a total of one-hundred and two vehicles.

0510 hours, SP/4 Daniel D. Shuck, C Company Charge of Quarters, reported a negative “Sit-Rep” at 5:10 AM, for Phu Loi Detachment, no incidents.

0613 hours, “Available 20,” reported that all elements of the Bearcat - Newport Convoy had reached the Newport Docks at 6:13 AM, without incident.

0830 hours, Notified that the Xuan Loc Convoy departed Long Binh Post staging area at 8:30 AM, with a total of forty-six vehicles.

1030 hours, SP/4 Ruck, 50th Medical Company notified S3 at 10:30 AM, that there are 17 POW’s that are ready to be transferred to the III Corps cage.

1149 hours, The Tay Ninh Convoy that departed 30 May reported at 11:49 AM that they have returned to Long Binh Post without any incidents.

1330 hours, SP/4 Daniel J. O’Neil, POW Escort Team notified this office at 1:30 PM, that he had moved eighteen POW’s from Dong Tam to Can Tho without any incidents.

1355 hours, MAJ Bergstrom, 9th Infantry Division, Transportation Officer, notified this office at 1:55 PM, that there would be an escort at 1945 hours [7:45 PM] this date from Newport Bridge to Bearcat, and at 0104 hours [1:04 AM] on 30 June 1968, from Bearcat to Newport Bridge.

1625 hours, Xuan Loc Convoy reported at 4:25 PM, that they have arrived at Long Binh Post without any incidents.

1630 hours, SGT Hayes, Sergeant of the Guard, POW guard reported at 4:30 PM, that Ngoc Dung had been admitted to the 50th Medical Company. The POW count was now at two-hundred and twenty-three.

1730 hours SP/4 Cooper, B Company, notified this office at 5:30 PM, that the conditions at Xuan Loc and Long Gaio are green.

1735 hours, SGT Willard L. Leeman [C Company] assumed the duties as the Staff Duty Noncommissioned Officer at 5:35 PM.

1750 hours, SGT Hefflinger, 89th MP Group, notified this office at 5:50 PM, that the USARV Band was returning to Long Binh Post this date. The 92nd MP Battalion will provide escort for them to the Newport Bridge and they will join an Overtake Convoy and be escorted to Long Binh Post by the 720th MP Battalion.

   SGT Hayes notified this office at 5:50 PM, that Nguyen Van Mau and Le Van Anh had been admitted to the 50th Medical Company. Le Van Xuan expired at 1630 hours [4:30 PM] this date from gunshot wounds of the liver and lumbar area. Death was pronounced by CPT Beasley, MD of the 50th Medical Company.

1815 hours, PFC Cowder and PFC Michael Van Fossen [Company] reported at 6:15 PM, for guard duty.

1825 hours, LT Campbell, 9th Infantry Division, Transportation Officer, notified this office at 6:25 PM, that the Bearcat convoy was running early and would arrive at Newport Bridge at approximately 1900 hours [7:00 PM].

1850 hours, At 6:50 PM, the count at the 24th Evacuation Hospital, two POW’s and six guards, 50th Medical Company, two-hundred and twenty-one POW’s and fifteen guards.

1915 hours, “Available 20,” reported at 7:15 PM, that the Bearcat Convoy had departed Long Binh Post for Bearcat Base and they are escorting it from Check Point #40.

TAOR  1925 hours, SGT Hayes from 89th MP Group reported to this office at 7:25 PM, that the AA North Vietnamese Regiment is suppose to reinforce the 101st North Vietnamese Regiment. They in turn will reinforce the Dong Nai North Vietnamese Regiment with the objective being an attack on the Dong Nai River Bridge on the night of 31 May at Grid Coordinates [map location] YT015054. Overtake convoy notified of report.

1945 hours, “Available 20.” reported that the Bearcat Convoy had safely entered the Bearcat Base at 7:45 PM, without any incidents.

2031 hours, “Miss 8,” reported that the Tay Ninh Convoy had arrived safely at Long Binh Post at 8:01 PM, without any incidents.

2100 hours, “Overtake 30,” reported at 9:00 PM, that Allied Forces operations in the city of Saigon reported the following; eighty-three Viet Cong KIA; six VC Captured, one Chinese Communist Machine gun, twenty-two AK-47 rifles, one B41 Rocket Launcher, six B40 Rocket Launchers, five anti tank mines, sixty-eight grenades, twenty-one kilograms of plastic explosives, forty B40 rocket rounds, eight B41 rocket rounds, fifty-six AK-47 rifle magazines and 5,000 rounds of AK-47 ammunition. The body count is expected to go higher as further areas are searched at daylight.

2240 hours, SGT Foster, Sergeant of The POW Hospital Guards, reported at 10:40 PM, that Le Van Hieu #2784 was admitted to the 50th Medical Company, ward to be assigned. The prisoner was a VC squad leader, 2nd squad, 2nd platoon, Company X, Saigon, 7th VC Battalion, captured at Grid Coordinates XS 774869, this date by members of C Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division.

2245 hours, CPT Paul R. Guimond [B Company], Battalion Duty Officer, made a check of the POW’s and guards at the 24th Evacuation Hospital and the 50th Medical Company at 10:45 PM, and all was secure.

2337 hours, SGT Steven O. Payton [A Company], Overtake Headquarters, notified this office at 11:37 PM, that the Overtake convoys were being held up until the source of incoming mortar rounds could be checked out to locate the direction they were coming from. The rounds were landing at Grid Coordinates [map location] XS 592934. Personnel of the 2/18 Infantry report they think the rounds are coming from friendly forces.

2400 hours, Log Closed