Headquarters and Headquarter Company
May 2, 1968

Forward Area 1-20 Infantry Headquarters is located at LZ Ross for Operation WHEELER-WALLOWA and are OPCON to the 198th Light Infantry Brigade.

Rear Area: Battalion Rear continued their Mission of general support for the battalion and continued their Security Mission for LZ Bronco.

 

Alpha Company
May 2, 1968

Alpha Company continued their Search and Clear operation in their Area of Operations.

 

Bravo Company
May 2, 1968

Bravo Company continued to use their Search and Clear operations in their Area of Operations.

 

Charlie Company
May 2, 1968

Charlie Company continued to use their Search and Clear operations in their Area of Operations. At 0743hrs Charlie Company at AT990393 located 3 bodies in NVA uniforms, no weapons or documents. They were killed by small arms fire (1 week old) and at 0820hrs found diary or journal in bushes.

 

Delta Company
May 2, 1968

Delta Company continued their Search and Clear operations in their Area of Operation. At 1017hrs Delta Company conducts their Combat Assault 1st PZ at 1017hrs and Last LZ at 1101hrs PZ AT995354 and LZ AT974389. At 1608hrs Delta Company is located at BT031098 located people with weapons and packs moving East engaged with mortar (81mm) negative results.

 

Echo Company
May 2, 1968

Echo Company is located at LZ Ross where Battalion Forward, is located and coordinates with the Battalion Rear Elements and the Base Defense on LZ Ross. The 4.2 Platoon is located on LZ Ross where they continue to provide direct fire support for the Battalion. Recon Platoon continued to work in their Area of Operation, 1-20 Infantry Recon Platoon manned OP Tiger, Cobra and Dragon.

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