March 6th, 1969 Operation Wayne Grey Day Six

Recap of March 5th, 1969 The battalion FSB at LZ Cider receives more incoming indirect fire. Charlie Company is airlifted to a position nearby to offer support if needed. Bravo Company is airlifted to LZ Mary, where it joins Delta Company, the 4.2” Mortar platoon, Recon platoon and B/6-29 FA. March 6th, 1969 LTC Larkin […]

March 5th, 1969 Operation Wayne Grey Day Five

Recap of March 4th, 1969 NVA indirect fire attacks at Polei Kleng and LZ Cider caused moderate damage but minimal casualties. Bravo & Charlie companies of the 3-12 Infantry remained in night locations northwest of LZ Mary. Delta company moved overland from its night location to join the 4.2” Mortar and Recon platoons, reinforcing the […]

March 2nd, 1969 Operation Wayne Grey Day Two

Recap of March 1st – A/3-12 inserted into hot LZ at LZ Swinger. Casualties include approximately a dozen WIA and two KIA. One A/3-12 soldier and one 119th AHC crew chief. Bravo, Charlie, Delta, 4.2″ Mortar Platoon and Recon Platoon convoy from Plei Mrong to FSB Mary Lou.  March 2nd, 1969 The situation on LZ […]