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1. Casualties - (See Inclosure #1).

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Prisoners Captured:
a. Service Army Officers Enlisited Men Navy 0 R I U E NP :

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Total.......... 166
3. Evacuation;- Normal, except in areas subject to fire from by-passed enemy resistance. Casualties were evacuated from these areas by half-tracks of the 27th Infantry Division Reconnaissance Troops, tanks and Cannon Company vehicles. 4. Burial:a. Our Dead:Total our dead buried 15 (includes one (1) non-battle casualty) 190

Officers Enlisted Men Unknown

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Total.......... 208

. bt3|'AC g- Regimental detail commenced 23 June 1944. Evauation made to 27th Infantry Division Cemetery. Combat casualty burials completed 8 August 1944. Graves Registration Section was detached to 27th Infantry Division Cemetery upon landing.

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b. Enemy Dead:-

Total enemy reported buried:

712.

Coll" itan^and burial in common graves was accomplished by units operating over UittereXjarea.- When large numbers of enemy dead were enurial detail of casuals from Field Train Bivouac, countered, a s X.li with an Engineer buldozer, was assigned to.bury bodies in large common graves. Where enemy were encountered and killed in qavds, the larger caves were normally sealed by demolitions or closed by us;e of bulldozers. In all such cases it was impractical to determine the number of enemy killed and buried. Thus. thepotal enemy reported buried" figure includes only those bodies e Regiment. The figure also does known t Lled 7-8 July during the Jap counternot inc itry Division supervision. attack 5. a. Casualty and Strength R ~ts of WIAi and KIA.

(1) Because of conflicting views on exactly what is desired in both strength and casualty reports, it is recommended that the headquarters requesting the report submit to subordinate headquarters, a form indicating exactly what information is required and when it is desired. This should be accomplished prior to committment of the organization. Every effort should be made to eliminate necessity for changes in time of reporting and information desired after the action commences, as such changes cause administrative confusion in front line units. (2) Whenever possible, casualty reports should not be required of line units prior to 1700 daily because prior to that time they are usually engaged in the attack under which conditions it is extremely difficult to give an approximate estimate of casualties. After 1700, the unit is usually engaged in organizing the ground for the night, making it possible to check for losses. Many times in the past operation, figures for the 1300 report had to be procured from collecting or aid station records which at that time of day were not complete to the hour indicated in the report, and therefore presented a false picture of the situation. (3) Present system of reporting KIAs for periodic reports and morning reports is not consistent. In the periodic report, if an officer or an enlisted man is seen killed by someone of his unit, he is reported as KIA for the periodic report. However, he is not recorded as KIA on the Morning Report, but is listed as MIA until either an EMT tag has been combody is received at the ng ons, rerds-not d-ii-s s pleted for hin unit migh;h, e a man KIA on its periodic e',:ia' hh" 'Sstl cemetery. Unc purposes, he isi missing-in-action. This !g'report ~ report, but f , Tui records. It is understood that for War Department En ' causes confusi purposes, confirmation of death must be positive, requiring medical confirmation of KIA on battlefield or receipt of body at cemetery and therefor such a system is justified. However, periodic reports should be compiled in a
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5. a. (4) For personnel KIA whose bodies were received at the cemetery without ETV Tags, the date of burial was considered date of death. It appears that effort should be made by medical personnel at cemetery to approximate date of death so as to give a more accurate date for record purposes. b. Morale: Recormmendations for improvement of morale are:

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dership on part of (2) ining a state of officers in come; e high- and units high morale, espE are temporarily set back by heavy enemy opposirtW No adverse quality is more reflected in troops than a defeatist or futile attitude on the part of the officers. (3) At field hospitals, adequate facilities should be available for the wounded to be thoroughly bathed and shaved prior to their return to front lines. Hospital authorities should require discharged personnel to

bathe and shave. There were many instances in the SAIPAN operation where troops returned to the front unclean and unshaven after several days in the hospital. (4) Psychoneurotic cases or the wounded should not be returned to duty until they are capable of withstanding the rigors of battle. During the SAIPAN operation wounded men were returned to the front lines before wounds were properly healed, requiring the men to be returned very shortly for further treatment. Also psychoneurotic cases were returned when they were so nervous they could not hold a cigarette in their hands. The fear that these men reflect in their eyes and their manner is very detrimental to the morale of fighting troops. It is recommended that a rehabilitation center be established in the vicinity of the beachhead in order to give these cases a chance to recuperate or to collect themselves prior to their return. Light work in such areas would assist materially in relieving the mental
strain psychoneurotic cases undergo. Furthermore, nothing is a greater

accomplishment to the individual than to be able to redeem himself in the opinion of his fellow soldiers by returning to the front a "fighting man". Proper rest and proper "re-acclination" to battle can be accomplished in many cases at the suggested rehabilitation centers--not at the front. c. Burials;Ltion, nature of terrain and r battalions to battalion lack of regiment was impossible. Decollect rch battlefield for dead. It tails h is, however, believed that by making a 1/4-ton vehicle with trailer available to assault battalions, evacuation of dead to battalion collecting points could be accomplished. Regiment should be provided with a 2 1/2-ton vehicle for evacuation from battalion collecting points to cemetery.

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(2) To facilitate handling of friendly and enemy dead by 5. c. battalions, it is reconmmended that each battalion be furnished with two (2) sets of iron hooks, four (4) pairs of gloves and four (4) respirators. Two sets of similar equipment should be available for regimental details. d. Prisoners of War:were evacuated accepted, but n. This practice but also because front lines late

(1) In a few after dark to higher headc sent on regimental transpc is very unsatisfactory, nc of the unnecessary danger at night.

INTELLIGENCE,
1. Maps,-

a. Maps furnished were issued at the correct time as far as the development of the operation was concerned. The target area map, 1/20,000 was the only map necessary for the Infantry regiment and although fairly good, it was inaccurate to a degree that it, in some cases, influenced tactical decisions. It is believed that the target area map, 1/20,000, with more attention to accuracy would be sufficient for Infantry. It is recommended that the maps be issued down to platoons only, emphasis placed on the issuance of the booklets of target area, 1/20,000 with maps. However, the booklets should be issued with an adequate binding. The booklets for SAIPAN and GUAM came apart with only slight usage. It is also recommended that the cover be waterproofed and that this map be given distribution down through squads. The 1/62,500 map was of very little use. A map of 1/40,000 size would be very useful in writing reports and in publishing tactical plans. It would be preferable on this map, however, to have it in single color, no overprinting, and more in outline ,or sketch style. b. Aerial photgraphs were not too clear and were too old to be of major importance. Called photos were too late in delivery, arriving at least a day after the area called for was taken. It is recommended that aerial photos be given a distribution of four (4) sets in all cases, one set to regimental headquarters and one to each battalion.

employ tactics of battle for more l5ldi l CA Lnot , Te a. Hn than company size groups during contact with this regiment. After the beachheads were established, the enemy appeared to lose all cohesiveness and the warfare degenerated into that of medieval times, small groups fight-- 4-HE

ing harassing action and often fading away during the night. The enemy used his terrain poorly as a whole, but in the action of this regiment he employed flanking fire most effectively from cliffs on one side and a ridge on the other. Many cases of reverse slope positions were noted. Often troops were allowed to pass and then were fired on from the rear. Fire control of the enemy was excellent as were their machine gun positions. However, despite good positions, it appears that the Japanese ignore the value of

traversing fire The most effective centage of duds b. The batteries cover duced to firing

emplacements. )-Mr mortars were their lion showed a high perpoorly, and, after the Lptured, the enemy was re-shed positions on previous-

ly selected registration points. F.ring usually occurred in groups of rour (4) to sixteen (16) shells during fire by our own artillery, often giving the impression that our own artillery was firing short. Artillery effectively covered important road junctions and crossroads and was successful in knocking out several of our tanks. c. Tank tactics were unorthodox after the first concerted attack against the 2nd MarDiv South of Garapan. In the area East of Tapotchau, the enemy apparently concentrated the rest of his tanks, particularly in the valley between Tapotchau and the ridge above Chatcha. This put the majority of tank action against the 106th Infantry. At first, they tried twilight attacks against the front lines. At one time, they came in to blow up an ammunition dump which was very close to the battalion perimeter. The rest of the action, the enemy tanks remained in exceptionally well-camouflaged positions until our troops presented good targets. In one case, a tank was so well-concealed that it was passed by our front lines before it opened up. Tank machine gun fire was accurate. 37-mm, 47-rmm and 57-mm of tanks were'fairly accurate also. 3. Chemical WarfaresAt no time was there any concrete evidence that the enemy used smoke or gas during this unit's operation. At one time,, smoke was reported, but it is believed that it was canefields being burned by our incendiary bombs. At another time, an area was reported to have a distinct odor of ohoseene. This might have been a dump of even a single container broken by micals, or other chemical shrapnel or decontamination doctrines warfare dump

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|the area. Some carried +1-m ;; J-a -* 44.TT Ae --By - - _ by military personnel, but most or the solcliers or sai-ors ee r uuixoj-cv, u1*u away or did not carry them after the beachheads were secured.

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4. Enemy Intelligence:There was practically no evidence of enemy in:.elligence organization encountered by this regiment although reports weres received from higher headquarters of such organization. The only evidence of intelligence organization in this regimentis action was the recapture of several copies of quads of our target area 1/20,000 Saipan map. These were captured in a group showing that bodies of our dead were searched and maps forwarded to the next higher headquarters

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y anticipation of our action other e preceded our local attacks. In front lines showing that in our act with the oatside was being

This regiment did not have to assault a beach and did not have to employ hydrographic information. Opinion is that it was accurate and complete.
6. Counter-Intelligences-

Active and aggressive counter-inte:lligonce was not used except for one instance when a request was made fcr lists of men able to speak, read,

or write Javanese, Dutch, and Ialay. Dissemination of information was limited at first to a few officers. No information on the operation went below Battalion staffs prior to embarkation. All printed matter was kept under lock with a postod guard and an officer always present. Security was good within the unit, nowevar rumors of departure and destination came from outside giving evidence of discussion and leakage of the rumors from sore other headqucarters,
7. Interpreters:-

The interpreters were qualified and effective that were used in this organization. It is believed, however, that effectiveness would be substantially increased and results would justify at least five interpreters per Infantry regiment with assignment of one per battalion and two at regimental headquarters. One of these at regiment would be used to send forward when alitiation would develop necessitating two interpreters with a oerpreter would return to headbattalior
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importance of getting their I nr of questioning should be reports I instituited and appear on two blanks--XT), immediate important knowledge for a battalion commander; (2), general information for a higher headquarters. It is also recommended that interpreters live and work with front line -6-

troops for a period prior to combat in order to orient them in Infantry company organization and employment and to establish teamwork in the battalion intelligence sections. Similar plans would be effective for the regimental interpreters. One deficiency was noted in two (2)cases, that of being unable to quickly transpose intoA ron English the POW's answers
8. Recovery of

red documents was effecThe procedui ndividual soldier on this tive. Highest coope ny quantity by this organizaone phase. Captured tion because of the nature or the operati' n~% /i, 9. News Releases:'

There was a feeling in the Regiment that news releases concerning the Division were inadequate and not handled in an efficient manner. This feeling probably came down from higher headquarters. Extreme resentment was caused by the misrepresentation of fact and the unfavorable balance of news releases on the part of NTLF in relation to other troops. It is recommended that steps be taken to establish within the Division a competent news agency to handle our releases in a satisfactory manner and to establish a satisfactory relationship, with such higher headquarters that the Division may be under, that the news releases would get to print and not be cut or rejected. 10. Handling of Prisoners:-

The handling of prisoners and the interrogation of them was fairly satisfactory. The evacuation of prisoners in some cases was unsatisfactory with the handling vacillating between G-2, G-1 and G-4 so that in some instances valuable tactical transportation was tied up to carry prisoners beyond Division. It is felt that study should be made and a plan evolved so that a regiment is not penalized to the extent of tying up transportation in evacuating prisoners that is needed in carrying supplies and wounded.
t was felt that DPs were unnecessarily rough, with In some c e This comment was made by the front line civilian and mil 3nes. to the cages. In all cases, it was Xeml r^ t ef hd men who capture sy and consideration by the , "'were andie]woeu reported that POGs Infantry soldiers. ;

11. Propaganda Leaflets:Propaganda leaflets were ers in, however, in a few cases, attitude of the enemy, civilian, were noted of the leaflets being

noticeably ineffective in bringing prisonthe leaflets were believed, and the mental and natives was influenced. Some instances dropped behind our lines in large quantities -7-

indicating lack of information, or inability to discover front lines, on part of Air Corps. Perhaps they would have been more effective on friendJ.y civilian populations Leaflets could be improved by printing them in more dialectical writing. The leaflets were all printed in correct, educated Japanese and Korean, when they should have been simple with idiomatic and dialectic wording. A large part of the population could speak and read only Okinawan and the leaflets were wasted on them, Dialects and idiom of area to be pemphletized should be ascertained prior to printing. 12. Intelligence Liaeison:-

G-2 or his representatives were often at regimental or battalion headquarters both to bring and take bak information. The liaison G-2 net was very vaulable during the initial stages of the operation. No suggestions are made for improvement of liaison sineo it is a higher headquarters function. 13. Intelligence Distribution:-

Distribution of intelligence was timely, had very little influence on the situation directly involving the regimental front, and was not sufficient. No blame of insufficiency may be placed against JICPOA except for inaccuracy of nap, but it is felt that the regiment fought its battle blindly without ever knowing the enemy situation confronting the Marine Divisions on the flanks, without receiving any valuable evaluation, or information of value from the questioning of POWs by MTLF. The information sent forward was usually interesting, but of very little tactical value. An example of information that could have been important was a report to other units of the armament of the tanks used against the 2nd IahrDiv early in the battle. Even though over twenty (20) tanks were knocked out, no report was received as to type of guns carried or possible modification in
armor.

Spotting of enemy artillery was effective and information was received rapidly. 14. Military Organization of Civilians:-

There was a Home Guard on SAIPAN, but POl reports were that they were unarmed, fled to the hills on attack, and were never employed as an organization. It is believed that training of Home Guard produced some offensive action in individual cases. 15. G-2 Service During Operation;-

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al information from NTLF and the other Division units, and the cooperative attitude by G-2 and the G-2 section during the operation on reports, check calls, and answering requests for information and material C. COLTUjNICATIONi 1. pped fromn APs to LSTs the morn:ed from the LSTs on the reef ,ch YELLOW-2. This necessitatto four feet. Upon arrival at .sinland from Beach YELLOW-2.

RCT 106, ing of 20 June 19 line approximate] ed wading in wate the beach. units

los reached the assembly All signal personnel, equipnent area without loss or destruction by enemy 'actidn or the surf.
2. The following signal equipment was hand-carried ashore by the Regimental Headquarters Conmmunications Platoon; Radio

- 2 SCR 610 (Division Voice) forward and rear echelon. 5 SCR 284 (1 Division C.W) - forward
(2 Reginontal Command) - forward and roar, (2 Regimental Special Purpose) - forward and roar.

4 SCR 300 (1 Regimental CO set in auxilliary not)

(2 CP sets auxilliary) - forward and

rear. (1 Spare) 1 Repair Kit containing, electriu eye fron TIC 40 and tool kit from TE 41, and spare radio tubes.
Batteries

8 BA 39 in Bg 160 (rubber bag)

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9 niles f'f W--110 came in on 1/4-T wire vehicles.

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vIVessage Center:

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4 BG 169, containing, codes and message center supplies, forward and rear echelon. All signal equipment -was either carried ashore in rubber bags or had been water-pr qe prior to embarking from OLHUO 3. Foll ' of vehicles vwere initially used for the purpose of carrying seven ('7) ', rt supply of signal equipment ashore and were brought in with th&e troe/ June. (7 1/4--T, 4x4; 1 3/4-T C&R).
1/4-T !Willys, bx4 - 1.rele,4L-31

1 box expinda 'es w/1/3 day's expendable supply 1 wire pike 4 reels w/wire W-110 on DR-4 (2 miles) 1 reeol RL 2.7 2 reels RL-39 w/wire YT-130 (1 mile) 1 Chest BC-5 (contents): 1 pr pliers 4 handsets TS-10 4 coils C-161
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tool kit TE-33 axe, LC-1 telephones EE-8A nounts f/RL-31 swbd units, EE-20 handsets TS-9 for EE-84A cords f/swbd BD-72 pr. gloves pr. test clips pr. bolts & climbers flashlights TL-122-B tolegraph TG-5B headset for swbd

1/4-T Willys, 4x4 - 1 reeol unit RL-31

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(continued) 1/4-T Jillys, 4x4 - 1 reel unit IRL-31 1 sw-it ohboard BD-72 3 reels rire W-llO on DR4s 1 set -panels AP-30D 1 Bazooka w/six rounds arnunition 1 rast base f/SCR 284
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1 chest BC-5 (contents): 2 coils C-161 4 handsets TS-10 2 nts f/rL-31 2 tolophones, EE-8A 1 test equipt, IE-17-A 1 telegraph sets, TG-5B w/battorios 2 pr linonensl gloves 3 axe LC-l
2 belts & climbers 2 tool kits, TE-33 2 flashlights TL-122-A 1 headset for sv;bd 2 headsets HS-30 4 reels DR-8 - -130 (2 miles) 1/4-T YUillys, 4x4 - 1 nast base f/SCR 284 (ntd) 1 Iast base f/SCR 610 (ntd) 1 radio set SCR 284 MIount
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(crntinued) 1/4-T Willys, 4x4 - 1 1 1 1 nast base f/SCII 284 (r.td) mast base f/SCR 610 (rntd) radio set SCR 284 mount dynanotor f/SCR 284 (mtd) adio r.ount f/SCR 610 w/power unit PE-97 'td) ji^/^^ff <yc. 6trans BC-654 ' X'4 fi rts.4 u > SCR 284, 1 1 1 2 1 3/4-T C&El - I 1 1 1 renote con ,SOR. 284, antenna bag f/S , set spare parts f/SCR ~': panel sets AP 50-A chest BC-5 w/expendables
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radio set SCR 193 (rtd) test equipt 1-56 frequency actor SCR 211 Maint Equipn-ont I'n.-40

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The three battalions headquarters cornnunication platoons carried

their oquiprent the sace as Regioental Headquarters Cor:munications Platoon,

consequently the RGT had sufficient signal equipment and supplies for seven (7) dayst continuous operation. 5. Ad2itional personnel were assigned to each Conlunication Platoon (Rogiriontal and Battalion) for the purpose of carrying communication equipnont ashore. Upon arrival at assemr.bly areas the additional personnel reverted to their parent unit, 6, The Roginent ren;aincd in its assembly area for two (2) days during this tiro. Reginental Headquarters Com:-I.unication Platoon set up a Signal Dunp in the Field Train Area. All expendable signal oquipnont (TDA) that had booeen landed fror the transports on the beaches was collectod and checked into this area. A detail of Headquarters nen with a DUKSI for transportation were kept busy going up and dowm the beaches picking up all 106th Infantry signal equipment, including crated Battalion TBA. Canvas was available in the Field Train Area to cover all the equipment. A guard was placed on all WV-l10 and batteries. This saved us fron losses and a great deal of trouble from the other units involved in the operation
requiring such supplies.

7. Onr0 p Ih th~ ~Ei Ted to relieve the 24th I.arine Reginent ae .r. d ||l re^gX 8 |July. During this period, con3|i tiznuous co. li ? ie l i je three Battalions, Division and adjace~ . 6!g M. ellent communication with their line companies and the breaks that did occur were of short duration.
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8. Observations and recommendations on Signal Communications for the operations on SAIPAN Island, broken down into Radio, Wire, Message Center, Repair and Maintenance, follows: a. Radio:
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worked nets in the Regiment. highest praise for this radic from sets of adjacent and oMa tho wrong channel. (a) Regimoe throee Battalion Headquarters, Headquartors. G-3 maintainec

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(b) The Battalion Command Not consists of the Battalion Commander, Battalion Headquarters, four lettered companies and the platoon of the assault Engineers. (2) Rifle companies used the SCR 536 radios (six (6) per company) attaining excellent transmission and reception with few exceptions. Each heavy weapons company carried an extra SCR 536, bringing the total for this company to seven (7). (3) The SCR 284 Regimental Command Not was used during the day. At night, Regiment closed the Battalions dovm, keeping the Regimental Field Train and the 8th Marino Regiment in continuously. The reason for closing down the battalions at night on the SCR 284 was the fact that the generator caused too much noise within the Battalion perimeter. The Battalions were in constant communication with Regiment on the SCR 300 and wire. (4) The Regimental Cannon Company used SCR 510 in their selfpropelled M-7s and M11-8s, using an SCR 509 for liaison to the Battalion to whom they were attached. SCR 284 was used for contact with Regiment. (5) The Antitank Company used the SCR 300 radios for communication to their gun sections; SCR 284 was used for contact with Regimental Headouarters. procesE continm direct c omrun: :ame in very handy, as it 'ic rapidly. This net was in of one afternoon, we had Reason for the break in direct

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(7) The Division CJW Not processed routine traffic and was not at any time overloaded. Using an SCR 284 for the forward echelon rather than the SCR 193 mounted in the 3/4-T C&R vehicle was convenient because numerous times it would have been difficult the forward comniand post.
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Regimental S-4 Net, as set up after landing had been nade, Liaison
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excellent communmication i his Field Artillery Battalions.

(d) Tank Liaison Officer used an SCR 510 for contact with his tanks and Tank Battalion Headquarters with success. (e) The Division Liaison Officer han an SCR 608 and 610 mounted in a 1/4-T vehicle with w-hich he maintained successful communication throughout the operation. (f) Officers sent as Liaison to other Regiments used the SCR 300 when they -. ;oro available. Since lateral wire circuits were in to the adjacent Regiments most of the tine, it was not necessary that the Regimental Liaison Officers have radios. This lack of available radios and frequencies for lateral liaison should be taken into consideration for future operations. (10) The only unsuccessful radio connunication noted by this Headquarters was between tanks and assault Infantry troops. One means of communication, using the T-17 microphone placed on the rear of the tank, was impossible because of the terrain and the practically tactical employncnt of the tanks. (11) The SCR 536 radio with special frequencies was the other means of communication the assault troops had with the tanks. The weak signal strength of the SCR 536 did not give satisfactory results either to the assault troops or the tank platoon leaders. be employed used the SCR this Headqua it will be a the use of SCR 511 radios s Headquarters successfully and the 'plan submitted by should be pushed so that

(13) Radio repair and replacement was an important factor and hain reason for excellent communications during the operation.

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8. a. (14) Rogimontal Headquarters Section carried six (6) extra SCR 536 radios, with corplete sets of crystals, also extra TS-15 headsets, 1N-130 and 131 Anteni.., It had access to four (4) SOR 300 radios (assigned to I & R Regiment was able rned in a piece of to make an i equipment fc hnician either repairod the set c his was impossible, sent it to 1 placerment.

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signal equipment was 90 SCR 536 Radios, of which 35 were sent to Division. 45 SCR 300 RadiQs, of wrhich 15 wore sent to Division for repair or roplacor..ents.

Radios replaced were those hit by rifle fire and shrapnel. Some of the main reasons for the high nunbor of SCR 536 radios in for repair woere: (a) (b) (c) Broken antennas. Broken switches. Tubes.

On the SCR 300, condensers picking up too nuch moisture and being out of allignnont, caused by shock and rough handling. (16) The SOR 284 radios stood up exceptionally well, considering the rough handling they took. Moisturo collecting in the antenna circuit caused two (2) sets to cone in for repair. Only two (2) sots were lost due to enery gun fire, both being practically a total loss. (17) This Headquarters strongly recormends that the following radio equipeont be carried as extras for spares and immediate replacements on an operation of this typo: 5 SCR 300 Radios 10 SCR 536 Radios 10 AN-130 Antennas 5 AN-131 Antennas 0! SCR 536 Auntnnas with guides

Rogimronts as a re-supply O _red It is necessary thatRs sqi.|n to front line units. When a friot tictunit req ires signal replacoemnt the tinome spent in requests through channels to Division for replacoment is far too groat. Irmcdiato roplaccmeont can bo mado by Regiment as Regimental supply was never nore than 1,500 yards behind tho front lines. -15-

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b. Wire:

(1) Wire communications were satisfactory throughout the operation. Regiment had continuous wire communication to Division. This was made possible by the Signal Company keeping a 3/4-T wire truck with an eight-man crew at Regimental Headquarters, They were constantly on hand to maintain service to Dixpion. Regiment had constant communications to the Battalions. Inieing disrupted by tanks tearing out ciU eat deal of the terrain was comprisec blo to put in overhead circuits. their companies (2) The just before darkness, which took a great load of traffic off the Battalion Radio Circuit. Regimental crews followed the Battalions and put their circuits in overhead or re-routed lines whenever possible. This constant policing of circuits helped a great deal in maintaining good wire communications, (3) Regimental Wire Section laid slightly over one hundred (100) miles of W-110; the Battalions averaged approximately fifteen (15) miles of W-110 and from thirty (30) to forty (40) miles of 1W-130. Most of the W-130 was laid by the weapons companies. (4) In many cases, wire circuits went out during the hours of darkness. Croews were not dispatched until dawn. The reason being radio communication was continuous and there was great danger of having crews fired on by our own troops as well as the enemy. c. Message Center: (1) Message Center personnel were kept quite busy throughout the operation, both in Regiment and Battalions, During heavy front line action, Regimental Message Center was averaging seventy (70) messages an hour. As oppositions became light, the flow averaged approximately forty (40) messages per hour. (2) It became necessary to have a daily Message Center run the Battalions. The reason being that confirming staff orders (0530) to and overlays made up at night had to be delivered to the Battalions prior to the attack each day. (3) The Converter M-209 was only used once by Regiment and not at all by the Battalions, CCBP 0130D1, (Dame Code) was not used to any Bbsow for encoding anid decoding messages on an extent as it was f operations of this . fv r , d. Signal Supply afd RReclamation:' .f

(1) This Headquarters had an initial supply of expendables that was adequate to keep the Battalions supplied with all requirements. -16-

WThen Division established its Signal Dump, we drew all required replacements. The only exception being lance poles which were not available at any time during the operation. (2) We constntly patrolled the beaches using a DUKE, the mission being to nick u]w ALmental Signal crates and brine them to the Regimental Signal ey wore sorted in battalion piles Train supplied a guard for all supp olution to the confusion which exist rent beaches. sndables with the (3) R Command Post, thor to transport such a supply oaca time tine Headquarters moved, wo -soent aqvehicle daily to tno Field Train Area to pick up all the necessary suppl.es for the following day. (4) Another aid in availability of signal equipment was an SOP that the-Wire crows would pick up equipment abandoned by front line units and bring it back to the Command Post where it was either ready for re-issue or sent back for salvage. (5) Division sent a group of eighteen (18) men and one (1) officer down to Regiment whose duty it was to go through the area whero troops had boon in order to recover all signal equipment possible, both friendly and enemy. This group was a great help in the handling of captured signal items and getting them back to higher headquarters. The only disadvantage was lack of transportation, which was solved later on by the acquisition of a captured enemy truck. 9. Recommendations for Future Operations: a. The Regimental Headquarters Section be increased as follows. Platoon Headquarters - 10 men (to be used initially to hand carry equipment ashore, handle equipment in the Dumps and be available as immediate replacements for the Battalion Headquarters sections) Wire Section 6 men (bring the total of wire section to 25. Breakdown: 1 wire chief, 16 wiromon, 4 drivers, 4 switchboard

operators. osse:;
i-*4

3;mo(to'ma mako a total of 10 men) ExtradmXn to be used as messengers.

b. The Regimental Corimunications Section to have a minimum of ton (10) 1/4-T vehicles and seven (7) 1/4-T trailers. Reason: To handle signal equipment and supplies necessary to maintain necessary efficient communica-

tions.

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9. c. The Regimental Section to carry over and above its allowance on certain signal items, necessary to keep communication facilities in operation, ie., TS 15s, TS 1Os, AN 130s, AN 131s, extra SCR 536 and 300 radios, 536 antennans with guides.
d.

ication pars sections.

e.

have a supply of trained communreplacements in Headquarters

"I/t

aison be developed to a satis% (1) Tank and assault Thf t": factory state as suggested by this Headq%t ers, using SCR 511. (2) An SCR 300 be made available to the Battalion S-4 to be used in the Battalion Field Train Area.

(3)

An SCR 300 be made available to the Battalion Antitank

Platoon Loader, and also a three station net using SCR 536 radios for his gun section. (4) That four (4) SCR 511 radios be made available to the heavy weapons companies, so that a net may be made up of an observer, platoon leaders and his mortar sections. This recommendation has been made before to Division Signal Officer through LC of S, G-3. f. WJire: (1) A higher priority be given to lance poles so that they can be used by Regimental sections during the combat phase of the operation. (2) Development of a telescopic lance polo, strong, but easy and light enough to handle by units with limited transportation facilities. (3) Development of a 12-drop switchboard that would be lighter and easier to handle than the present BD-72. (4) All linemen should be armed with the carbine instead of the 1M-l Rifle which they armed with at present. The carbine would be easier and lighter for wiremen working on a line under combat conditions. 10. i Conclusions:

pe

has patiIpate/aoporation, a. Each time this Eginr ts 1ic and suppli,. To maintain d there has boon an increase in radimos those extra facilities necessary for the succcs-of an opeortion, an increase in personnel of the communication section is n6ecdssay. The minimum number for the desired efficiency is recommended in this report. It is requested that consideration and action be taken on this subject.

C. 10. b. Throughout the entire SAIFAN operation, the officers and enlisted personnel of this command, realizing the possibilities and limitations of the available communications facilities, used them intelligently and to the greatest advantage. Training of officers and enlisted personnel in operation and use of communic aton equipment prior to the operation was evident through~ / ' 7,7 out the campaign.
D.

IDR.

fX

.r

s worked closely with their respective aa$r 1. Air-Ground Liaison p Regimental and Battalion Co=n nders. Amir-Ground Liaison was of little value to the RCT on this operation. However, ;closer support could have been given if missions requested had been carried out 4The following listing shows missions requested and those carried out: a. Bombing missions requested Approved and carried out b. Strafing missions requested Approved and carried out c. Observation missions requested Approved and carried out d. Smoke missions requested Approved and carried out - 13 1 1 1

- 13 - 11 -

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Reasons for not obtaining support aircraft are as follows; a. Terrain within RCT Sector. b. Position of ROT in center of Corps line.

c. Number of aircraft available not sufficient for units on line. 2. Air Liaison parties performed their duties to their respective units to the best of their advant a.
E. NAVAL GUNFIRE.
:;X :;

Nfromfvessels was employed by the aval 1. Very little fire support ROT during the SAIPAN operation. This was-due to the position of the Regiment in the center of the Corps line. The terrain was very hilly, thus affording Naval gunfire extremely dangerous as a "short" or an "over" under such conditions will be abnormally off in range. However, it is felt that Naval gunfire could have been used if authority had been granted.

The safety factor decreed by V Amphibious Corps was far to rigid, particularly so on 1 and 2 July. Urgent requests for fire support were initiated -by the Regiment on those days. These requests were refused by Corps who said a 1,500 yard safety factor must be employed. It meant, therefore, that we could not fire. Thicrqot area in this casO was a natural nocknt.rirmmrd in by high cliffs. .tal Naval Liaison Officer that this mission .eto safety.

2. Two (2) m hundred seventy ( ation fire and pr porting and count made on a Jap fie

.e first on 29 Juno. Five . 214. This was neutralizion consisted of deep sup.262. A direct hit was iction of the field piece was followed by neutraization fire in the arec. An enemy observation post in TA 262-0 was next brought under fire. Buildings in that area were leveled. The surrounding area was neutrlized by white phosphorous and high capacity ammunition. 3. Illumination employed at night was adequately effective. The officers and men of Naval Liaison parties cooperated fully in all requests of the command. F. LRTILLERY. 1. Artillery employed during the SLIPAN operation proved successful. Many times Artillery fire was requested and refused because of friendly troops being in target areas. This happened throughout the entire operation. It is felt that false reports of location of friendly units were far too prevalent during the operation. It was also necessary to cease fire in a great number of cases whore it was reported, "friendly artillery falling in my area". This artillery, in several cases, proved to be Jap artillery. Before stopping such fire, unit commands must chock thoroughly and be assured such fire is that of friendly artillery, not enemy, prior to submitting such request. G. CHEMICALS. 1. 4.2" Chemical Mortar: a. The 4.2" Chemical Mortar is of great value in amphibious operations. The size of the mortar is such that a Chemical Mortar company can be brought ashore in the initial stages of combat. Upon landing this company, a mobile unit equivalent of a like number of 105-mm howitzers is available. b. During the period 26 June to 8 July 1944 of the Battle for Saipan, Conpany C, 88th Chemical Battalion ( - one platoon), performed

its normal combat miss: its mission, Company C hundred (800) rounds o: C were two (2) wounded
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G. 1. c. Resume' of Mi:ssions: 26 June 1944 - At 0830, the 2nd Platoon, Company C, fired a tenminute barrage of one hundred sixty (160) rounds high explosive as preparatory fire on atwidae to which the 2nd Battalion, 106th Infantry, was advancminute smoke screen (White )0) ing. At 11 to pick up wounded. The Phosphorous tanks were smoke screen was put down to cover the advance of the 2nd Battalion, 106th Infantry. At 1900, seventy (70) rounds of white phosphorous were fired into sugar cane fields in an attempt to burn them over before the next day's Infantry advance. This mission was only moderately successful. 29 June 1944 - Company C (less one platoon) attached to the 2nd Battalion, 106th Infantry. At 1100, the 2nd Platoon, Company C, fired on enemy machine gun and sniper strong point prior to advance of tanks. At 1330, this platoon fired a ten-minute preparation for the Infantry advance. At 1400, this date, the 3rd Platoon fired on Regimental order at enemy strong point in sector of 1st Battalion, 106th Infantry. Both high explosive and white phosphorous were used and a Jap anti-tank gun in this area was silenced. 30 June 1944 - At 0730, the 2nd Platoon, Company C, fired mission sector of 1st Battalion, 106th Infantry, at enemy tanks observed in area. in Fire was then shifted to single enemy artillery piece covering entire front of the 106th Infantry. The resulting fire silenced this piece until late the following day. 1 July 1944 - Company C performed normal mission having forward observers with line company commanders and firing at their direction on targets pointed out by them. Numerous missions called for white phosphorous ammunition against dug-in personnel with a concentration of high explosive immediately following. This combination proved very effective. 2.July 1944 - At 1150, Company C laid down a ten-minute, two hundred eighty (280) round high explosive barrage as preparatory fire on a ridge to which the Infantry was attacking at 1200. This fire was coordinated with the artillery and 81l-mm mortar preparations and proved very effective. Other smaller missions wore fired throughout the day. 3 July 1944 - Company fired miscellaneous missions in support ion Commanders. of line company to maintain 4 JI orward with only only one firing one platoon in firing position at a time. This platoon expended all available ammunition performing mission and was pulled out of action.
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5 July 1944 - Company C moved into Regimental reserve with 106th Infantry duo to exhausted supply of ammunition. 7 July 1944 - Sufficient ammunition resupplied to put 3rd Platoon back in action attached to 1st Battalion, 106th Infantry. This platoon was moved up at 1700 and put in position just North of Tanapag, .dPost. Throughout three hundred (300) 1 :assing fire of high the night until 0600, rounds of white phosexplosive and white J :plosive were expended phorous and one hund: the white phosphorous during the night. T]
drove out the dug-in enemy and the niga explosivejs rapne- eljecu was ju-- I _ .A

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creased. Also, 1st Battalion machine gunners reported that the light of the white phosphorous burst silhouetted the exposed enemy and gave them their targets. 8 July 1944 - Company C relieved of attachment to 106th Infantry and moved into Division reserve. d. Recommendations submitted by officers and enlisted men of attached Chemical Company are as follows: (1) In many instances, the guns of Company C were fired at ranges less than 1,200 yards. It must be remembered that the range of this gun is from 2,000 to 3,000 yards and it should be thus employed. The 4.2" Chemical 1,Aortor is not comparable to an 81-mm mortar and should not be confused with it. (2) The traverse of the 4.2" Chemical Mortar permits it to cover a 350-400 mil sector. For this reasons targets should not be indicated all over the sector to the front, but should be confined to the sector the weapon can cover. If it is necessary to engage targets out of this sector, sufficient time should be given before fire is wanted (15 minutes) to permit re-setting guns. (3) 4.2" mortar ammunition supply is very difficult due to its bulkiness and rapid expenditure. This should be borne in mind by unit commanders and targets should not be given the 4.2" mortar that can be engaged by more readily available and easily supplied weapons. (4) The chemical mortar company is not organized or equipped to furnish its own security in exposed positions close to the front line. This should be borne in mind by unit commanders with elements of a mortar company attached. There were few, if any, missions fired on the Saipan operation that could not have been fired at least 1,000 yards behind the t r sa 00 to 600 yards behind the lines, as was lines, and therefore fi ir parts (1), (2) 5 ~e .t ^ normal on Saipan, not o~eer the weapon, ly ge I l u and (3) of this paragr (5) Before any operation in wihich chemical mortars are to be used, unit commanders should explain thoroughly and, if possible, demon-22-

strate this weapon to their officers and men. This would eliminate a possible misconception on the parts of both as to the capabilities and liiaiitations of the weapon and thus more advantage could be gotten from it. (6) Targets for the 4,22" Chemical Mortar are determined by the shell being used. For high explosive, they are desirable in the following order: Exposed persornLl, personnel in flimsy buildings and huts, personnel its are quite effective), dug-in personnel, dug in under trees (t sj e is_.lso very effective again supply and $ tanks, pillboxes. Hf ^ ~orable targets are as follows: oa ammunition dumps. F iii oke screens, inflammable Exposed personnel, dug- pi .eBoth high explosive and , f targets and harassing effects agas ^ iht and this type of fire faterA white phosphorous are good for harass.ngo '':::should be employed as often as possible. e. The Chemical Mortar proved to be a valuable weapon and should be included in the consist of all units embarking on amphibious operations. Adequate ammunition must be made available with the necessary transportation to supply the weapons at the firing position. 2. Colored Smoke. a. Colored smoke was successfully employed in marking flanks and front lines. H. MEDICAL. 1. The Regiment embarked 29 iay 1944 at Honolulu, TH on four (4) Liberty ships and one (1) cargo ship. The Liberty ships were adapted for troop carriers. Each Battalion and the Regimental Headquarters were embarked on one of these ships. These adapted troop carriers are not satisfactory in any sense of the word as troop carriers. The troop spaces are very crowded and inadequately ventilated. There were hardly any suitable facilities for providing drinking water or convenient heads. The troop spaces were so constructed as to make proper policing an impossible task. The safety measures need considerable improvement as ladders were limited in number, insufficiently lighted after "darken shipYI, and hand rails were missing. Space for storing equipment brought aboard was extremely limited, so much so that there was interference with movement of personnel in and out of troop spaces. bess facilities were obviously not originally built to accommodate the number of persons aboard these ships. The volume of food prepared taxed the galleys and imposed a burden on all concerned. Cleanliness on the part of the mess personnel led to several
undesirable i humidity and Heads ventilation was poor, onvf enee and size.

Only salt water was available, making it difficult, ifniot impossible for
all troops to keep body and clothing clean. For a voyage of three (3) weeks' duration, troops should be able to clean themselves and their elothing, as the opportunity for doing this is r -23-

after debarking into an operation such as the Saipan operation. The plumbing was frequently stopped up. Scuttlebutts were insufficient in number. In fact, fifty-five (55) gallon drums of water wrere placed in convenient places on AP 165 so that men could fill their canteens from spigots. Deck space was so limited that physical exercise was so inadequate that for a voyage of three weeks' duration the troops were rather softened
up.

Medical facilities were limited aboard these ships. Sick call was ilable as a comconducted with some ponent part of the In spite of carriers, the healt of septic sore thro was promptly brought under control. adapted troop minor outbreak
L.

The disease

2. Personnel of the JMedical Detachment were attached to organizations as follows: a. Two (2) Medical Officers and thirty-two (32) enlisted men with each Battalion. b. Three (3) aid men each with Anti-tank Company and Cannon Company, oneI-() aid man each with Headquarters Company and Service Company. One (1) Medical Officer and one (1) Dental Officer, and twenty (20) enlisted men with the Regimental Headquarters Medical Section. The command debarked on 20 June 1944 at Saipan via ISTs for each troop carrier. The command moved into an assembly area in the vicinity of TA 136. 3. The command was committed on 23 June 1944. The Battalion Aid Stations were located in areas in the vicinity of the Battalion Command Posts. The Regimental Aid Station was lQcated in areas adjacent to the Regimental Command Post as follows;
23 24 28 30 2 June June June June July 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 - TA 162-0 174-S 175-L 195-S 204-0 -

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All aid stations were set up with due regard to defilade, concealment and availability to walking wounded. Security was usually provided for all aid stations by inclusion within defense perimeter of command post. Foxholes were dug for casualties kept over night. 4. Medical equipmen operation. Battalion su now have is a burden and and thorough evaluation clusions may be drawn.
r n ___ ___ _ t

uate for the quipment they More detailed definite conm_;1 -n .r to,_"1!

have been an advantage in transporting equipment. The trailer could have been dropped at the aid station and the ambulance immediately made use of. 6. The performance of the medical personnel of this organization is considered to have been excellent. The service of the detachment was severely strained by the large number of casualties suffered within the unit itself. We were reinforced with eighteen (18) men of the 27th Division Band. They gave valuable assistance and our service would have been nearly impossible without them. The following is a resume of the casualties suffered by the Medical Detachment.
23 June 1944 24 June 1944 - 3 VIAL - 3

5. Transportation has Deen adequate in

MnLs

opuraouu. LU

De->

TWI

25 June 1944 - KIA - 1 IIA - 5 WIA - 7 26 June 1944 27 June 1944 WIA 1

Inj - 2 Sk - 1
Sk - 1

28 29 30 1 2

June June June July July

1944 1944 1944 1944 1944

ITIA - 6 WIA - 6 - I - 3 HIA - 1 - KIA - 1 TI - 1

TIA - 2

Sk

- 1

Inj - 1 Sk - 1 Sk - 2
Sk - 3 Sk - 1
Sk - 1

Psy - 4 Psy - 1 Psy - 1

3 July 1944 - KIA -1 4 July 1944 - NONE 5 July 1944 6 July 1944 7 July 1944 -

IIA - 1

8 July 1944 9 July 1944 10 July 1944 This yields the following totals: KIA - 6 w A fed duty during th (76).
tme

Sk - 1 Sk - 1 Sk - 1

WIA - 36

Inj - 3

Sk - 15

Psy - 6

cases were returned to ngthwas seventy-six

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necessary for several days to use litter bearers from the Battalion.

7. Evacuation was generally rapid, offoctive and fficient, cl

It was
Aid

Stations to a collecting point, however, the haul was so difficult, timeconsuming and attended with danger that half-tracks were employed. These vehicles relieved a very tense situation and solved a distressing problem. channelsj The supplies the Battalion Sections, the barest minimum. The as to make thid practice vicinity and their faci] few i-asualties in the vi
- - i:_ ^ ^ j3-1- -- _ - - . _i VuuslUsy Une re-supp.y

8. Medical re-supply Ah iary effectively mnanaged through reif1al

* to supply Section to )re so limited

mmediate .e to the

On several
o01 l.ers ana

Hoe'ever, the evacuation of casualties was not seriously affected.

oianiets

was l1gging critically.

9. During the period covered by this report, no special sanitary measures were or could be put into effect. In an operation of three weeks' duration, it is agreed by the surgeons of this cor.imand that burial of the dead should be expedited. It has been very common to find bodies covered with maggots in a very short time. Further, it is believed that some measures should be instituted to provide sufficient water to permit troops to wash body and clothing. The fluidity'of tho military situation is recognized, yet, it is felt that some plan can be effected to make such facilities available at the end of thirty (30) days following D-Day. Morale would be favorably affected. Also, mess santiation and disposal of human wastes should be more adequately provided for. Intestinal disease has been noted at such a high rate as to make it imperative that serious thought be given to the provision of facilities to all units on the end of combat phase of an operation, even though the units not be intended as a part of the garrison establishment. DISCUSSION 1. This operation, insofar as the Medical Detachment is concerned, illustrates the practicality of a plan proposed by the Division Surgeon. The Battalion Medical Sections did nearly all the work and suffered casualties among their personnel. Me evacuation was, as a general rule, very rapid from front line to collecting station. As proposed, and in accordance with a recent change in the Tables of Organization of an Infantry Regimental Medical Detachment, a Medical Administrative Corps Officer could supervise the initial processing of the casualty. The enlisted personnel of the Battalion Medical section would remain as now set up. The casualty is then evacuated to the collecting station where the surgeons would give more definite treatment, as is now the case. The Battalion surgeon under the present set-up has little opportunity to do more than first-aid. The coll Ld be a consolidation of the collecting company, under the unit, there would be six (6) 3, including the Regimental Surgeon and one (1) Medical Administrative Corps Officer (supply officer). In the consolidation of the Regimental Medical Section and the -26-

collecting company, the number of enlisted personnel could be adjusted since the overhead could be reduced. WTith the transportation now allotted each
organization, mobility wquld be unaffected and evacuation to the p.laring

station would be e: Regimental Command station. In situahe could be sent f< effect a saving in of the D/tedical ser'

the vicinity of the the collectin.g of a Medical Officer, his plan would e the efficiency
on.

Mledical records as kept by this Division are-deemed to be very satisfactory in a rapidly moving situation such as this operation has been. At times, it has been very difficult to conform with the time appointed for rendering reports; the communication channel has depended on the evacuation chain and when evacuation proceeded normally, reports were prompt. In future operations, to combat intestinal disease, it is considered imperative that large supplies of medications be immediately available. Symptomatic treatment with paregoric and bizmuth has yielded good results in cases afebrile. Febule cases respond to bed rest, fluids and sulfguandine. During this operation, many casualties havo been returned to duty. Many were returned while combat was still in progress. They were returned with the recommendation that they be used in rear echelon units or field train. The Regiment had neither the personnel nor the facilities to nurse these patients. The battle neurotic had an undesirable effect on the other patients and also on the personnel of the field train. Careful observation of the neurotic cases made it evident that many of these had been returned to even this limited type of duty too soon. Three were, in a group of twenty (20) returned, in such a state of excitement and nervousness that it was necessary to return them immediately to the hospital. Many of the cases returned to duty had minor wounds, almost all of which had not yet healed. Many of these wounds were s5appurting moderately and in quite a few particles of medal were found. One man with an extensive contusion of the right thigh was returned and he could barely walk. The location of certain wounds precluded return to duty for a longer period of time than was permitted. The local reaction to injury, hematoma, ecchymoses, contusion, etc., limited motion, interfered with weight bearing, was generally uncomfortable and a cause of some mental distress to the patient. Some of the mental cases were used on burial details with an undesirable affect. Most cases were returned unshaven; many complained that they had not been adequately fed and that there was insufficient water to drink. Some guidance should be given these peland means provided for personal hygiene and morale stimulation. s ~en f ^E . iS ^p i this type would salvage more men and mwt e There was a small number Lfindividuals in the Regiment receiving anti-syphilitic therapy. As a result of the operation, the therapy was necessarily interrupted. This is not the most desirable situation as the best results cannot be obtained. It is believed to be an error to remove these individuals from a command in which they may received uninterrupted treatment until cured. Under present methods of treatment, six (6)months of -27-

Ininterrupted treatment is required.

REC0OMENDIT IONS
1. Troops should be embarked on ships providing the maximum in facilities for personal hygiene and sanitation and permitting wider degree of physical exercise. 2. A thorough and detailed study should be made of the Battalion Medical equipment to permit adjustment to meet requirements of future operations. 3. That one trailer bef^rid.di Medical Detachment. 4. That ait least ten to meet emergencies arisir 5. That litters and I for each of the four sections of the be provided achment. exchange

at all times throughout the evacuation chain. 6. That sanitary measures be provided at the beginning of an operation, to be continuous, in the proper and immediate disposal of the dead. 7. That every effort be made to provide sanitary facilities for messes, latrines and personal hygiene on the immediate conclusion of the combat phase of an operation. 8. That consideration be given to the reorganization of the Regimental Medical Service to include the Collecting Company as an organic component, as proposed by Division Surgeon. 9. That provisions be made for immediate treatment of intestinal disease during and immediately following the combat phase of an operation. 10. That early debirdement of all wounds, including minor wounds be practiced. 11. That allowance be made for sufficient time for recovery of minor wounds before returning patients to duty. 12. That early, immediate practice of psychotherapy for battle neurotics should be instituted. That personnel undergoing anti-syphilitic therapy not be assigned to quate. a combat unit 13.
14. Recol shown in the

medical pouch, as aid-man could carry

sufficient medical supplies.

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SUPPLY. 1. Transportation and Organic Supply.

a. DUKls loaded writh supplies negotiated the reefs satisfactorily, and moved over inland roads with fair success. Narrow roads were negotiated
with difficulty.

b.

Vehicle water proofing kits were generally satisfactory.

(1) Some failures were due to waterproofing putty cracking due to heat in shipst holds. c. Nineteen (19) 1/4-Ton C,& vehicles per Infantry Battalion were adequate. However, seven (7) 1/4-Ton trailers per Battalion were inadequate. Five (5) additional trailers per Battalion.could have been used to good advantage for combat resupply. (1) Regimental Headquarters Company required two (2) additional 1/4-T C&R w/trailer in addition to its nine (9) radio cars for use with the I&R Platoon and Regimental Staff members. Each 1/4-Ton should have a 1/4-T trailer. (2) Cannon Company had no ammunition trucks, making ammunition and fuel resupply difficult.
It, a! ir. of one (1) 1-Ton
_--maimmom-<47-

International

11PF/:per platoon.

I. 1. c. (3) Service Company had four (4) 2 1/2-T cargo trucks for supplying rations, water, fuel, and ammunition. Consequently, five (5) additional trucks were borrowed from Division Quartermaster daily. brought a minimau (a) of ice Company had

over difficult (b) rwith Service c roads and trails if These dozers, Company as recomendce e facilitated either TD-14 or D-6 v and trails. These dozers are also cutting and improving existing roads essential for hauling palletized supplies, particularly anmmunition. (4) Anti-tank Company should have a minimum of one (1) 2 1/2-T truck for armmunition and fuel. d. All classes of supply were palletized. It is felt that in the future all supplies, with the exception of floating DUItY loads, should be palletized. (1) Palletized supplies were hauled ashore sustaining little or no damage. (2) T/E Equipment (not palletized) was damaged by both water and rough handling in the transloading from ICM to LVT at the reef line. (3) Officerst baggage was pilfered. cent (10%) of the baggage was so affected. in APAs: (1) CLASS I - 47 Days "B" Rations lf"K" "t it 1C i0 " I"D" - 30 days - 10 " - 5 it - 2 "

Approximately ten per

e. It is recormmended that the rinimum of the following be loaded

(2) CLASS II - 30 Days -

allowance of clothing
during combat and.ml

losses, both :'HBT clothing were not S ockisa af 1. adSya available in the required quantities'to 'clothe the soldier. (b) It is believed that the present Quartermaster Maintenance allowance should be carefully scrutizod and revised. f. Flame thrower kits, used by the Combat Engineers, proved effective in the quantities used. The squad demolition kits were effective, but -30-

(a)

tesent rte oy t-combat eta

maintenance

were an unnecessary burden on the Infantry Troops. Sufficient demolitions were provided by the Combat E-ngineors when needed. Certain components of containing crimpers as ed, kitthe entire kit ___impers1 these demolition kits were dest cotnn _-_.9-______-P -- 4--7e',z
aUi.L waVJUpU.LjJ_ iIUL;-U m- >UL0 u ,

Engineers, making the Demolil

the T/E allowance of six (6)

ssue.

However,

.ment should be

issued. g. The Combat Pack /_ N

The comOat pac'k contained a snelter naMETr poncno, two kE) pairs of socks, one (1) set of underwear, toilet articles, small towel, mosquito gloves, sunglasses, emergency rations, and a spoon.
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(2) It is recommended that the poncho and not the shelter half be carried in the combat pack. The poncho is waterproof, and warmer than the shelter half. (3) There wras a great loss of haversacks. If these are removed for tactical reasons, they must be placed under guard in platoon or company lots. The ponchos can be removed and carried on the back of the waist belt is so desired. h. The individual soldier carried one (1)Assault Ration, twzo-thirds Ration ashore. This was satisfactory, as (2/3) I"D" Ration, and one (1) "KtX troops did not make the assault on the beach. It is believed that two-thirds (2/3) of a "K" Rations could be eliminated on an assault mission. On resupplying emergency rations, a supper, breakfast, lunch cycle is reconmmended,

rations to reach the troops prior to the supper meal. The supper meal and breakfast neal will be consumed -ithin bivouac area, and only the one-third (1/3) ration, preferably a "'K" Ration, Till be carried by the individual. i. This unit did not handle or establish dumps of "B" Rations. The 27th Infantry Division Quartermiaster handles the "B" Rations very efficiently. It was observed that their ration dump was immediately established and made ready for issue upon request "10-1" rations were dra'arn for the reserve battalion twelve (12) days after this unit landed. This is an excellent ration for reserve troops during the combat phase. It is also recommiended that No. Z2- cans of fruits or No. 5 cans of fruit juice be issued to supplement the emergency ration. This unit drew tomatoes several times to at were supplied with the "B" Ration.
("IC% at the emergency ration nh "DI" and "K") be augmented :itha additional cigarette ration. During

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the combat phase, the individual requests more cigarettes than is available for issue to him in the emergency rations. k. Kitchen equipment was unloaded and stored in a rear FTB area during the assault phase. This should have no priority during the assault phase. It is not required. During the combat phase, coffee can be prepared -31-

for the reserve battalion r-ith the Case Water Heater Assembly and a twentyfour (24) or thirty-two (32) gallon galvanized nesting can. 2. Ordnance. a. The number of was as follows: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) Carbines Rifles, Rifle s, B.A.R. GG, Cal. .30 Shot Gun, 12 ga. Pistol, Gal. .45 ToS.M.G. B.M.G., Cal. .50 Saipan Operation

5 386

72 7

37-nm AT

21
27
18

60-mmn Mortar 81-mnn Mortar 75-nm Gun, SP or TK75-mn How, SP 105-rm How, SP 155-mm How 155-nmu Gun, M-1 Launchers, 4.5 Br -

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b. Ammunition Expended.

(Period 21 June - 8 July 1944) Ammno expended during the period Ammnno on Hand iw/ troops & in dunps at end: of proliminary operation as of 8 July 1944 -

Type

.30 cal. Cart. Carbine, Ivl, ctns

.30 cal. Cart. Ball, clip (5)

.30 cal. Cart. Ball, clip (8) .30 cal. Cart. AP&T, belted .45 cal. Cart. Ball, ctns .50 cal. Cart, AP-I-T, belted 37mm, Shell, HE, M 37mm, Shot, AP w/t 37mm, Canister, MI2 60mm Mortar, Shell 60mr Mortar, Shell, Illum. M83 75mm How. Shell HE, w/f M48 75mm Ho-. Shell HE, w/f M54 75mma How. Shell,HE, A.T. w/f M62 75mm. How. Shell 17P, w/f M57 75nm Gun, Shrapnel IikI

260,931 110,600 417,108 526,500 59,663 20,763 4,400

<..&. ia gi kay& 5li

1,139 663 545 18 80

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193,280 141,540 290,622 367,250 120,432 24,250 4,060 3,730 2,590 3,933 401 960 48 196 318

Ammo Expended during the period

On Hand w/troops & in dumps at end of preliminary ope:ation as of 8 July 1944

75mm Gun, Shell, HE, V/: 75mm Gun, ABC, M6l, w/f 75mm Gun, Smoke, TIP 81mmIMortar, Shell, HE, 81mm Mortar, Shell, HEg I,15b 81mrm Mortar, Shell, Sroke, 1Y57 105mm How. Canister 105mn How. Shell, HE, 1.11 w/f IM48 105mm How. Shell, HE, Ml w/f M54 105mm How. Shell, HE, AT, M67 105mm How. Shell, WP, w/f M57 Ground Signals, Ass't I4M17-1M22 Ground Signals, Ass't L17A1-M22A1 Grenade, Hand, Frag., kII Grenade, Hand, Off., IC.III Grenade, Fuze, M16A3 Grenade, Rifle, HE, AT, 1M9A1 Grenade, Rifle, Frag. M17T2 Rocket,;HE, AT 2.36", I6A1 Smoke, Bomb, 2", IlCI 4.2" Ch. HE 4.2" Ch. WP Shell, Shotgun, Buck, 12 ga.

859 454 2,290 583 64 320 105 163 83 536 130 3,766 1,072 200 2,058 800 614

23 277 339 22 4 . 360 120 9,216 1,022 772 1,287 840 1,077 192 570 220 500

c. All types of weapons were used daily during the fourteen days operation. of the d. The following enemy weapons were salvaged:

4 ea. Model 97, 2m.. AT Rifle 63 ea. 50mn Grenade Discharger, Model 89, (Knee Mortar) 8 eao Model 92, 7.7 Heavy Ilachine Gun w/mount 15 ea. Model 97, (1937), 81mm Iortar 75 ea, Rifles, .303
e. The following weapons were either lost or damaged beyond repair: 100 ea. 650 ea.

40 eao 4 ea. 90 ea.

f. The only enemy amcunition salvaged during the operation was approximately 1,200 rounds of Japanese 81-mm Mortar Amnunition.

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g. There were no malfunction of anrnunition. The B,A,Rs. and Y-1I Rifles at times failed to function properly due to dirt and sand in the moving parts, but no serious malfunctions of weapons were reported. h. Recornmendations for new proportions of almmunition are as follows:

(1) (2)

A smaller That .30

two (2) r

ken.
as followst - one (1)

round tra
(a) That the above pack be ten per cent (10%) of each U/F. (3) That the Unit of Fire for the 6Qam Mortars be increased to one hundred twenty (120) rounds and that the proportion be ninety (90) rounds HE and thirty (30) rounds Illuminating. (4) That the Ground Signal assorted, 1vl7A1 to M22&1, be used so far as the S.OoI. requires them. That the White Star Parachute, Il7A1, be used for illumination and the day's supply be two (2) rounds per launcher. It is further recommended that five (5) (5) Rocket be taken by each rifle company. (6) smoke be taken. non types. i. rounds
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Artillery

More grenades, Hand, Smoke, TTP, M-15, as well as colored As many U/F of these items should be taken as of other com-

It is recommended that the following new type of weapons be taken: 9 ea. 75-mm Gun, S.P. 3 ea. 75-mm How, (Pack), M-1 with 1/4-T tractor as Prime Hovers and 1/4-T truck and trailers for ammunition personnel.

j. Adequate amounts of ammunition were taken with the following exceptions: It (1) Shell, HE, M433l1, 81-mnm Mortar ammunition was inadequate. is recommended that the proportion of 81-mm ammunition be:

(2) Supply of 60-mm Mortar Shell Ill, M83 was grossly inadequate. (See par 2. h. (3) above). -34-

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(3)

For other items, see par. 2. ho

(4) It is recommended that Grenades, ifle, I-oR-k Colored, be made available for future operations, as well as Rockets, UP, 2,36 (Bazooka). (5) For new types of ing shell be developed for the 3. Engineer. a. The Engineer Shore Division control upon landing s led to
I

ition, it is suggested that an illuminat-

(1) The composition of the Engineer Battalion was as follows: (a) One (1) Shore Party Company attached to each BIT. (b) Battalion Headquarters and Headquarters Company with RCT Headquarters. b. The Combat Engineer Company consisted of a Company Headquarters and three platoons. (1) Equipment with Company Headquarters consisted of:
3 - D-4s

1 - 21 -T cargo truck loaded with demolitions 1 - 2 -T cargo truck loaded with a refill unit, flame thrower gas and fuel. (2) Each platoon attached to a BLT was equipped with a 1/4-Ton C&R w/trailer loaded with demolitions. (a) fuel at all times. There was sufficient demolitions and flame thrower The D-6

(3) The D-4 was inadequate for road and trail repairs. should have been available for this purpose. 4. General. a. Class 1 (Rations & Water):

(1) Rations; Troops carried 2/3 IK", 1/3 "D" and one (1) assault an assembly area initially, e ration on the the ggsae u3 e issued, "D" and assault to t hs l' q At at which time add
haht for an-assault landing 1/3 "K"', 1/3 ration be carried n ath trops be carried. This ration can be carried con"D" and one (1) assault ration veniently without the use of the haversack.
be held as a c x>etmen
ti

no more than the above

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a. (2) Water:

Initially, two (2) canteens were sufficient, but

five (5) gallon expeditionary cans must be available on call for immediate

resupply.
b. Class 2 (C :k with toilet (1) Indiv pair of articles, one (1) huck mended that socks and a spoon. Th r the line for the assault no pac iade available troops; that haversackl 1 knife. This on call. Troops armec makes the cartridge belt more cumbersome and the additional weapon is not absolutely necessary. It is recommended that men armed with the bayonet should not carry the trench knives. The loss of trench knives in this operation bears this out. The entrenching axes carried by troops according to TO and TE were not suitable, were usually abandoned in favor of an ontrenching shovel or picknattock. The model 1943 entrenching shovel is recommended for issue to all troops. The replacmeonts from Quartermaster stock for loss and wear and tear on socks and HBT trousers and jackets were inadequate. It is recommended that the maintenance factor on these two (2) items, particularly socks, be increased. c. Class 3 (Gas, Oils, and Grease): (1) Resupply was entirely satisfactory. d. Class 4 (Engineer Supplies):

(1) Sufficient screening must be carried to construct temporary galleys and mess halls. This and accessory items such as tacks are "must" items. These were woefully lacking. Dunnage must be allocated for the same purpose. Screened galleys and mess halls are of prime importance to the health of the command. This cannot be accomplished by compelling lower units to improvise. Materials must be supplied. (2) Demolition; quantity and types. Demolitions were available in sufficient Flame thrower fuel and gas was avail-

(3) Chemical Warfare: able in sufficient quantities.

x (4) Gas s l : Gas masks were packed in company boxes (twenty ckas protective covers, eye shields, ri^ O (20) per box, includt It is ~sak carrier). a ii ?ive Bi waterproofing kit, pl could'ave; been accomplished in tkaasks doubtful that a rapidl emergency and have individuals received their own masks. It is recommended that each Battalion be supplied with sufficient special-sized masks to augment the regular sizes so that an emergency distribution of the masks can be made without regard to the individual receiving his own mask. Such a distribution can be accomplished very rapidly.

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4. d. (5) Ordnance: Ordnance repair and replacements was very satisfactory. Salvage parties and transportation must be planned in advance to accomolish the s^Kaoe of Weapons. thereby reducing battle losses and most to enemy troops. Equipimportant of knives, compasses and ment such as llecting station to be bayonets museration proved that many picked up by ospital and were never reof these itei light machine gun, M1919A4 covered, at or A6 was found preferable to the .50 caliber machine gun for vehicular mounting. The light machine gun was used very satisfactorily on the M48 mount and was preferable to the 50 caliber machine gun on the M-31 mount. Rifle companies preferred nine (9) BARs as against the T/E allowance of seven (7). It is recommended that the BAR be issued as follows: Rifle Companies - two (2) per rifle squad

Heavy Weapons Cos. - two (2) per Co. Hq. Antitank Company Service Company Headquarters Co. Bn. Hq. Companies - two (2) per gun platoon - four (4) - four (4) - two (2) (Antitank Platoon) two (2) (Company Headquarters)

(6) Automotive: It is recommended that Ordnance carry sufficient spare parts such as grease seals so that complete 6,000 mile maintenance checks can be effected. e. Class 5 (Ammunition):

(1) With the exception of 81-mm light and 60-mm illuminating and grenades, (Hand offensive and W.P.), quantities were sufficient. It is recommended that the percentage of 81-rm light and 60-mm illuminating be increased. It is also recommended that a minimum of two thousand (2,000) grenades, hand offensive, be taken. f. Evacuation: A.ntracs and tanks were Evacuation was generally normal. Half-tracks, alties under fire. sfry s

engineers were not m Mahed b e Aa g. Road Build Xwas availablbon-call, but resulted in ebsatisfactory for this a loss of time when time was essential. It is recommended that in future operations the combat engineers be equipped with nothing smaller than a D-6, preferably the D-7. J. TRANSPORT QUARTERMASTER, 1. Method of embarking troops was satisfactory in all cases. -37-

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SHIP

Tons
972 026 312.2

USS P-ince Georges USS Leonis Totals

196 153 280.759 1,176,702

_ 16' _I 408 637, 200

1.990.88 6297.08

3. The TransDiv was unloaded by the use of LCVPs, LCMIs, LGTs and ISTs on the Yellow Beaches. Initially, all the LOVPs and LMs woere discharged on the reef line into or by LVTs. When the boat load was palletized cargo, an LVT was backed up to the boat and the pallets were dragged out across the reef to the beach. The tine required in this case averaged ten (10) minutes per pallet, with two (2) pallets in an LGVP and four (4) pallets in an LCM. If the boat load was loose cargo, ie., baggage or T/E equipment, it was moved by hand into the LVT. Many of those boat loads involved heavy equipment and required more than one (1) LVT to carry the load. The average time to unload an LCV? load of this type of cargo was twenty (20) minutes; for an LCM load - 30 minutes. After completion of two channels through the reef to the beach, LCVPs unloaded directly thereon in an average time of five (5) minutes for two pallets and ten (10) minutes for loose cargo.

L.

SHIP

Time Required to Open Hatches 1/2 hour 3/A hour 3/4 hour 3/4 hour 1/2 hour

.USs Kenmore

USS DeGrasse IUss Livingston .tSs Prince Georges TJSS Leonis

5. The averhge time of re-rigging for all ships was one and one fourth hours (1 1/4) for the heavy thirtty-five and fifty ton (25 & 50 ton) booms and one-half (1/2) hourfor all five (5) ton booms. 6.
Lt each hold as follows:

'1

:I , 4^

Troops

old 2,' Hold 3 Swinging Ships beon, 50 Space ton & Block & Stay, 5 toon

Hold 4 Hold 5 Block Block &

& Stay, Stay,

5 ton.
Swing
Boom.

5 ton

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USS DeGrasse

Hold 1
Troops

Hold 5 Block & Stay 5-T

USS Livingston Block & Stay 5 ton USS Prince Georges USS Leonis Troops Block & Stay 5-T " Block & Stay 5-T "

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7. The tine required for boats to make a trip to beach and return to ship was a variable in all cases. This variability was caused by several facts: a. Existence of more than one control boat at the beach; each with a different plan and priority for unloading the boats. b. Lack of LVTs to unload boats at a constant rate. The time varied from one-half (1/2) hour to twelve (12) hours. 8. The average time to debark troops from each ship was one (1) hour. Troops were debarked into LSTs. 9. The unloading of cargo was commenced on 20 Juno 1944 and was worked until 24 June 1944, at which time the following status report was submitted: "1. USS Keonoro - 100% discharged. "2. USS DeGrasso - 95% discharged, cargo still aboard as follows: a. Hold #2 - 5 12 36 10 pallets pallets pallets pallets water "C" Rations 8/A amno 75-nra APC

b. Hold #3 c. Hold #5

4 pallets 75-mnn HE anno

- 12 pallets gas. still 70 sleds "B" Rations 17 sleds 105-mn How anno 9 sleds 75-mn How annmo -39A aboard as follows:

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9.

(contilled)
"3. USS Livingston Mortar

b. Hold #A

1 water distillation unit 5 sleds Eng. Maint. w c. Hold #5 7 sleds Class II

"4. USS Prince Georges - 98% unloaded. a. b. Hold #2 Hold 7#4 - 120 55-gallon drums 80 Oct. Gas.

4 - sleds 50 Octarn diesel. 8 sleds 80 Octane gas.

"5. USS Leonis - 55% discbarged, cargo remains aboard as follows: a. Hold #2 b, Hold #1 c. Hold 1#3 - 210 pallets "B" Rations. 12 sleds Eng supplies. - 100% discharged 2 sleds "C" Rations. 15 sleds 37-mm ammo 8 sleds water 6 sleds Engineer supplies 11 sleds 75-mm How anmo 14 sleds .30 cal. ammo

d. Hold #4 o. Hold #5

- 100% discharged. - 260 55-gal. drums 80 Oct. gas. 84 55-gal. drums white gas. 60 55-gal. drums 50 Oct diesel. 34 55-gal. drums #30 oil 3~3 55-gal.druns #50 oil M

. >. : '5

sleds

ieselI

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1 sled white gas 1 sled 73 Oct. gas 12 sleds 80 Oct. gas

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(continued)
"6. Vehicles arc "7. All TE equi:

The main cause o: continual lack of small! due to an order from CTG with a higher priority. caused considerable loss of tine.

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The TransDiv sailed fromL Transport Area on 25 June 1944 and returned on the 3rd day of July to complete its unloading, which was accomplished in about eighteen (18) hours. The total elapsed time to unload all ships was one hundred and twenty (120) hours. 10. The loading time schedule was adequate and was published early enough to really help in the Transport Quartermaster's planning. However, the USS Prince Georges which was flagship was very late in getting into its berth and this caused some delay. In the USS Livingston, loading wont past its allotted time, but this was duo to D-7 dozer blades being palletized incorrectly. Repeated requests to have these palletized blades corrected was of no avail, and the consequent changes required in Hatch #2 made it the longest one loading. 11. In reducing the time required to unload ships, the following is recommended: a. Establish one primary control boat for each beach. b. Assign LCTs and LSTs to TransDivs to use until completely discharged. K. GENERAL COMLENTS. 1. Materiel: a. Weapons: The weapons as issued were found to be satisfactory. The 37-mnn Gun was most effective against the tanks employed by the Japanese on this operation. They were also extremely effective against personnel when canister was employed. The self-propelled mounts were used continuously and personnel, but wore not only satisfactc a weapon as prescribed also a great morale enable to carry out for the armament of apon. It is believed the missions assigr be equipped with two (2) BARs and all personnel that each rifle squad should thoroughly trained in its maintenance, operation and firing.

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b.

Communications:
Communications

were at all times very sat: thusiasn of the cormmunicau: Track-laying vehicles, par + movement in the rear areas c. Motor Vehicles

headquarters part to the ens of the SCR 300. ealess in their e communication.

exception. No vehicles were available for intelligence and reconnaissance missions of the I & R PLatoDn. This was a serious deficiency. There were too few vehicles available for supply and evacuation. This was not the fault of prior planning, but was due to headquarters higher than Division employing the vehicles on other missions. Two and one-half (2 1/2) ton dump trucks, belonging to the shore party Engineers, were shipped in this operation, in lieu of Regimental supply trucks, and were intei-ded to be employed for supply. The detachment of the shore party Engineers from the Regimental Combat Team and from the Division, coupled with the insistence by higher headquarters that these trucks accompany the engineer battalion, were the direct cause of the motor vehicle shortage. 2. Infantry Technique: a. Marksmanship: Specialized training as given in the Unit Jungle Training Camp, stressing hip shooting, was most detrimental to the marksmanship within the Regiment. Ammunition was wasted by men firing eight (8) shots where one would have been sufficient. Technique of marksmanship as built up within the Army during the past twenty-five years must be adhered to if the greatest effect is to be obtained. Aimed fire is effective; Unaimed fire is worthless. b. Fire and Movement; Small unit action where squads and platoons were involved in situations requiring fire and movement were many. This basic function of Infantry must be stressed in training. c. Patrolling;
All persomnn

ouiclaijb vonucies were avalaoe Ior tactical purposes with one

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d. Technique of perimeter defense at night has instilled within the men a passive defensive psychology for night operations. It has given -42==100

the enemy freedom of movement under the cover of darkness and is detrimental to aggressive offensive action. e. Combined Training: (1) The P.mployment of tanks attached to Infantry necessitates prior training -w7here the sane uni-s4perate together as they will in combat. uIose communication is tached tanks. VIhcre Infantry-Tankr co he initial phases are unsatisfact (2) Infan highly satisfactory. have great confidence must be maintained and This can only be accom Regiment is
Infantry

nfidence
espr it.

f. Physical Fitness; The physical condition of the men is a vital requirement for the success of Infantry in battle. The old saying that "Infantry can take another step and fire another shot", is only too true. Only physical hardness will give the men pride in their ability to withstand the hard ships of campaign and alloy them to have the spark which will carry the final punch at the vital moment in battle. 3. Tactics. a. The finding of the enemy, fixing him to a position by fire, maneuver so as to approach him from unexpected angles and finally the fight for his ex-ermination is the basis on which all tactics within the Regiment must be built. The fighting of the enemy which has not been fixed in a position by fire is a waste of ammunition with most unproductive results. b. Selection of objectives: In the execution of the Regimental mission, the selection of intermediate objectives by Regimental, Battalion, and Company Commanders is of vital importance. Terrain must be appreciated by all commanders. The capture of proper objectives insures the continued advance and reduces casualties to the minimum. c. Night Mlovement: iAovement of troops under the cover of darkness tends toward surprise attack from unexpected directions. This can be accomplished and should be stressed in training.

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UINIT Journal

Organization

RCT 106
From: To : 0001 2400 29 May 44 29 Mlay 44

Place:
I

AP 165
-

Time
In
-

Out
i

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc

Action
Taken

Taken
CP closed Hut City 0839. Georges same time, Opened Prince

RCT 106 embarked on 4 AP's and 1 AK at Honolulu Harbor.

106th Inf had as attached troops the following units, forming the RCT: Det. 295th JASCO GRG 604 (QICo. *1165th Engr Group. Co. B, 762nd Tk Bn. -Co. A, 1341st Engr Bn. *-H & S Co., 1341st Engr Bn. '*Co. C, 1341st Engr Bn. 38th Field Hosp Det. 104th F.A. *27th Div arty Det. ',Ln. Group Div. 727th Ord Co. Det. ((Note: (*) Attached for movement only. Not for tactical use)). CO, RCT 106 embarked on Prince Georges XiP 165.

J
0

Cast off from pier about 1315 - AP 165 is Flagship for Trans Div. Orientation meeting for all officers on board held by C.O. at 1530. TF 56 operation covered. FO #7 issued. INaps issued. Plan is to sail from Oahu, refuel and then proceed to Saipan for Forager Operation.

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 30 May 44 30 May 44

: 2400

Place:

AP 165

Time In Out

erial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

Abandon Ship Dril11l at 1515.

1 2

0. -7 - Control and evacuatior. of ci.vilians. Annex #7 to Adm.

Movement Order - Trans Div #34 - No 1-44. All clocks retarded one (1) hour at 1800.

- 2 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 001 1 June 44 1 June 44

: 2400

Place:

AP 165

abandon Ship Drill.

UNIT Journal

Organization

RCT 106 From:

To :

001
2400

2 June

44

2 June 44

Place:
II I

AP 165

Time__~~
,1I

In

_ ~~S Sprial Out No.

A.

,
Action Taken

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

CO lecture to Navy Officers on Forager Operation

- 4-

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: 0001

3 June 44 3 June 44

To

2400

Placo:

AP 165

Memo Re:

Change on BLACK Beaches.

ill clocks retarded one (1) hour at 1800

- 5 -

UIIT Journal Organization_.T W1A6

Frpm:
S01

4 J'Ve 44

To

240

5. Jur'e 44

Place:

AP 165

Time In Out

Serial No,

Tiime. Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action
Taken

Meeting of all Staff Officers and C.O's

aboard Prince Georges, Crossed International Date Line at 1700. Clocks retarded one (1) date to 5 June 44. hour. Advan ced

- 6 -

TUIT Journal Organization RCmT 106

From: To :

001 2400

6 June 44 6 June 44

Place:

AP 165

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated.

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1100

TF (Bombardment Group #1 Minus) sighted. Debarkation Drill.

1400

- 7 -

UNIT Journal

Orgariza.tion

RCT 106 From: To : ~001 2400 7 June 44 7 June 44

Place:

AP 165

Time In Out

~ ISer-| Time rII

-la -I

No.

Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders,

etc.

Action Taken

Announcement of "D" Day for Europe. bMorale raised by announcement. 1430 Abandon Ship Drill.

- 8 -

UNIT Journal Organization IR 106 CT From: To :

,001 8 JuUe 44
2.4P 8 Junie 44

Place:

AP L65

Tine In Out

Scr.-. ial No,

T:ime

Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc..,

_~ d

...

Action Taken

4 5

TO: E.TLT GO & ELO - lMemo on employment of

Naval Gut lre , .. TO' BLT.s - Reports required on Forager

Operation.

- 9 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 9 June 44 9 June 44

: 2400

Place:

AP 165

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

Entered Kwajalein Lagoon at 0930. Dropped anchor at 0945. 1000 1245 CO left for visit to BLT 106-2 & 106-3. CO returned to ship CO & Staff left ship for Fremont (Div Hq). CO & Staff returned to ship. Refueling started at 1730. Ships moved to tanker and back to anchorage.

1515 1615

-. 10 -

UNMIT Journal Organization RCT 106____ From: To 0001 10 June 44 10 June 44

: 2400

Place:

AP 165

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

A;ction Taken

0700

CO left for Fremont. CO returned to ship. CO & S-3 left for Appalachian. Mail delivery and pickup of outgoing mail. FR:
FR:

0830 0900 1000 6 7

8

AP 165 - Landing Order 3-44.

SAP 165 - Attack Order 2-44.

FR: CG 27 Inf Div - G.O. #29. Regulations.

Sanitary

1555
1745

Mleeting held by CO on board AP 165. BLT Comdrs attended. M!eeting completed and BLT Comdrs returned to their ships. Word received that RCT 106 will be attached to the Southern Landing Force for GUAM Operation. Plans made for participation. RCT 106 released from Northern Landing Force and 27th Inf Div.

- 11 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 11 June 44 11 June 44

: 2400

Place:

AP .I16 165

Time In Out

^ .I

I Ser* Na. I No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

I

Action Taken.

Raised -i.choi. at-0545. Left Kwajalein Lagoon at 0600 for FORT Area. 9 FR: 27 Inf Div - Addenda #1 and Errata #1 to ET & NTLF Units and Ships upon which Embarked.

- 12 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 12 June 44 12 June 44

:2400

Place:
I

AP 165

Time In Out

Serial
NO.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

10

Proposed landing schedule for 2nd & 4th l/IarDiv and 27th Inf Div. w/overlays.

1400
1415

Abandon Ship Drill. Debarkation Drill.

- 13 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To : 0001 2400 13 June 44 13 June 44

Place:

AP 165

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action

Taken. Normal day aboarld ship.

--. 14 -

UTIT Journal

Organization

ROT 106 From: To : 0001 2410 1L June 44 14 June 44

Place:

AP 165

Time In-

Ser-

DaTime
Dated

ial Out
Ho,

Incidents, messages~ orders, etc.

Action Taken.

v'iatches retarded one hour at 0900.

- -15i-

it

--

.4'** .. ^ >

-'7
li v

UNIT JOurnal Organization RCT 106

From: To

0001

15 June 44 15 June 44

: 2+00

Place:

AP 165

Time "In Out

Serial 0No.

Time

Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

Southern Landing Force sighted about 14 miles off port side. 1500 Debarkation Drill. Word received that landing on SAIPAN was made on schedule and progressing according to plan.

- 16 -

UNIT Journal Organization ROCT 106 From: To 0001 16 June 44 16 June 44

: 2400

Place:

AP 165

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

F.O. #8 (GUMiI)

prepared for issue.

1165th Engr Gp and 27th Div Arty trfd to DD 42 to go to SAIPAN at 1700. RCT 106 has been attached to S.L.F. for GUAM. Reversed course at 1800 towards Kwajalein. Jap and our ships have held GUAM to go after them. postponed. and headed back navy has come out up bohmbardment of "D" Day for GUAM

- 17 -

UNIT Journal

Organization

RCT 106

From: To :

0001 2400

17 June 44 17 June 44

Place:

AP 165

Time In Out

Ser-

ial. No.

Tin me Datecd

Incidents

messages, orders+, etc.

Action Taken.

Iurned abouL a-, :L;'00 and are now heading bask to-ardc G;JAIL

- 18 -

UNIT Journal Organization ROT 106 From: To 001 18 June 44 18 June 44

: 2400

Place:

AP 165

Time
In

Out

oerial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Action Taken.

RCT 106 retu'-ned to control of NTLF and :ou.rse changed to FORT Area off SAIPAN. RCT 106 to be used on SAIPAN as originally planned.

- 19 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106

From: To

0001

19 June 44 19 June 44

: 2400

Place:

AP 165

Time

In

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

0530

Arrived at FORT Area about 70 miles off SAiIPAN. (Verbal Hsg) will land on 20 June 44. later. (Msg FR: ComTransDiv 34 - You Beach Blue promptly at 0530, Detailed info will be sent relayed to all ships).

1 "K", 2/3 "D" and 1 Assault Rations issued to all troops.

- 20 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 20 June 44 20 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipman

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action

Taken. Arrived Transport Area SIPANid Island at 0930.

11

FRi NTLF - RCT 106 (less AIrty) upon landing reverts to Northern Troops & Landing Force reservei One BLT will occupy assembly area in vicinity of TA 160 RS. RGT 106 (less 1 BLT) will occupy assembly area in vicinity of TA 136 N. Landings will be made upon such beaches as are not congested and to be announced at the time of landing. Guides furnished by NTLF will guide RCT 106 to assembly areas. RCT 106 will prepare for immediate action in the zone of action of the 2nd & 4th MarDiv. on one hour's notice after 1600 June 20, King time. Reconnaisance-of areas and routes to possible zones of employment will be conducted by RCT 106. RCT 106 will provide all around security and coordinate its security with the units in which zone of action they are assembled. Special precautions to be taken for dispersal against air and arty attacks and defense against tank attacks. Supplies will be drawn from beach dumps. Signal communication will be coordinated by NTLF Signal Officer. Report CP locations and furnish liaison to NTLF CP. 1100 LST's pulled alongside each ship to unload troops and transport them to beach and to land on beaches as directed by beachmaster Troops and minimum combat equipment to go on LST's. Debarked from AP 165. CO RCT 106 to stay on board temporarily.
I ' I. Z<y. N.,. ..

1130

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To : 0001 2400 20 June 44 20 June 44

Place:

Saipan

Time In Out

Serial No. 12

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

TO: CO (on AP 165) - Marine guide, a colonel, waiting left flank Yellow Beach 2 to see you.

1250

RCT CP landed. Apparently no guides on beaches. S-1 reported to 27 Div Hq for orders. (See msg previous page fr NTLF). TO: S-1 fr S-2 - Guides here at beach. A colonel of the 1,Iarines waiting here for Col. Ayers. One Bn to go North. Can you find out which one. Marines very anxious for answer. TO: CO (on AP 165) - Col. Durant waiting for decision on which Bn is to go to 2nd MarDiv. This is urgent because of distance. Let me know. (Fr S-2). CO RCT landed on Beach Yellow 2. Met Col. Durant. Discussed order NTLF. Called Bn Comdrs meeting. CO 3rd Bn not landed yet CO RCT and 1st & 2nd Bn Comdrs go to NTLF Hq with Mar. Off. Guides to lead units to assembly areas at 1415. FR: 106 Rear - BLT 3 now at reef commencing to unload personnel. TO: 27 Div - CP at TA 136 N51 as of 1555. CO left for Corps Hq. TO: 27 Div - Can you give me any info on hostile tanks? No. and type? How many knocked out?

13

1300

14

1315

1330

1423

15 1555 16

1416

S
M

1555
1640

1645

17

1645

- 22 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 20 June 44 20 June 44

: 2400

Place:
0--

Saipan.

Time In Out

Ser-

ial No. 18

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

1655

1655

TO: All BLT's - Report your location as soon as established in assembly area. WTil advise regarding present situation. CO arrived CP Area. TO: XO on AP 165 - CP in position at 136 N51. Request status of unloading. FR: 27 Div - 200 Lt & Med tks on island on "D" day. LMarines knocked out 4. POW report says 5 vic 194R. None on our front as yet. FR: 2nd IIarDiv - Div reports enemy have come forth displaying white flags with rifles and MIG strapped to their backs then open fire.
FR: 27 Div - New POW Collecting Point at

1700

1700 1705

19 20

1700

1700

1726

21

1726

1746

22
1820

M- T - S

RJ at 129 V. Overlay of situation sent to all Bns. Meeting of BLT CO's at Regt CP at 0800 21 June.
FR: 1st Bn - CP at TA 160 R 90.

1820 1855

23

1818

1.I

24

1835 1900

FR: 27 Div - Request POW be questioned as to whereabouts of Jap High Command. CO RCT returned from Corps Hq. FR: 3rd Bn - Bivouac Area at TA 136 S. Copy to NTLF

1910

25 1930

1900 1930

Periodic Report to 27 Div. at 1700.

- 23 -

UNIT Journal Organization

RCT 106

From: To

0001

21 June 44 21 June 44

: '2400

Place:

Saipan

Time In Out 0610

Serial No. 26

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

0610

TO: CO 1st Bn - Could not contact you during night., What is your combat status. Were you employed last night? FR: CO BLT-1 - Were not employed during night. Combat status remained the same as of 1700 20 June 44. FR: 5th Phib Corps - Action to 1st Bn 106 and RCT 106. Have your Liaison Officer. report to 5th Phib Corps at once Capt Shipper reptd to Corps at

0700

27

0657

0745

29
0800 30

0800 0750 0815

Meeting of BLT CO'S at RCT CP . FR: 3rd Bn Surg - To Surg: 44 Negative. CR-5 20 June

1000.

Capt Shippen (Ln 0) to Corps Hq. FR: 27 Div - New Div POW Intermediate Collecting Point located at RJ 129L. CG 27th Div arrived at CP. CO Co D, 762nd Tk Bn reported to CP. S-1 and Regt Surg to Corps Hq. CG 27th Div left CP.with CO RCT. CO returned to CP. CO left for Corps Hq. S-1 and Rogt Surg returned to CP. FR: 3rd Bn - Overlay from 3rd Bn 4th MarDiv as of 20 June 1800. Reproduced by 3rd Bn 106.
-

0824

31

0811

0845
0850 0902 0932 0942 1003 1028 1050
i i I

32

1030

24 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 21 June 44 21 June 44

: 240

Place:

Saipan

Time In Out 1110

SerTime ial I Dated 0No.

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action
Taken.

33

1110

TO: CO 1st Bn - Send antisniper patrol with the mission of clearing TA 148 EFGILMQi'U of snipers. Bayonets to be used. Fire only in extreme emergency. TO: CO 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bnts. - In addition to normal periodic S-1 report, following casualty report covering 0800-1330 will be submitted to this Hq prior to 1400 using shackle code. 1-KIA Total during Period. " " " 2-WIA " " " 3-4IA TO: CO's 2d & 3d Bns: - Send anti-sniper patrols covering areas as follows: 2d Bn - TA 136--LUTCOQRSTVT~S'Y TA 137--KPU 3d Bn - TA 136--BCDEFHIJ TA 137-UAF TA 142-VUGY Bayonets to be used. Fire only in extreme emergency. Advise progress. CO returned to CP from Corps Hqs. FR: CO 1st Bn: - 1 wounded POW taken in TA 160 W 54 at 1015. Turn him over to POW Cage at approx. TA 170T. No info. gained from POvio FR: CG, 27th Inf Div: - Submit location of CP Regt. and En to G-1 daily as of 1800. Report to reach this Hq. prior to 0800 following day. TO: CG, 27th Inf Div; - 1st Bn has taken one wounded POW in TA 160W. Have turned him over to POW. No info, gained.
- 25 -

1111

34

1111

1125

35

1125

1151 1125

36

1105

1135

37

1125

1155

38

1155

UNIT Journal

Organization

RCT 106
From: To 0001 21 June 44 21 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In

Out 1155

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Acti on Tak en

39

1155

TO: 5th Corps: 1st Bh has taken one wounded POW in TA 160Wi Have turned him over to POWi TO: CG, 27th Inf Div: - 1st Bn POW Cage at TA 170T. No info. gained from POW. TO: 5th Corps: - 1st Bn POW Cage at TA 170T. No info. gained from POW. FR: 1st Bn: - Received order from 5th Amph Corps to furnish 3rifle platoons of 1 rifle Co. to mop up. 1 rifle platoon 548 FGHIKLIMPQRS West of Lake Susupe. Co. C, 1st Bn assigned this mission; will move 1100 today. FR: CG, 27th Inf Div: - Advise when all vehicles are with units. TO: CO's 2d & 3d Ens: - POW collecting point established 136 NAN 5. Do not send prisoners into CP. TO CO AT Co.: - POW Col. Pt. to be established at 136 NAN 5 under guard by personnel mine plat. AT Co. Plt comdr rept to S-1 for instructions. Report fr AT Co that his Recon. Party was ambushed. (See written report) Verbal Msg to 2d Bn: - 7 men fr A&P Plat. rpt to S-4. Verbal Uisg to 3d Bn: - 8 men fr A&P Plat. rpt to S-4.

1200 1200 1219

40

i2oo
1200 1050

41
42

1220 1245

43 44

1214 1245

1245

45

1245

1315 1342

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UNIT Journal Organization ROT 106 , From: To 001 21 June 44 1 June 44

: 24 2

Place:
r .: .

Saipan Island
.t

Time

Serial

Time Dated;

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Out 1345

No.
46 1324 FR: 2d MarDiv: - 1st Bn released effective immediately to Hqs 2nd Div until 0400 22 June at which time resume present status. 1st Bn CO & S-3 report to Hqs 2d Div CP immediately. FR:: RCT LN: CO & S-3 1st Bn report to Watson CP at CP 2d HarDivi 1st Bn released to 2nd larDiv until 220400. TO-: CG, 27th Inf Div: - 1st Bn has been released to 2nd MarDiv until 220400. CO & S-3 left for Div. FR: CO 2nd Bn: - Casualty report 0800-130C 21 June 44*~ - Negative. FR: C0 AT Co: - 1 Off. KIA, 1 Off 2 EN WIA (evac by 2d Bn 24th Mar.) TO: CTG, 27th Inf Div: - (Phone) 1 Off KIA (1400 Casualty report). 1 Off 2 El IKIA. FR 1st Bn: - Casualty Report covering period 0800 21 June to 1300 21 June Negative. FR: 3d Bn: - Report of casualty 0800 to 1300 - Negative. TO: CO 1st Bn: - Send in a combat report on your activities. Report must be subrmitted prior to 1645 today. FR: 2d Bn (Phone): - All equip. & vehicle! are in. FR: CO 3d Bn: - 3d Bn ready for action. Rations arid water have been received. - 27 -

A^ti on Tak en

1333

47

1327

Relayed to Ist Bn.

1349

1349 1355

1400 1355

49

1341

50

1330 1400

1440

51

1400

1445 1620

52

1440 1620

53

1640 1650 54 1645

UNIT Journal

Organization

RCT 106 From : 0001 21 Jure 4 To : 2400 21 Jur Saipan Island /44

Place:
Time In

tI _ s

ial Out
__

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

i L , ,

No. 55
1400
FR: Div. (SECRET): - Execute through anti sniper patrols within your areas and main tain anti.sniper screen patrol throughout night to prevent infiltration. TO: CG, 27th Inf Div : - S-1, S-2, S-3 and S-4 Periodic reports and overlay. FR: G-3, 27th Inf Div: - 1st Bn to remain at present location. Have liaision repor to Div 0800 tomorrow. FR: 2d Bn Surg: - CR 5 negative for 21 June 44. TO: CG, 27th Inf Div: - Report fr Bns 106-1, 106-2 and 106-3. By phone that vehicles were all in except two (2) for Co. D. FR Ln. 0. w/Corps.: - 1st Bn to remain atchd to 2d MiarDiv until further orders. Air Raid Alarm All Clear Air Raid Alarm All Clear
J

Action Taken

1700

1800 1832

56 57

1800 1827

1816

58

1811 1900

1935

59

1920 1930 1940 2140 2230

28 ^

UNIT Journal
Organization RCT 106 From To Place: : : 001 2400 22 June 44 22 June 4 4

Saipan Island

Time In Out

SerLal
0o

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

A -~~~~

Action Tak en T

0710

60

0707

Fr: S-4: - tm Ordc party will be in Regt area. Notify amio office on weapons requiring replacement. FR: 5th Corps Ln 0.: - Telephone IIsgo V.O. RCT less BLT-l1 released from 5th iAmphib. Corps to 27th Inf Div. Capt. Shippen to Div. as Ln. 0. Maps received from Corps by S-2. FR: Co. B, 762d Tk Bn : - Negative report on weapon repair. S

0700

S, T

0630

0735
0800

61
62

0730

0900

FR: LN, 0 106th Inf : - Enemy estimation a:d S Summary (see file) FR: 1st Bn : - Neg Int report from S-2. S

0900

63
0830

CO left for Div CP FR Div: - FO #45 and overlay - dated 212000 June 44. CO returned to CP fr Div. FR: Div: - Livestock found in your area will be set free if practicable to permit them to find food and water. FR Div: - Outgoing mail may be delivered to mail orderlies to APO at Rear. No
fn n -i on Uli!A:.ULUIl ale U.J

0930

64

0920 1000

S,!l,T

1130

65

0830

1130

66

0830

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indirect inference of participation in combat will be made. 1130

67

0830

POW report from division

S-2

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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To : 001 2400 22 June 44 22 June 44

Place:

Saipan

Time In 1152 Out

Ser-

_Jf'

mM T'P .4

ial No.

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Dated

Action Taken.

68

0925

FR: 27 Div (thru Div Arty) - Two large bodies of our troops moving with support one group moving from (164) P to NE. One group moving from (163) O. FR: 27 Div (thru Div Arty) - 2 HarDiv front line located 191 0KW 183 J 184 K 184 P 173 BCHIN. FR: CO BLT-1 - Verbal'report from C Co. of casualties consist of 2 KIA 4 'IA all FR: 3rd Bn - 1400 Summary dispatch. CO left CP for BLT-3. FR: CO BLT-l A B - Casualty Report. IgCA WIA KIA 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 S IM

1152

69

1148

1155

1150

S-1

1245

1230
1255

1305

70

1230

C
D Hq

1310

71

1303

FR: CO BLT-1 - Attack progressing from last position. 'Overlaywill follow by messenger. FR: BLT-2 - Dispatch summary as of 1400. FR: BLT-1 - Dispatch Casualty Report. TO: 27 Div - Dispatch Casualty Report. FR: 1st Bn - POW Report - one captured and turned over to 2nd MarDiv. 3rd Bn S-1 periodic report 22 June. - 30 -

1315

72

1256 1325 1335

1330

S M SM

1330 1335
1335 1400

73 74 75 76

1350

UTIT Journal

Organization

RCT 106 From: To 00g1 22 June 44 22 June L4

: 2400

Place:

Saipan_

Time In 1410 Out

Ser-1 ial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

77 1400

1345

FR: CO 1st 3n - Mission accomplished as of S ,I 1345. 1st Bn on way in. TO: "AllUnits (by phone) - Burials will be in 27 Div Cemetery. (per G-l, 27 Div).
FR: CO BLT-1 - VTill you contact AP 162

1400 78 1445

1500

and ask them what has become of two 1st Bn vehicles?

1510 1600 79 1604 80

1510

TO: CO 1st Bn - Vehicles ashore. Contact Mr. Vassalotti at pool (Verbal) Info rept from G-2, 4th LIarDiv. S-2

1600

CO returned from 3rd En to CP, FR: CG 27 Div - Have men who are going to work with Div 11dm Gp report to the AG, Yellow Beach, 0800, 23 June 1944, with equipment, RCT Rear notified.

1604 1604 1620

81 82 83

1200 1500 1410

FRt Div Ln: O - Ovorlay of front lines,

LI (HN) S M

special map Saipan, 1/20,000i 221200. FR: Div Ln 0 - Overlay of front lines, special map Saipan, 1/20,000. 221500

FR: 2nd IIarDiv Ln 0 to Div Ln 0 for RCT 106 - Our front lines in -area of RCT 6 have advanced as far as 193I1 at 1400. FR: 2d MarDiv LnO: - To Div LnO for RPLCT 106 - Front line at 1345 in area RCT-8 advance to 184H. Unit in com. with Paymaster (4th MarDiv). FR: Div Arty Ln 0: To Div Ln 0 for RCT 106: - 4th 1larDiv front line as of 1345 -l^U IOCYn l lJU1 l I )I +4-^ -\I /'T +- J-I J-- 31 -

1620

84

1435

1620

85

1420

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From : Vili01 22 June 44 To : /400 22 June 44 Saipan Island

Place:

Time In Out 1620

Serial No.

Time Dated 1615

Incidents, messages, orders, etc., FR: 1st n. -, ELT 106.-1 reverted to Corps Reserve as- of 1345. Enemy counterattacking Intercept by 12-L 7,TQW 165 COH Enemy o in areas J.'/ troop conoe:;tat:Lo:on in areas 166 CDS 177 XY,, Reqluest has been made to fire on concentrations o CO left for Div. CO called meeting of Bn CO's and Separate Unit Comdrs rec. by phone. (see file) (notes) Periodic reports to Div. tar FR Hq 5th Phib Corps: - Actioh to 2d 1! Div. Info 106th Inf. Effective 1445 1-st Bn reverted to control RCT 106. 1st E3no returned to original reserve area but left one plat for observation and security of area mopped up. CO returned from 27th Inf Div Hq and started meeting with BLT & Spec. Unit & atchd Unit Comdrs. FR: 2d Bn Surg: - CR 5 Negative 22 June 44

Action Taken S, 1st Bn

1700

1650

1710 1730

All Units notified

89
1700

1800

90

1654

S, 1st Bn

1810

1812 1840

91 92 1616

Surg

FR: 1st Bn: Additional Plat of Co. Co 106th Inf ordered to patrol area 148 FGH IJKLMIPQRS west of Lake SUSUPE. FR: CO BLT 106-2: - Casualty Report (CR 5) S-2 Report 8 ELI Evac 2 to duty Total 10. Combat report and overlay. G-2 Periodic Report and overlay from 27 Inf Div.

1840

93

1840

1840

94

N SM T

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From: To : 0X01 2400 22 June 44 22 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1840 1840 1840 1845 Out

Serial No. 95 96 97 98 99

Time Dated

Messages, incidents, orders, etc. VIsg from CG, 27th Inf Div regarding Rear
Ech- location S-4, G--4 Div. Rear.

Ac Lion Tsk e

FR: QG, 27th Inf Div: - Regarding Adm GrpE and Unit Personnel Section. FR: CG, 27th Inf Div: - Regards mail serv for personnel and official. 1650 1812 G-2 overlay of info (note AGL intercepted) 221650. Meeting of CO and BLT COts. Atchd Units. CO left for Div. Hq. (for notes on meeting, see file) CO RCT returned to CP from Division. FR: G-3 5th Phib Corps: BLT 106-1 released to you at dawn of 23 June. (rec'd by phone) Periodic reports to Div.

2000 100 1900

101

1800-

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 100o From : 001 To : 2400 23 June 44 23 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial

Time Dated
< -

Incidents, Eessages, Orders, etc.

No.

Action Taken

0600

RCT CO and FID CP section moved out to establish FWD CP vicinity TA 162 S Order of March - 3d Bn (passed IP at 0530) FWD CP, 2d Bn, AT, Cn, Hqs, 1st Bn to joir
enroute.

0825 0825

102

0706 0825

FR: 27th Inf Div: - What time did 1st Bn move to join you? TO: 1st Bn: - What time did you leave area? FR 1st Bn: le are still
TO:

103

0830 0835

104 105

0829 0835

in area.

CGj27th Inf Div: - Head of 1st Bn

joins column T 1JPE ABLE (150) T at 09304 1st Bn area not cleared as of 0829.

0935

106

0912

FR: 27th Inf Div: - No restriction on illumination. However, must limit to minimum during red alert - dangerous to ships. FR: CG, 27th Inf Div: - Report your position every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour. TO: CO 3d Bn: Advise time you will be prepared to jump off. FUD CP opened at TA 162-0. FR: CO 165th ECT: My left ready to jump. off waiting arrival of your right. Can you advise me as to when you are ready to jump off. TO: CO RCT 165th: - Will jump off at 105' - 34 -

1000

107

0852,

1025

108

1025 1030

1035

109

1026

1039

110

1039

UNIT Journal Organization ROT 106 From: To 0001 23 June 44 23 June 44

: 2400

Place: Time In 1047 1054 1055 1055 1055 1100 1100 1115 1106 118 Out Serial
No.

Saipan Action Taken

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

111 112 113 114 115 116 117

1017 0931 1055 0905 1030 1050 1020 1115 1106

FR: OG 27 Div - Report your present position. DR: 106 Rear - Report location of head of column as of 0945. TO: 106 Rear - C0 in position at TA 162 Oboe as of 1030. TO: Surg 106 fr 27 Div - Will send location later. FR: OG 27 Div - Have you started attack? M

FR: 27 Div - Are you attacking? UJhen did you jump off?
FR: 27 Div Maintain constant watch on

610 radio at all times. TO: 3rd Bn - Are you in contact with unit on left flank? TO: 27 Div - CP located at TA 162-0. 3rd Bn jumped off at 1055. L on left K on right. FR. 27 Div-Must keep abreast of advance of units on your loft. TO; 27 Div - No tank attacks in this area. Marines report enemy occupy positions on reverse slopes. Ammo dumps probably mined. Enemy captured at Marino 300 radio in a CP. Dead & prisoners have no water according to marines. FR: 2nd Bn 165 - Is ROT 106 ready to go into nosition? - 35 JvV ...

1115 1117

119 120

1100 1117

1120

121

1115

r.-

.........

UNIT Journal

Organization

ROCT 106
From: To : j001 240 23 June 44 23 June 44

Place:
I~~

Saipan

Time
In

Out 1125

Serial No. 122

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. TO: 27 Div - Front lines TA 1240 to 174 LOI. BIT 165 on right. One Pit Go I in K control be;,m'eI and 165. Visual contact with 2rd M5,arDlv.

Action Taken

1125

1130 1140

123

1130 1140

TO:

CO 2nd Bn - 3rd Bn in position.

K in

contact with F,

124

TO: 27 Div - Request lift mortar fire on hill TL 155R by units of 2nd MiiarDiv at
once.

1150 1200 1213 1225 1230

125 126

1145 1200

FR. GG 27 Div - What is your situation? Lnswer at once. TO: AT Co - Miove to TA 162 S. Coordinate with CO Cn Co on area. TO: 27 Div - Battalions in column. 3rd, 2nd, 1st. Order

S Sent to Bns

127

1213

128 129

1225 1125

TO;

Ill Bns - RCT C? at TL 162-0.

TO: CO 3rd Bn - Marines report Jap ammo 75 enemy killed behind lines dump mined.

last night.

You may be in contact with

OKl MTixed Brigade or 118th Inf. Enemy after water and radios. No tank attack in this area yet.

1240

130

1130

FR: 3rd Bn - Taking over at 1030. Lines at 174 0 09 to 174 C54 to 174 D90. One BLT 165 on our right. K on Bn right L Co on left. One plat Co I in contact between K and 165. 3rd Bn - Reauest lift mortar fire on FRhill TA 185 R by units of 2nd MarDiv at
once.

S M

1245

131

1145

To Div

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UNIT Journal Organization ROT 106 From: To : 0001 24.a 23 June 44 23 June 44

Place:
I I I I I

Saipan Action Taken S

Time In 1247 Out

te-a

oer,-

rn-- ~ m . 1A1t

ial No. 132

Dated 1155

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR: AT Co - Am in vicinity of TA 163. Shall we contin.e3 f-wL or go into assembly area here3 TO. Ln 0 w/Corps - L Co in positions, K, L and F will move together on order from 2nd Bn 165. FR: 3rd Bn - In reply to your msg we are in contact with unit on our left flank.

1248

133

1135

1250 1253 1255

134 135 136

1130 1138 0710

FR; Div - Advise scheme of maneuver. How S many Bns on front? FR. 27 Div - Last night 22-23 June CTF51 directed that if number of enemy planes attacking is small, a flash blue alert only will be ordered. Do not fire at random at planes--it will disclose position. S T

1259 1300 1303

137 138 139

1200 1130 1144

FR: 3rd Bn - Camouflaged enemy position M T at TA 185. Correct on CP Location 174 t0 FR: 3rd Bn - Location of our CP at TA 174 R11. What is your location? FR: 2nd Bn 165 - Contact man from K Co states that L is bent back to the rear aml does not make a straight prolongation of our front. We will have to wait until they move forward to straighten lines before we can jump off. FR:
FR:

1305 1306

140 141

1150 1212

3rd Bn - OP in operation 1120.

185.

3rd Bn - Request location of your CP

at present -37I

UNIT Journal

Organization

ROT 106 From: To : 0001 2400 23 June 44 23 June 44

Place:

Saipan

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

142

1205

FR: G-2 27 Div - Jap POW taken by 4th MarDiv this AM says enemy is pulling back to ridge north of line 21 on new map and N of Chatcha Village. FR: 1st Bn - Casualty report for period 1645, 22 June 44 to 1330 23 June 44 all units - none. Strength report, no change from last report. CO left for 3rd Bn. FR: CO 3rd Bn - Please keep line open to your outfit. May have to relay msg to group working for me; FR: 2nd Bn - CP located at 174 M52. FR: CO 3rd Bn - Will try to cross open field and then have Cn Co 105 blast out cave with machine gun and snipers in it. CO returned from 3rd Bn. TO: CG 27 Div - AT plt has been attached to 3rd Bn. TO: CO 3rd Bn - Your msg on enemy positior & CP location of 1200 not clear, repeat. TO: CO 3rd Bn - Give again the location of your CP. FR: CO 3rd Bn - Am attempting to move across open field. FR: CO 2nd Bn - CP at TA 172 M 52. - 38 N N/

1313

143

1300

1315

1336

144

1330

1331 1340

145 146

1329

1334

1400 1225

147

1225

1300 1300 1315 1331

148
149 150 151

1300 1300 1315 1329

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To : 0001 240 23 June 44 23 June 44

Place:

Saipan

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

1400

152

1340

FR: CO 2nd Bn - Strength no change. Enemy casualties 2 snipers. Casualty report negative. FR: CO 1st Bn - 106-1 CP position 163 V 5-5 at 1340. TO: CG 27 Div 1st Bn: TA 2nd Bn: TA 3rd Bn: TA CP locations: M1

1400

153 1400 154

1340
1400

163 V 5-5
174 M 5-2 174 H 9-0

1400 1400 1400

1425

155

1400

TO; CG 27 Div - Casualties zero - strength unchanged. TO: AT Co - Have you moved into assembly area with Cn Co? FR: 3rd Bn - (by phone to S-3) - CB at TA 174- 90. OP at 174 I 28. FR: CO 3rd Bn - CR 0700 to 1300 K Co IWIA 2 Aill other companies are negative. FR: CO AT Co - Have moved into assembly area with Cn Co. FR: GG 27 Div - Jas rptd booby traps with trip wire at approx five ft. height. Also land mines. Enemy dead found with grenade in hand and ready to explode if body moved FR: CG 27 Div - Report present CP location I TO: CO AT Co - Establish POW Cage vicirnity your area. TO: CO 8th Mar - RCT line at 1435 running from TA 185 PVfTST now advancing. Is my left flank in contact with you? - 39 S MT S M S T V

1400 157 158 159 160 1400 1415 1423 1415

1428 1435

1440 1440 1440 162 163

1432 1440
1440

UNIT Journal
Organization RCT 106

From: To :

0001 240

23 June 44 23 June 44

Place:

Saipan

Time
I

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc,

In

Out 1443 1440

Action Taken. MT

No. 164 1443 1440 TO: El- Units - POW1 Cage at TA 162 S.

165

TO: 27 Div ]Line at 1435 running from TA In contact on 185 PVWiST now advancing. both flanks. TO: CG 27 Div - RCT CP located at TA 162 OBOEd 5-5. FR: S-3, 3rd Bn - Love Co front lines TA 185 in the NOO and TA 185. King Co TA 185 X 55 to TA 174 E. Light tanks to support King Co.
FR: CG 27 Div - What have you done about

1443 1450

166

1443 1430

167

S I

1457 1502

168

1453 1417

your left flank? 169

Answer at once.

FR: 8th War - Report situation as it exist at present in Div zone of action. (Sth Mllar is moving forward). FR: 8th Mar - BLT-2 8 lIar will be used to maintain contact with 27 Div left flank. FR: 3rd Bn - Get word to iI7 tank to fire tracers in direction of enemy machine gun nest. TO: CG 27 Div - Are now moving forward
rCL.j.i

1502

170 171

1417

1503

1503

1505

172 173

1505 1507

; n;

-''.iL

uiilci

4.nt.A4Pt.
' U

U1i

I - -P4.

_L.CJ U

fl PI Li

-,

1507

TO: 1-2-3- Bns & Surgeon - Coll Plts are detached effective 231700. They will then operate in support of Bns in action under RCT control. FR: 27 Div G-2 - Second MarDiv reports enemy is mining own ammo dumps and using trip wires to detonate. - 40 S T

1530

174

1500

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To .: 0001 23 June 44 2400 23 June 44

Place:

Saipan

Time In 1540 Out

Serial No. 175

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Aiction Taken. S M

1450 1510 1515

FR: AGL - 106-2 CP position TA 174 M 52. C0 RCT left CP for BLT-3. CG 27 Div visits CP RCT 106. TO.: CO 4 MfIar Div - 8th Mar has a patrol waiting on Hill TA S11 (2YK) UISH QRJ-70. Establish contact and guide 106th into their position on Div boundry. This patrol wi1l have wire comm to tie in with left flank. We have other patrols lo6king for you. (sent to 8 Mar 24). TO: CO 3rd Bn - Are you in contact with unit on your left? TO: CG 27 Div - Front line as of 1520 185 NJ - 186 KIT. Visual contact with 165. T0: CO 1st & 2nd Bns - Front lines as follows: TA 1.85 3N 55 to 185 0 99 to 186 K 55 to 186 M 61, Eneiy strong holes TA 185 H 98 and TA 195 ABCHLKFA circle. CO Left CP for RCT 165 with C.G.

1528

176

1528

1555

177

11lO

1555

178
179

1530

1555

1546

1655

1715

1650

FR: 27 Div - Request that remote control rifle reported be sent to Div CP by next returning messenger. FR: CG 27 Div - You have gap on your left flank. Gain contact with unit on your lef with sufficient force to maintain it. TO: CG 27 Div - 2nd Bn moving in to cover gap on left. Will advise further. - 41 -

S-2

1715

181

1653

1715

182

1715

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: 1001 To : 2400 23 June 44 23 June 44

Place:

Saipan

Time In 1720 Out

Serial No. 183

1 61 OLi.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

1650
F/ r
I tI) m

FR: CG 27 Div - Request illumination for tonight thru your N L 0.

_7~' D

1725 1730

Pnt:

ist, ti - Hrave you any TuDes OUn 5LU

3 _

... m.__. A.

__

1 A

^f /d /

available inmmediately?

185

1655

FR: CG 27 Div - Recheck location of your front lines immediately. Latest report shows men from 8 Regt in your area 185 W and that you are in 165 area with your R F Reply at once. CO returned to CP with CG and went on to 3rd Bn CP. FR: CG 27 Div - Re: to your msg 1648. No replacements available. Send radio jeep t this Hq for possible repair. FR: JASCO - Air observer. believes that he has located Jap High Command CP. Same will be taken care of tomorrow morning with 1000 lb. bomb. FR: 5th Phib - Close down and return Liaison radio to this Hqs. FR: NLO 160 - NLO 162 reports contact on both flanks after checking NLO 163. Still checking with Bn 3. FR: 3rd Bn - Get a M7 up to 3rd Bn CP
immediately. FR: 3rd Bn - Land mine located at TA 174

1735 1755 186 1736

1800

187

1715

1805
1810

188 189

1610
1800

1810

190 191

1800

1815

1740 1645
I

J 58. 1816
!

192
I

FR: 1st Bn - Combat Report.

,. _ c. ..... -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To : 0001 240 23 June 44 23 June 44

Place:

Saipan

Time In

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Out
1830

No.

Action Taken.

193

1440

TO: G-2 - Line of 3rd Bn advance held up by high ground. 185 R line runs 185 K to 185 V & N to 185 S to R & L on line. Resistance by s:all arms and 1iGs. Lines now advanding with plt of mediumscoming in Jap medium tank in area 162-0 used as pill w gun is 57. Suggest Ord see it box. Do you want Jap rifles?
FR: 3rd Bn - Have many casualties in CP

1835

194

1835

Surg Not.

area. Need transportation for same. Litt, ters not available. Would appreciate
same.

1840 1840 1840 1900

195 196 197 198

1835 1840 1840 1900

FR: 27 Div - Re: Censor Stamp.

All Units notified.

FR: CG 27 Div - Re: Removal Friendly Dead.

FR: NTLF - Copy of installations taken

from picture of Saipan June 21. FR: CG 27 Div - Maintain anti-sniper patrols and to the front to maintain contact with enemy. FR: 27 Div - Have Watts returned to unit which he has been Ln 0 for at once. Believe it was RCT 8 Mar. FR: 2nd Bn - Position as follows: C Co 174 H. H Co Hq - E Co 174 R. F Co 173.
FR: CO 2nd Bn - F & G Co are moving and

S T

1900

199

1830

1900 1915 1930 1935

200 201 202 203

1830 1910 1925 1930

will report position soon.

FR: 3rd Bn - Enemy tanks are approching

M, 27 Div.

our front. FR: 27 Div - Report action you have taken

i. onr pa'troi'n
-

43 -

JNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To : 0r01 240 Sai 23 June 44 23 June 44
_an___

Place:

Time In Out 1945

Serial No. 204

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

1945

TO: 27 Div - Have complied with your msg re patrols. Cn Co moved into 3rd Bn area by V.O. of CO F.O. #46 fr 27 Div w/overlays. F.O. #8 -106 RCT w/overlays.

2015 205 206 2030 207 1725

FR: CO 3rd Bn - Units now at K-175 A 15

to 174 E 47; L-174 E 47 to 174 D 70; 1-174

D 70 to 174 E 62; Eng - 174 E 62 to 175 A

15; CP and 81 in center. For contact with 2nd Bn 165 on right. No contact on left. Overlay to follow. 2030 208 1742 1900 2030 1925 1930 2030 2100 2030 2100 FR: AGL - Ran into bunch of snipers. Casualties mounting fast. Periodic Report to 27th Div. Report Tk attack headed for 3rd Bn Z of A changed to 165 Z of A. Cn Co sent to 3rd Bn. FR: 3rd Bn - Jap ammo dp in front on fire. 3rd Bn reported 50 casualties. ters. Clear Station notified. at daylight. Need litWill evac

2100

209

2100

FR: CC-G Div - King Hr for 24 June delay27 ed 90 min. Notified all units.

-44

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106

From :
To

0001

24 June 44
24 June 44

: 2400

Place:
S S

Saipan Island

Time In

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

0400

2nd Bn reported Arty fire in rear of front lines. Arty checked. Had not been firing in area desigrated. Tank attack heading for 3rd Bn. illumination requested at 0415. NGF

0415 0415 0500

Illumination fires requested by 3rd Bn effectively placed at 0415. TO: Div: - (Phoned at 0500) 3rd Bn reports tanks at their immediate front. Two Arty concentrations well put. Expects infantr attack at davn. FR: 2nd Bn: - Casualty report negative for 23 June 44. FR: 3rd Bn: - One of the tricks the Japs are using is to fuze their ammo dumps and blow them up when our troops approach. TO: 3rd Bn: - Withdraw onm dead to Bn. Col Pt. Inform us of location. FR: 3rd Bn: - 4 enemy tanks knocked out in our area 1900 23 June 44. One hard hit escaped to own rear. TO: 1st Bn: - Bn CO report to regt for orders, (by phone) FR: Div: - Warn all troops of enemy use of booby traps. Many caves in 2nd MarDiv are, found so prepared with flags and weapons as b&it. Japs appear to fuze their ammo dumps and blow them in our advance. T Div S-T

0543
0630

210 211

0530 062D

0655 0725

212

0655 0635

213

0725 0730
214

0725 0637

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To 001 24 Jure 44 24 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated 0700

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR 2d Bn: - Our position, F Co no change; CP G Co 185 N; H Co 1741; E Co 174 lN; 174 R shells to show end Request signal of smoke of preparation TO 2nd Bn: No change in front line or enemy situation. TO 2nd & 3rd Bns: - Give time you jumped off FR CO 165th Inf: - Request LnO fr 106th Inf. FR Div: - New POW Col.Pt. open at Vic RJ 170 in TA 15 T. Rawlings will evacuate directly to Div. Stockade effective 1200 Div Comdr,& 6tafff, RCT CO & 1st Bn CO left for front lines. TO Div. Jumped off right on time.

Action Taken

0746

215

0746 0815 0817 0820

216 217 218 219

0746 0815

0815
0745

0820 0820 0825

220 221 0820

0825

TO Div: Disposition of troops along line. Co F on right, G in center, L in center, K on left, 2nd Bn on left. TO Div: Request conformation of report on last nights tank attack. No. of tanks engaged, No. destroyed and type. TO Div: 5 Tks engaged. 4 Tks destroyed, 1 escaped. Type to follow. TO 3rd Bn: - Advise type of tanks met in your area last night. Mhat is your present situation? FR 3rd Bn: - Center of line pinned down . Tanks working over machine gun.

0825

222

0825

0830 0830

223

0830 0830

224

0835

225

0830

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0,501 To : 240 24 June

44

24 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
!

in 0841

Out

Serial Ho, 226 227

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR AT Co: - We are in urgent need of BA 70 batteries.. How- and where can we get them FO 2nd & 3rd Bns._ Where are your front lines? hour, Send La combat report every half

Action TaLt.en Comm 0.

0830 0845

0845

0850 0852 0901

228

0850 0850 0900

Periodic report to Div as of 1800 23 June

44

229

FR 3rd Bn: - We have encountered 5 Jap tanks and have knocked them out. TO Ln 0 #4 fr 104 FA Ln & EO report immedi. ately after jump off both bns encountered heavy mortar fire. They fell back to original line and in some cases slightly behind original line. TO CO 2nd & 3rd Bns: - Give your front lines iumlediately. FR 3rd Bn: - Have one dead. Other dead not brought in yet. Our present location TA 174 E 62. FR: 3rd Bn: - Front lines 185 X 07 to S

230

0905 0910

231
232

0905 0715

S M /

0910

233

0845

174 E 96. 0930 0930 0935

234 235 236

Attacking but slowly encounterIn contact with 165

ing stiff opposition.

0930 0925 0930

TO 2nd Bn: Maintain contact on your left flank. Notify me of your present situatio FR 2nd Bn: - Co G moved forward. undetermined. Distance S

FR 2nd Bn: - Co F going to move forward wi h S- M Mar. at approx 750 Az. fr his present location. which is 175 J 68. He is edging towards the right to est. contact with G. - 47 -

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT .06( From : To (1 24 June 44 24 June 44

: 240

Place:

Saipan Island

Time :[n 0940 Out

Serial
No,

Time Dated 0913

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR Div: ... Word recid from 8th Mar. they are advancing and havle lost contact with 2nd Bn, Hae- 2-d Bn move to establish contact immediately. TO 3rd Bn: - Lines have advance 50 yds to 100 yards TO 2nd Bn: - Where are your front lines?. Send in irmmnediately.
TO Div: - 3rd Bn front lines TA 185 XO 7

Action
Taken

237

S & 2d Bn.
M

0942 0945 0945

238
239 240

0913 0945 0945

to 174 E 96. Encountering stiff enemy resistance. Still moving. 1000

241 1000 TO Div: - 3rd Bn encountered 5 E tankets.

Knocked them out. front lines. 1010 1012 242

243

No change in CPts or

0830 0940

FR 2nd Bn:
change. FR Div:
onceo
-.

Front line situation no

S Advance of 50 yds in li hours 1

is most unsatisfactory. 1014 244 0935

Start moving at S r

FR Div: Your failure to maintain contact ewith unit on your left is most embarrassii Advance on your left at once. FR 3rd Bn: - All 3 companies are now on line. FO 47 - 27th Inf Div & Adm 0. #3 to FO #46. 1st Bn notified to move up. 1st Bn moving up to TA 174 E, formerly occupied by 2nd Bno

S T S M S

101,5 1020

245 246

0955 0920 1025 1030

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 24 June 44

To

: 24 2

4 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time

In

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

CO at 3rd Bno NLO reports front lines of 165 as follows 186 GNO - 187 K - 175 DE. FR AGL: - 165 RCT reports enemy mortar position TA 185 T. FR 1st Bn: - CP located TA 174 Q 91.

Action Taken

1030 247 1150 1151 248 249 1205 1205 250 1135 1105
1140o

S M

S M S M

CO returned to CP
FR Div: - 165 reports his left unit drivel back leaving gap of about 1000 yds on you: right. Take necessary action to protect your right and center of Div. line. FR 3rd Bn: - Front lines located 185 S 55 to 185 X 85. Advancing very slow. CO 3rd Bn: Line pulled back as of 0800. S M T

1215 1215 1216

251 252 253

1100 1145

S M

CO 3rd BE: We have observed troops to the West of our front lines. They are on one slope of highest peak. We do not know if they are friendly or enemy - let us know if they are friendly.

1217

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1020

FR CG 27th Inf Div: - All overrun enemy weapons will be completely dismantled to prevent reuse by enemy. It is believed that enemy replaced block on an overrun 37nm last night and put it in action. FR 27th Inf Div: - Please give complete report on enemy tank activity your front last night and to 0900 this a.m., giving no. seen and no. destroyed and type. FR 165th Inf: - We observed enemy me7oo rtrw " is ' _1 _ activity _' ) mm 1 b F. lR - 49 * ,tr t

S+

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 1_06 From : 0001 To : 2400 24 June 44 24 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1225 Out

Serial No, 257

Tine Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1200

FR AGL: - one LnO w/2nd Bn reports heavy mortar fire aInd can't use radio only in emergencyo, SCR 536 radios knocked out. FR 3rd Bn: .- Report of M Co WIA ElI 7 Off 2. - 1 sk evac.
FR Div G-2: - Arty reports large number

1226

258

1205

1229

259

1210

of tanks in 187 O. They moved just now from 205 R are now under Arty fire. 1235 260 1235 TO COts 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns; AT CO: - Arty reports a large nurber of tanks in 187 0. They moved from 203 R4 Now under arty fire, FR 3rd En: - Tank attack headed in 3rd En area. CO believes has enough to repel them. (verbal) FR 3rd Bn: - (Verbal) Two tks knocked out none gone through CP. (answer to question by CO) TO 3rd Bn: - It is reported that there are 85 to 87 tks in area (verbal) 3rd Bno request AGL support from air. (verbal) FR S-2to 3rd Bn: - Correct report of 85 to 87, changed to 5 to 7 tks. (verbal) M1Jortar fire on Regt'l. CP. Advised to move. FR lst Bn: - Bn moving forward. 27th Div notified by phone

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Place:
_ -

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No. 262

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1127

FR 27th Inf Div: - Tarnks reported at time 1210 now at 186 LM,- 85 of themr TO 27th Inf Div: - in re to your msg 1125 concerning tks. Do you mean 5 to 7 tks? To Div: - In 3rd Bn area have knocked out 4 E. Tks. 2 Of our Med Tks crippled and possibly a third knocked out. FR 165th Inf: - Enemy mortars observed in TA 185 S. FR 3rd Bn: - Approximately 30 Japs now in TA 185 junction of 600 seen climbing into mts and entering caves. TO CO 3rd BEn - Recheck your msg time 123' concerning 30 Japs in TA 185. FR 1st Bn: - 1st Bn moving in to relieve 3rd Bn (verbal) CO left to go to forward CP position with Fwd CP Section. FR Div G-2: - RCT 25 reports 1250 enemy tks reorganizing at 195 Y. TO Div G-3: - In re to msg "Tks in TA 195 are calling for arty fire. (verbal) Arrived new CP area.

1250 1302

263 264

1250 1302

Verbal t o Div.

1304 1304

265 266

1300 1235

1318 1335

267 268

1318

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1320 1340
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GG 27th Inf Div arrived at CP. TO: CO 3rd Bn: - Where is your CP locate( 2

1345 1405

CG 27th Inf Div left CP. - 51 -

UNIT Journal Organization: BCT 106 From : To

t

~001 240

24 June 44 24 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No. 272

Time Dated 1410

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR AGL: -Heavy tank attack forming TA 19! Y - between 75 and 90 tanks reported by 106-2 AGL. FR AGL: - Planes are now attacking tanks in TA 195 Y. FR CO st 2.: - CP located at TA 174 0 55

Action Taken

273 1353 274

1420 1344 1353

Forward CP set up. 1356 CO arrived at new CP. 1410 CO left for BLT-1 CP. CG 27th Inf Div arrived forward CP at 1415.
FR 2nd Bn: -- Our front lines 185 H 10,

1430

275

1330

Contact with 3rd Bn maintained. 174 0 29, 276 1340

CP at S M T

FR CO 2nd Bn: - This unit receiving fire from following weapons - Mortar heavy light grenade discharger Mg & tk *Ene.m defense is stubborn all out and aggressive FR AGL: - Plane attack on enemy tanks completed. FR lst Bn: - Casualty report for period 1645 23 June to 1330 24 June - all units negative. No. change. FR AGL: - 165-1 CP receiving heavy enemy fire from TA 194. Request Obs plane goirg in now to take look. TO CO 2nd Bn: - Recheck your msg time 133C regarding QK and Charlie Peter. FR 27th Inf Div.: - Enemy tank reportsin cave 205 S. - 52 -

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 00A1 To : 2400 24 June 44 24 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In

Ser-| No, 282

Out

Tine Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR AGL 165--1 receiving enemy mortar fire from TA 185 N~ Have asked for rockets to be used against them -. mission no yet okec TO CO 2nd Bn: - 165-1 receiving fire from mortar at TA 185 N, TO lst, 2nd & 3rd Ens: - Enemy tank reported in cave TA 205 S. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - Relief of 3rd Bn by 1st Bn completed at 1515. FR LnO w/165: - 60 to 70 tks in TA 195 XY, FR AGL: - Corps arty now firing on tks

Action Taken

1515

1450

1515 1518 1520

283 284 285 286 287 288

1515

1518 1520

I
1520 1525 1530

1425 1500

in TA 195 Y.
1405

Enemy tanks.

FR 2nd Bn: - Undetermined no. of enemy mines layed on surface of ground in open field in TA 174 JFX. Further info when availableo FR 2nd Bn; - N.o position changes have beer reported. Full report follows. FR 2nd Bn: - 81am mortar in position at 55 174 /i in general support, We have report that F Go is being relieved by Bn of Miarines. No other change. FR GG, 27th Inf Div: - CO RCT 8 reports it has patrol in area 185 QRVW trying to

1531 1535

289 290

1410 1430

291

1550

make contact. 1600 1600

,i

Report your situation.

M S

292

1347 1550

FR 1st Bn: - GP located at TA 174 J 19. FR ExO Cn Co.: - Report of casualty:

293

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UNIT Journal
Organization RCT 106

From: To :

0001 2400

24 June 44 24 June 44

Place:

Saipan.

Time
In

Serial

Out

No. 294

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

1605

1510

FR: CO 2nd Bn - Intermittent mortar or light arty falling on TA 174-0 might be coming from cave position TA 185 W' - situation confronting troops no reported change. FR: AGL - CP 105 TA 162 S. CP 105-2 TA 122 0. Front lines 125 F, 115 A, 114 0 and 106 B. FR S-2 2nd Bn - Re msg on mine field: Magnetic mines were scattered over field when nearby ammo dp blew up - time unknown are being removed. Re msg on cover on Mt, Tapotchau location should have been TA 18, W 17. (Action sent to Division). FR: NGL - TA 220 AB ammo or ration dump there is no activity in 220 * But tracks leading in woods in same area (220) G. TO: 27th Div - Patrol has been sent to meet patrol of RCT 8. Will advise when contact has been established. FRM S-3 2nd Bn - Marines advise moving F Co along ridge to DTO - they advise probable commitment another Marine Bn in F Cf area. No confirmation yet. F Co CO seriously wounded. FR: 27 Div - Request illumination for tonite through your NLO. S T M

1615

295

1615

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1507

1620

297

1601

1630

298

1630

1637

299

1535

1640 1715

300
301

1630 1325

FR: CO 2nd Bn - Enemy resistance strong strength undetermined. Intense E mortar fire falling TA 174 CDEHIJ and 185 10001300 - Tank counterattack on 3rd Bn zone approx 1145 believed to have been repulse, nest No. of tanks unknown. Much enemy activit; (con'tv~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106,

From:
To :

0001
2400

24 June 44
24 June 44

Place:

Saipan.

Time

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. (con't from previous page) noted on MJt. TA 194 RMI at least 20 enemy observed in doorway of large cave.

In

Out

No.

Action Taken.

1715

302

1715

TO: CO 3rd Bn - What is your situation? Do you have contact on both flanks? What are your front lines? Advise at once.

1730

303

1730

S-3 report to Div

S-2 report to S-1 report to S-4 report to Z.;to 23 June Div Div Div 1800 both date.

1730

304

1730

FRO AGL - 105-2 front lines as follows: 115 F3, 114 T4, 114 Y2, 107 13, 115 El, 115 F4, 105-2 Cp at 124 L. FR: CO BLT -1 - Combat report & overlay. TO: CG 27 Div - Location of our front lines as follows: TA 185 N 55 to 185 0 99. Have received info that Regt on R continues on above line as follows; TA 186 K 55 to 186 M 61. TO CG 27 Div - Charlie Peter location 106 RCT 174 R 35, 1st Bn 174 0 56, 2nd Bn 174 J 55, 3rd Bn 174 W 83. S-1 Periodic report from 2nd & 3rd: 3rd Bn WIA KIA U

1730 1745

305 306

1790 1745

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307

1800

1845

308

1830

O's
mII 1900 309 310

6
103

1
13

1900
1910

TO 27 Div - Periodic Report. FR: CO 2nd Bn - Fox & George Co's are mov. ing and will report position soon. - 55 -

1915

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 24 June 44 24 June 4L

: 2400

Place:

Saipan.

Time In 1927 Out

Serial
No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

311 312

1925 1230

F L A S H FR: CO 3rd Bn - Enemy Tanks are approacg our front. FR: 27 Div - FO ;i#48 FO #48 & Overlay. Intelligence Memo to

2000

2000 2000

313

1600 2000 2015

FR: 27 Div - G-2 Periodic Report. Periodic Reports to CG 27 Div. CO held meeting of all Bn & Sep Unit CO's after returning from 27 Div CP at 2000. (See file for notes).

314
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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 25 June 44 25 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan.

Time In 0545 Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

0545 0600 0730

FR: Ln w 27 Div - Ln 0 for RCT came in and left at 0545. AT Co CO moved out to go to 2nd Bn. CO RCT left CP. Went to aid station at 0745. Went on to 3rd Bn area. FR: 27 Div - Have guides contacted you? Have you moved forward on schedule? (Answer by phone). FR: CG to CO ROT 106 (verbal) - Await my arrival at your CP. TO: CO 106 - Request you return to CP: Ogden on way to see you. FR: 3rd Bn - Moved out at 0800. (verbal),

0745

316

0743

0750
0810 0810 0810

0750 0810 0810 0750 0815 0905

FR: 1st Bn - Moved out at 0750. Asst Div Comdr arrived at CP. Asst Div Comdr left CP to go to 165th. On leaving 165th, to CO RCT 106 who is in column. FR: MIed Supply Sgt 106 to Regt Surg - Men still on Toronto will come in at 1200. Will send them to you. FR: Ln-4 Hoffman, 104 FA Bn (reinf) Now firing btry concentration on Div arty order into area 186 CHL. Later will fire in 186 BG. TO: CO 2nd Bn - What is your situation? Report your line and OP.
I

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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To : 0001 2400 25 June 44 25 June 44

Place:

Saipan.

Time

In

J Out 0927

Serial No,

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Action Taken.

320 321 322

0927 0930 0855

'O: 1st & 3rd Bn - Send in your location. PR: 2nd En - Combat report negative.

0945 0946

'R: 2nd Bn - Our front lines now approx as follows .- G Co - 175 A15 to 174 D59. E Co extends from last point to 185 W55. F Co unreported. Request front line units west of your front.
FR: 3rd Bn - We are at present 174 T 22. Expect to move soon. FR: CO 1st Bn - CP at 175 M. rTO: CG 27 Div - 1st Bn at 174 M, 3rd Bn at 174 0, 2nd Bn front lines now - G Co. 175 A 15 to 174 D 59, E Co 174 D 59 to

S M

0955 0956 0958

323 324 325

0937 0930 0945

S M SM

185 N 55. 1008

326

1008

TO: CG 27 Div - Following report fr 2nd Bn "Receiving fire from following Jap weaponE Tanks. Enemy defense SMortar, Heavy IGD, Casstubborn and all out and aggressive. ualties inflicted on enemy undeterminedi believed to be in TA 174 2 Bypassed MG1 well concealed in rock cave harrassing blue troops. Undetermined no. of enemy mines laid on surface of ground in open field 174 JEX." TO: 2nd Bn - Do not understand your msg re F Co location - you give us 800 yds in front of our lines - clarify. FR: 2nd Bn - Combat report negative. me position of 1st Bn & 3rd Bn.
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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 25 June 44 25 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan.

Time in O~ut 1020

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

No.

329

1020

rO: CG 27 Div - Disposition of Cn Co- 1st Plt with 2nd Bn firing indirect fire. 2nd Plt with 1st Bn. 3rd Plt with 3rd Bn. TO CO 2nd Bn - 1st Bn 3rd Bn at 174 0. 2nd F-K ,3rdBn 165 at 176 har located at TA 187 located at 175 M. Bn 165 at TA 187 A. B to 187 VRS. 23rd TKRY.

1028

330

1028

1030

331

1030

TO: 1st 2nd & 3rd - New change send in 1330 report to us so as to arrive this Hq not later than 1230. FR: 2nd Bn - Units pushing fwd to edge of woods awaiting confirmation of F Co front line. TO: CG 27 Div - 1st Bn now at 187 yV.

1040

332

1030

1040
1050

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1040 1050

334 335 336

TO: CG 27 Div - F Co in contact with 8th Regt 194 S. TO: CO 2nd Bn - 8th Mar Regt in contact with F Co. FR: 3rd Bn S-2 - Report from 22 June to 24 June. (Delayed) CO RCT 106 left 165 Inf CP and went to join 1st Bn 106 Inf at head of column. FR: 2nd Bn - Patrol reports position of F Co 194 S as of early this AMland moving forward. Have no confirmation.

1050

1050 1600 24 June 1100

1055

-115

337

1059

1130

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2.33P

TO: 3rd(Bn' - .(.Phone)'Give me ydur.*lobatior Have not heard from you all morming. - 59 -

UNIT Journal

Organization

RCT 106
From: To : 0(01 2400 25 June 44 25 June 44

Place:

Saipan.

Time _, . In

.~~

Out 1130

3erLal No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

339

1130

TO: 1st & 3rd Bn - Report your position every 1/2 hour - have not received any report. Expedite. TO CG 27 Div - Patrol reports position of F Co 194 J as of early AM and moving fwd. Attempting to confirm. FR: AT CO - Is there any information on enemy tank concentration as of yesterday. TO: CG 27 Div - 3rd Bn reports enemy move TA 185 VWRSNMEJG and TA 194-195 NE. Mt Tapotchau. enemy in small no. moving into caves. No fire received. No report on E tanks. FR: 2nd Bn - Some enemy movement noted on cliffs from TA 185 VWRS1NIJE and area in TA 194-195 which continue up visible slope of NE Mt. Tapotchau. Enemy in small no. seen to move over cliffside from apparent position in cover. No enemy fire received from this area as far as is known. We are firing 37amm and 105 Cannon. Enemy mortar falling in our front line as of 1030. Exact position of enemr guns undetermined. No report of enemy tank activity to this hour. TO: CG 27 Div - BLT-1 jumped off at 1130 from 187 V to 188 K. CP at 188 V pushing forward. Suffered few casualties. Will advise further. (phoned per msg fr CO). TO: CG 27 Div - 3rd Bn CP at TA 177 H.
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1135

340

1135

1145 1147

341 342

1125

1147

T.1'>

343

1050

1155

344

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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To : 001 2400 25 June 44 25 June 44

Place:
i T~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Saipan.

Time In

Ser-

out
1212

ial No. 346

Time Dated 1212

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Action Taken.

TO: CG 27 Div - BLT-1 jumped off at 1130 from 187 V to 188 K. CP at 188 V. Pushing frMward. Suffered few casualties. Will advise further. (by Phone).
FR: RCT 2 Mar- Front line 208 VWX 200 DE 201 ABHGNO 202 KPU 193 CHNJ 194 FLLBRX 185 E at 1100. 7th Mar on top of Tapotchau 1118 Meyer. FR: 1st Bn - Bn in position on LD which is TA 176 E through 188 R. CP located on TA 177 H. B Co on left A Co on right. FR: 1st Bn - CP located at TA 188 V. FR: CO 3rd Bn - We are now at 177 H - our column is being held up by 23rd Mar who are blocking our path. FR: AT Co - Request info on Red tank concentration, number and location. Requewt periodic reports. FR: CO 2nd Bn - Fox Co has advanced 200 Yd up mountain. No change on enemy situation Activity by small sniper groups to front. FR: CO 2nd Bn - 165th patrol contacted G Co right flank - all units holding except F Co. No word received on their operation for this period. (Oral Msg fr Regtl Surg to S-1) - Lost 8 men thru wounds received in action. No KIA so far. *Says Lt Col Saberski told Replacement requested. S MT

1212

347

1135

1212

348

1138

S M

1212
1222

349
350

1155 1155

1225

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1215

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1205

SM

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353

1230

1240

1240

him if he needed replacements to let him

know. - 61 -

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 25 June 44 25 June 44

: 2400

Place:'

Saipan.

Time In

Out 1250

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

354

1250

CO: CO AT Co - Air search this morning failed to reveal any tanks. Will keep you informed. 1st Bn advancing NW from Chatcha. 3rd behind them. Regtl CP same. rO: 27 Div - Dispatch summary. FR: 1st Bn - Our front lines have advanced 350 yds from LD. FR: 1st Bn - Tanks commited in support of B Co. FR: 3rd Bn - Casualty report from 231700 to 251230 - 1EM I Co MIA - l EM sick & from JASCO - 4 Off EVIA evac. Bal BLT 0. TO CG 2'7 Div - Fox has advanced 200 Yds up Mt. No change in E situation. 165th Inf patrol contacted George. FR: 3rd Bn - CP now located at CR 189. TO: CG 27 Div - 3rd Bn CP at CR 189. FR: 1st Bn - No change. FR: Ln 0 - 4th lar Div QK as of l106. 187 Y to 188 D, 190 B to 156 S. FR: S-4 - DP #3 now open vicinity RJ 278. FR: CG 27 Div - POW collecting point will open vicinity RR crossing at RJ 278 in TA 163 at 1500. TO: CG 27 Div - 1st Bn front lines TA 187 S to TA 188 G. Receiving heavy MIG fire. - 62 -

1255 1305 1306 1306

355 356 357 358

1255 1220 1227 1250

1323

359

1323

1330 1340 1349 1350 1400 1410

360 361 362 363 364 365

1250 1340 1331 1310 1310 1355

MS
.S M T S MT

1410

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1410

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 25 June 44 25 June 44

: 2400

Place:
-- -- _

Saipan.

Time In Out 1415

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

, i,,,

Action Taken.

367

1415

TO: CG 27 Div - ATT G-l1 - Request that casualties returned for duty by Ied units above RCT be processed thru RCT Field Train Bivouac for necessary equipment. Request answer if this is possible. (by phone) Mizony, on receiving later information believes plan discussed with He is standing by awaitCO unfeasible. ing orders (S-2) FR: CO 2nd Bn - Combat report negative. TO: CO 1-2-3 Bns & 102 Engr - POW Col Pt located at RJ at 174 W 55. 102 Engr to establish col pt after conference of CO with S-1. TO CG 27 Div- ATT G-1 - Are aid men replacements available from Div Medics? Request ten (10) as soon as possible to replace casualties. FR: 1st Bn - Casualty report for period 1645 24 June WIA, Hq Co 1, A Co 4, B Co 8, C Co 1, D Co 0, Med 2. FR: 1st Bn S-2 - Have been slowed up by sniper and MIG fire by L.K. arty fire, Mar or Jap, has been falling in front line are TO: CG 27 Div - 1st Bn receiving sniper, !MG and Arty fire - question whether Mar or Jap arty falling within front lines. FR: CO 105-1 - Peter King-Peter Uncle 176 S 1 as of 1330 (by phone). - 63 -

1415

368

1415

1418 1430

369 370

1400
1430

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1445

1445

372

1330

1445

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1330

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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106

From:
To

0001 25 June 44
25 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan.

Time In 1450 Out

Serial No.

Time Bated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

376 377 378

1405

FR: CO 1st Bn - Cn Co needs gas, oil and immo all kinds but X immediately.

To S-4

1450
1450

23 June FR: NTLF - Photo Interpretation of Saipan. 1400 FR: 1st Bn - Strength report 1330 25 June.

(Off)
Hq A B C D 9

(EM)
114

6
4

157
152

5
4

158
147

1514
1521

379
380

1450 1500

FR: 3rd Bn - CP located at CR 189 behind Lst Bn. FR: 2nd Bn - OP's established TA 174 0 28 and TA 175 Q 25. Woods at foot of cliff TA 174 C, 185 WS, believed to hold several well emplaced enemy combat groups which are extremely harrassing and inflicting casualties, with mQrtar and MG fire left flank E. FR: 27 Div - Inf CP located at Div to move to 162 0. FR: 165 - 3rd Bn is moving back over the 175 D to move up road he used this AM. the ridge to NW. FR: 3rd Bn to 1st Bn (relayed) - We are moving to approximately 187 K. Situation Overlay 251500 June. Intercepted to RI 24 - No info as to time yet 105 Inf will go in. - 64 S M S MV

1545

381 382

1500

1548

1455

1548 1500 1548

383

1503 1500 1533

S M

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UNIT JOurnal

Organization

RCT 106 From: To :

0001 25 June 44
2400 25 June 44

Place:

Saipan-.,

Time In Out

| Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Action Taken.

1600 1600 1630 1630

386 387 388 389

1555 1555 1615 1440

FR: 1st Bn - What is on our left? FR: Regtl Hq Co - Casualty Report. FR; Cn Co - Casualty Report. Intercepted by Ln 0 - 3 Bn 165 is in contact with Mar. His front line 196 ST 197 PQ 188 C. FR: 3rd Bn 165 - QK 196 WXf 198 P - this line as of 1660 FR: S-3 - 2nd Bn commence blasting entire hill to their front with 105's and 155's at 1735. FR: Ln 0 (intercepted) - 2nd Mar Div QK 208 VX 200 DE 201 ABGHNO 202 KPV 193 CHNJ 194 KJMSY at 1400. CO instructed CO 1st Bn to begin withdrawal at 1700 to TA 177 H. TO: G-2 27 Div - S-2 report. TO: CG 27 Div - Easy & George jumped off at 1630 - had to stop arty fire - shrapnel landing on 2nd Bn 8 Mar. Situation overlay accompanies. CO RCT 106 arrived at CP. FR: CG 27 Div - All tks of 762nd Tk Bn (less 1 Plt)- to remain attchd to 2nd Bn 105 Inf) will revert as of 1800 tonite t Div control under command of the Prov Bn Comdr. Tk park established at 144 X. Tks for operational use will be atchd as dir- or+. 1r h 'rrl +1a _v.itv -_ TINt C.nmrl" d V--~vs ;wf .1 -

1700 -1700

390 391

1660 1643

S M

1710

392

1600

S M

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1715 1700

1720 1725 395 1530

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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: TO 0001 25 June 44 25 June 44

: 2400

Place:
.

Saipan.

Time

In 1725 1725
1745

I Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

396 397
398 1700

FR: 27 Div - POW Interrogation Forms with directions for use. FR: 27 Div - G 0 #40 - Assumption of Command of Div. FR: CG 27 Div - Straggler line establishe. effective 1400 this date at TA 150 X, 150 C, 151 PQRST. CO left CP for Div CP. FR: CO 3rd Bn - Strength and Casualty report from 1200 to 1700 - K Co 1 EM UIhA, M Co 4 ret to dy, Medics 3 replacements received - balance of BLT 0. FR: CO AT Co - 2nd Bn moved to line TA 185 T 186 P along route which we cannot move our guns forward. We are holding road 174 E but if 2nd Bn moves forward completely we will be holding the sack. Advise. FR: CO 1st Bn - GP located 177 H. FR: CG 27 Div - New location 226 0 your old location. FR: S-4 - What is no. evac today and no. on Hand? Answer as soon as possible. FR: 2nd Bn (verbal) - 2nd Bn requested tha faring of flares cease as they were of mor benefit to Japs than to our troops. NLO requested firing of illumination be stoppe CO RCT returned from Div CP. - 66 S I S MT

1740 1745

399

1705

1830

400

1820

1840 1840

401 402

1825 1740

1900

403

1850
1920

1920

1920

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 25 June 44 To : 2400 25 June 44 Saipan Island

Place:

Time In

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR CO 2nd Bn (by phone): - Japs counter-

Action Taken

1930

attacked to their front, attack. 1950

CO notified 27th

Inf Div and Artillery placed on counterFR CO 2nd En (by phone): - Jap counterlattack repulsed. Div notified

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UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : To S001 26 June 44 26 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
In

Ser-

Out o605 0610

ial
Non

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. To: CC- 27 Inf Div: - 3rd Bn jumped off at 0600. To: CO 3rd Bn: 4 casualties returned to duty as of 0620 today. Recommend Meyer be sent to rear area after he has been checke. by Bn Surg. Notes on Meeting held by CO RCT. by staff and special staff. Attended

Action Taken

404 405

o605 0610

0615 0700 406 0700 0703 0715 0720 0720 0725 407 408 409 410 411 0700

Fr: 27 Inf Div: G-2 Periodic Report covering period 24 to 25 June 44. CO left CP for 2nd & 3rd Bns. Fr: 1st Bn: Our CP is moving forward, Combat Report

0645 0720

Fr: 1st Bn:

Fr: SV Co: Report on men now at Field Train Bivouac from all units. Fr: S-4: Report for period 1600 23 June to 1600 24 June 1944. Fr: AGL: Air observeor reports lota Qo aivity from-enemy in TA 195 and l96-andA, in 220 and 221 - lots of stuff on wooded hills in these areas. Fr: AGL: Observers from 8th Mar have observed enemy troop movements in area 204.

S T

0725 0800

412 413

0710 0800

S M

O~OOx

S M Received by phone by XO: 3rd Bn moving from 186 E edge of W thru SE corner 186 E thru center 186 0 to intersection W side 187 K. 2 Cos, 2nd Bn follow and on arrive L S side intersection pass thru 3rd Bn to assault objective. Report when verified 165 Hill A now occupied by Japs. 165 Bn leaving bivouac at 175 EH.
I -

443A
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7.

I-

2/7P.
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UNIT Journal

Organization:

RCT 106
From : 0001 To : 240

26 June 44 26 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time

Serial.

Time Dated
-

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

In 0815

Out

__N9_
414
0800

JAction Taken

FR AT Co: - Request new information on Re Tk situation, TO CN CGo: - kmno vehicle requested but no r6ply as yet. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - Front lines: TA 186 SOK 3rd En TA 186 FLIS 1st Bn FR 1st Bn: CP located 175 L 55.

0815 0820

415 416

0815

0820

0830 0831 0830 0840 0845

417 418 419 420 421 422

0813
0820

FR 1st Bn: - Give me dispostion of 2nd Bn and 3rd Bn. TO CC-, 27th Inf Div: - 1st Bn now at 175 TO 1st BEn: - 2nd Bn at TA 186 F to S 3rd Bn at TA 186 S to 0 FR 8th Mar.: - What is the situation as it exists on your left flank this a.m.? From S-3: Notes for Journal from 200-25 off at 0530 in meet. 3rd Bn jump Arty concentratio direction of Regt Obj. is TA 195 KP to west side of T to K. .

0830
0840

0805

0856 0915

423 424

0855 0845

FR 8th Miars.: - Mortar fire landing in our area. TO 2nd MarDiv: - -lst 3rd 2nd RCT Bn QK 186 F to S. Bn Qt 186 S to 0. Bn Ass Area 175 L 106 CP 174 R 55.

0915

425

0915

TO 2nd Bh: - 8th Marines receiving mortar fire in their area. - 69 -

UNIT Journal

Organization:

RCT 106 From : W01 To 26 June 44

: 2400 26 June 44 Saipan Island

Place:

Time In

Out 0920

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

426

0920

TO 2nd Bn: - 8th Marines receiving mortar fire. Request you movie all your mortar fire to east of ridge. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - Attn G-2: - I & R platoon out forward to get your informatic 0 What did 27th Recon report? Did Marines secure Kazmar Pt? FR 8th Mlars.: - Mortar fire still falling in our lines -stop immediately. CO RCT 106 gives instructions for days operation, to CO 1st Bn. (VERBAL). FR S-3: - 8th Mars. will you notify your left flank Bn about mortar fire? FR 8th Mars.: - Mortar fire coming from your direction falling in our line 185 KP Keep fire to east of ridge. FR 3rd Bn: - We have received your BA 70. We have enough for present. If Sharp comes for more don't give him any. FR 1st Bn Surg.: - Request aid man to replace W. Baum with B Co. aid sta now at vic 1st Sh CP open 0900. FR S-4: - Am sending fwd 6 ships party. TO AT Co.: - Air observation reports no t] movement. None spotted. Believe tks use caves to hide in. TO CO: - 1st Bn waiting in order to move to our left flank. (S-3).

0925

427

0925

0930

428

0910 0920

0930 0930

429 430

0902 0855

0932

431

0910

0935

432

0910

0942 0945

433 434

0915 0945

0930

435
I

0930

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From To :

00l 0: 26 June
2400

/4

26 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out 0940

Serial

Time Dated 0940

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

, , il~

No.

Action Taken

436

TO 2nd Bn: - 8th Mari Piti cleaning out

pockets to west of ridge in TA 185 Q do not fire in that area - your fire .reported in.that area by Marines. 437 0915 FR 8th Liars.: We have a pit. cleaning out a pocket of resistance to W of the ridge in TA 185 Q - do not fire in that
area - your fire is at present falling

0935

on them. 0940: 0950 0950 0952 0953

438
439

0813 0950 0924 0950 0922

FR-Div: - Wearing of parts of Jap Uniform is forbidden. TO: 1st & 3rd Bns: - What has happened to your Morning Reports? FR 1st Bn: - What is disposition of units on our R & L flanks? FR AGL: - 165 reports front lines in TA 196 M & J to 197 JHO.
FR 165 to 27th Div: - Our troops are

A40
441

442

advancing along right side of ridge 186 T to 187 K approx. Have met no enemy,

0955

443 444
1005

0855

(Intercepted) 1Msg stating lines of 1st Bn Group order for N ]Mairanaas sect operatio order #4 (To 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns).

445

1005

TO 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: - Enemy wearing

bright green camouflage suits 204 OJ and 205 KF enemy mortar dump at 175 A. 1015
FR 27th Inf Div: - QE 1-165 at 196-14
tQz

S T S M T

1020

446

1-105 at 197-04.

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UNIT Journal

Organization:

RCT 106
From : 0001 To : 2400 26 June J44 26 June 44

Place:
i

Saipan Island

Time In I Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

I 1AAi

447 1030

1015 1030 1056

FR 27th Inf Div:

K 3-165 at 197-53.

S M T

CO RCT 106 gave CO 1st Bn final instructi nis. XO to Supply DP RJ 278. FR 3rd Bn: - 3rd Bn now extends along lin 186 0 55 186 S 186 W 99 175 C 59 - 175 C
53 - 175 B 12 - no contact on either

1115

448

1100

S M

flank - slight resistance ahead of column 1130 Colonel Albert K. Stebbins, Jr took command of RCT 106 (verbal orders of Div. Commander). TO Lx 0 106: (Verbal Order) Maj. Henry F. Ross assigned as XO 106. Lt. Col. J. J. Farley relieved.
TO CO 3rd Bn: - G 165 on your right

1130

1150

449

1150

receiving heavy enemy MG fire across TA 187 A which must be crossing your front. 1150 450 1150
TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - QK 3rd Bn TA 186 C 55

to 186 S to 186 W 99 to 175 C 59 to 175 C 53 to 175 B 12 - no contact on either

flank - slight resistance.

1150

451

1127

FR 8th 'fare: - Your arty is falling in

our lines - cease firing and check your data. condition becoming serious in regard to it. 1150 1154 452 453 1150 0650 TO 8th IHarsh: - Our arty firing only in TA 186 BGL and 187 J. TO CO 1st Bn: Send two guides to 2nd Bn 165 at TA 176 D to show them area which caused you trouble yesterday.
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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 01 26 June 44 To : 2400 26 June 44

Place:
_ w

Saipan Island

Time
In

Out 1154

Serial No. 454

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

0925

TO 3rd Bn: - What is your situation?

Where are your front lines? What are they encountering? FR 102 Led Bn' -"The MIed Bn is operating as a Bn noW per F0 #46k 27th Inf Div. dated 22 June 44i M/R of Co C will be turned in to this Hq& CO RCT 106 (AYERS) returned to CP - reported relieved of command. FR AT Co: - Arty is falling on our troops in TA 174 E. Troops shooting greenflares
FR 27th Inf Div: - Fwd msg cntr now at

1201

455

1200

1215 1215 1215 1215 1230 456 457 458 1203 0900 1200 1230 1231 0907 1300 1300 459 460 461 0902 1300 1206

175 W.
FR On Co.: - Casualty report from 0800

to 1230 negative. Str. 104 ELI & 4 Off. FR Comm 0 2nd Bn: - Request 5 litter sqd& to report roar of 3rd Bn. TO Surg by runner: Send 5 litter sqds to rear of 3rd Bn. FR 1st En: - CP located at 175 G 54. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - Dispatch Casualty report. FR 8th MIars.: - 2nd Bn 8th Mars. request forward observer with us before any Arty fire within 800 yds OMt. Tapatchau. TO 1st Bn: - Your mortar fire falling on 1Marines right. Keep close supervision Keep to your right., - 73 -

1250

462

1250

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 2400 26 June 44 26 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1257 Out

Ser-

ial No.

Time Dated 1240

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR 8th Mars.: - Your mortar fire in 2nd Bn area falling on our right boundary. Request it be given closest supervision and keep to right of ridge line on our boundary. Major Henry F. Ross reported as new XO RCT 106 (V.O.) FR 1st Bn: - Battalion disposition is 1st Bn C & 1st Bn B on LD 174 CD 1st Bn A is reserve. TO 3rd Bn S-3: - Where are your front lines. Report every half hour. URGENT. TO 1st Bn S-3: - Where are your front lines? Report every half hour. URGENT. TO 2nd Bns S-3: - Reports. Daily dispatches will be radioed or phoned in every half hour. URGENT. FR New Div. Comdr.: - This Div is advancing against a determined enemy that must be destroyed. You can destroy them. This must be done immediately. Upon capturing a position, never give it up. I knoi Hold and send fwd reeinforcement. depend on every member of the 27th I can to get into this fight with everything he has., Good hunting to every man. FR 8th Mars.: - You should not fire in Tj 186 as your overs will land on our right flank. Lt. Col. J.J.Farley departed for 27th In: Div. Hqs. - 74 -

Action Taken

463

1330 1435 464 1240

1321 1325 1325

465 466 467

1321 1325 1325

1335

468

0900

1435

469

1250'

1415

UNIT Journal

Organization: RCT 106 From : 00$1 To : 2400 26 June 44 26 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time

SerOut

In 1420 1430

ial No. 470 471

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action
Taken

1420 1430

FR 2nd Bn: - CP location 186 T 1.5. (by phone). FR 2nd Bn: - Japs have set up mortars in abandoned tanks in draw off their areas. Are calling for AT plat. to move. (by phone). FR 1st Bn: Co C advanced 75 yds with help of 3 tanks Co B advanced and were forced back to original LD CP at 174 E 5*1. FR S-2: - 3rd Bn jumped off 1245 fr 186 0 to North. Slowed down by lMG & snipers. 2nd Bn in 186 T to follow 3rd Bn and swing in on left, 1st Bn mopping up in rear along cliff in 174 CD. (Verbal). TO 2nd Rn CO: - Have ammo for your chemical mortar plats. hfiere are they located, so we can get it there? FR 2nd Bn: - Combat report negative. TO 3rd Bn: Co of 165th Inf in 186 B looking for the Itls on your right. FR S-2, 2nd Bn: - Front line troops report enemy wearing our helmets. FR CO 165th Inf: - Co G, 2nd Bn 165th front lines at 187 AR. FR 3rd Bn S-l: - 3rd Bn is in need of ammo, MiG and small arms. 5 and 8 round clips.

S M1

1430

472

1430

1435

473

1435

1505

474

1505

1525 1525 1525 1530 1545

475 476 477 478 479

1520 1525 1520 1530 1530

75 .

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To : 0/1 26 June 44 2h4$ 26 June 44

Place:
_
_ ,

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Ser..

Time

iial a'1480

Dated 1440O

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

FR AGL: - Air observer reports Hot spot

Action

Taken north of road in woods TA 205 0 and 206 F. Six or eight camouflaged nets. Looks like motor pool or tank area. Air strike has been called. 1450
FR 8th Mars.: - Front lines located at

1545

1545

481

1400 are TA 193 E, 194 AFLRSX. 185 EJ. At what hour will physical contact be established with 8th Mars. 15!45 1545 482 1525
FR AGL 165-2: - Reports postions he be-

lieves to be mortar position in bushes TA 195 F. Air observer will take a look. 483 1545 TO 3rd Bn: S-4: - 3rd Bn needs MIG and 5 and 8 rdo clip ammo immediatelyo No amounts given. Can you supply? FR Hq Co: - Casualties negative. Eff Str 6 Offs, 89 EM pres. 11 w/ship's party. FR 165th Inf: - Interrogation of ChamorrC natives. FR S-4: - In re to asgs signed 1530 and
1520 - we cannot contact 3rd Bn S-4.

1545

1545 1600 1610

484 485 486

1545 26 Jun. 1545

'Russell says he will bring it up to

forward dumps.

1630
1610 I 1610

487 488

1500 1555

FR 3rd Bn:

Casualty report.

TO S-a4 - Div G~4 states that all light 81ram ammo and Green star cluster 60mm required is on hand at Div DP. TO S-4: - In ref to your 1545 msg. Russell deliver direct to 3rd Bn?
I

489

1600 1615

Will

fnO -.-

rive

--

P.P .

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 00Z1 To : 2400 26 June 44 26 June 44

Place:
w

Island of Saipan

Time In 1700 Out

Ser-

Time

ial
No.

Dated 1602

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

FR AGL: - Intercept: - Air Observer re-

Action Taken

490

ports at 1558. Small QA intrenchments at TA 249 EIN. Occupied emplacements at 239 0 1. Heavy tracks of vehicles at 240 G(H 491 1720 1755 1810 1820 492 1650 1700 1730 1810 1755
FR AT: - Have reorganized strong point at

TA 174 E. We are OK for the night. FR 3rd Bn: - Strength and Casualty report fcr 1330 to 1700.
FR Cn Co. - Casualty report.

493 494 495

FR Ammo 0: . Mortar fire coming in and hitting around ammo dump. FR 1st Bn: - Our present disp. set us in TA 174 J thru DEA. CP located at 174 E 51. Bn is in perimeter defense. TO CO lst, 2nd and 3rd Bns: - Request for all classes of supplies will be phoned to FTB Fwd and supplies requested picked up by Bns. If phone is cut relay request thru this Hq.
FR CO AT Co: - Like to have 3 IMG or BAR

1630

496

1630

ls13

497

1803

if possible. Turner turned in jeep for repair and must have replace of vehicle while repairs are made.. 1915

498
499

1915 1915 1916

To Div: - Situation Overlay & Periodic

Report.

1915
1916

TO CO AT Co.: - (By phone) - Am sending

BAR fr 1st Bn.

Sorry no jeep available.

500

TO CO 1st Bn: - Send BAR teams to protect AT Co. (by phone).

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From:: To 0001 26 June 44 26 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1900 Out

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

No. 501 1900 FR 2nd Bn: - Casualty report 1700, 25 26 June 44* June to 1700o More bulldozers will be sent FR S-4: Itomorrow morning. Fwd FTM will arrive 0700. Pick up same.
A

Acti on Taken

1935

502

1934

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TIT Journal
Organization: RCT 106 From : To A, 1 27 June 44 27 June 44

: 2400

Place:
-

Saipan Island

Time

In_
i

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Inciderits, messages, orders, etc. attack stopped. Firing on line. Tank Tank attack stopped. Firing on line. tank turned over, others sent back. 1st Bn moved off at 0630. FR CO 106: - Have you heard from 2nd Dn I, u--a-, ad irt n u1^ and 3rd lDn 1 have sAuppeu ic'iK called them back. FR Arty Ln 0 #3: - Reports 2nd Bn is consolidating wvith 3rd Bn. F.O. #9, 26 June 2200, Added to Dist: 104th FA Dn. TO CO 3rd Bn: - Is advance started ll right? All the tanks are out. Can you see those tanks? All the tanks back in assembly area except one turned over, TO XO: - Report back to Div that 1st En has started attack. Working around hill with engineers and flame throwers making progress. You know situation in 3rd Bn area. TO CO CiT Co.: - No firing unless definite target in side of hill. We are sending back two PI Ss to Hq to be sent down to E Co 165. FR 3rd Bn: - In re to msg fr 165 Inf, Mizony (CGO 3rd Bn 106th Inf) cannot act upon that, he is very busy. On On, J

Acti n Taken
,L

0630

503 0700 504

0635 0655

0710 0700
0715

505 506

0700 2200, 26 June

0715

0730

0730

0730

0730

507'

0745

50E

0740

FR AGL: - I have been informed by air support commander that no planes will be available before 0900 today.
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UNIT Journal

Organization:

RCT 106
From : 0001 27
Tune

44

To

: 2400

27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 0745 0740 0750 0755 Out

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

..... , J

No.

L~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Action Taken

FR 1st Bn: - I have started at 176 MG3, 187 VPLGF. Co G with RlCT 165. 509 0725
FR 2nd Bn: - Combat report negative. Hea<

of column on south slope hill, "A,. FR XO to S-3: - Send tanks to 3rd Bn. not fire while on route. Do

510

0745

FR 2nd Mar: - 37mm guns firing from 163

NO. Firing into our area. fire shifted to the right. 511 512 0740

Have their

0755

TO 3rd En: - Planes will not be available till 0900 today. TO CO 3rd Bn: Cannot locate your S-4 but am sending ammo requested to spot where 2nd Bn DP was located yesterday - arrange to pick up there.

0800
0800 0800

One plat. Co B, 762nd Tk Bn atchd to 3rd En. FR 2nd Bn: - Report negative. point. Have not moved, At jump of:

513

FR S-3 to XO: - I have a question for you, The unit going to 3rd Bn would like to know if possible for them to send guide from their area to main road. Believes it would save time. I will passl that on.
NEGATIVE.

0810

514

0755

FR 2nd Bn: - Combat report, negative. We are at Jump-off point - have not moved in last half hour. FR S-3 to XO: - 4 tanks request have left for 3rd Bn.

0810

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U1hIT J ournal Organization: RCT 106_

From To

: 0001 : 2400

27 June %,4 27 June A4

Place : Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated
.

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

. ,. ., _,J .L

Action Taken

0810

TO 3rd Dn CO fr 1st Bn S-3: - You heard we have sent what you asked for. Any progress to report. FR 106 to 1st Bn S-3: - Ask what his situation is. Fr 1st Bn - Left group in center of 185 VW, 174 CD location of remainder of group. (Radio)

0810

0825

Our Cn Co knocked out a large field piece in L front of 1st Bn. Type and location information on way in, FR 2nd Bn: Combat report negative. We have not moved. Will inform you when we do. TO AT Co: - DP has 1 gun for you. Also request you send them vehicle that needs repair. CO RCT left for Adv. CP. FR CG,27th Inf Div:

0830

515

0830

0835

516

0835

0840 0855 0855 0850 0850 0856

517 518 519 520 521

26 Jun. 261600 June 0848 0850 0852

Field Msg on situati<n.

FR 27th Inf Div. - G-2 report & overlay on enemy, FR S-4: - AM sending 6 LMG & 12 EAR to AT Co in answer to request. TO S-3: - NQ marines in Peter Queen TA 19. a FR S-4: - Reply to msg from 2nd Dn to 2nd Bn S-4. Ludwig (106 Supply Officer) contacting Lock (2nd Bn S-4) personally. FR 2nd Bn: - F Co says S 37's firing into their area. Have stopped immediately.
-

0856

522

0830

01 I

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0//l To : 24/, 27 Junme 44 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 0857

Out

Serial Nlo. 523

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

0820 0845 0900 0901

FR 2nd Bn: - CP located at TA 186 0. TO 27th Inf Div: - 1st Bn front lines 185 V1 (Able Co) 174 D. FR S-4: Periodic Report.

0859 0900

524 525 526

(Phone) CO 3rd Bn received report intercepted from G Co 165 States Hill in TA 187 A strictly held by Japs who are still digging in. Recommend calling Arty concentration on hill. (Phone) CO 4th MarDiv reports that his unit and 105 have killed over 250 Japs in back of Aslito Air Field.

527

0910

No Marines in 195 PQ. Notified S-3 0857. 3rd En reports no change in lines as of 0856. (Noted). TO CO 3rd Bn: - CO wants to know if you have Tanks under control. You say you only have half of them and they are not doing you much good. Do you see any Tanks around there that don't know what to do? Can you find out where 3rd Bn wants water? G-3 fr NTLF arrived at OP with CO. cussion of situation. Dis-

528

0910,

0912 0912

To 2nd Bn CO fr CO: - Will you send a guide from your Hq to OP? He is to meet me at this point. TO AT Co: - S.4 states that you will receive ING & BAR. 6 LMG & 12 BAR will be at FtD DP at 0848 for you. - 82 -

0918

529

0918

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To :

001
2400

27 June 44 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

J

Action Taken

0920

530

0911 0945

FR 8th iMARS.: - 8th Mars. have -patrol operating in TA, 194 EDINOST. G-3 fr NTIF and CO visit CO 1st Dn in CP. G-3 is Lt. Col. J.C.MIcQueen. TO XO: CO 1st Bn seems to be getting along. Get XO 1st Bn working on it. Did you get attack coordinated? (both got Roger) Who is going to conduct Arty? (CO 3rd Dn is going to conduct it) V1ho is going to occupy hills when fire comes off? (the 165 is going to take part of it. Hill is going to get them both) 1st Bn XO is conducting attach, taking care of it personally, We can't bypass the thing. FR CO 2nd Bn: - Combat report negative. We have not moved. Reason for delayMessages relayed. TO XO fr S-3: - Cn Co is loading with 3rd Dn requirements. Jap field piece is located in C or W which is located in 3rd Bn line. We are trying to locate CO 3rd En so he can do something about it. TO XO fr CO 106: - Up here on hill Able, I think definitely there is a field piece South of us; Get hold of 3rd Bn 105 and tell him there are people on hill, not on bottom. More working along bottom, nothing shooting at all. He is fighting c a bottom of East side of it. He may be 200 yds away from piece, get on top from West arid make sure nothing there. No tanks moving at all. From Brock he has moved forward.
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0945

0935

531

0915

0925

0930

UITIT Journa.l
Organization: RCT i06_

From : 0,51 To : 240g

27 June 44 27 June 4L

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 0927 Out

Ser-

ial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

1Action Taken

532

0922

FR 2nd Bn 165th Inf: - Co E scouting out enemy positions. Plat. mediums on way to Co G. G has enemy pinned down. LnO 1st Bn: - reports Jap field piece located in 186 B 3 (SE CORNER) TO CO 2nd En fr CO 106: - Can you give me location of F Co? We have spotted Jap position on side of hill. Don't want to fire until we know where F Co is. Can you get to F Co the info that there is Jap movement in area they are moving into TO CO 3rd Bn: - Can you tell me where you want water? A further msg - Liaison reports Jap field piece 186 B 3 SE corner Will you take steps to knock it out? TO CO 3rd Bn fr S-3: - Will you send an assault detachmlelt with a tank and try an knock out piece in side of cliff? CO 3rd Bn says field piece is high up in side of cliff, fired on it and got urgent call fr Marines to cease fire, that they were on cliff. Shot at it with Tank 75. Willcon tact Marines and see what I can do with (Phone) them, TO XO fr CO: - Water went up this morning in tanks. On this field piece reported 3rd Bn fired on it and got a call from Marines to cease fire. Can Marine Liaiso contact them and see what they cmn do (Phone) about it? CO left FIND OP for 2nd Bn CP.

0930

0955

0955

1010

1015

1035

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Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated 1040

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR CO to XO: - Have you got report on the front lines. The thing is, we've got to push forward and keep contact with the people on the right and left. How far forward did he say? Well you go ahead and finish talking to him. Only 100 yds you sure he isn't exaggerating? How is 3rd Bn 105 coming? Is he getting on this hill Able at all? Where is 2nd 3n? Wire (Phone) in now. TO CO 2nd Bn: - You will have to watch your own right flank until we can get contact with the 165. 3rd Bn 165 is in vicinity of Able, doing all right but going slow. How is 3rd En 106? Are you getting very many casualties? Can you push thru and sort of by pass it? What do you think of putting arty fire up there Will it knock your people out? 35 are being held up by hill Able, they are still fighting and we have a new Div Conrir. We'got to keep contact to right and left. Tell CO 3rd Bn I want him to try and keep contact with Marines. We have an arrange. ment with Marines -- we take the bottom Marines take the top. (Phone) FR CO 3rd Bn: - What can we do about evacuation? (Tell him wve are trying to get half tracks up there for that purpose (Phone). G-3 and CO arrive 2nd Bn CP. Discuss situation with 2. nd and 3rd Tn CO's. TO CO 3rd Bn: - Where are your front line I understand you are nuw reorganizing, is that correct? When do you expect to

Action Taken

1055

1057

17

1110 1110

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To : 0001 2400 27 June 44 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Tims Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. (cont'd fr pg 85) - finish reorganizing? Will you be able to continue your attack at about 1300? We will do everything we can to get them evacuated. Expect you to push forward at 1300, use all the arty (Phone) you can.

Action Taken

1125

TO CO 104th FA DN: (Fr LN 0 #4) - Report a third Jap gun (approx 75mm) firing from about 195 F or K. Azimuth of fire estimated 3200. 7rds fired from 1105 up to 1125. Piece continues fire at about 1 rd per minute. TO XO. - Are they shooting at you down there? Have to do something about this evacuation. We have to get these casualties out. We can's use Peeps. Call Div and try and get two half-tracks. CO 2nd Dn reports enemy tanks in TA 195 J. FR 104th FA to Arty LnO 106: - We fired on enemy MG's at 204 Y and 195 E. They are neutralized. TO XO: Tell S-3 I arrived 2nd Bn CP. Tell GG 27th Inf Div things going along pretty well. All under control. 2nd Bn is all ready to go. (Fr CO by phone) FR 104th FA to Arty LnO 106: - Jap piece observed firing at 195 G. Cannot adjust you. A job for direct fire. Notify 2nd Bn. TO CO fr 2nd Bn : (by phone) - We have jumped off and are moving forward to our objective. Have contact with Co G 165 in TA RE, - 86 -

1128

1130

1135

1140

1150

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To : 001 2400 27 June 44 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated 1210

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. TO S-3 fr Asstt S-3: - There are 3 halftracks on way up from Div for use in evacuation of casualties of 2nd and 3rd Lns. They are to stop off and pick up rations and water from Lt. Lock's supply dump near here for the Bns. They will stop in area 175 A. (Fr XO - Call CP immediately). FR S-4: - Line to FW3D DP is out. FR Div: (AC of S - G-3): - Correction #1 to FO #45, Hq 27th Inf Div, 212000 June 1944. Change FO #45 to read FO # 45 Able FR Cn Co: - Casualty Report. TO 1st, 2nd & 3rd BIns: - S-1 or Sgt Maj. report to Regt'l. CP by 1400. FR CG, 27th Inf Div: - Report approx location of 2nd and 3rd Bns. FR Ln 0 #4 to CO 106th Inf: - Ln 0 #2 firing in 196 F - 4 machire guns. FR 104th FA to Arty Ln 0 106: - 2nd Bn is at 195 N 32. FR S-4: - The articles you requested in _ill arrive no later reference to Mlsg 17 than tomorrow All. FR 3rd Dn: - Strength annd Casualty report

Action Taken

1215 1226

533 534

1210 1032

1230

535 1230 536

1230 1230 1230 1300CO 1301

1307

537

1255

1325 1326

538 539
1326

FR AT CO:. - Request info on Jap Tank situation,

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UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : 001 To : 240 27 June 44 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1332

540

1332 1342

FR 2nd Dn: (by phone) - Casualty Report TIA Co H - 2: WIA CO G - 1. FR 104th FA to Arty LnO: - Jap. weapons in 195 G apparently silenced by direct fire and mortars fired by 8th Marines. TO AT Co: - 165 reports knocking out one light tank last night. Air reports on movement of tanks nor any spotting of tanks. Believe they are in caves still. FR LnO, 165: - Front linesWA65th 205 BC, 213 X', 214 OV., CP 176 R. FR 2nd Bn 165: - Location E Co, 165: 187 Are aware of gun position reported and
will try to mop up.

1345

541

1345

1351

542 543

1351 1205

1355

1355

544
545

1200

FR 1st Bn: - Situation no change. FWD CP 185 V. FR 3rd Bn: - We have jumped off and are moving forward our objective. Whe have contact with Co G 165 but are breaking contact because of divergent mission. FR 27th Inf Div Ln: - Larines report the MG 187 M IT 47 j11 187 H are firing on therm Want us to try to clear them out as they are holding up advance. (2nd Dn 165 to take under fire). TO 2nd Bn fr S-3: - Is there one halftrack up there now? 2nd Dn S-4 was in it he directed it up thru area and was sent up with supplies. Track to pick up wound ed and bring them back. It went thru 25 ln ago. You will receive those "Iron Men"
68 -

1355

1150

1355

546

1130

1400

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 2g40 27 June 44 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In

Out

Serial No.

Time
Dated Incidents, messages, orders, etc. Action Taken

(cont'd fr pg 88) - you had before,just as soon as they get ammo. into them and refuel. 1402 TO S-2: - S-2 2nd Bn reported a tank got into G Co area and there are some very seriously wounded men. There is one half track there mow and we are going to use ion a shuttle basis along with other two. Six tanks came back. Couple of light tanks came to assist them. Don't know estimate of tank attack. They called for observers to check it. We haven't received report from them yet. TO CO 106: - Jap ammo dump burning at 186 K 25. Projectiles landing in our area. CO 3rd En reported as casualty. FR CO 2nd Dn 165th: - 3rd Bn changing direction of attack. Have encount ered another unit in area of our G & E Co's. Request XO to coordinate. TO 1st, 2nd and 3rd Pns: - Can you use an air-spot? Available on call. FR XO: - 3rd Dn located at TA 186 CD moving W. Being held up by enemy fire from 186 GE at 1450. 1342 FR S-3 3rd Bn: - Located 186 ED (base of hill. Request tank support at once. Will use air spot. (Tk in 0 notified, tks will go up). FR I & R Platoon: - Smoke screen put Cown in m i\ i- rW Tnnt -\ uIII D- ] ] ,. I , Js 1 -- )- i1 - 89 -

-1415.

1417 1433

547

1l15

1433
1450

548 549

1433

1450

550

1500 _

551

1452 .

UNiT Journal

Organization:

PCT 106

_
From : To : 000 1 240A 27 June 44 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

- Time
In 1500

Out

Sarial No.

Time Dated

I4e-idents, messages, or(ers, etc.

Action Taken

FR S-2: - Have you received info about Mizon'- and Nichols, TL:rheare medium tanks here, a couple have 3ust completed refuelng. We are sending them up as sooi as they complete their supply. Th re are two replacements and two ar3 ready to go forward, Only have one hal.-track. Coul( use 37. using gun crews to get then thereOn the tanks they had an order to report back at C100 for refueling, but they wouldn't release them. Thez released six at once leaving t'iem only a couple of lighto Marines say we a.e firing arty in 194, 195 and 196 and getting marines. We are firing in our. Own zone, if there are Marines in it, they are in the wrong zone. The only sector we have been firing in is our one sector. If they all move forward we have to keip the AT Co here. A request here from 2nd Bn to use all M7and eSts to evacuate casualties, Would you get answer on thit.? 1420 TO XO fr S-3: - Relay to C: 2nd Bn. I can't contact him from here. This mesg is from CO tCT. You are tO hold your present line. Send patrol to right flank to contact IMarines, TO CO 2nd Dn Fr S-3: - I have meg for you from CO RCT, You will hold your present line. Send patrols to le.%- flank to contact unit there. TO S-2: - I have one half-track here just about to leave for Dn. Fwt. We are send.ing the two M8'18s which is all we have here "* They won't be too much gord but will aid those who can sit or stand. No room for - 90 -

1425

1530

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 2400 27 June AL 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Ser'ial No,

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

(cont'd fr pg 90) - others to stretch out I sent msg to both Ens to hold line and send patrols to contact units on their flanks.

1600

552

1130

FR LnO w/Div: - Marines report the 1MG, 187 N, mortar, 196 R, 47mm, 187H. Are firing on them. Want us to try to clear them out as they are holding up advance. FR I & R Plat: - 5 tanks moving -N, of rd. Having fired up what appeared to be mortar fire (186 B.). FR 3rd En: - Receiving mobile 77mm fire from 187 A (hill) FR I & R Plat: - 186 CD moving W. Beirg stopped by fire from 186 GD. FR 2nd Dn 165: - CP at 176 F 2. FR 2nd Bn 165: - G & F are 200 yds south of hill "A". E in L 187. FR Ln 0 at 165 : - 3rd Bn, 24 liars. movinj to left 165 area. Apparently to close ga. between them and 3rd Bn, 106. TO 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: & 2nd Bn, 165: A Marine Bn is moving in the area south of gridline 23 to close gap between 106 RCT left and 165 RCT right. All units are cautioned to be on lookout for them and exercise care not to fire on them, TO S-3, 2nd Ln: - You have some light tRk up there, 4 of them. Ther have to come back to refuel. Medium.s gone out, must - 91 -

ai1 1

1600

553

1430

1600 1600 1600 16 00 1600

554 555 556 557 558

1550
1450

1 S H

1458 1516 1530

U1-

1600

559

1558

1615

1615

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : 0001 To : 2400 27 June 44 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

. Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages; orders, etc, (cont'd fr pg 91) - be there by this times Light ones must be held by 3ns. Send light tanks back immediately to resupply.

Action Taken

1620

560

1610

FR: CG 27 Div - Have an investigation made of pillboxes in 185 QRSW to try and determine if they were previously cleared out. FR: CO 2nd Dn - 2nd Bn is moving up around to 3rd Bnts right. FR: 2nd Bn 165 - Situation Overlay. FR: 2nd Dn S-2 - Just had counterattack through E Co, 165 (TA 187L) lost SCR 300. FR: Cn Co - Casualty Report. FR: 1st Dn - Periodic Report. FR: 27 Div - There will be defensive Arty fire tonite in 195 STP and areas to N. FR: CO 2nd Dn - Find out from Corps if any one is firing on Mt. Tapotchau. They are firing on Harines. TO: CO '2nd & 3rd 3n 106 & 2nd Bn 165 There will be defensive arty fire tonight in TA 195 STP and areas to the N. FR: 106 FA - There is an OP of the 106 FA located TA 194 R. They are with OP of 8th Mar. Overlay of front lines as of 1500. - 92 MIT

1632

561 562 563 564 565 566 567

1627 1500 1435 1655

1630

1632 1639

1659 1715 1720

1717 1725

1725

Div notified.

1727

568

1727

1730

569

1700

1730

570

1500

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 001 To : 24,A 27 June 44 27 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Out

Ni o0

Action Taken

1740

571

1715

FR CO 3rd 3n: - 2nd Ln now moving alongside of-3rd Bn. TO 27th Inf Div: S-2 Re ort. FR 27th Inf Div: - Disregard .Isg 1717 and IM T S put this in place. There will be defense e Arty fired 195 ST 196 P and areas Nc.. FR 1st Bn: 185 lA. C no change. A & B in TA

572
1820

1800 1756

573

1825 1840, 1858

574 575 576 1830 577 578

1750 1840 1854 1830 1055

TO S-4: - Evacuated 27.

evacuated unknown.

Number yet to be

FR CO 1st Bn: - Enemy arty falling within 400 yards of our CP. TO 27th Inf Div: - Overlay & S-2 & S-3 Periodic Reports. S-1 Periodic Report. Official orders relieving Colonel R. G. AYERS of command and assigning Colonel A. K. STEIT INS, JR, in command of RCT 106.

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To 001 28 June 44 28 June 44

: 24L

Place:

Spaipan Islind

Time
in

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

0600 0630

579
580 . 0600

FO #10, RCT 106, w/overlay atchd. FR 2nd bn 165: - Received about 30 casualties at dusk yesterday. Wounds are fragmentary CR 5 will be delayed. Total WIA 27 Juno 44 - 40. FR CG, 27th Inf Div: - TO 2nd & 3rd Bns: Congratulation on a days work well done. I have utmost confidence in our continued success in a vigorous push against the remaining enemy. Keep up the good work. Phoned info and order to CO 3rd Pan. Have plenty of arty. Use to all advantages. 2nd IlarDiv will take top of cliff. We -ill work bottom. Have the tanks come up, Let me talk to CO 2nd Ln. Have plEnty of Arty, use it wherever you want it. Throw At this time 2nd & 3rd Bns riring it in. fwd. TO CO 1st Dn: How about field piece? Let me know soon as it is out. Lelieve
you can go on.

0700

581

271835 June

0645

0709 0709

582

0655

FR RGT 8: - Your question about trps in 195 negative. Do not fire in 195 FKPU. FR S-2, 165 Surg: - Casualties mentioned in Msg f-l, belong on today's CR-5. Yesterdays CR-5 will be forwarded soon. (Verbal) - 7Laj. Dennis Claire 165th Inf arrived CP 2nd Bn 165. Took Cormmnd there of. Former CO evacuated. Tanks not up to 2rd & 3rd Dns. FR 2nd in 165: - Ross time of attack 0745
_ Qh -/~--r

583

0650

0725

0700

0645

-0736

584

0735

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 240 28 June 44 28 June 44

Place:
I ..........

Saipan Island

Time In 0800 0800 Out

Serial
No,

Time Dated Incidents, messages, orders, etc. F.0. #15 and overlay from 165th Inf. FO -X 50, Hq 27th Inf Div FO A 51, Eq 27th Inf Div To: CO 2nd Bn: Sherman tank apparently ran over a mine in TA 195 V at 0800. Tank is disablled.

Acti on Taken

585

586
587

261600
June

0800 0810

221600
tune

588

0810

0825

589

270930 June

Fr: 27 Div: One of my teams has been orde4 sed at 0925 27 June to 8th Mar to give you communication with RCT 8. Off in charge-Meyel This team was with 2nd Div. I Fr: LNO: 2nd Mar Div reports at 0930, ene-i Ly mortar past 196 R, 1-47 mm, 187 H, MG position in 187 N. Fr: 3rd Bn: Request Engr to demolish houses to rear. Snipers use them. Fr: 8th lar: TWe have lost direct commo with your arty. Until this is reestablishcd -we withdraw permission for your 1800 Arty J'ire4 CO ROT 106, Col. IMcQueen of 5th Amphib. & S-3 of 106 RCT left CP for front. Request Div to furnish Engr for 3rd Bn at 0825. (phone) Fr: CO 2nd Bn 16.5: By phone - 2nd Bn 165 jumped off from line 186XY, 187UT at 1800. Fr: CO 8th Mars: Do not fire in area 209 for at least one hour. Enemy Arty fire overhead. S-4 Periodic report. - 95 M S
(noted)

0825

590

271047 JuTle
0815 271758 June 0825 0825 0800 0830

0830 0825

591
592

0825 0825
0830

593 594

0835

0845 0924

595

271000 June

UNIT Journal Organization: _ RCT 106 From : To : V, 1 24,0 28 June 44 28 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time . -n0924
-r

Out

Serial No_

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR Div: - C-2 Report. FR 1st Bn: - Situation - overlay.

Action Taken

596 597 598 0845

0924 0924

FR LnO w/165: - 06 line secured about 0730, Now moving toward hill 700. Claire now comdg. 2nd Bn. Foery now condg 3rd Br 165 GP now at 197 N. 165th expects to be relieved by 105th, will remain with 105 unless instructed otherwise. 1st Bn request two (2) light or medium tks this P.M. TO AGL: - Request air observation mission TA 187 A - 186 E. FR 165 LnO; - 3rd Bn 165 seized line 06 al 0810. Is now preparing to swing West toward hill 700 at 213 CDM to assist 1st Bn 105. FR CO 2nd Bn: - Request I & R Platoon cle, 1 out area and blds West base hill TA 187 AX (Denied: This is mission of 165-2). FR 8th Mars.: - Front lile 185 IJE - 194 YXSTONIHGFA 195 E as of 271800.

599
0924

0924 0924 0815

600 601

0924

0924

602

0915

603 0930 604

0930

S 1M.
M

TO CO 2nd En 165: - You will take hill TA 187 A. Clean it out. Comb top for field piece. FR S-3, 106: - Believe enemy field piece located TA 195 W or 186 G. Trying to contact CO 3rd Bn and have him take actio: f FR S-3, 106: - Supplies for 3rd Bn now loaded on Cn Co vehicles to move fwd. - 96 -

0 50'

605

0921

0950

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0920

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 001 To : 24/ 28 June 4L 28 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1000

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

.~~~~~~~ , ..

Action Taken

607 1005 608 1005

FR 2nd Bn, 165: - Strength & Casualty Report. TO G-4 27th Inf Div: - Can you send me one (l, 3/4-ton truck over to DP 3. This required for evacuation of dead. Request vehicle as soon as possible. Answer requested. TO CO: - 3rd Bn has to reorganize. Has 100 between two companies (Fr XO by phone) FR CO 3rd Bn: - We need litters. ing Co. litter bearers. Collect

1010 1012

609 610

1010 1008

1015

611

1015

TO CO 3rd Bn: - Litterbearers requested are not available. However, have request~ ed some from Division. FR CO Lt Tk Co. - Lt tks are with Co& L Co L CO wants to know if he can push forward to take ridge to his front. Opposition seems light. Wants to be assured. 2nd Bn. will move to protect right flank. Verbal Orders - Gen. Griner assumed comanan 1. of the 27th Infantry Division.

1020

612

0947

1025 613 1027

Front Lines a s of 1C'27 165-1 205 Ji WrXT

105-1 165-3
L. .. ?

213

213 J
X

214 FG
oI t ATorn f ltA'J

aT)TnrD1 -E

kTl'.

91 ;. r'.T. 4

24.-3

196 T-O Line 205

1027

614

1013

FR LnO w/165: - CP 165 TA 197 A. extends TA 221 W-Y 222 U 213 X DINS
-

S
L

T' Li

97 -

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To 001 2 June 44 8 June 44

: 2W 2

Place:

Saipan Island

Time Int 1035 Out

Ser-. ial No. 615

Time Dated 1032

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR 1st EBn Surg: - 1st Bn Surgeon reports litter squad wiped out. Urgently request 2-ton vehicle and litter squad sent to CP. FR CO 3rd Bn: - Am reorganizing my lines Heavy losses. Have advanced 500 yds fr W square. Verbal Orders by phone to 3rd Bn: - Reorganize. How far have you gone? FR 3rd Bin: - 3rd Bn is still on hill ahead. They are making one company out t ' of two (combining L & K) Hill "A has not been taken by 165. Verbal Orders by phone to Rear AGO: Request truck 3/4-ton to pick up dead. TO CO 2nd Bn: - Has F Co joined you? FR CO 2nd Bn: - Front lines 195 KLRSTXY. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - Would like tank principally armed with canister. Rec'd 2 light and 2 medium. Others did not report. FR 3rd Bn to S_-4: - The tanks dropped their load before they reached the front line. They did not bring the food and ammo. TO 2nd Bn, 165: - From CO 106: - CO 106 reports five friendly litter carriers walking around West base of Hill "A". N to fire. You are - directed *.I I execute -hold-1 -J-1 _ -f A n ... as ing attack on bouth 01 HI LI ADIeara LbAi
-

Action Taken

1035

616

1035

1035

1036

617

1035

1040

1050 1100
: I I

618 619

1050 1100 1110

J-LJU

620

i,

1100

621

10.

1111

622

1111

98 -

UNIT Journal
Organization: RCT 106
_

From : 0001 To : 240

28 June 44 28 June 42

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial Ne.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. (cont t d fr pg 98) - from the West by maneuver at once.

Action Taken

1115 1100

623

1050 1100

FR 3rd Bn: - Our lines are QK 195 WVIX PU. Unit is 186 C, To all holders FO #10 Hq RCT 106, 272200 June 44. Herewith corrected copy overlay Hq H10RCT 106 (Reinf) to accompany FO 272200 June 44. Destroy'copy of overlay which accompanied FO #10, when distribute. L. FR 1st Bn: - Present disposition - 1st Bn "B", 1st Bn "A" line 185 R. 22 to 2-11 1st Bn "C" line 174 "C" 97 to "E" 10, isI Bn "C" received IGD and mortar fire and are pinned down. CO RCT returned to CP. FR 2nd Bn, 165 (by phone) - Good job done on Hill "K". FR CO at FWD CP - where is enemy fire falling? FR XO Rear CP: - 500 yds to our Rear. Is S-3 up there? If half track comes will send it up. FR CO: - Get two half tracks. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: , Request two halftracks. Cannot take "No" for answer.

624

1127

625

1050

UA

1130 1130

626

1145

FR NLC Ryan: - NLO 165 firing on enemy installation TA 540 FL. (Phone)
--

1147

F Co now going into line.

I I --

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 2400 28 June 44 28 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1200 Out

Serial No.

Time Dated 1150

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR S-4: - Fwd DP #3 under mortar fire. TTo (2) men injured and evacuatedb Hosp. Phone out. CP preparing to move forward. FR LnO w/Div: - Div is sending 3 halftracks to us at 175 A. Trying to get more.

Action Taken

627

1200 32:D8

628

1200

1210

(Phone TO S-3 at 1st Bn: - 3 halftracks coming up for 1st Bn evacuating dead. Have them pick up water and rations. 1211 (Phone) FR Div: Have one (1) Halftrack. more on way. Request guide. Two (2

1222

629

1222

TO CO 1st Bn: - Litter replacement not available. S-10 trying to get JASCO replacement. TO 27th Inf Div: - 3rd Bn has approx 1CO men on line. Very heavy action. This is less Hq Co and Hvy Wpns. Now check on HW. TO 3rd Bn: - On report of strength, is it actually correct? FR 1st Bn: - Casualty report. FR 3rd Bn: - Front lines at 195 UVWNY. Effective strength approx. 100 in lines. Does not include Hvy Wpns Co or Hq. Co. Hvy Wpns Co Badly depleted. FR 1st Bn: - Front lines: - C pinned down again are in fringe of 185 XY. Co's
-

1224 (Phone)

1225 (Phone) 1230 1234

630 631

1200 1225 (Phone)

1234

632

1210

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : V001 To : 24$ 28 June 44 28 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. (conttd fr pg 100) - A & B in obscure position on hill 185 RSVW attempting to mop up and move down NE slope.

Mc.

Action Taken

1234

633

1201 (phone) 1238

FR 3rd Bn: - 3rd Bn requests water and rations be sent up on half tracks coming forward to evacuate casualties. FR Div: - The CG wants as complete a repo t of the strength of 3rd Bn 106th Inf as is possible at once. Include casualties, stragglers, missing etc. (Per Bowman, LnC w/Div) TO CG,27th Inf Div: - Fwd CP to open at TA 175 U1 at 1300. 2 FR 3rd Bn: - Water hole and communication in 196 U.

1240

634

Info to Bns 1240

1240

635
636 637 638

1240

1245

1255 (phcneo) 1255 1240

FR 2nd Bn: - Casualty Report. 1 Off KIA 3 EMI VIA 2 SK. FR 2nd Bn: - 3rd Bn CP moving up as of 1300. FR 8th Mars.: - Inform your units that we will continue to put fire on woods which were firing on your tanks. Has been sent on to our units. TO CG, 27th Inf Div; - Have to pull 3rd Bn to reorganize. Situation with them bad. May be small exaggeration on numb er of men on line. He speaks only of riflemen on line. No physical contact with Marines. They are 1000 yards approx ahead. Will remain at old CP. Fr: 2nd Div 8th iMar Regt: Overlay situat: on1 as of 110028 June. 1 -M
J.VJ4L
-

1305

639

(Phone)

640

1255

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To

,001

28 June

-,4

: 2400

28 June l4L

Place:
. J

Saipan Island

.
Serial No. Time Dated Incidents, messages, orders, etc. Forward CP opened at 175 MI. FR S-1: - We are at Fwd CP 175 M. FR 27th Inf Div: - FO #50 w/overlay, FR LnO 104th FA: - We fired upon enemy MG at 204 Y and 195 E. They are neutralized, 1130. Fr Capt Hoffman Arty Off. Fwd Ln-.2 firing in 196 F - MIG 1300. To 2nd Bn, 165: - Work your mortar up hill, Keep them out of west north grid. Fire from S to E. You can do it. FR S-2 Adv CP: - Jap weapons in 195 G apparently silenced by direct fire & mortar fired by 8th Mars. CO 2nd Bn is at 195 N 32. Using Air Strike on 195 G. CG, 27th Inf Div arrived at CP. FR 2nd Bn: - Front lines 2nd BPn located at 195 LMNIOP. Have notified Div. (Verbal) - FR CO 3rd Bn: - URGENT - Need help urgently. Must be acted upon at once, XO, 1st Bn, 106th Inf reported killed. (Verbal) - FR CO 2nd Bn: - URGENT - Must have help immediately. CO 3rd 3n casualt' Disposition above givento CO and CG, FR 27th Inf Div: - Plt of tanks you requested are on their way:c Action
Taken

Time
In

Out

1245 1325
1325

641 642

1325 1315

1330

1340 (Phone) 1343 643 1343

1Ii

1350 1335
1400 1403

644

1345 1403

1404
1406

1406

1410

645

1335

r1o

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106

From : To

l1

28 June 44 28 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
In

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. TO S-3: - Med Tks must get up and relieve light tks immediately. FR S-3: - Jap ammo dump burning at 186 K 25K projectiles landing in our area at OP. CO 3rd Bn reported as casualty at 1417. JASCO (Freeny) Air Obs. does nob find enemy tanks in vic RJ 470. Still observing. FR S-4: - Tel. line out at Amno DP. FR Ammo DP: - Pinned down for one hour. Definitely identified as Jap Arty. 2 Mil wounded. One returned to duty between 1030-1130. (VERBAL) - Air strike mission has not beei executed. 2nd Bn. assigned new mission for air strike at 1500 thru own 2LN0. Med Tanks passed CP. lights. On way to relieve

Action Taken

1425 1430 1410

1430

646

1426 (Phone) 1425 1424

1431 1432

647 648

1440

1445 1445 1445

(Phone) - TO CO 2nd Bn. Mars.: - OK to fire arty on air after checking with CO 2 d Bn, 106. TO S-3 at, OP: - Make contact with Marines FR 3rd Bn: - Strength and Casualty Repcrt

1445
1500 649

1508 1518 650 1518

Air strike of 2nd Bn called off. FR S-4: - FTB located at TA 163 J. DP at TA 163 R. - 103 Ammo S 1.

UNIT Journal
Organization RCT 106

From: To

00(1

28 June 44 28 June 44

: 24h

Place:

Saipan.

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

1525

651

1525 1534

TO: 27 Div - Total strength of 3rd Bn as received from 3rd Bn. Closed CP and moved to Fwd CP. TO: S-4 - Present CP at TA 175 II. Have some 81 ammo here. Will you pick it up? TO: I & R fr I & R Plt-2 - CP at 186 C 85. TO: CO I&R Plt fr I&R-2-_ Four friendly tanks in 195 x 14. FR: RCT 8 - Front lines 193 J, 194 FGHCDE as of 1500. FR: RCT 8 - Newv location left flank RCT-8 due to wrong orientation of map at front. Not a writhdrawal. FR: CO 3rd Bn - 2nd & 3rd Bn FL 195 QRST. CP's TA 186 C 95. FR: S-4 - CO 106 & CO Cn Co will pick up rations & water at TA 136 J. TO: CO I&R Pit fr I&R-2 - The 165 withdrew and friendly arty now shelling that area which is 500 yds to front of OP. FR: CG 27 Div - Dead American Soldier bclieved to be from 106th reported lying on stretcher at 174 X 4. CO 105th Inf and Staff in conference with CO 106. RCT 106 situation as of 281730 June. Overlay Saipan 1/20,000.
-

1605 1613
1613

A52 653 654

1605 1410 1431

1516

1613

655
656

S A
S MI

1613

1515

1613
1613

657
658

1530
1530

1613

659

1535

1730

660

1645

Burial detail dispatched.

1730

1730

661

1730

1f, J-U4

UNIT Jcurral

Organization

RCT 1066 From: To : 51 2400 28 June 44 28 June 4'.

Place:

Saioan.

Time In

Out

Serial No. 662

Time

Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

if,

C.:'

1736

1735

FR: 2nd Bn S-2 - Our front lines have not changed,. They extend Th 195 L 99 to TA 196 P 62. FR: RCT-24 - Give us location of your extreme right flank now. Our battalion advancing on your right and we want to contact you THL 195 N 95r FR: 1st Bn - MR & CR5. Periodic Report. V.O.FR: CG 27 Div - 2nd Bn 165th atchd to 105th Inf relieved from atchd to 106th. CO left CP for 27 Div. FR: CO at Div - (by phone) Stop 1st Bn and have him stand by. TO: CO lit Bn - Change in order. Stay in present location. Do not move until further orders. FR: Hq NTLF - Memo #5-44. against Dengue Fever. Precautions

._

1759

663

1717

S 1M

1800 1813

664

1755
1813

1755 1805 1820 665 1805 1820

1830 1830 1850 1850

666

23 June 1700 1850 1850

Surg. Ea Bn Surg. S ',I T

667

FR: Ln 0 w 165 - Situation overlay as of 1700 of RCT 165. FR: Surg - Have evac 8 ,WIA by half-track and 2 1M8's.(Verbal). FR:CO 106 (Phone fr Div) - 1st Bn to move 1 ,as planned will extend flank to King. Wi send patrol to contact Mar at Y. 3rd Bn to remain in place. Wtill not move at Jump Off tomorrow. CO 1st & 3rd Bn notified.
I _ nct
/ -

UTT . Jo

-. ;tl

Organization:

RCT 106 From : M9l' To : 2400 28 Juno 144 28 June 44

Place:
--

Saipan Island

Time In 1850 Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

668

1755

FR Div Ln w/4th 1MarDiv: - 1 Bn of 24 Mar. will close gap at 195 QRI. 24 Mar request s S LI 2nd Bn of 106 to send patrol to make contact. FR 8th Mar: - MTust know location left flank of 106. Imperative you establish contact with right flank 8th Mars. Heavy infiltration around 8th Mars. right flank, FR CO 1st Bn: - Request that guide be waiting at 3rd Bn CP to guide front line companies into their positions. TO 2nd Bn: - Send patrol to contact Dn 24th Mars. TA 196 Q. URGENT. VERBAL: -- 2 Enemy tanks knocked out by Arty. FR CO 8th MIar.:- Will you establish conta( t (Yes) Movement in progr, ss with us tonight. now. Line will extend to K and then by patrol movement. (PHONE) CO RCT returned to CP from Div CP. By Phone to 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report. TO Div: - S-2 report . .

1850

669

1800

1850

670

1800

1855

671

1855 1900 1920

1 94tr

1925 1925 1930 1950 672 1930 1930

TO 1st Bn: - Continue march. Extend line to 195 K. Gain contact with Marines on left by patrol. TO Div: - S-2 Periodic Report. FO #52 fr Div - overlay atchd. - 106 -

1935
1940

673 674

1935 1940

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 2400 28 June 44 28 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

271950 June 2200

FR 8th liars.: - An officer reports 50 Jap headed South on ridge 187 27 16 and 7. FO #11 and overlay, Hq RCT 106 (Reinf).

MI

675

2200

All Concerned.

- 107 -

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 240 29 June

44

29 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

SerTime Dated itl 7o. I

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. Artillery firing 5 min. concentration.

Action
Tk en

0745

TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - Delay caused by placing tanks in position. Units jumped off 0730. Arty fire falling all around CP about 25 to 50 yds in rear. TO CO 1st Bn: - At 0845 send up smoke grenade at your left flank and Marines will also indicate their right flank at same time with smoke. VERBAL: - FR AT Co: - What is on right? situation

0750

0750

676

0750

0800
0803

FR Col. PIdQueen, G-3 Section 5th Ccrps Enemy mortar fell in your Bn and held up our approach. He was really laying it ir (VERBAL). TO CO 3rd Bn: - Is there any way we can get Fisher, Only by radio, (VERBAL) One of our half-tracks out of order. Put out hy large caliber shells Track off not burned. (VERBAL). TO Ass't S-3: - See if Broughton got up on line to 2nd Bn with tanks. (VERBAL). Boogy knocked out of tank. May pull witl A plat of lights is other half-track. (VERBAL). coming up. CO discusses way to knock out gun that ha been bothering us for five days. (VERBAL)
- 108 -

0818
0819

0821

0825

0830

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001I To : 24$ 29 June 44 29 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
1r
._ .

1Lr1

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. CO to S-3: - Go to OP and take over situation. See what you can get out of i (VERBAL). FR Cn Co: - Have spotted a field piece. Request permission to fire if no one is in area. Seems to be 3" gun at R flank of E. Co. Intercepted from 3rd Bn to 2nd Bn: Half-track going to sat Rn with Med. Supply was knocked out. Transfering supplies t* another half-track to continue to 1st En. TO 2nd Bn: - Has 3rd Bn, 105th gone into position on H. FR 2nd En: 105.
tNflt in answer to 3rd Bn,

Acti on Taken

0831

0832

0833

677

0833

0835 0840 0840

0835 0840

0840 081+5

TO 1st Bn: - Have tanks arrived and how many? CG, 27th Inf Div visited CP. TO 8th Mars.: - request permission to fire on hostile field piece at 185 O. Will use SRPi and AT. TO 1st Bn: - Are enemy tanks emplaced? Can you give me location (PHONE) FR S-3 to 1st & 3rd Bns: - Do you have ai r trcop3 in 185 0 or J. 1st Bn has no tr~ops in area. No answer fr 3rd Bn. |AJo ordered to pull in all patrols into ai area extending not more than 100 yds - 109 . .

0845

678

0835

0855 i 0900

0900
I
I

UNIT Journal

Organizati on :

RCT 106

From : To :

0001 24

29 June 44 29 JLun 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
Tn

Out

Serial No.

Tine Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Actic- \
Taken

(cont'd fr pg 109) - past road thru gap.

0900

TO 2nd Bn: - Enemy tank are theydug in or moving* 2nd Bn is held up. Let me know soon as you can. Verify if two (2) of our tanks are out. (PHONE). TO CO 3rd Bn: - It is of utmost importanc that you gain contact with 8th Marines today before dark. CG, 27th Inf Div leaves CP.

679

0900

0901 0915 0915 0920 680 681 682 0903 0915

0910

FR 1st Bn, 105: - Receiving MG- and rifle

fire from enemy at 186 J 91.

TO 1st Bn:
-

Do you have troops in 185

J or O?

Advise at once4

FR AGL: - Air observer reports lots of enemy activity in TA 217 and 218 also reports heavy AA fire TA 227 I. TO 1st, 2nd & 3rd Ens & 105th Inf: Necessary to fire on Hill "A" TA 187 A. Have you any troops within 200 yards of this area. Answer at once. Clearance necessary only. FR S-3, 105th Inf (by phone) - Claire's Bn, 1055nf is in contact with 2nd Bn, 106 FR 1st Bn: - All tks but one arrived at 1st Bn S-4. 2nd Bn will try to pick up all supply on damaged tank. TO 1st Bh: - 3-105 I Co in physical contact with your right.

0920

683

0920

09.30
0840

0930 684 0840

0930

685

0930

UNI.T Journal Organizaticn.: RT

C10o_ _
From : To : VI1 24j0 29 June 44W 29 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

T. me
T, I

Serial r),,4-~~~~~ ,J o.

Time

Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. Takor, TO AT Co & Cn Co 106: - OK to fire at TA 185 OJ,, Gun target line must be S to N. TO GO 106 fr S-3: - About to start missic in five minutes. TO CO Chem Mortar: - Chemical mortars given order to commence firing at 1000.
Intercepted: 3rd Bn to 2nd Bh: - HalfTransfer supplied to

0937

686

0937 09+5 0945

0945

687

0940

track going to 1st Eh with Med Supplies

wv.s knocked out.

another half track and contine to 1st Bn. 0950 688 0800 FER 0 104th FA (OP) (On iMt.Tapotchau) Little to report. 2nd Bn 8th Mars. pushed N from Hill 194 HORN along high ground and now holds line roughly 203 P to S --I then R is the cliff while cliff before uE is now open 106 Inf will meet fire from cliff and caves under Marines for example Guns yesterday at 195 G, Marines h? d poor radio with 1st Bn & 3rd Bn yesterday Were able to help with mortar, MG, and Last night there was much 37mm & 75mmun. activity at dusk along road below cliff. Japs can be seen entering woods at 2b5 U & 206 A. Have not seen more than 6 Laps together at one time since early yesterd: when twenty or thirty were killed moving north below us. TO: : lst :Bn,1O6th. .:- '.,.8:Mashave patrc
to assist you locating of 8th Mlars. flanak

N'l

1000

689

1000

which you must contact before dark today. 1000 691 0950 FR 1st Bn: - No troops within 600 yds of TA 187 A.
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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To : 0001 220 29 June 44 29 Juwr 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
TIn

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

FR LnO at 8th Mars.: - Marines have

Action Taken

0955

patrol in vie 194 J I F. that direction. 1000

106 Bn firing i

FR S-3: - We are commencing mission requested by CO. TO 4.Gorp liar: - Request information re position of your troops regard firing that is fallin on out troops. (by phone). TO CO 3rd Bn: - How far has withdrawal progressed. What time estimated completion? TO 2nd Bn: - Can you use 4.2 mortar to fire from N to S into enemy tanks. FR 1st Bn. - Having patrols out 195 G.
Think they are fighting LIarines. Let us

1025

1026

692

1026

1026

693 694

1026
1025

1035

know if they are. 1038 TO Mi fr S-3: - You know the difficulty we had with Fox Co, we are now working over that area. It is believed the piece that got our half-track was up in there this morning. Two half-tracks just came through, one towing the other. We have also taken care of situation. We have covered both areas from here. RCT 8 gave us clearance this morning. Wie will not go beyond what we have done thus far, TO 1st Bn: Only Marines in area G Co, 8th MIarines. See our msg 1000 today. TO 1st Bn: - Have you completed extension of your lines to left. Reply at
once.

1045

695 696

1045 1054

1054

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 240$ 29 June 44 29 June 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
. ii

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

-rI n -.

Out 1058

No.

Action Taken

697

1058

TO 8th liars.: - 1st Bn 106 will send white phoso grenade TA 195 G at 1115 if possible notify 8th Mlarsi George patrol. FR CO 2nd Bn: - Request permission to fire on Hill TA 187 A. (DTNIED-friendly activity)4 FR InO w/165: - Marine 196 EHN. lines extend TA

1058

698

1035

1100

699
700

1057 0935

1100

FR 2nd Bn: - Enemy tks and MG are at 196 V 176 Q. They are out of our area but we Request must wipe then out to advance. permission to use Arty. (Denied-in 105 Sector). 105th Notified. MERG-2, 27th Inf Div: - Received flash fr 104 FA that there are enemy tanks TA 196 B. FR 2nd Bn: - Nw troops in vic of Hill "A". FR 2nd Bn: - 2 Enemy tanks TA 195 NO. Regttl OP set up at 186 C 94 ~ I & R Plat CO. 1100 Fr

1045

701

1045

1100 1120 1130

702 703 704

1050 1006 1130

1130

705
1135

1115

FR AT Co.: - Request further information on Red tanks activity at 196 V at 291000. TO AT CQ: - Stand by and await further orders. No routes for your vehicles to 196 V. FR CO 3rd Bn: - Will arrive Regt'l assemb: area 1145. FR CO 1st Bn: - Have pushed left into TA 195 G.
.,

706

1132

1148

707 708 I

1145

1158

1156

113 -

<

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 29 June 44 29 June 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan.

Time
I_

._

Out 1158,

Serial No. 709

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action
Taken.

1140

CO CTO: 3rd Bn - rid you receive FO this morning? Notify us inmaediately you close
assembly area.

1200 1210

710

1200 1210

3-2 Situation Overlay,, PT: CO Co C - Have guides reported yet? Call S-3 at Prepare to move out ar, 1230. L06 by phone. FR: 8th Mar - Situation Overlay. TO: CO 2nd Bn - Use all available means to knock out enemy holding up advance. Notif Hq location of identified enemy position.

1215

711

1100

oa9o

712

1225

713

1225

TO: Co C - Have guides reported yet? Prepare to move out on RBgtl order. Roger this message at once. (delayed) CO 3rd Bn arrive at Regtl CP to receive orders from CO. Co C moves out. 3rd 1i moved into C Co area. Two half-tracks loaded with casualties from front passed CP. TO: CO 106 (Regtl OP) - Co C cleared area at 1230. TO: CO 106 (Regtl OP) - Both 2nd Mar Div unit and 1st Bn 106 will use smoke grenade to establish contact at 13Q0. FR: CO 2nd Bn - 105-I in contact with 2nd Bn 106' K Co coming up. FR: CO 2nd Bn - Have pulled in left flank One man killed TA 195 G by arty fire.
114 -

1030

1230

1235 1240

714 715

1235

1240

1245 1252

716 717

1200 1245

WUIT Journal Organization ROT 106 From: To 0001 29 June 44 29 June 44

: 2400

Place:
. 4 l
. .

Saipan.
. .

Time En
o _

Out

Serial No. 718 7i9 720

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

PAction
Take'..

1308 1308 1340

1245 1200

FR: 3rd Bn - Casualty Report. FR: 1st Bn - Casualty Report. FR: Hq 27 Div G-2 - Identification of Jap Units on Saipan.

1320

721

1300

FR: Regtl OP - Piece firing on CP is enemy located slope Tapotchau. FR: OP i 1300 msg: Yes. Azimuth TA 194 E 2nd Ller (SW) per Ewers. notified. FR: 27 Div - Report all officers who to date have distinguished themselves favorably or unfavorably. including extremorly brief notation as to circumstance in sach case. Keep this report current. FR: 27 Div Clear Co - 102 Med Bn and En CP opened TA 145 N effective 1815. FR: Hq NTLF - Saipan Table of Organization FR: 27 Div G-1 - Submit today by 1800, G-2 All Unitreport, roster of Regtl Staff, Bn CO & XO notifie d. and all Co Comdrs and Btry Off. Rank and last name. Keep this roster current by informing G-1 of all changes in assignments as soon as inf. By msg or phone. FR: Regtl OP to XO - Four tanks (med) passed thru OP from front. Barrage of Arty fire. One round falling short from each Bn. (by phone) FR: Regtl OP to XO (phone) - One halftrack and four peeps pass thru OP with supplies for front. Arty short rounds landing close to 1st Bn CP. - 115 -

1340

722

28 June

1340 1340 1345

723

1200 28 June 1345

724

1355

1355

1359

1359

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 00~1 29 June 44 29 June L4

: 240

Place:

Saipan.

Time In Out

Ser-

ial
No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action

Taken. FR: I&R Plt - Regtl OP located at 186 T 28 FR: 2nd Bn - We are pushing fwd. Making coordinated attack with 1st, 2nd 106 3rd 105 to Jump Off 1400. Mar notified. FR: 2nd Bn - Atk launched 1400, Have moved fwd 400 yds. Still moving. 2 Medium and 3 Light, tanks leave for saucer to right friendly tank. They have drawn no fire yet, FR: Regtl OP (phone) - Results of Ammo 0. test fire. Drew enemy arty fire which landed in our supply area. FR: S-1 to Regtl OP - CO requested information about heavy mortar fire. Ammo 0. was test firing 81mm Jap mortar shell in our mortars. He recommends it be used. He has stopped firing, FR: S-3 at OP - TA 195 BCDE present front lines. FR! do 2nd Bn - We are pushing fwd making coordinate atks with 1st, 2nd, 106, 3-105 to jump off 1400. FR: CO 1st Bn - Line at 195 BCDE strong rifle and MAG fire. Some hostile tks froni of 1st Bn 106. FR: CO Hq Co - Casualty Report. TO: CG 27 Div - This is tentative. The attack will be resumed in present formation at 0630. No change in objective or
t -nhU 01f Dn.I fl nu1eAUr oI- an -s on le 4e _: sAe

1335
i

725
726

1335 1338

1400

1420

727

1418 1432

S M

1433

728

1433

1440

1445

729 730

1445 1338

1459

Mar & Div notified.

1501

1435

1555 1555

731 732
.

1555 1555

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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 . 'Fro: 001 To : 20 29 June 44 29 June 44

Place:

Saipan.

Time In 1710 1710 Out

Ser-

Lal
No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action
Takr -r. .

1710

FR: 27 Div (by phone) - King Hour 0700. FR: $-3 105 - Front lines BLT 105-3, 196 ABCH (SE) CP at 186 (Sw). 2 mobile tks at vic RJ 2963.
FR: In 0 - Locations: 221 m'DT (SE) 31-213 214 AB

S T
S M

733

1630

1710

734

1700

1-105 1-165 3-24 1-24 1815

213 SX 205 DE (SW) 206 H (NE) x (SW) 196 CDHIT

CP 214 P.

735
1820

1805
1820 1820

FR: On Co - Do you wish MG to go with 1/2track to 1st Bn.

TO: 27 Div - S-2 Periodic Report.

736 737

1845
1900 1930 2000

FR: CO 1st Bn - Send C Co runners back to 1st Br tomorrow. TO: 27 Div - Periodic Reports. TO: 27 Div - Request for illurminationt FR: 27 Div - G-2 report & overlay on
position of enemy.

1900

1930 2O00
28 June

738

FR: 27 Div - GO #41, tion of Command.

28 June

44.

Assump-

2002
2030

FR: 27 Div - Request for ill i.ination turned dovn. FR: 27 Div - 2T trucks will be sent up but must return by 1700.

2010

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UNIT' JournalRCT 106

Organization:

From:
To :

1
24~2

30 June 44
50 June 44 ibland' Acti'onTakenDiv notf

Place: Sa-ipan TimeCTI+ (Ph ne) 1800 Serial

Nibo
T.i

Time Dat ed

ITci'dents,; messages,, orders, etc-.

Chan-ges ia-duties of officer 5rd' Fr: Lt Dedell in command of- I C-o Ha-llden- as XO of Bn but still in-command of Co L due to short of officers Lt': Font as S-2. Lt-Thomas Fr LNO4to - 165 to 105 (b y-phone) Fr-.; I&-R Plat: at- OP: Friendly plans dropped'two batches of leaflets on back of our lines and'two batches in front of our lines. Fr: 1st Bn; i-track 56'disabled on road* Just short of 1st BRn C?. Send others. Fr: Divr: Can you use LVT? They

0800 0800

739

0745

0820

740

0800

0825 0825 Phone

To: Div: MNo we must have armored. can-':t get in.

0825 0840

To: lst BRn: Have-t-track pulled out by another -- track or SP. 0808 C-o-B, 102 Sngr 1st;' Bh: Have demolitonsent to lst Bn CPtas soon a-s possible (given-, to S-4) Fr; 2nd' Bn: Leaflets are being dropped' at front :lines now. You are urged-to t'ake prisoners of those displaying leaflets. Fr: AT .Co: guns-. Fr: lst Bn:, ar-t: once. Request location of Bn AT Require non elect Blast cape (sent;: t:oBas 0845)

741

0845

742

0850

0850

/43 744
0900

0840 0840'

0900

745

0900

To: FTB Capt Russell:' Send non-el'ec blasting caps to- 1st Bn. - 118 -

UIIT 'Journal

Orgatization:

RCOT106 From: To 0001

30
30

June

44

: 2400

June- 44

Place: Saipar Is-land'

,.
T..e..-.

Ser-

Thi

Out

ial INo

T ine DRted

Itcident. messages,

orders, etd.

Action Taken

0900

746 747

0850 0855

Fr: 27 Div: TwoS-"3-tracks not available. Ln send L7T instead - (notified Ru'ssell) To: CO~105- Thf: Marines on- our left report. enemy concentration and activity ~A 205 PQ. Can you take it under fire. Fr: S-5, 105 Inf: We will put arty-in TA~ 205 PQ. Call us at at 0910 for report of results. ~o: lest-& 2ndEBn: All tks are released toL05 Inf as of now. Pr: lst.Brr Aid: Need following supplies: L2 boxes mrorphine, 6bxs first- a-id sma-ll. "2 +6-44 emoM

0905

0907

748

o840

0900
0911 0915 0928

749
750

0900 0900

751
752

NTLF in Field: 27 June Fr: Iq 8-44 and 9-44. 3.0. 0920 50' Jne o0911 0907

Fr: 1st BEn: Eave knocked out 1 large and 2'small en-emy fi-eld pieces*. ho'survivors.
sending ba'ck enemy documents. it6

0955

753 754 755

Fr:- 2'Bnt: Oar OP ib at': 195 NT65. guns are at 195 Fr &Q-C.' Fr:
' lst -Bn:

Or AT
AT 'gun

0955 0940

OP located 195 7T51.

TA 295 M-8817 18N 28 T 24.

0955

Fr: C0'105: Hills TA 187 A and TA 186'E-secured as of 0955 (ist'.:&':2nd' Bn n-otif by ph'one)
1 of SP' To: 00 CO-Co: Send 2 p-abons 1st Bn. Take water if possible.

0945 0951' '1-[56 0950

Fr: AGL:- 165-2"Reports- that' Hill TA 187A has been secured.

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UNIT J'ournal Oganization: ROT-:106 From ' To :

0Qt1
24W

50 June 50 June

44 44

Place:: Saipan- Island

Time
i TCI:I..

Serial
: o0.

Tn ime dat ed

ITcidents, messages,

orders, etc-.

Abctionb Taken-

1026

1026 '

lo. 2xnd' Bn: Can-you-use mortars to- knoc-k )ut enemy -tanks? Fr: 1105 lst Bn: Casualty-Report (28-29 June)

757

28-29 June

cO left OP (S-2 notif)

1142'

758

1127

'r: S-5 to-GO'106: Tank-maintenance out- b Lisa-bled (TA' 1'86 QP) Tank. Tank b.ooby-tral ped. 'r: S-5 (OP): Unknown, friendly 6 marr )atrol crossing 186 P' from East-. to !West. Drawing no fire. (AT'. Co to-send out to identify 1015)
T'r:

1142

759

1127

1215

760

1200

lest Bn:7 Casualty reporto

1500

5 Bn: Patrol that went out with Marin( 5r: Lea-der will arrive Regt' CP has- returned. at 1500 with captured J.ap MG' and' accompanii by~ marine and 5rd' Bn 00. Fr: Ln O 105: i'r this zone Marines and 105 have c-ontac M M (Fiv not'if)
(2rnBin &-

1500

761 762 763 764 765 766

1115
1-225 1152

1500
1500' 1300 1500

Mine field located' To: 00 106 'Fr:: S5-3 Two-l'ines mines* TA 186 PUt. Fr: To: 8thI Mar::
JT

Enemy digginig emplacements Front- lites- a

at: 212'

in- cane fie-ld'

M105 notif)

1150
1155

CD 106' Fr: OD lst- BER:

204 U'195 BODE

(lst-. &2nd' Bn)'"

notiT)

1116

Fr: 0'c AT Co: B'elieve areas TA' 186 'PQv'ib --- track bl'owm derelict' 7ap Tanks mined' up- there ab-out: 11'55. Fr: LF Hq: SO 10-44 -transfer of shore par :
>--

I-i

-'y

--

- --

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LI-L V JL--i

tUIT Joburnal

Organization.

RCT- 106
From-:s

:1 30 Tuan. 44
50 Ju-n-.. 44

To

: 24'

Place: Time
r.- -,, !

Saiparr ISland'

IAted' Ir.
Ou.t

Iicidents, messagesp, orderss etz.

Ac tionr Taken,

1500

767

1205

Fr: 0 '3 Bn: Have located 2'Jap- ammo dps tr our area (TA 1iTi)* Request dispositiboi Iso have' collected lots of saslvage-.

(s-4 & D-iv

noti'f)

1500 1500

768
769

1149

1025-

?r: S--5 to '-O 1st' Bn: 1st &"-2nd B.n now ini- (piv notif) Jumping afj physical c-onta-ct with marines. M 1200. Lbout S M 165: Fxront-line 105 'o: CO 106:' Fr: LtlO

,rd Bn- 105 AT 205 UT-196 C- (3/4 way- t-hr-)

P-'186Te 2-nd- Bn 165 have 2 hills 195 V--.96 'U. 1'87 A to-B. (SE) to--bottom of C0' P

`86Y.

1500

770

'r: 00 27 Div:- CO'106 pass to 00 3rd Bn.06 -Mission' for 3rd 'B 106 i's-to carefutll .xarnine and c-lear area west' side- of saucer PTrpose to secure 'A 185 toward front, oad for c-onm-unication.*

S-5 & 5 Bn

1401

00 return to OP Pr: 2nd' Bn-- 2.nd' Bn is move fwd as of 1425-. ob: C0G 27 Inf Div: 186 C'at. 1500 closing rear: C? to

143o
1431

771 772

1425 1428 1420 1420 1440

Fwd CP to- openl

at TA

?wd CP sect moved to fwd OPD 27 TG Div arrived at OP

C0G 27 Div left OP

CG 27 Div arrived'back at:: CP C'G 27 Dv left'CP witW CO T, Div

1455 1500 1500

Fwd- CP opened at'- TA 195X29

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UNIT :'Ju rna-1 RCT 106 From: To

MW1-

Organization:

50

JTune

44
44

: 24

530- June

Place: Sa-ipan ITlandTime ih 1510 I Ott

Serial o-b.

Time DAted'

Ihcidents-, messages, orders, etcFr: -C0 1st Bn-: Front 204 FGM at:'1500

A'ctionr Taken (Div notif)

773 774

1500
0932

1555

Fr: CO 105 Thf:' We are receiveing mortar M fire from 195D. Can you do anything about: it. Request' rech'eck of coordinates. CO 'return- to CP AT Co less 2-Plts ordered fwd to new CP a-s of 1530. 1500 - Ote Plat of AT atchd to ea. 3n iln ' front: line.

1550

1550

775

1550-

Fr:. 8th'-Mar LNO';, Request you-a-rrange for tanks from 106 Inf to be used' in support: of 2-Btn 8th' -ar- and l'Bhn 29th' Mar:', thisafternoon.. Serious delay will'result itt moving our tanks thru-your area? to support these units* Tankswill be met if theymove into -our area- on road leading westthru!c-liffs in-TA 204 I\VEV Fr:- CO'88th Mar: Request use of your tsank ' to a-ssist our advance i-: TA 205 V. Sugges they-m-ove along road TA': 204 IVK. Div Bs-directed to comply. authbriz-ed. CO & XO arrive at CP Fr: A'GL:- Result': of observation mission.
g in' TA' (WtRC) MT.

776

1535

1706' 777 1550

Ob'server reports rnD-it

(HBP) Troops are moving from- F to J.. 1800

778

1715

.O'nlysrt'2-ra-ck av'1ablia now Fr:', S-4: n.w n, Iln P ana lt St Frwoking10 o- tr a-f o befing"seS to evacuate casua zles trackswill work all night. Te-ll .CO 2d Bn of this ms-g.
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UrIr Jburnal
0rganization: ROT 106 From-- : To : 01 240 30 30 June 44:

June 44

Place: Time In1812 1810' 1845

Ot':t

Saipam IslandActken Taklen

Serial No-.

Time
Dated

Incidentss, messages,

orders,. etc'

779 780
781

r181-0
1810

To: S-4: S'end 75 ammo-for S-/P mounts to nd' Bnr dum:pp. URGE T. 'o: Fr: Div: S-4: S-2 report All Halftra-cks out of action
(See notes

1850 1815

782

!,Deeting held by C0 R-ct of Bn COs. Fr: AGL-: M target area- 204 troops are (See file 30-2200) 301800.

1530
22100 1850 78^

roving from- Fox to JO

786

2000 1800 1900

.,11. # 2 Fr:

27 Div:;

Field Mesg r 5

S-1 periodic report to Div

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UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 1006

From:
To :

1 July 44
1 July 44

24J0

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out
Ser-|

I
ial
No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messagess orders, etc.

Action Taken

I C545 787
30 June 60 July

July

44
s

0 left CP for front lines to see Bn Cos, (

Adjacent and Unit Cos.

'Field Mesg. #1 & -#2 and Overlay Phoned change in 00 of 1st & 2nd Bn to Div retld fr.orm front lines. O0 To: Div: By X.O.: All set to push off.

1 July 0640

0645
788

o655

Fr: Div: POW Interrogation Reportp G-2. Report and Overlay. Aerial photo---RJ 470 J 482 195 J to 205 Q. q ROCT 106 Situation Overlay Fr: AGL.: TA 221 & 222 now burned over. Se rt TA ndo enemyy activity but small fox holes. 220 ODE saw new emplacement N & O. May be TA 215 no activity but numbe iump. supply d .. of caves 9 and farm houses. To: 00 3Bn: Dead Japanese vicinity your bivouac area to be buried prior to your departure. To: S-4: OK for change. Have Mun. 0 report to Gen. Ross 1000 today at location our last OP. To:
COP.

0745 0755

789 790

501800
June

0745 1 July

0828

791

0815:

0828

792

0815

0800 0828 793 0820

All Bus:

POW Col Pt

195 X 100 E of
T.M.

0O Co B, 102 Eng: Establish POW at edge of road vic your area.

To:
-

I,-,

'i,

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106

From ': OAl

To : 24

1 July 44
1 July 44

Place:
.

Saipan Island
I

Time In oB tte

Serial.
05o
-

Time Dated
-

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Action Taken Div :

notif

0857

794

0855

;o: 00 106: Fr: S-5: Re: enemy resistance st Bn - MIG, mortar, rifle from left front ight point heavy. S.all groups well emplaced right *nd Bn 'lank and front. Intermittent mortar, G ,nd rifle moderate. r: OG 27 Div: Request type, iirection enemy resistance.

0857 0858 0858

795 796 797

0815

intensity and (Called lst and 2nd Bn)

0855 0858

r : S-5~ 2nd Bn: Believe we have identifie .'(Div notif) tnemy field piece in position TA 265 B. Ir: 00 1C5--Report enemy asnlo DP at 20C5 A. 'an see enemy carrying a.,,o to 295 F. Reuest clearance to fire, (our arty to fir e
mission)

09o5

798

0905

'r: Co C: Report 40 or 50 Japs around wood (S-2 notif )ile (large) base of Nose vic 205 J feeding CO lst Bn notif) iupplies to 2 enemy positions at top of Lill. Woodpile known by CO-s C & B. 'r: CO 165: Mortar fire fro- rear falling (2nd Bn )n hill 700 (215 CDH). 5 Bn 165 is occupy- notif) .ng that hill. Fr: S-4:: Has change in Sv Co been affecte so I can send up Chotard and put Salembier to work on Amo. Fr; 27 Div: Report of night patrol must b submitted not later than 0500 July 1, Fr: L1iO 1C5: 5 Bn 105 adv to 204 J 205 FG 0 (Div
notif)
I

0910

799

0845,

0940

800

0700

0940 802

50 June 1810 0958 1 July 0950

0945 0952 1007

803

Fr: C00 2nd Bn: Have good contact with 105-5 on our right.
Fr: hLO:
T.LirvI ed rl i i

804

1000

Fired at Jap Field piece in 262C

I A ^ ncr -

7D0 a i-1- t
- - .. -. Y-

DIn
07

i
--

26il

R .
-

UITIT Journal Organization: RGCT 106 From To :

001i
2400

1 July 44 1 July 44

Place . Saipan Island Tim

ime

In 1015

Out

Serial ITo. 805 806 807

Ti:ne Dated 1007 1001 1025.

Incidents,

messages,

orders,

etc.

Action

Taken

Fr: ARTY LN0: Firing on tanks in vic of 212S. Firing precision mission. r: CO0AT Co: 3n rears Mortar fire falling in 2nd S, M

1015 10395.

Fr: 00 1st Bn: Have contact with marines on left. Rear OP at 195 N. Marines movin4 up slowly fighting terrain, rather Japs a. Should reach line of iar 1st Bn by 1200 if nothing unforseen happens. Line waiting a204 ABC. Holding ridge with platoon in contact. with F Co. 27th .C-G. Dive arrived in OP

1040

10557
1105. 808

C-.G. 27th Div. and CO left OP to go to 5rd

3n 1C5.. To: 8-4: One LVT (G) will be at 174E 120( Take action. today to replace halftracks._ Fr: S-4: All halftracks are out. (See Bishop LVT (G),in 105th, wanlt to borrow it (negative-not available) Fr: CO AT Co: Will vehicles be moving in thru cut at 174 E after dark, If so, how will we identify. Situation Overlay (1500)

1105,
50 June 1840 50 June

1105

809

1107:

810

1828

1154

811

5. June-. MFr; 8th Mar:

1145 1 July

33 returns to C.P, Fr: LNO Div: 205 FIHTO is line of ROT 8/21 3P 194 D. Patrol contact with I st Bn 106, M

1145. 1145

812 813

1145

1155,

Fr: CO 2nd Bn:

again 1145
I'll% --

OCP at 204 X (5-5) moving f, will advise new location.

10,4 --

UN41T Journal Organization: ROT, 106

From:: To

i3 1 July 44 1 July 44

: 24~0

Place:

Saipan Island

Time. In 1149 1200 1200 Outn

Serial Noe 814

Time Dated

Incidents, masages,

order-s, etc.

Ac tion Taken

Fr: 00 5rd Bn: 1200 1200 Fr: 1st Bh:

Info to S-5 (Patrol)

815 816

Casualty Report.

Have r.: CO 53rd Bn: Patrol now in 185 J. (Div aot:made contact with Marines who have notif) patrolled part of that ar~ea;. Our patrol will coordinate with Marines and cover: any possible areas they have missed. 'r: AT Co: Recounended displacement forwai of Regt. AT guns as follows: 1st Plt. To Vic- RS 609 2nd Plt. To Vic.- RS 470 3rd Plt. To Vic-- CR 619 C0-P, TA 195 X To: 00 AT Co: reconmmended. Fr: 0O 5rd Bn: Displacement authorized asFwd OP now located at TA
taken to Regt P0OW point.

1201

817

1200

S'

1205 1215
819

1205 1200
1220

a04 S- (59).,
-. Japprisoners

1225 1250

820 821

1210

?r: S-2: 2nd Mar Div reports 5- enenr tks in TA 229 RP3SX. ?r: CO 2nd Bn: 2nd Bn CP at 204 S 48. Can observe what appears to be a searchlight ir TA 204 .N 48. (2nd Bn.will check & report), Tr: Div-: Request number of enemy dead in legt area. Answer. by 021500 July. r : L,7O 1C5: We can observe enemy activity; Ln TA 205 A (upper). 0a.n we fire? (Called )nd Bn--0OK to fire--authorized 1C5 to fire., ro: C.O 105: Can observe much activity in TA 205 L along ridge towards A 1.
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(Notif. Arty LNO) M:

1250

15077 13151
822

1507 1512

1315

823

1315

(1C5 reports it their: trps)

tUIT. Journal Organization: ROT 106 ' From: Pab 0l 1 July 44 1 July 44

:. 24a

Place: Saipaan. Island

Time In 1428 Out,

Sexrial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, eta.

No. 824 1420 1540

Fr: S-4: To:S-l: Truck detail and equipment will be thee in less than ~hour. To: 8th Mar: . . Regt: 204 S P 1-95 X

Ac ti on Taken

1340

825

8, M

lst' Fn
2nd Bn

(Fwd)
(Fwd)

204 R..

1440

826

1557

Fr: DiyLnj 8th Mar- Line 202 J -- 2053 FGHIJ; S,M-lst & 2nd BRn co8th Mar OP 194 D as of 1230. Please send ords sent) 1st & 2nd B-. CPsFr: FA Bn, 104 mF is firing on Hvy Wpns 220 Y 2. Fr: lst Bn: OP at 204:J (25)

827 828
829

1435. 15153 1528

Fr: FA: Observer. on Mt. Tapotchan reports; our elements as far. as 212 ST. Fr~: FA: Friendly tanks 204: IHOC 212 RY-:

1555

830

1552
155:0

1lst.Bn I.o: NGL: Get ou3i planes down atable to use, Arty. 00 1st E1 anxixous to go forward, 30 left OP for front lines with Col.e MIcQuee

1515:(Verb, 1)

(Lo fr Corps). 1520 1550 1545

To: 00 lst.3n: Order to push ahead.

1620 1620

831 832

Fr : 8th Mar IWTO: To 1st Bn: 8th Mar approaching 0-6' on top of plateaui Fr: 00 1st Bn: F-wd OP at 204 H 76 Rt flank aas moved about 200 yds. Left held up. lave gone about 80 yds wd top 204 AR to 2:

S-, ,
S,

W.

1620

833

1515,

..

..

Fr: AC-L: Air observer. reports that he saw ( st an notif) friendly tanks as far north as ,high ground TA 229 and 2 0 in TA 220 and 221. Searched but observedn no tanks. 11ko -

UlIT Jclmrnal Organization: ROT 106'

From :
To :

01
24',0

1 July 44
1 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
11:1

Out

Serial No

Time. D-ated

Inciden.'s

messagest orders, etc.

Ac ti on Taken

1620 1620

834 835 1605 1659

'r: Arty Ln: Our lines at 1555 today reported in 212 QRST., ?r: 2nd Fn 8th Mar: Will fire Red grenade, it 16151. for front line identification. ,0 Returns to OP. L06'Inf-Srd Bn released from Div Res 1450 bto move- 0700 2 July to vie of RJ 619.

(1st Bn notif)

1650 1700 1.855 1855. 18&55 836 837 838 839 1640 1752 1800

Er: 27th Inf.Div in5: Front lines 8th Mar lC5th--204 E- 205. AR. 205. FOHEI' Fr: LIO0: Front lines: 1C5/5 as of 1750 TA 212 T.2153 UVN 3rd Bn 106 moves present: To: S-4 1-06. Location. 0700 2 July to vic TA 204.8.

S, M

:uunconfirmed by 2nd En)

171-0

?r:: 8th Mar 'Ln: 8th Mar. front lines 202 V top 205 E top B bottom 0.. 212 P as of 170 3th Mar right flank directly above left fl ik.

1-855-

840

1220

ro:

S-5; Fr: 00:

AT guns located as follo' 3s,M

1st Bn: 5rd B.n:

19,88, N18, N28, T24 195,8 195N.0. S-2 Periodic Report

1840 1800 1455 1945

841 842 843 844

1800
1-800

ro: C..G. 27th Div: To: Div:

8-1 Periodic Report.

143355 1945,

Fr: Div IiTO0: Are you in contact with &thiTar right flank? Fr: G-5 patrols results daily. enemy 27 Div: Complete report on night. showing time out, time in, route, of patrols, must:he in at 0450 Patrols will maintain contact with (Bns -notif) - 129 T. Sa

UNIT :.Tcurnal Organizatioan: RCT 106. From : 0 To : 24A0 1 iJuly 44 1 July 44

Place:
I

Saipan Island

Time

Serial.

In

In

our

I'o EL.5

Time Dat ed

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Action
jTaken

1-955

1955.

.o: 5rd Bny: You are directed to move into *our new bivouac area TA 204 ST leaving oresent area:;at 2.15p0 tonight. lo: Bn 0O: Overlay issued to Bn CO rith verbal orders,-* r.: 1C'5 Inf: All units notified of move o: ,our 5rd Bn,, lo: 27th Inf Div; G-53: 1--Will we receive.L
*

846
2020 2015 847

2000 2015:

848

2015.

2--;ihch activity on frontr, 53,--Su~ Ic. are moving 5rd En to TA 204 ST.

tank on 8 July?
Us.'

;est-unit on our right jump off. earlier the 2150 ~o: OG 27th Div.: 2150 5rd Rn closad OFCP. 2215 clbsed Regt OP 2215 closed 204 .ST

2130

849

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Journal UNI:!

Organization::

ROT 106'_

From-:
To :

rlI 2' July- 44

240V 2' July- -44

Place:

Saipan Island-

T ime Th0t

Serial No.

T i'ie

Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders,

etc.

Act ior Ta-ken

2 Julyv

44 Bn- i is assembl'y a-rear at:k 204 i

0645

850

o64o
0720'

Fr: 5rd -B:: S-- 82.

To:"-'Ist Bn, (by-phbne): How did things golast': nite. Nothing moving. They know were you are* Y6u a-re sti-ll in house onHtll. Wh'ere is CD'2nd- Bn? You are all set to go at'0850? Fr: 27tkh Divy: POW interrogation reportso50). (2)'(Q'hange 1'to Adrm No-. 4 to FO
G-2 'report from Div &' 0ver-lay. Msg change-

0715 0715 0700' Phone)

851
852

l July

11Jaly

on straggler line. 853 0700 0740 (Phone) 0740 Fr: - 165 Inf LIO'f Request '-permission tofiie arty at TA'215 V - 2 plus V.

.ar to-cease fire of arty-and To: let-B3-: will clean area with- flame-throwers and mno r a rs. TO: 165 Inf - Have checked on arty fire.
Can -tpossibly do it. Too dangerous.

a~-v~e armmo dump in- 2nd' Bn area-. La-st' nite your slhells dropped in-the flanks too c-lose They lan-ded 60-yds onl flanlk. for corfort. We fought 3000 yds and'that?iight': be OK. I-f you fire may leave flank wmthout-arty. If arty registers-this-A.M. INo kilc. open. (Phone) i 0855 (Phone) 0855 To: lst-Bn:
early,4

0755

1'e To: 165 Ihf:' G -a-h'ead with-arty-fire. Be sure to tell CO -C. Find it checked. 105 Inf., 105 h-af jumped off 1'/2 hour

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U1TIT JburnalI ROCT '106 From- ;: 01 To : 24~ 2 July- 44

Oxganization:

2 July- 44

Plac-ei T imie Ifr 0800' 0800 0805 =( one) 0820

Se r-

Saipan- Dsland' Acttion Taken

oatt

ial No.

Time Dated

Ihcidents, messages,. orders, etc-.

854 855

0800

to: CG-27 Mtiv: at 1130 todayi

Fwd OP open Vic TA 204-O0

0800
0805

6o: let, 2nd-5rd 3ns: Fwd- CTP tio open -ifc-. !A 204-0 at': 1130 today, To: 165 Ef:'- Tour arty fire it fa-lling 200 yds-to- left: of E-C0o. It' OK-but dbo't trihg it arny closer. Fr: AGNL, :- Ii TA' 221-F thereitrr emplacemei ' that- seers to be occupied.To.- All Bhs:- F.0;-4 12 with-overlay

856 857 858 859

0810 07002200 1' Jfl!y0828 2 'JflyIQ845

0835 0855
0855 0850 0850

Fr: 27 Div:- F.O..- #55 with- overlay Fr': S-5: Affirmative onm King H-our- from1st &' 2nd Bnslbt- & 2nd- Bns jamped off 0850 To: C0'10' Inhf: Permissibon refused to fir onr 215 Ut2and' 215 V. Too close t 2o'2nd Bn flank.* ~Fr: LUOa165:- 165 request permission-to *Ske arty at: 215 U 2 "and .

(G?-5
not if)

(G-53
notif)

860

0725

0850' 0900

861 862

o856

Fr: AG..: TA 221F has an occupied emp-lace- ( o105 Zone ment. Air will try for it. If not. p-Qssib e' A notif) will 'use art"Y. Fr: 3rd Br;: Is KE, L,. Cos will send- out: patrol of 12 menr. Area-to-b-e patrolled will be pointed- out-: by-S-34 Pratroll lbader report to-BIr immedi.ately- Report w-ill ihe return*. m..ade o-r - 11
. _ .,ns

863

0830

..

ZA

UTTIT Jour-nal Organization: ROT 106' From : i01 To Place: 2400 2 July 44' 2 July 44

Saipan Island

Time In 0910 Out

Serial Ho.

Tim Dated

Incide-ntss

aesssages,

orders, etc.

Action
Taken

864

0900

Fr: 105, LxO: 3rd Bn l05th has moved fwd,, about 100 yds as of 0850 still receiving fire from caves on right. 1st Bn moving up behind xrd for support, To: 5rd Bn: Send patrol to 212-S to pick u Jap weapons. Are about 50 knee mortars, 50 MGa CG 27th Div visits OP. What is situation? All units jumped off on time, moving fwd with slight resistance. Fr: Arty LNO: Observe enemy on Hill TA 213 FA. Can we fire? Fr: 2nd Bn: 2 or 5 enemy tks spotted in 212 L. 2 knocked out* At least 6 tks in banana grove at 212 H K I. Many dumps of ammo at 212 & 215. They are all over the place. Fr: COG 27th Div: 1st Bn 105 released to I05. 1000 yards ahead of Bishop (105) will continue. Continue wihout regard to 105th or 8th Mar. Iro: 104 Arty: Requet fire on 215 F. O.K.
g

0900

865

0900

0925

0925
0955

866 867

0702

0950

868

0945

0949

0950 869 0945

lo: 0.0.: Fr: 0?.,G. 27th: I love your. aggressiveness but don't get killed, Fr: AGL: Observer reports that he sees very Little ene-my activity and no outstanding installation in TA 220. 3C 27th Div: Left OP.
L

1-000
0950

870

0930

'r: Arty Li,T0: Request pernission to fire i -15.F 4P, Enemy concentration. (2nd Bn ci'ecd1e.. ed it). 1x .~~~~~~~ I

I ,

UN.T

Journal

Organization:

ROT 106: Fromn: To : #0,1 24J) 2 Ju ly 44 2 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1006 1006Out~

Serial No.

Time Dated 0940

Incidents,

messages,, orders,

etc,

A ti on

Taken

871 872

FT' LHUO 1.C: in 215 LVIT,

Fr: Arty LT7:

5rd En 1C5 advanced 500 yardc

Tanks just seen eez:ging froi

0950

woods 212 G 4* On being taken under fira returned to woods. Have not been able to
ietermine extent of damage yet.

1006

873

0950

Fr: Arty LNO:

Obs ol1 Mon TAP fire on clu-im

Assembly area or OP,

of -woods in 220 M 4.

3aw 2 Japs run outs one with hands on head

another dressing hiaself

1006 1006 1022

874 875 876

0945 0950 1015

Tr: Arty L'TO: this morning.

Have fired 12 concentrations

?r: Arty LNO: On TA 220 S 4. Enemy strong point, Arty firing on it, ?r: Div TI0: Front lines

165'-5
24-1

221
222

LITO0
KMl2T

105-3 1027

215

KLI\T

877

07C5

i.

?r: G-2 27 Div: Copy' of msg froam MLF. Reports of night patrolling many respects incomplete, Report time out, t-ime in, each patrol. Report target squarss in which patrols operated and results. Contact wit L enemry will be naintained. Report results >f patrolling by 0400 daily. Patrols returnin after 0400 will be reported immediately up ~n
ret'"rn.

1027

878

0942.

Fr: Div Ln fr IT24th ,lar Div: U-aits of 4t? S', Div juaped off at K. Front line of ROT 24 at 0958 TA 22EKLiM ROT 24 reports no re" sistance ROT 25 front lines at 0918 TA 22; ad 225 .'iO, 2 ortact on L with RCT 24,
154
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U-TIT J-ournal Organization: RCT 106

From :

,I/)l
2-,

2 JulTy 44
2. juljy '.4

To Place:
!

Saipan Island
l

Time In 1027

_.
Out

Serala 1No

Time Da ted

Incidents, Fr: LN O:

messages,

orders, etc, TA 20C ABC. 220 Q.

A. tion Takein

879 880

1015 1056

Front Line

105-5'

1040o
1055

Fr: Arty LTO:

Firing on Enemy OP

Fwd OCP section moved out to est new O3P

1100 1100
1100

Fwd OP set uP at TA 204 04 To: CG 27 Div: at 1100. 106 Inf CP opened at 204-0 55

881

1100
1100

To: l1t 2nd 3rd Bns--106 CF opened at 20455 at 1100. CO arrivws at new COF. let Bn moving forward as of 1120, Old OP closes and rear. moves to new OP. Fr: LT-4: One company of Japes left was at 220 H. and moved generally West. Casualtie inflicted by our arty.

1100
1121

1155 1245

1245

883

1150

To: OG 27t'n Div: Co 0, 88 Ohem Co reports only 200 AP and 200 HE left. Cannrot bocat any additional. To: CG 27 Div: Fr: G-5: 212 P. Front lines of 1215 212 Li O.

s-4

1245 1245 1245 1245.

884 885 886 887

1215 1145, 1200 1045.

1208.

Bn 8th lMar reports right flank a:

r':165Lq: 1-65 - 6 want 106 front line. (212 KI5MO sent to R.I.) ro: CO 1st &o2nd Bn: attack at 1100. You will continue yot

bo: 2nd Bn: Send in your Front lines. - 155 -

UETIT Journal Otganization: ROT- 106 Fro .: To :

rdl

2 Z

uily

44 44

24Saipan

J2uly bs-land

Place: Titme I-T

oa:'

Serial ob. 888

Ac tion Dated irc'iidents , messages, orders, eatc.

1245

045

r To: CO F0 XO: 105-1 relea-sed to 105 165 1&00 yds ahead of 105, Wtill continue CG orders. V'fe continue without regard toMar. ltHi 105 or Fr:' 2-nd Bn 106: Contact' Div and see if ITf so have anyone- is on- our right flank tdHem display flares iimnediately . Fr: 1st Bn: Observed trps- about 2500 yds to our front. Are'they friendly. IT so have th'em- ma-rk th-eir lines. Fr: Div- LIN0 165-5 24-1 221 IJ 251 Y 222 ABC(Div notif 105 notif)

1505

889

1256

15305

890

1252

1505 1505 1305 3.556 155

891 892 893 894 895

1245 1255
1128

Fr: CG: Line of 165-5 at' TA 250 QiVT Fr: S-5 to COFr: 2nd Bn: 215. Bns jtumped off at- 114-5. OCur front lines are 212 to

1315 1550

Fr: 2nd Bn: Casualty report 1600. 1 July 44 to 1200, 2 July 44. WIA 1 Off & 8 EMSick - 2 EM.

13555 14oo
1O00 140oo

896
897

1555 1015 1015

Fr: S-4:' Fr: i. N0o:

Forward dump has moved to0 195, Front lines 105-5 TA 205 ABC Front lines: 165-5
21 I

898
899

Fr: Ll01

2217 UI10222 MU

Fr: LN0 : 105-5 front lines 215 UVW. 1'05,-1 front lines 205 ILS as of 1100. 165 front: lines 250 QOIT a-s of 1245.
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UNITI- Jbournal

Organization:

ROT' 106' From- :

>Ti

0W1
242rlZ

2- July 44
2 Juiy44

Place:: Saipan I-sland'

-

T ime
ITf.

Ser-

ial

Time Da-ted'

Act-ion
Ificiden,. messagess orders, etc. Taken

O'at 900 1555

Fr: Li'0: 105 lines as of 1530 a-t. 215 K 2't'' L-5 to RK 1'& 2,. Coion left reports contact with unit on left:. 5rd Bn OP at: 204 P. 1st: Brn following in column with: mission- of mopping up* Fr: GO 295 JTAS:0' Request : you send me by7 msgr. at Div OP an' uptodate report of a-ll casualties by name in the SFO parties- of your RUT. Report by name,. date-, KIA, WIA and' if evacuated. Please keep me informed of any changes after original report. To: O lst and & Jrd Bn: Reminder ~ that Bi & Unit commanders are responsible for burial of dead Japs within unit sectors* Buria-ls to take place at earliest: practibca
monent. Location of own dead should be-

14oo

1415

901

1000*

1450

902

143o

reported to Bns. So-that evacuation may be made to- Bh Col. Pts and regt: notified forpicl up.

1510

903

1510

T-b: 1St' 2nd 5rd Bns-: 102 Engr.

POW 'cage located at

.

TA 205 T 22 under super-i.ion of Co-

904

1510

00,. Go F. 102 - aEngr: E-stablish POW at RDJunction ini TA 205 T: 22 about 100 yd's Si of OP. To: Regtl Strg: Last: remaining aid man with' "O' 'Ob WIA -- need a-t: least: 2 a-id men Fr: Surg, lst'B rAid Sta. for thlat Ob. I1 you- plan to fire Fr: 2nd' BiE, 8th .ar: arty do not fire in following: 220 U. Fr: 2nd 3n 00. 2nd Bn rear GP now at- 212-

!155

905

144o '

152T7

906 907

1500 1555:

1,43

S 54. I

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TITIT

Journal RCT 106

From To
::

Organization:

0001 2400

2'

July

]'-4

2' Tuly i44

Place: Time In1 Seria 1

NTo"

Saipan-Iblaid' ,~ction

oat

Time Dated 1535

Incidents, messages,. orders,

etc-.
c

Taken

908

FrI 104 FA: Oaur zone of action is. be-comin restricted due to the fact that':our outfit onr our left: is m-oving forward' rapidly, To: 1st 2nd Bn-: You are to secure highground b'efore night.
Fr: MtI Tapot c-ha-u Ohsv (with' scope) Report:

1600
1625 1645 ( Ph'one)

erba-l 909 910

1600

1600
1615 1650-

fribndly troops in 220'NOT at: 1600O Fr: LNO at 8th Mar- CP: Reports 5 eney-w t'anks heading South it 250.
1t-

To: 27thDi3:Check on friendly troops it 22( Gheck' with: 165 to se( Gained no knowledga. i their troops. if any of
i, n i, A oo? To: 105 Inf: Have you any troopsX 'ITes- ' IT want to kinowlst- Bn- should be there. whb is there and ~-ow imany?

(Phone)

1730-

1750

11

1722

Fr: 165 ihf: as of 1722.

No troops of 165 in TA' 220

1755 (Phone) (Pione) )Phone)

912

1722 1'745 1746

Fr: 105th- Inf: Troops of 105 are in -T 220 as of 17254 Fr: 1st- Bn : We are in- 220' IlTe

To: C00 2nd 3n:

Hrow is your right flank?

Get one Co up-to relieve C-

Will move 3rd Bn forward". 1747 1802 To: 00 3rd Bn: Co at: 212 T7.

1750

To: CG 27th-: One company 3rd Bn to-rel C-Co o-n lines Moving 3rd Bn less one co pany f;wd'I 1st & 2rd Bn 00 sav no knowledge of trps in TA 220. Aktv told to Tire and register. We are [oing to take that hill.(phone)

UNIT Jburnal Organization: RCT- 106 From : W1 To : 240 2 July 44 44

2' July

Place: Time Th0ut Sxri'al"

Mo:

Saipan Island Action Ta-ken

Time .aated'

Incidents, messages, orders, et:c.

1-817

To: 2nd BIT:: Send patrolsto right flanrf a.nd make contact writh 165. 165 in area230 L. ?r: LIKO'to 105 lhf: L-06 on 106th right. 105 in contact wit-h-

1824

Ph'obne)

1824
1826'

(Phone)

o: Div: 2nd' Bn in contact with' 105 Inf on right. Co E-now going to line to re-lieve Co C0.

Fr: D-ivM: 1851

1825

Continue atk 5d July at- 0800o' Tcr c-hange- ia- missionr. Fld Msg at Dawn' 3d.

913

Fr: 5rd Bn-:

5rd Bn closed rear

P' a-t 1825

1854
1!842-

Xour at 0800.' 2hd 'Bn a-t- san Do-lst Bn: Ki time. Coordinate with arty. Fr: LIT 4: 220 -NOT:.* 0uur front lines at 212 GHI'J- a-n

914 1850
915

1-655 1850

Io: C0 3rd Bn: Our tanks are now on the road returning from let Bhn. Pass word alo to- your troops. 3ituatiorn overlay-RCT 106 as- of 021830- JUl Do: G-2 27 Div:, report S-1. Fr: C00-rd Bh: S-2 report-^8 Periodic (Div notif: 19511)

1908 1845
1950

916
917

1830 1845 1950

2147'

918

7 H- ave reached OP'212-S

2150C

919

Fr: 27 Div: G7-2: S-4 3rd Bit has gone to Car reach Dirv stockade with-prisoners. liti there for a while. - 159 -

UINIT J6urnal

Organization:

RCT 106"
From: To :

Ve1l
24~

2 2

-. ly- 44 u Jtlly 44

Plac,e: Saipan' IslandT ire Serte.1 HNb. Time Iht ed Acti on TaX.n

Incidents, messatess orders, etc.

Ih

Ot.

2000
(Phone (Phone)

2000 2010'

T-o: 00 3rd' n: Will ca-ll you.

Ma-y pull you back at- 0650'

Fr; Co IC:-- Japs moving out of caves in groups of 5 to-8. We can pick themn off as they go. Fr: 5rd' n-: The Japs are coming out of the caves a few at 8s time*, We wish- the illumination that is being fired now to be kept up a-l night. (Action taken by, Capt. Temme )

920

2145,

:140

UTIT Journal Organization; ROT 1065 From : To i!l 1 July 44 5 July 44

: 24X

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial
No.

Time Da ted

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. To: 00 On Co: Enemy dead in vicinity your area will be buried.

Action Taken

921

0700

922

0700

To: BLT COQs 10C5 Inf, 104 FA, AT, ON, Co E 102 Engrs,.Co 0 88 Chem Bn, Staff & File: Field Msg #5.. POW Interrogation Repor
'*

0715

923

2 July- Fr: 27th Div G-2: 0800

3 July
924 0810 925 0905; 0800

Fr: 2nd En CO: Will not be able to start till 0850 due to fire on left flank. To; 2nd Bn; C.0. wants to know if will be any delay in Jump-off. Fr.: 27th Div,: with overlay. there-

Field Meg #4, 021800 July 44

To;: 0.G. 27 Div: Atk jumped off 0840. 2n( Bn making good progress. lst.Bn very slow Receiving fire from flank, Front line now echeloned to right rear. Gap developed between 1st and 2nd Bn. Reserve plt F.-Co committed to maintain contact and cover ga: Type of resistance presently unknown at this 0 .P. Fr: lAt Bn: Launched atk 0840, Held up bi fire from left flank, Positions found tan] and SPs moving to reduce positions. Atk will continue upon their reduction, 0,.G. 27,Div visited CP at 0955. Fr: 2nd Bn: Our Arty fallihg in my area.

0e

0915

0955 1010 1011 1030 926 1010 1011 11012

104 FA notified and are checking. Fr.: G-2: Major enemy air attack expected coming from Palau and Yap from today on. - 141 -

2nd an

notif All Unite

notif .

tllII: Journal Organization: ROT. 1'06 From:; 20i1 3.July 44

To

240

5;,July 44

Place:
T ine

Saipan Island

T~lme In
Out.

Serial N:o.

Time Dated
.

Incidents, messages,
. _ . .. ., ... ..... _.. ..

orders,

etc.

Action Taken

1-045

C0 53rd Bn came to CP vwith 2 native boys. Gen requested if practicable to send lads out with a group to call out his friends, B:oy says 500 Japs in area to our front with,
1/5. wounded .

1045.
1120

3G 27 Div left OP at 1045. J0 left CP for 1st and 2nd Bns. ro; CO 1st, 2nd & yd Bn:
ricinity TA. 212 0 a.t 1400. santr area same ta.m0,.
-

1120

927

1120

Ew
-

S to openl
---V-

To close ore-

1120

928

1120

ro: OG 27th Div: Fwd Op to open vicinity I k 212 0 at 1400. To close present area same time

1130

929

1100

Fr: IO 1C5: 'Co L mopping up TA 221 bounde I

KIM on North and road UVW. Co K mopping ip from road 221 KIM to road 215 RS-.
ly

1150 1155

930 931

rr: 00 1st Bn: Front lines now TA 220 FG 1OD. In contact with 2nd Bh on our right,

1155

E2o: 00 On Co: CP will close here at 1400. -our unit will move at 1400. Have (1) guid i 'eport with. vehicle to S-1 at OP at t00. : 5rd Bn: Have a Jap on SOR 610 channel

1210

932

1200

1210 933 1230 1245 934 1210 1230

90 returned to OP from let & 5rd Bns,

f Qomot 5
i

i-4 Periodic Report

-asualty report from ls/ " *

S PhOte)

1z2,:.

GOr e t &t r * 0B wants 1Ixe Iy Zt0 ;oday 229Vt229IXi When arrive.. tbre hold, ,wait orders (Phone) (2nd 3n 1515). - 142 -

UNIT Journal

Organization:

RCaT 106'

.: From : p1 To : 24~ 5 July 44

53 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
In

Ser-' Out~
ial No

Time Dated 1235

Incidents, messages, orders} etc.

Action Taken

1255.

935

To: 0G0s let &.2td Bn: Call 00 RCOT 106 or E 0 by telephone as ~soon as possiblc,
mportuanut instruction for you.

1250

936

1215

Fr: 8th Mar.: 8th 1Mar front lines 211 AB, bottom 0, 219 X 211 E, 212 A, center B G.. Center is actually well fwd of this. 'ri 2nd Bn-: GO 2nd Bn does not now have )hone, Putting line in. Will callihen in. (Radio Opr) 'r: CC- 27 Div: Directed that following lini xe obtained within its Z of action by 106C Line to be held :nf: 229V-2291-250A, 2358. until further 0. Regtl 00 directed 1 and 2 Ens aeize their line within Z of action. 3rn. to have (1) company contain enemy pocket
of resistance 212 and maintain anti-sniper

1500

937

1o00

12.00

)atrol in Regtl Z of action between 2nd En 3th Mar and rear of front lines. rd Bn (minus (1) company)) to fill gap between -nd In 8th Mar.- and 1st Bn 106 left flank. Fn to assemble Regtl Res .220S-as gaps is:, 10osed and missions completed.

1315 1550 1550

938 939
940 941

2 July Yr:.: Div: 27th

1100 'r: 27th Div: Fr: 27th Div:

G-2 report #16-i Burial of Enemy Dead, Evacuation of our own dead.

53July
1100

Fr: NTLF--

Memo

7T-44

1500 1455:,

Forward OP arrived new CP location. 0O arrived at new CP location. closed and new CP opened. Old OP

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UNITI J-burnal Organization: ROT 106

Fron : AMP

5 July 44
5 July 44

To

2495

Place:

Saipan Island

Time

In 1515 1525. 1525

Out

Serial NTo.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc,
,, , ,,

Action Taken

1515 942 1525.

Fr: Arty LNO:

I at 1515a

Fired arty mission in TA 23 Concentration of vehicles & tr 2nd Bn reached ob'j at 1415

L.

Fr: 00 2nd Bn:

rTo GL-5 27 Div: (phone): 2nd Bn has reachc'

his portion of objective as of 1415. line is TA 229 M to 259 I. 943 944 945 946 947
(Vert

His
Is

1530 1530 15350 1545 1622 1600

1515 1408. 1440 15-24 1610 1600

?r.: 8th Mar: What is your front line? anyone from 106 in 256 H.

Fr: 8th Mar:.; 8th Mar front lines at:C-ente 0 bottom 220 EL Bottom 1345. Tr: 1C5-. L: 105:th front lines at 229 IE

230 A as of 1455. Fr-: 00 5rd Bn: Fi lash: Tanks are firing to( 1 ow on Mar inc so tr: 105 LWO: 105 units on Division line a-t L415. OP at 196 A. ?r: 00: to 5Rd Bn: Do not continue missiol Lat Bn in contact with Mar * Move your Bin > assembly area 220 I. ?r: CG 27 Div: 4; July 44 order as follows:
omtaplete the job, No change in zone of acti

a1)

1'.,55

(By Ph( ze)

1655

Will confirm Kir rentative King Hour 07A. Hour later. Must go off at 0700. 5 Bn to I gt'l 00, 3 4707
(Vet

al) 948
1445

Tr:
1s

-35: lst Bn has reached his objecetive of 1630.

1445.

TA Eo: O. lst, 2nd & 3rd Bus: OP closed. )04-0 at 1430, Opened TA 212 N' 29 sametinme
- 144 -

UNIT JLournal
Organization: RCT 106

fEom : To :

09l 20

5. July 44 53, July 44

Place:

Saipan Island.

Tine
In;
_

Out

ial io.

Tioe Dated 1445 1450 1750 1745 1800

Incide^tts,

me ssages,

orders,

etc. *

A c ti oil

Talen

1445 1451
1750

949

To 0G 27 Div: CP closed TAL 204-0 at l4)o, Openod 'T.212-71 29 samatiile Fr: 2nd Bn:
Fr:

950 951 1745

1800 952

2nd BE has reached objectiv.e

A-.'mo Report.

Ainao Off & S-4:

To: 27th Div:

S-1 Periodic Report,

953

To: CG 27 Div: S-2 Periodic Report #, 9, D51800 July and S-1 Periodic reportl

- 145 -

UtiIT Journal

Organzation:

ROT 106 From : WI1 To : 24 V 4 July 44

Jaly

44

Place: T-ita In;

Serial NIo. Time Dated

Saipan Island

~ct-ion,
Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

oat:

0655 0655

954 955

1425
July 2S010 5 July

v Fr: G-5: 27 Div: Front lines of 8th Mar. 219 (bottom) 'ILN,0 to-t 220 K.

You will receive 2 pilats Fr: 27 Div LINO'M one light one medium at. your C0 of tanks. 07040600* You will provide usual guides. Fr: G-27 Div:
with- overlay.

0655
0720 0720

956 957 958 959

960 961

1-800 5 July
0900

Fld Msg - 5

051800 July

Fr: 27 Div: *G-2 Sit:.

Overlay 050900

5 Jtly 0900 5 July

0900

July (4 copies)

?r: 27 Div:
L600
27 'Fr: Div:

%17, G-2 Report

5, July as of

0720 0720

2 sets Interrogation Forms.

5 July 50 June 5 July

2200 3.. July Fr: NTLF .Hq: Memo #7 Report on amphibian tractors during forager0pn to date. Overlay-Photo inter pretation. Hq 106 RCOT: Fld Msg ,4,.

0755

962

0915. 4 July

Fr: 00 2nd Bn: Arty falling in area. Thin moving along nicely. (called Div Arty to stop it) To: 104 FA: Have no fire in our area-- only fire when called for by our forward observ Any fire called for by our observer- or by other from Mt. our Bn give: it to them. 'T1o Ta.pstchau.
-

0950

3 1.*

LJ4. U i -,~

--

1. -

~~~~i'

-7J"

AQ, I
!

U-y)

o,=

Fr,::

uU 1J):

. . -

_ - -

t .1 n

tront

Lnes 1--1

xr.i n\I 229ut-j

i-

-',:3-7

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U51ITI Organizati on:

J-ournal ROT 106 From : To : fI 240V 4 4

July 44
July7 44

Place: Time -Ser- Time Dated ia-.l ITo.i

Saipan Island Act iona Takem

Incidents, messages,

orders,

etc.

oat;
0855.

964

0850

Fr: CG 27 Div: Upon reaching the sea, forl a- line facing southswest unless the 2nd MarDiv on line with yon. In any case comb the area over which you passed. Both small groups maintaining the bulk of command in aposition of readiness. Advise on end of objec tive. Change in K Hour 105th to 075(
0

965 966

Fr: 27 Div.: 2230 5. JulyE5 00

35 July

To: 3rd Bn: Use one C.o to contain pocket per present orders* Maintain anti-sniper patrols to clear regt area Z of action between the 8th Mar right flank and rear of 1st Bn. Bn (-one G.o) established contact between 8th Mar and 1st Bn as gap closes assembly Bn in vicinity of 220-S. Bn maintain commo with Regt. Regt limit: points, 229 V * 229 I. -r: S-4': Periodic Report #12 & #:15 (!.600 to 1600 each day)

0955

967

2 &5 July

1100 CG arrived at OCP 4 July

ll05 llC5. 1055 POW Interrogation Plan Fr: INTLF Hq: Interpretation fr photos takl 1 of SAIPAN July 2, 1944 & overlay attached. To: 00 3rd Bn: K Co remain on present misOne rifle Co mainsion until completed.
tain antisniper patrols. Regt Z of A fr 0C

968 969

5 July

4 July

1055

to front lines. Bn (less 2 OCols take defei S3 positions BEE RJ- 410 and 510 to protect h: groundwithin Z of A. No firing except at dc finite targets a La knowledge of exact lo- I I cation of friendly trps.
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LTIT Journal

Organization:

ROT 106

From : To :

d1 240

4 4

July 44 July- 44

Place:
-

Saipan Island
Action Talcen

Tim-e Ihir oat

SerLal Io.

T te Dated

Incidents

messages,

orders . etc.

1025, 1'026

970 971 972

1025

bo: AGL: Fri O0 1-04 FA: .t 0228 E 02357T.

50: AGI: Fr CO 104 FA:

Our front lines

Marine patrols in

1026
1110

1145

Y: G-5 27 Div;: Upon reaching 0-7 line se' cure flanks. Mop up. Be prepared to move Lorthwestward on west coast moving on left Details later.. )f4th Mar To:'2nd Bn. (phone): As soon as Mar come up ;o ahead protect R.F.. Give them Hell. Wea rant to get thru and don't leave too much behind. Mar report they..are 50 yds fr bieae Fr: let Bn: aasualty Report, QK 227 OU 228 FGHIN 10

1150

973

1150

1205 1150 1150

974 975

1200 1120 1150 1145 1255 1500

;r:LI,0: 8th Mar , Co. 105:

Passing CP to go forward,

3D left OP for front.

To: 2T'D3i: Casualty report for the period

Tr: 0-0 CoK: Area & caves reported cleaned h. aut. Japs committed Hard- Kiri. Instructe bo blow caves with demolition. .o: 27 Div: Front lines.now 256MJ-257A.

1525 1557. 1400 1552.

976 977 978 979

1520 1557 1400 14oo

ro: C0 2nd Bn: You are directed to push ahead at- once without regard to 105-1, r.o:OG 27 Div: F.wd OP to open at TA 229 A a 1600. To close at present location same t ame

To: COs 1, 2, 5 Bns: OP to open at TA 229 at 1600. To close present location at same ti ee
.

- 148 -

UNTIT Jburnal Organization: RCT 106

From :
To :

W1l 4 July 44
24a 4 July 44

Placer: Time InOut SerTDe Dated

Saipan IslandA'ction T-aken

ial
No

In-cidents,. mossagees,

orders , etc.

1552-

980

1552 1506"

:o: 00 1, 2, 5j Bns: You will report to 00 at, his 0P 041700. 'o: EX 0: Have you been in contact with st Bn or 2nd Bn. 1st Bn jumped off at500, We can see them, we were; wondering rhat 2rnd Bh's trouble was. (radio) ao: EX 0: Front lines as of 1512-256' ,i257 A (radio) 'o: EX 0:: They are now moving thru area; They are on the otho ;oward seaplane base, of the road parallel to last position ide iven. They are about 50 yds from edge now (Radio) o: Div: First Bn on objectives SeconiBn pproaching. Still some fighting on right 'lank of 2nd Bn. (radio) To: XO: 1st Bn on objective, 2nd Bn appro ching. Still some fighting on right flank c 2nd Bn. Tell 2nd Bn to move forward immediately. (radio) To: C0 2nd Bn: I can see. part of your trp advancing. Have you moved forward on enti 'ed, line. You go ahead and advance no matter what 105 does. (radio) TO: 00 ,rd Bn: Itis entire Bn down there flank with 1st Bn on bring your entire En started? (raiio) planned to have your covering our right the left. You can down. Has your atk

1512 1520

1525

1528

1400

14G2'

1850

9M1

1115

Fr: C-G 27 Div: Upon arr at. sear guards, wil He est: over enemy property and this Hq advi ed of location of these DPs or piles, stating strength of guard and est of property. Thi
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UIIT Journal ROT 106

Organization:

From : Ml1
To

July 44
July 44

: 24&0 4

Pla-ce:
l1.

Saipan Island Action T akerr

Time Int oMt

Serial I, o.

T i'me Dated

I1n-cidents, messages, orders, etc. -eadcquarters will advise Island Oo:-mander who will take ovpr property. Guards will he subject to orders Islalnd OCommander unti: el iev ed by him.

1850

982

1510

Advance Info from Div IMNO: 106th Res; for a tomorrowe. 105th and 165th attached 4th Mi on righto Relieve 165th. on dawn 6th. 106will use road 228 and 229 all day tomorrow 1st Bn reached obj at 1400. obhj at 1450. 2nd Bn reachec

1850
1850

983 984

1'800

1445

To: 00 5rd Bn: You will arrange to leave an adequate guard on eneary food dumps in TA 220 DI. Fr: S-1 5rd Bn: 3rd Bn at TA 229 RSN less AT - TA 22tV. K Co at TA 212L-L To: 0 1st Bn: 2nd Bn: Upon Bnls aohievil I objectives, Regt AT Co platoon reverts to Regt control and will report to AT Co. CP 229.A. To: 1, 2, 5 B-n: OP closed at TA 212A at. 1625, opened at TA 229A at 1625. To:: 0C 27 Div: COP closed at TA 212 N at Opened at TA 229 A at 1625. 1625. To: Div: S-1 Periodic Report,

1850 1600

985 986

1555 1600

1625 1625

987 988 989

1625 1625 1800 1850

1850 I

990

Fr: 3rd Bn;: Food dump in TA 220 DI one Go is furnishing guard at present. Impossible to give estimate on amounit stored there. f'ill try to inventory 5 July.

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UNIT JOURNAL ROT 106 From : V1 5 To : 24W Xuly July 44

Organization:

44

Pla-ce: Time Ifi oWt

Ser-

Saipan Island' Action Taken

ial
No.

Time Dated

Inciden-ts,: messages,

orders,. etc.

.r: 00.3rd Kayo collecting company En:

0750

991 992

Fr: 00C5rd Bn:

3end

Have collecting compaly

jeep to 3rd Bn imecdiately. Situation Overlay 041550 July 44. Adm 0 #5; to accompany FO 52

4 July 4 July

Iq ROT 106:

993 07350 075.0 0750 0750

Fr: 27 Div:

94 143o
995

Fr: OfG 27 Div: Msg 5 8. Independ.ence Day 4, July: 3reGting from- Gen Smith. 3.. July 4 July 3. July

Fr: 27 Div:

P9O1 Interrogation F-orn Memao Periodic Rpt#-

996
997

r:; G-4: To: S-4 106:

Tr: Hq EF (TF 56): Memo #1-44 - Policy on nail censorship.

To: cO-s, 1, 2, 3 Bns: Eld Msg #.. Be prepared to relieve Bns of 165 any tiae af' :r. 360600 July. Regtl plan as shown on overlI r* Reconnoiter route of advance to accomplish.

0900

998

0900 5.July

relief troops to be alerted for movement any time after C51700. o0900oo
999

0900

G..27 Div: are: MTl 236-9 212 X TA: TA 257-P

Guards est over enemy property Aviation Equip - 1 NCO 10 men - 1 N0O 10 men, Food - 1 IN00 15 men Mcdical

Lt. Pryor in charge of Guard,

0900

o000

0900

F: lst Bn: Equip found in 1st Bh area 3mmo, bomb sight, signal equip, aircraft parts, seaplane parts, tools, parachutes v'IGls, asph tractor. Guard detail one Sgt. 'rca bushoes on seaplane ramp, .o: 165 Inf:
& 151

0928

1001

0928

Patrols have been sent out tc

-

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UNIT' J`urnal Organization: RCT 106 From- :-'1 5 July 44 T6 : 240 5 uly 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time

Itr 0955

Out

S erial No. 1002

Dated
.

Incidents, messages, orders,: etc.

. ,, , , ..

Action Taken

0929

?r: lst:Bn: A survey of bunker & shelters~'his AIM disclosed they contained: A' Explosives & Ammo B: Bomb sight. 0 Radio equipment & accessories D- Aircraft parts & tools E- Parachutes A weapons :o: Div: vr: LNO: S-2-Report #10

0945
1010

1003

0740

1004 1015 1005

0956
1015

OP 165 ..Inf moving to TA 259 G*f'

!6: CO's AT, q G. Cn B 102 Engrs, Co C- 88 Themo Bn: Report- to OCP ROT -106 TA:. 229A at L200 5 JAuly 44. 3G 27 Div- arrived at OCP OG27 Div left OP. Votes on meeting, 5 July 44 at Rcgtl CP.

1015 1040

1006
1525

1520

1007 1008 1009 1010 1011

1510 ~r: Driv: Translation of captured Japanese 2 July tield Order (see file) 2Ju0ly r: 27 Div: Field Order #54.

1525 1525 15351440

1600 i: 27 Div: G-2 Periodic Report & Overlay. 4 July 1512- 'r: LTO 106: Corrected OP location 165 rnf 'A 249 T 50. hNo telephone as yet-.

1525
132

'r: 106 LNO: (thru 165): Have been down.oad RJ-560 in TA 259 G to bend TA 249J50 hebre 105 LNO now waits to be joined by uni' n-his left:. Is in secure contact with leof II 3rd Bn 165. 165 left George Co on Hill if '67 TA 250G: generally in L.D* will meet Kin' -r. 105th doubtful.
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UNITI 0rganization:

Journal

R0C- 106

;1 From :
To : 24.W

5 July 44
5 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time

Im 1550

Out

cerLal INbo.

T ime Da ted

Iicidents, messagcs,

orders. etc.

Action Taken

1012 1600 1013 1014 1700 1015

1415

'r: D'iv: POMI collcting point located at (J5255 Y. '0, 135 Tq RCT 106 (Reitif) overlay atcHd.

1618

1600 1700

'r: S-1,. 5rd Bn:z Buried two cnemy dead ii. )ur area this 1MI. o: Hbldcrs S-2' Overlays:
coordinat 050800 July to accompany FO #'15

reading 18-30 should read 12-50. 1725 1751 1016 1017 1725 1751
.0: rC2 Div:
'o:

S-2 Periodic Report.

CO27 Div:

2hd BPa- reports missiorn

Patrolled up to front. Rest

Lccomplished.

5 Japs killed.
26 June 10t8 L019
:rt Hq

1020 1850
1021

106' Ibf: 26 Jun- 44 SO# 98 5 July 44 S0# '99 ('C4 14 <3Sf 26 'June 44
Change of straggler line

1555

rr: 27 Itf Div: Ind locations*

1920

1022

1900

iition

o: 1, 2, 5 Bhs: Request strength and conof vehicles answer by 0800*

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UT7iT; Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : 0001 6 July 44

To

2400

July

44

Place: Time In Out1 Serial

;o.

Saipan Island Action Taken

Time Dated

Incidents,

messages,

orders,

etco

0700 0700

ROT rerained in reserve and awaiting Spent the nite at 229A. orders. Bn. RCT still inReserve awaiting orders. 165 Inf. ROT making Recon. in rear of sxpecting to reliove them. Fr: S-4 Situtation report and periodic

0725 o826 6' July

10o3 1024 0827 1025

0725 1800 5 July 0827

report.
Fr: Div - Field Meg

4, 6.

106 To: CO 1st, 2nd, 3rd Bn S-4 1-06 In: Relief Inf relieves 165, 6 July (today). to be coziploted by 1600. To: CO, lst,2nd,. .5rd Bns: Memo authorizing 1st Lt Peak to collect captured mater ial. To: 00C 1st, 2nd, & 56rd Bns: Memo authorizing 1st Lt Stuart USYM to collect captured material. Fr: Div - G-2: Periodic report from 041-600 July 44 to G51600 July 44.

0840

1026

0840

0840

1027

0840

0845 0850

1028 1029 0800 0940 lroc 1030

F0- l4, ROT 106,

CO left OP.

060800 July 44.

To: 5-4 106 - What is

status of colored

smoke% 1600. 1-025 1-C25

Bus in need of this item prior to

1031 1032

1-025 0955

Situation overlay 6 July 44 ROT 165 Fr: 105 Inf.: Front lines at 25eR, 248DE, _, 249F.
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UNIT Journal

Organization:

RCT

106 From : To : 0001 2400 6 6 July July 44 44

Place:

Saipan Island Ac ti on Taken

Tine
In
Out

Serial
No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders,

etc.

1c25

1033

0958

r.;: 2nd MIar Div thru Div: Shore fire ontrol officer Pepsin reports at 0955, 'riendly troops on Beach 259K. 'r: Div: Proper Zurial of High Ranking ;nemy Officers (isg Sectet)

1C26

1034 1035
1125

1054 1115 1115 1150 1525 0955 0955 1415

Notes for Jcurnal:

Opns 0, 061045 July 44

rith overlay attached*

1036 1037 1038 1039

To: CO 1, 2, 5rd Bns: POW Col Point located it AT Co, 100 yds N. of CP. To: 00 AT Co: Establish POW collecting point at edge of road vic your area. Fr: 3rd Bn: at TA 259B. 3rd Bn now in assembly area-

1115 1212

3-4 Reports & Ammo Reports. Fr: -27 Itf Div Change in mag on straggler collect point. Fr: G-2, 27 Div: POW & G-2 Report.

1525 1525 1424

1040 1041 1042

Fr: ILNO 106: The 105 Inf is meeting very severe resistance in their zone of action. Encountering heavy mine fields which have knocked out 2 more of our tanks. Receivin aeavy MGs 81 or 90qiM Mortar fire and rifle fire . Apparently no arty. Casualties aeavy. Have requested half tracksfor svacua tion. r: C00 let Bn: . Co in position in area-.R 410 510. Remainder of Bn moving up. 00 & S-2 left OP. - 155 -

15C5

1043

1500 1550

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : S001 6 July 44

To

: 240

6 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1555 Out

Serial No.

Time Date d

Action

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. lo: 106th LID L: Fr: 165 LEO: Our front lines of 0900 is 249 KIDiO 250 FABC, 260 ?XT, 261 PQR. ?r: CC- 27 Div: 5rd Bn 106 released to 00 L65 Inf let Bn 106 in Div Res move to TA 359B. Being vacated by 5rd Bn 106. ?o: CO lst Bn: You will move at once to 'A 259 B which is being vacated by 5rd Bn. You axe in Div reserve.

Taken

1044

1014

1555

1045

1515

1524

1046

1524

1526

1047

1526 1100 1610

To: 00 2nd Bn: Fr: Div:

BO

You will move one company

:o eccupy high ground vic RJ 410 - 510.

1555
1640

1048
1049

#55, Hq 27 Div.

Fr: Div: 4th Div front line as of 1525, 768 EnO, 269 K, Gap 269, PQRW, 265 DIJO ^64 XL. 1st Bn given verbal orders to set up night efensae. 27 Div: 44. Situation overlay as of 1800 5 Jul

1625
1640

1050
1051

1850 1625

1645

?r: Div LNT: 105 front lines unchanged. 1st 3n 105 going on left of ravine and right )f BLT.1-29 as of 1700. X) & S-1 returned to 0CP Pr: 3rd Bn: OP now located at 249 J. 3-2 Report f 12 M

1712

1712
1052 1725

1745 1745

1053 1054 1800 1800

3-1 Periodic Report, Iq ROT 106 Reinf. Saipan 1:20,000 situation as of 061800 July 44, - 156 -

1829

1055

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 _ From : 0001 6 July

44

To

: 2400

July 44

Place:
----

Saipan Island Ac ti on Taken

Time In 1829 Oiut

Serial To.

Time Dated 1820

incidents, messages,

orders,

etcG

L056

r: L2-TO 1C5: Front lines as of 1815 * 2nd 3n at 258 R to K in contact with. A Co on 1set Br3unknown 53d Bn right 258 T 259 K Enemy have not withdrawni fom .tnknovwn area, 248E, 249 H OP 1st Bn 248 0 2nd Bn 258 U 5 5rd Bn 248 P4* Regt 247 P l* 2nd Bn 106 Inf prepared to move on 0 to: 1. TA 249 R 2. TA 249 EJ

1057

5.
1920

TA 250 FG

1058

1910

Fr: Arty LNO: Front lines 105 ca 165 AT 258 SXY to 249 ABODE to 260 V. 2nd Bn 165 250 B (4) to 260 mXiY 23 Mar 266 TY- to 267 (above as of 1800) UTY . 27 Fr: GG Div: At present TA 260 N (left of Mar line) Eat 266 '1XY 261 ABOIS. Jap line 7/7 line 259 I - 259 S to be taken by ROT lC5 on reaching their objective.

1950

1059

1810

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UITIT Journal Organization : ROT 106' From: TO ,1 7 July 44 7 July 44

:' 24

Place:

Saipan Island

Timoe I-t

3Sr-

ial
ieo.

Out

TimiDat'ed

Irncid ents, messages,

orders,

etc.

ActionTaken:

0500

aps started a counter-attack and broke brough' the lines of 105 I-tf. r: LNO (105)'1850: Front lines, lst En, 3rd Bn - 248E )5 - 259 P-2 to M'l to R. 5. t9H, 165 as of 1815 - 249HDE,.- 250A - 260V; 106-1, 259AB. 106-53- target50OB, 260XV. roa 249T', 250K.

06350

L060

o65o

o65o 0650
o650

Report to 0DRCOT. o: -:O lst :B, 3n on way to OP)

(CO lst

line of defense was formed around OP areay using all available personnel in area.

0750 0750 0730 0750 0735 0740

1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066

5 July 6 July 6'July 6 July 0735

0800

r: D'lv:- Interrogation Report- (POW). r: Divs r: Div: G-2 summary to accompany FO 55'
G-2 Report.

r: Div: Report of nc. of enemy-dead and here buried. -o: G-3 27 Div: NLO with 3rd Bn- shot night if 6 J-uly' Request'- replacement., 'r: GG 27th Div:: CG, I~N&LF advises that,merican flag will be hoisted at his CP-whc You Have onquest- of SAIPAN is completed. to furnish one private as men ee-n selected ier of color guard for this occasion. Furt .er iotice will be given of hour set for ceremc -nd uniform to be worn*. .b: GO Ob G:' Move your company to 105 Ini OP at 247L at once. To: GO 1st Bn: Move your Bn to TA 257 BCO Enemy resisance appears to be 248L to 24~ 1 ..
L)U -

5 July

0820 0850

1067 1068

0820 0850

UMIT Jburnal Organization: RCT 106 From : aMl To : 240 7 July 44 7 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island Actionr Taken

Time Iwn out,

Serial
0o.

Time

Dated 0845

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

0855

1069

bo: 105 Inf fr 27 D'ivO P: Approx 500 enemy bserved at 247 DIJE advancing toward' our. Our arty taking action, now,(IntercS bed ) ines. r: CG 27 Div: OP 165 reports a steady lin f Japs moving down railroad tracks in TA 4T,,sw; r: 5r& Bn: MLO and spotter b-oth casualtie an you roplace immediately'* T-o: 1st Bn: It has been reported large nc of Japs coming along railroad track your direction. (Verbal by Radio) Mesg relayed hru. 00 RT:1 leaves OP to go to Ist: Bn'area. Fr: Div: Attack IE astride railroad track Your main force west- of tract. Be careful of Hq 105 Imf. Fr: 27 Div to 165 Inf: 5rd Bn 106'has one company in position with another moving tc left of (one Bn of 165) preparing to attac W,-. SPR firing into draw d roctiy in, fror

0900

1070

0900

0905

1071

0640 '
0905

0905

0920

1072

0920

0950

1073

0955

1074

0910

Fr: LO '105 (phone): GO 1st En 105 overrt 0'. 100 of his men at RJ' 2' beach side 258 U. 247 DEIJ`about 500 enemy. seen approaching toward OP 105 Inf. Arty working on them. Large number of enemy moving down railroad 247WT. 00 lstB3h bo pick up 2nd' Bn on-way theree 2nd Bn- 6th'Mar coming in behind' SBtkry of Mar lst Bn for reserve. H?'i overrun. H-Btry also. Same of guns spike .. Fr: LNO 27 Div: Imperative that you keep in constant radio contact with 1st Bn.
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0955

1075

0900

UNIT Journal ORganization-: RCT '106 From-: To M01 7-July 44 7 July 44

: 24 0

Place: Time 32 i
Ouft:

Saipalr Island

Serial Nb o. 1076

T-ime Dated

I!rcidents, messages, orders, et-co

Action Taken

o940

0910

TbI: co0105 raf: Fr: Div: Enemy concentratiror of approx. 50 men-at 247 and 257 X 4 (intercepted) Y5. Fr: CO 3rd Bn-106: at present. u.r OP at TA 249 T75 M

o945
1005

1077

0925 0927

1078

Fr: Div: 3rd Bn 6th Mar ordered to TA 257( Re Attached to Div. Groups of enemy (25-30) 247 D~ seen-moving N. To: S4 106:- Division-requires number and" location of Japsburied made daily. Report requested by S-1 prior to 1700 daily4 Meg sent to all units* To: 247
7

1000

1079

1000

1000 1010

1080 1081 1082

0947 0955.
2000 6 July

105 Inf from 27 Div: 50 enemy itr TA. 1 and R 4'.. (intercepted)

To: 105 Inf from 27 Div: Observed 50 mor enemy gbing into TA 247 I-1 and 3. Fr: Miv: FM#7 Jap tank knocked ou

1015 1100 1105 1083 1084 1055 1o45

Radio report from 00:

in- front of F Oob.

Fr: 3rd Bn: Request 2 complete litter squads-for our Bn. Have only 1 squad left Fr: 00 OCn o: One (1) 1T8 received hits fr m' enemy gun while with 2nd Bn. Has returned for new gun crew and will return* Reports from S-4*

1130

1085 1155

Request for litter squad, for 3rd Bn compli

d'

with at 1155.
I

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UNI1 Journal Organization:' ROT 106. From :. 01 To : 240 7 July-44 7 July 44

Plac'e:
, , IJ

Saipan Island

Time 1n2r 1200 1200 Ou1t'-

Serial :,To

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc* Fr: .LNO 104 FA.: '2nd Bn- P at'RJ- 16'mT. 237 F L-ne AQO.. Pr: G-5 27 Inf Div: A group of friendlytroops reported pinned down in-rTA-257 D-by iote dropped' from Marine air observer to L05 S-5. Enemy line reported at beach TA' 257 Y'and runs-inltand perpendicularly* .Length' not'- given... Fr: OG 27 Inf Div: reserve at 237 QR. on- call .
IinnMDC!1T
J.l.yUVJXV.kL .

Action Taken

1086 1087

1045
1115

1205

1088

1158

2nd B- 6th'Mar irn Div-. Available to 106 Itnf

tS.n ^ hrn +.h , nxlehU ULV.L

___,rI

-lUO'

1<'v I

BTrT.

'lV i

A-ULAULCy

U JI. U.flX-

Loft flank of ROT 105 Inf during early morn Lng hours and pushed toward RJ2-TA 258 UTin'to 2A 247. A Marine btry-and H- & S- try of t same Bh were overrun and guns taken. 2nd I T L06 Inf ordered into the line to plug gap t'hen existing. 1st- Bn 106.was- ordered itn fromL support of 165 Thf ROT. to move up t-'o 2ndBn in Div reserves, were committed on le: of 2nrd Bnh. The whole bein-g organized: undo; direct command of 00 106 RCT. One platoon Df AT Co was asgnd to each Bn- Seven of a 3os SRI were also sent in, oneof these was ait and returned for new gun crew. Scatt'e d3niper fire was recd'all AM in Regt: OP'. AL100 the situation was clearing up well wi' .rty striking enemy concentration- in- 258 Uj Friendly-detachment apparently isolated at 257 D; Enemy line 257 YTinland at 1115. Zhree of Marine guns retaken. Our line I; -dvancing. Situation well in control at notified. Will 1135 per CO0ROT 106. MG nake 2ndBnu, 6th Mar available if required' by-D -106 RCOT - 161 -

UITIT Journal' Organization: ROT 106 From : To 01 7 July 44 7 July 44

: 24Ai

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1525 Out

Ser -

ial NTo. 1090

Time Dated 1215

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

Fr: 4th Miar. Div: 4th HMarines front lines 260-0, 261 KLIN, 268 NO, 269 KP0URW, 265 DIJO, 264 RLM Gap at ridgei Fr: CG 27 Inf Div: G-2 Report. Interrogation of POW and overlay. Fr: CG 27 Inf Div: Friendly troops in 247 IJ being fired on. There are also friendly troops in TA 259 V. Fr: 00 2nd Bn: OP at 257 DOO. Japs now caught running back N across the flats. Fri 165 Inf: 165-5 front lines 250 ABC 260 XS. 165-1 249 ODE. 106-5 249 HGE. 16 front lines 249 W. Two companies of 165-2 backing up 106-5. Fri Div - Front lines: Both 247 KQIT to 257 D. Right in contact with 105-5. Fr: AOL: Air observor reports that there are approx. .100 Japs in TA 258 T and 259 P This area appears to have been friendly CP There are two jeeps on fire in this area. Fr AGL: Air observor reports in TA 257 W there are approx 50 troopsI Some of thesf men are running out into the tiater. They appear to be friendly troops cut off by th'
Japs.

1525 1526

1091 1092

6 Jul 1207

1529 155330

1093 1094

1528

1255

1540 140o

1095
1096

1500

1220

1540

1097

1245

1545 1545

1098 1099

1125

Fr:
N 55.

C0 1st En:

CP at 257 K 29,.

1255

Fr: -3rd Bn: Front lines 249 Q 58 to 249 OP at 249 Q 95. X on right, L on left, I following.
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UTIT Journal Organization. ROT 106 From: To 01 7 July 44 7 July 44

: 24}Z

Place: Saipan Island

Time In Ou.-t

Serial
No .

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders,

etc.

Action Taken

1546

13.00

1515

Fr: S-5 106 Inf w/ 105 Inf: The bulk of 105ls Bns located at 247 HID. Dug in trenches; many wounded just west of .beach road. Urgent we notify s t Bn. Fr: LIN 0 165: CBA. Front lines as of 1500 -

1550

1101

165-5 260 SX, 250 Do. 165-2; 250 CHGFA. 165-1 260 UP, 259 TX, 249 E. 106-3 249 1557 1102
1522 Fr: 2nd En, 6 Marines: LN 0 fr 6 Ilar arrived in assembly area at 257 QRV. Front lines at 256 Y as of 1515. Fr: 105 Inf: Request not favora'ily considered at: this time for Piecemeal employment

1559 1420

1103 1420

Regtl LN'.0 sent to RJ 16 to contact GO ROT for instructions, on locating front lines of 1C5 Inf.

1515

1104 1500

Fr: Div: Mission:

conform with advance of 106th Infa. reorganize.

3rd En, 6th Marine Regt committee Hold 248 Q to 249 F their left t
Elemen
s

5-105 which are found will be helped to 1525 1545 1545 1105 1106 1107
1520 Fr: BLT 2: 2nd Bn right flank extends to 1st Bn 247 H1, ; 2nd Front lines.

248 P 12. 1545

1540 To: OG 27,I.nf Div: Bn 247 T and 248 D.

Fr: 2nd Bn: F Co. recaptured viarine Btry in 247 W. 4 guns with ammo intact. This is in addition to 5 guns recaptured at 1115. Fr: 1st Bn: 1st Bn recaptured Battery (Marine) of 4 guns at RJ 5.

1555

1108

1545

UNIT Journal Organization: 106 ROT From : A0Al To : 2400 7 July 44 7 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out 1600

Serial No.

Time Dated 1600

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

1109

To:

Div. - 3-4 Periodic Report.-

Perimeter defense set up around CP, issue of extra ammo to all personnel in preparation for expected enemy counterattack. Ens having been ordered to hold line at all cost. Setup a FPL. Enemy infiltrated tc OP in small numbersp but action taken by troops around perimeter was and remained exemplary. Two enemy dead were found at 0550. Japs started counterattack at.1545 that lasted until 0650. Attack was repulsed time after time with enemy dead piling up. At 0530, C0 1st Bn requested four mor tanks. At 0615 4 medium and several light tanks left maintenance park for 1st Bnh. An air alarm and raid by one or two planes came at:about 2000 and again at 2100. But plane caused no damage.

1607

1110

1227

Fr: Div LN 0 thru 106 LN 0: 4th Marines front lines as of 1220 - 260 Q to 261 FGH:, 274 GMUTT, 275 PQREXeo Fr: 10C5 Inf thru S-2 106: 105-1 front line 248 A, 249FGH. Small groups from 1st and 2nd Bns returning to 105 Inf OP. Er: AGL: Air observer reports that frienc ly troops are being evacuated from TA 247 ( by tank. He suggests that Infantry keep i] this evacuation. Fr: 4th Marines: 4th Marine front lines as of 1500 - 1st Bn and 2nd En 280 XY, 28 UV, 275 CHGT. 3rd Bn 260 0, 261 FGHIJ. - 164 -

1700

1111

1550

1700

1112

1615

1700

1113

1620

ULIT Journal Organization.: RC0 106, From : To Place: 001 2400 7 July 44 7 July 44

Saipan Island

Time In 1818 Out

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc. S-2 Periodic

i0o, 1114
Hq ROT 106 071700 July 44. Report.

Action Taken

CO returns from front at 1815. 1825

1115 1116 1850

1800

Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) Saipan 1:20,000. atioon as of 071800 July 44. To Div.-: S-1 Periodic Report.

Situ-

1800 1830

To: 2nd Bn: You are to hold till morning Then we will go in reserve upon being relieved by Miarines. (VERBAL) To: 1st Bn: You are to hold ycur lines till relieved hy Marines, then we will go in reserve. Kr: G-2 27 Inf Div: Enemy concentration 'eported at TA 266 T. We cannot fire as Aarine patrols are in the area. Expect enemy counterattack. Runner from Corp G-2 Fr: 1. LIT 0 at 105 Inf: OP now at TA 227 J

1850

1830

1920

1117

1915

1910

1118 1900 19350 1119 1950

Staff officers from 1st and 2nd Bns ordere to report to Regt CP regarding relief by 6th Marine Regt4.

- 165 -

UNIT Jburnal Organization: R-OT 106 From : 01 To :. 240Z 8 July 44 8 July 44

Place:
T
l

Saipan Island
--

l~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Time
Ih7

Out

Serial Yo.

Time Dated

Action
Incidents, messages, orders, etc. Taken

0645

At this time thie 6th Marine Regt- passed /hru our CP on way to relieve our units- onAl'e line. From: 3rd Bnh. Have you been able to get Lnforrmation regarding replacement of NLO & spotter. Re-gtl FO# 15 & overlay, sent out to all concerned. oi CO 35rd Bn. Am trying to get repla-emenof NLO & spott-er as yet none available. From: 27 Ihf Div G-2 report.

0800

1120

0740

0800
0810

1121 1122 1123 1124

O800 0810

0830 0845 o845 0800'

0-835 0845 2000

From: 3rd Ihf lines

nB- What are the location of 10i

1125 1126

To: CO 3rd Bn. Location of 106 Inf front lines TA 247 HIM 248 P From: 27 Inf Div FO * 56 1049 - CO Left CP for 1st & 2nd' Bhs

7 Jul

1052

1127

2 Trucks and guard of 8 or 10 to pick up 40' PO^r at Internment camp Charan Kanoa bythe Sugar mill. 1005 To Div - Fr 4th Mar: 4th Mar front: line as of 0940 (276) P (265)'NIHCB-A (281) UT(28C YXWI (274) E gap (279)'TSX (273)'CHGK (272) TY (267) EJNSX-(261) D Gap (261) JIHGK (26 ) )T (HETOHIE) I Fr-: 00 lst Bh: lst Bn relieved at 1115 by3rd Bn 6 JrY6 -r

1052

1128

1125

- 166 -

UNIT- Journal Organization: RCT- 106 From : To W61 8 July 44 8 Jutly44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
Th
Out

Ser-

ial
No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders

et-c.

Actio-r Taken

114o

1129

1115

Tb Div fr 165. 106-5 relieved by 165 as oj 1110 Revcrt to control of 106 will move tc assembly area-(212) JIE (Lirshing)' To DIV fr 165. 165 in process of straight:ening out lines. Have not jumped off.
Will keep you informed.

1140

1130

1119

1145

1131

1120
.. 1 r-

Fr 5rd Bn:- Relieved at 1120. Proceeding to TA 212

t o1 /. 12.

.I I-NI I

rr

eni

.1

T1_.

Don:-

s T^ ^ * ^-

Relieveu

* _

au

r 1*Cl" 1-- ;f 1t. n--.L)u Dy aUU Dno

6 Mar 1730 1132 0745 7 July

Pr AGL - TA 221 & 222 now burned over. Sai no enemy activity but small fox holes-. TA 221 ODE, Saw new e-mplacements. i~& 0 maybe supply dump. TA 213 no activity but numiber of caves and fox holes. To CG 27th Div:- Rcgt assembling as follBn: TA 212 C' . 2n( ows: CP: TA 212 E- lst-

1450

Bn: TA 212 A. 5rd Bn: TA 212 EJA

1445
1800

To CG 27th Div: CP opened 1450 inr TA 212 I

To T!V:S-1 Periodic Report-.

1825

1134 1134

1800

Hq RCT 106 (Reinf)' Saipan 1:20-,000. Situation as of 081800 July.

- 167 -

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From :, 1O 9 July 44 To : 240 9 July 44 Saipan Island

Place:

Time Ith 0700 Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1135 3 July 4)
1136

Fr: Div - Interrogation Form VTLF 22 from- 071600 -

0700
0700 0850

1600 Fr:: Div - G-2 Report' 3 July 42 081600.

1137 38 uly.4 Fr-: Div - Chg #l to Adm 0 #5 dat:ed 4 July'

44. Two (2)'overlays atchd.

s-4

1138 1000 1000

0854

Fr: CG 27 Div - Close all radios until wire communications go out. To: CG 27 Div - Letter, subj: G-2 Report, 27 Div, 8 July-44. (Receipt Attached)
To: Div - S-2 Report #14.

1139
1140 1141

1000 1000
0905

1000

Fr: Div Ln 0 - Sectors have been allotted to units of the Div. 106 Inf sector is th' area, TA 215-212 (top) along left 212-195 bottom of 195-199, along beach as East boundary. PHONE FR DIV - Activity to be observed in Magicienne Bay during night- 9-10 July is friendly. Fr: CO 3rd Bn - Co K has completed its combing of East- side of hill, TA 212 RK. Found many dead Japs and one live wounded No others encountered. Are working down other side of hill. Will send prisoner into Regt. To: C0 All Units - V Phiib Corps Recon Bn will conduct- landing exercises in Magicienne Bay area from 091700 tp 100500. Fr: G-2 Div - Review of info reed as to enemy dead during the period of the "FINAl counterattack and covering the period 160i ".Tfilr t+,r 1 0g 8 .Thlyr.=.; -2 . - 11-. 7. W 1r__01 - ___W_

1050

1142

1050

IST

1245

1143

1230

135o

1144 1145

1350

1455

I.'

S-2

UNTI 'Journal

Organization:

RCT 106 From : Z01 To :- 240 9 July 44 9 July-44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time I-n

Out-

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1745 1745 1700

1146 1147 1148

0600 1200

Hq 27th Inf Div - In the Field - 090600 July 44. Field Msg ,#8. SECRET. Hq RCT 106 - In the Field - 091200 July44. FO #16. Fr: 5rd Bn - K Co patrol reports finding 2 dead Marines in TA 212 L - 15. ISLAND-OF SAIPAN SECUJRED. To Div: S-1 Periodic Report.

1655 1615

1149

1800

- 169 -

UITIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : 00 To : 24. 10 July 44 10 July 44

Place.: Saipan Island

Time
In

Serial Out
To.

Time
Dated

Action Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Taken

1st Bn signed out at 0822. 5rd Bn signed out at 0759. S-4 into net at 0855. 106 switchboard out 0945. CO roved out at 0945 to TA 197W.

1050 1400

1150 1151

1050 1400

TO: DIV - Request bomb disposal unit to report to Regtl 0P today. TO: S-4 106 Inf - Report to Regtl CP at 1650, 10 July. C.ontact Maj. Keupp, Garrison Force, regarding relief of dump guards. TO: FR: DIV - S-2 Periodic Report 091600 CO 2nd Bn - Patrols of 2nd Bn report

1800 1820

1152 1153 1154 1155

1600 1550

July 44. NEG. Contacted Marine Patrol.

1940 - Notes of Meeting at Hq ROT 106

101650 July 1800

TO DIV: S-1 Periodic Report.

- 170 -

UNIT Journal Oganization: RCT 106

From :
To

V1
11

ulyu11 44
JUly 44

: 240

Place:- Saipan Island Time Ifri Oat Se rTime Dated Abt-ion Taken

ial 0830 0850

Ih'cidcnts,* messages.
-

ordes,

etc.

Memc# &~~~~~~~~~~~~~LF 11-44 P~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NT Fr: HQ

1156 * July L157 U158

.0 July B1 July

Fr:
Fr:

iIT-&'LF HQ - YMemoDiv - G-2 Report:.

11-44 Practice

landings in .agicionne Bay.

Adm Order / 6 fr HQ 27 Div.

(3s-4)
18.
19.

1545 1545

L159 1160 1161 1162

' July .0 July

Fr: S-4:

S-4 Periodic Report

Period 071600 to 081600 Jul*y. Fr: 8;4: S-4 Periodic Report: Ptriod 081600 to 091600 Juily.

1545
1800

Fr: S-4: Periodic Report:- j' 20. Period 091600 to 101600 July.

1755
11 July

(s-35) CO 3rd Bn - Patrol as ordered by Fr: you to anti- sniper 105 FA area- in TA 221 U has returned and reported that they dro, e off several Japs but were unable to- destroy them.
Fr: CG 27 Div - G-2 Report

1840 1840

1163 1164 1165

1600 0951. 1437

25.

(S-2) (S -2)

Fr: CG 27 Div - Name Code List:. Fr: CG 27 Div - Steps will be taken i'mediately, to insure all stores of Japanese food located are guarded or placed in central storage to eliminate source of eY-remaining in hiding. GRfINS food for To: OG 27 Div - hn order to comply with Imsg :- 17. Request: is made for five truck (2i ton-) to collect Jap food storing same in- central locat:n and guarding samee It is impractical' to-place guards ot nuimerou Men not being availabl: due small dunps. ROSS /s/ t.o patrolsTo: Div: S-1 . Periodic Report"-. ... - _-_.t L ~~~~~~~.
. i i I A. I -_ -

1900

1900

1166

1900

1167

1905

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To :

001
2400

12 July 44 12 July 44

Place: Saipan Island

Time In Out 0720

Serial No.

Time Dated 072 0

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Ta ken

1168

To: CG 27 Div: ATT G-2: Survey shows this RCT has 413 TINIAN maps. Scale 1/20,000, available. To: Bn Comdrs 106: Intensify Antisniper patrolling with assigned areas, (within addition of TATs 2 21, 222, 223 to 3 rd Bn 106 I nf), in order that all assault t-'oops on this island ma y be assem bled at earliest possible time. To: CO's 1, 2, and 5 Bns; AT Co, 106 Inf: Subj: Pick up of Enemy food supplies. 1. Trucks will report to Bns. and AT Oc as listed below for the purpose of picking up enemy food supplies within Bn Areas of responsibility. AT Co will collect food supplies found in caves within Regimental bivouac area. To: Bn & Separate Unit Comdrs; 106 Inf: Subj: Reports to be submitted* 1. Narrative reports. 2. Unit reports 5. Communication report. To: All Units, Attachment of Co B, 102 Eng Bn ceases 1200, 12 July 44. Co B 102 Eng will move to area designated by 00 102 Eng Bn. details of Co B 1Q2 Eng presently with combat patrols will be released upon retur to 106th Inf Bn area, 12 July 44. Future request for Engr. assistance thru S-5 or S-4, 106 Inf. To: C00s 1, 2, 5,Bns, AT Co & Ammo 0: Ammo Guard Detail

0800

1169

0800

0850

1170

12 July

0850

1171

12 July

1106

1172

1106

1200

1173
i[

- 172 -

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : 0,1 To : 2400 12 July 44 12 July 44

He

L_

::~~~~~~~~

.4.

Time ia.1
In

Out 1200

N c
._s

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Action Taken

i4+ ?1l600
LI'75 D1600 11600
J1800

.1

To: Div. Tot Div: To: Div:

S-2 report S-2 report j

r 16 17

1500 1605
1400 12 Jul3 1400

1176
1177

S-2 report #- 18

Fr: 105 FA: Require Eng plus Bazooka teams to clean out area held by 105 FA. Fr: 00 105 FA: 105 FA requests return of patrol tomorrow, suggest details of equipment be taken up with officer in charge today. Flushed some Japs but killed none, Fr: 00 3rd Bn- Sent stong combined Inf-Ei (Co K group 106th Inf) to 105 FA area to close caves, and patrol entire area. To: CO 1, 2 and 5 Bns and Regt Tl Hq Co., 106 Inf: There will be no relaxing in security measures. All comdrs will chock security. Usual measures at night remain in force. The enemy is capable of minor group action. To Div: S-1 Periodic Report.

1178

11806

14oo 1400

1179

10800

1706

1180

1706

1181
1850 1182

1850 1830

To CO 762nd Tk Bn: One American Body located in Tank in TA 215 X. It is belieto be the asst. driver. Fr: G-2 27 Div: G~2 report j26. S-2

2ge0

1183

1600

- 175 -

NWIT Journal Organization: ROT 106. From : J,Oi. 15 July 44

To

24f6A/1 July 44
Saipan Island.

Place:

Tine

In

O1U

S erial NTo.

ated

.D-tGS.

Incidenuts, messagesa.

orders,

otc.

Action Taken

c744 C-0,0, left for Division. 0800

1184 0800 TO1 CO On Co - Send two (2) man burial deta;.l to Brown B'each 2 to bury oine (1) Ji 75 y'ls N fron road enuancc to beach at b:c a h i inc.

1150

1185

1150
.1 July

T0o

OLG 27 Tlnf Div - Regtl Diary on days combat on SAIP.AINT FR: OG 27th tlnf Di: - 23rd lMarines will oonduct mopp.Png up patrols fr.om north: to southn as for as T& 231 U to 232 V today.

0920

1186

0920

3rd Bn notified

105>

1187

155

TO; All Units - Caution is again stressec of leaving equipment unguarded. Transpor- tion out of motor parks will at no time be left unattended. * Crw served weapons will have one masnI oert at all times, Individual weapons will be carried or immediately available. All commanders are charged with this responsibility.

1220

1188

1220

FR:

00 106 Inf at 27th: Inf Div - Gen.

RichardsonTs visit is postponed until tomorrow. .Notify all units,

0950
1220 1220

1189 1190 1191

11 Juily FR: iHq N. T. & L, F. - Message of C6ungratulations.

12 July FR:

IHQ V.AMPHIB CORPS - Assumption of OEra-and 1A -44

12 July Fr.: Hq 7.T. & L.F. -' M.mo #15 - 44. Lt aen Saitolb last message to Jap officers
and men defending SAIP4N.

1055
.-- V" ..

r0: OG 27 Inf Div - Report of Japs buried

*^*www .-

Rir

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9 a

_ ,^+-Fl

WVCQ.I

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A:PAl

-I J.j -T .-

UNIT Journal

Organization:

RCT 106 Frcm : 00fil 15 July 44 To : 245, 15 July 44 Saipan lisland.

Place::

Time In. Out 1100 1200

Serjal No By Phone By Phone

Time Dated
_

Incident

messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1100 1200

TO: CG, ATT G-1 - Are casualty reports st: 11 required at 1530 daily% FER: OG 27th Inf Div! - 1550 casualty no longer required. 3ns notif

1605

1192

1605

TO: lst, 2nd & 3rd Bns - Verbal report wil be made at 0715 and at 1715 Qach day commencing on 14th July Qovering any actioi received by your patrols* Negative reporti will be submitted, TO: G.27th Inf Div - Report of Patrols.2 Japs killed 212Qo 3rd Bn reportnegative remainder of sector. One patrol not yet returned. (By Phone)
FR: 8-4 - Periodic Report.

17P5

1193

17P5

1830 1900
1900

1194 1195 1196

1850 1900 1545

TO:

OG 27th Inf Div - S-1 Periodic Report,

FR-: S-2, st Bn - lat Bn patrols in. No enermy encountered. Found 3 American dead and 12 Jap dead in a cave. TO: G35, Div from S-53 - Cave in 212K (Div Arty Area) is a major Engr projedt. Requested Div Engrs through G-3 survy project, Patrol of 3rd Bn cloaning out area this afternoon. FR.: .(Verbal) - Patrol (1 platoon, 3rd En) soent to contact 0o01 Wolf, Div. Arty, for informati.on regarding Japs in cave.
Requested En'grs of Div E ngrs reported 19C0

1910

1197

1620

14oo

i i

Engrs stated would report at cave area 063C following day. Registered complaint with. p-5 stating that at least one platoon of ngrs should be with Regt. at all times. - 175 -

UTIT. J.ournal Organization: ROT 106

B-om : 0001 15 July 44

To

240A 15 Jul.y 44
Saipan Zs land.

Place:

Tim

Ser-

I'll

Out 1900

iale No. 1198

Time Dated

IncidenV,3 messages,

orders,

etc,

Action Taken

1600

FR. Div - Field Message

9 - 1.

Assigned

sniper Patrol Areas of 105 Inf, 106 Inf & 165 Inf are indicated on attached overlay. 1945

1199

1600

FR Div:

G-2 Report

*7o

- 176 -

UNIT Journal

Organization:

ROT 106'
From: To : V 1 14 July 44 14 July 44

2#40

Place:

Saipan Island

Time

In

Out 0717

Serial No. 2000

Time
Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

0717

To: CO 27th Inf Div: (0750 lby Phone), Reports on patrol as of 0750. No enemy encountered. Found 12 dead Japs in cave., Let* -n area TA 195L 81. To: COs 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: S-1 & S-5 Journal.- Change No. 1 - The following sniper patrol areas are assigned as indicated on atchd overlay. Effective 14 July, 0850. Collecting Co. moved to TA 166S. To: 0G 27th Inf Div: (By Phone) - Cave i Arty area (212K) cleared of Japs. Seven newly killed Jap bodies found. Patrols returned 0950. Arty requested patrol remain in area. Inf. patrol not necessary. Auth - G-53 To: CGOs lst, 2nd & 5rd Bns: Report to Regtl Hqs at 1500 this date - visit tiy- CG CPA.
0G

0830

2001

0830

0855 0935
2002

0955

0945

2003

0945

10355

27th Div arrived at CP.

1050
115 2004

OG 27th Div left CP. To: All Units, 106 Inf: All officers and GCO's of 1st 5 grades, not on detail, will

11O

report to Regtl OP at 1515 today. 1125 2005 1125

To: COls All Units:- Cave 212K has been cleared of Japs. Booby traps have been All troops are waraned to placed in. cave stay clear of cave.

177

TUIT JournalOrganization.: ROT 106' From ::0l To : 24~0 14 July 44 14 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In f
0-Laf

Serial
Noe

Time
Dated Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Ac tion Taken

1130

2006

1150

To: 00 2nd Bn: Jap supply dump in your area. of responsibility has guard detail of 1 NCO0 and 10 EM. Arrange for relief by 1500 today. You are to feed and supply your relief until dump completely depi'e'e of Jap supplies. 0.C 27th Inf Div: S13t Bn: S-4 Periodic Report 0

2007
-I. -

To: 1600 15 July oJuiy

1'r:

2008 1i

Dally ratrol Report,

I-

1550
1415

2009 2010

153350 1415

Fr: 2nd Bn: (By Phone) No flame thrower teams available in this unit. Fr: G-5, 27th Inf Div: (By Phone) You will furnish an anti-sniper guard for the Division water point at TA 256U until further notice. CGa, CPA, Oa-, 27th Div & Asst OC, 27th Div arrived at 106 Inf CP. OC-, CPA, gave a-J short talk to the officers and 1st threes grade: COOs of the 106th Inf. C00, CPA, C0(, 27th Div & Asst CG, 27th Div left 106 Inf CP. To: All Unit and Sep. Unit Comdrs: Looting of Bodies, Subj:

1515

1550
.15

2011
2012

164o

1655

Fr: CG 27th Inf Div: Lt. Col. MacFar:land 3rd Bn., 14th Mar... (Arty) reports 20-25 (Max.) Japs in cliffs near their batteries in TA 214 GrI, the 106th Inf will take necessary action and report results to Div. Hc I Lt. Col. MacFarland will sup.ply guide on request. 178

UNIT Jcurnal Organization: RO'T 106" From : 0001 To : 240 14 July 44 14 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time -. in In Out

Serial No. 2012 2013

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken S-2

1730 1730

1600

PFr:

27th Inf Div:

G-2 Report r28.

14 July Fr:

27th Inf Div: Memo. Regards officer from G-2 calling twice daily for report, also G-5 info. Hq 27th Inf Div: Change to ldm 0 #6.

1730

2014

14 July Fr: 1415

1415

2015

To: CO 1st Hn: (By Phone) - You will furnish an anti-sniper patrol and guard for )ivision Water point in TA, 256 U. The details will consist of two (2) ten (10) man squads under a Tech or Staff Sgt., and wil: iave two (2) aid men atchd. Details will be relieved in 48 hrs. by a like detail of another En. Transportation will 'de furnish ~d by the 102 Engr. Bn. Rations and water to he supplied by 102 Engr. Bn. Detail wil meet its transportation at the junction of the ono-way road into the Regtl area, at .515 today, Necessary ammo. and illumina-ion will be taken* To: CO's 1st, 2nd & 3rd EBns Subj: Wa-te Point Guard (assigning dates of.guard to Ens.) (This is the same detail as Meg. CG 27th Inf Div: Patrol report lst Found 4 dead Japs 1 womant and a large arty dump in TA 195. 2nd En. - Killed 53, snipers in TA 212. 3rd Sn. - Still patrolling. To:

1827

2016

1827

1750

2017

1750

En.

1855

2018

1855

To: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Ens' Do not send ou patrols tomorrow (15 July) until ordered t this hqs.

J. / '7
I W

,r

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106' From : To : l0114 July 44 240 14 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In
Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Aetion Taken

2019
1900 2020

1840

To:

CG 27th Inf Div:

S-1 Periodic Report

1855

Fr: OG 27th Inf Div: Your area of respor sibility extends from 21-23 grid lines. Your boundary West from 185 X R HE to TA 194 E. This info. is forthcoming on a field message from this Hq. Fr; 3rd En: In TA 213, N 0 killed three Japs - 2 men 1 woman in uniform. Received rifle fire and grenade. %ounded 2 more. who escaped. Picked up from one who appes ed from Naval force, map and diary which are being turned in through S-2. To: S-4: let Sn S-2 and S-5 claims patrc sent to Div. water DP has not enough 6.0mm flares and that.same are not available imn Bn. Request matter be checked and sufficient flares sent to patrol in TA 236 U at once. To: 2nd Bn.: F Co. with one M 8 atahd leave area-at 1000. Fission: Clear out Japs in TA 214 GHI.

l9C5

2021

1900

1910

2022

1910

1900

2023

1900

180

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 001 15 July 44 15 July 44

: 240

Place:

Saipan.

Time In

Out
0800

Serial No. 2024

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

0800

TO: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns - Maintain antisniper patrols and destroy all enemy force in assigned area per atchd overlay. FR: CO 105 Inf - Message to 1st 2nd & 3rd Bns, Hq, Sv, AT & Cn: Maintain antisniper patrols and destroy all enemy forces in assigned area per atchd overlay. FR: S-2 2nd Bn - Sketch found on Jap sniper killed this date in TA 212. TO: CO 1st 2nd & 3rd Bns - Submit to this Hq by 1800, plan of defense of your Bn Area. TO: CO lit 2nd & 3rd Bns - IMIORANDUMI This Hq will call by phone at approx. 0700 and 1730 daily to obtain the following info: a. Enemy activity, if any, and type within organization area since last report b. No. of enemy casualties, by type (ie, military or civilian), since last report. c. No. of POWts taken since last report (by type). d. Area covered by patrols. e. Any other intelligence info of value. TO: CO's 1st, 2nd, 3rd Bns, Hq Sv AT Cn, and fMed Det - Recommendations for awards will be prepared in accordance with previous instructions and forwarded to this Hq with least practicable delay. CO 106 leaves CP for beaches. CO 106 returns to CP. 181

0815

2025 10 July

0830

2026 14 July 0905 0905

2027

0925

2028

0925

0930

2029

0930

1010 1130

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To :

0001
240

15 July 44 15 July 44

Place:
I

Saipan

Time In 1430 Out

Serial No. 2030

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

1400

FR: Hq 27 Div In The Field - Msg received from NTLF re: Naval Gunfire Liaison Officers reporting to NGF Section as guides. FR: Hq NTLF in The Field - SO #14-44. Reassignment of 18th Naval Const Bn.

1430

2031

1600 1700 1700 1730

2032 2033

131600
1416%0

rTO: 27 Div - S-4 Periodic Report #24.

141930 FR: 27 Div - Field Msg #10 July 44 14 July FR: 1st Bn - Sniper Patrol Report.
1730 TO: CG 27 Div - 1st Bn manning Beach Brown Marines 02 with 1 heavy wpns IMG plt., 12 riflemen, evac to 2 mortar men, 2 radio operators, 1 aid man cemetery. Two (2) dead Japs TA 188. 2nd Bn encountered no enemy opposition - found two dead 3rd Marines and 6 dead Japs TA 221 RST. Bn found 50 dead Japs, 3 ammo dumps TA 197 G. 1st Bn has radio and will comno with Regtl CP. TO: 27 Div (phone) - S-1 Periodic Report. TO 1st, 2nd, 5rd Bns, Hqs,
and Med- D# -- Al-- radi-e.s- an

2034 2035

1800 1845

2036 2037

1800 1845

Sv, AT, Cn Cos.

PA-systems

will be turned off at 1930 daily for security reasons.

.182

UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 16 July 44 16 July L4

: 240

Place:

Saipan.

Time In Out

Ser-

ial No. 2038

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

0950

0945

PR: 2nd Bn - This unit requests one 1i-8 SPM to accompany 3 patrols in our area. Ile will supply SCR 300 and operator. To Leave Regtl CP traffic control point 1045 today. (Cn Co will send per phone call w CO Cn Co'

1130

2039 2040

'R: 27 Div - G-2 Report. 1600 15 July 15 July 'R: G-4 27 Div - Memo Hq 1165 Engr Combat Xroup on water point with atchd overlay. 15 July FR: 27 Div - Photo Interpretations. 14 July FR: Hq NTLF - Memo #16-44. Regulations. 1500 Censorship S-4 S-2

1400 1400

2041 2042
2043

One platoon Co C 88th Chem Mortar Bn closed in 2nd Bn area at 1200. FR: S-4 - Periodic Report for 15 July. CO 106 leaves for Battalion Areas. CO 106 returns from Battalion Areas. TO: 27 Div, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Bns, Hq AT, & C Field Msg #6 '
TO: 27 Div - S-L Periodic Report.

1500

2044

15 July 1515 1630

1730

2045
2046

1730

1815
1930

1815
1930 I

2047

TO CG 27 Div - 2nd Bn patrol report: F CG killed 4, H Co killed 12 on Mt. Tapotchau in TA 185. A Marine abandoned dump with food, water, Ml, carbine and hand grenade being confiscated by the enemy and stored in their caves. One of our own killed by a Jap armed with M1 rifle -(cont'd next
UC:Sr,

.)

.L

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UNIT Journal Organization RCT 106 From: To 0001 16 July 44 16 July 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan.

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken.

Cont'd from previous page)two wounded by Jap throwing our hand grenades. A patrol in force will move out to make contact again at 0800. Equiped with flame throwers and demolition equipment.

184

ULIT

Jjurnal

Organization:

ROT 106 From : 01

To : 2400

17

July 44

17 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island
l

3crTime In
Out

Ser-

-al
,

Time Dated
_

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

.

Action Taken

0710

2048

0700 0750

Fr: Div: Radio 106ths last nights activity as sooni as possible.

0750 0950

2049

Co: Dio;

e Activity night 16-17 July negatiN 9

2050 L6 July

Fxr: G-2 27 Div:

Translation of extracts

Lro-m a captured Jap document

of Defenses in the Islands" 0950

2051 L61600

t entitled " Rec rt dated 51 May 44.

Fr: Div:
Subj:

G-2 ReportINo. 50.

.le j. ,eU
lg

0950
0950

2052 2053 0925

l'ar Dept Historical

Fr: 1st Bn} OP #2 reports that Mai. Smith, iq Comdt., 2nd Mar. Div is sending patrol u 3 ravine vicinity TA 198 SR. Also that they are contemplating sending about 800 troops Lnto bivouac in that area. (Div G-5 notif) D Requested that action be taken to stabilize our Situation regarding area responsibility Iemo on forthcoming operation. [a) Time to bo held (b) ;ho to attend 9 1st Ind. To: Bn Cos: Bn Cots & S-2s & S-35s will assemble at this Hqs at 0745 with ofwn transportation. Fr: G-5 27 Div: Re: message signed 0925 this date, subject: Patrol by 2nd Mar Div: )iv G-5 reports this patrol is only a surve r party for Marine rehabilitation areas after Ml2TIiOT Operation. Bivouacs referred to are projected to that end and not for immediate
use.

1000

2054

16 July Er: Div:

1145

2055

1050

1215

2056

1215

To: 3 n & Sep Unit Comdrs: Meeting of Bn and Sep Unit Comdrs at Regt'l CP 1550 toda r.

185

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 2400 17 July 44 17 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

3erlal No. 2057

Time Dated Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

L . m~~~~~~

Action Taken

1500

Ltr: Subj: Promiscuous Firing: To CO's 1, 2, 5 Bns, Hq, Sv, AT & On Cos & I & R platoors Fr: 1440 1st Bn: Daily Patrol Report

1500
144o

2058

2059

To: WOes 1, 2, & 5 Bns: Bn comdrs will arrange for own transportation to OG meeti: g tomorrow.. Fr: Hq NTLF: In the field: Ltr, 14 July 4a. Subj: Captured 3Ser. 00216-5 "Secrett. Japanese Officers personal account of "The Last Days of Lt. Gen Saito.e

1445

2060

1500

2061

1500

ro: G0 3rd Bn: Send patrol to water point at 196 'T. Patrol to destroy all enemy in vicinity of water point. Patrol to establ sh perimeter and protect water point from eneo y remaining in that area until released by t is Hqs, Notes on meeting held at Regtll CP 106 ROT 171 xAn T iir hA_ .. Y~^ --I -)1-

2062
1545

2063

1450

Fr: 2nd Bn: 1. at NICHOLSON SPRING vic. TA 196 U near RJ 555 unknown Engineer Unit (1C reports nightly Jap activity. So far have managed to keep spring secure. GO 2nd Bn suggests 2nd & 5rd Bns could coordinate patrolling. 2. 2nd Bn Patrol reports killing 2 Japs anL finding 12-14 babies apparently killed in yesterday's action. Observed 7 or 8 Japs highor on cliff wavying rifles and pointing Dut trail to our men to come get them. Patrc L Ls not intending to stay there during the light. TA 194 JO and 195 K. 186

ITItTt[

I-;?1

Organization:

RGT 106 From :

To

001

17 July 44
17 July 44

: 240i

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In

Out 1810

Serial N o,

Time Dated 1810

Action Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

.

Taken

2064 2065 2066

To:

27 Div:

S-1 Periodic Report. RE: Patrols for 17 July

1855 1855

1750 1645

To: 27 Div:

Fr: GO 5rd Bn: Patrols in TA 186, 196, CGS 27th 197 report meeting no live Japs. Discover i Div large diesel oil dump (Jap) est: 150-200 Notif. ea 55 gala drums in TA 187 (55)-

187

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 ET-oL : OPl 18 July 44 To : 24 0 18 July 44

Place: Saipan Island.

Time In Out-

Serial Nc,

Time. Dated

Inc.idents, messagess, orders, etc. 10 and Staff-H.En CLs and their staff depal ted for Div to attend meeting at 0850.

Action Taken

0745

oa50
0850

2067 2068 2069 2070 C945 2071

171600 MR: G-2 Div - G-2 Report #51. July L7 July FR: HQ, NT&LF - Modification 71 to NT&LF S0 #4-44 (Staff Assignmealo, FR: BLTs 106-1; 106-2 and 106-5 - Plan o: Fwd to Div 180900 July lefense with ovElay. L6 July FR: Hq Co 106 Inf - Plan for modification of SCR 5,11 for Inf-Tank Liaison. Appr oved By Div

0850 0850

0945

TO: C0 On Co - Supply one M8 to accompany patrol of 2nd Bn to TA 194 JO 195 K- They will have guide at your CP. 2nd Bn will feed the detail. Will remain until comple' Lon
of mission.

0947

2072

0947

TO: OG 27 Inf Div (ATT: G-5) - Request.fla: thrower team and demolition team to accomp patrol of 2nd Bn into TA 194 JO 195 EK. To remain with patrol until mission is comple
sd.

1000

2073

0940

FR:; CO 2nd Bn - Request one (1) M8 from lannon Co and one (1) demolition team and one (1) flame trhower. team to acc~ompany ou; patrol to TA 194 JO 195 K until mission is e Will stay at least over night completed. 18-19 July. FR GG 27 Inf Div ( C-5) PHONE - Flame thrower and demolition teams for patrol of your 2nd Bn authorized. Four (4) men from -o B 102 Eng will report to your. GP to be guided out to area. To remain until ,ompletion of mission. 188

1000

2074

0955

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UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 Trom : A1 Tbo 18 July 44

24 0 18 July 44

Place: Saipan.Island.

Tims

rL

Ouat 1000

Serial No.

Time Dated

LncidenW messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

2075

1000

TO: GO 2nd Bn - M8 team and Eng team per your request to aid patrol in TA 194 JO, 195 X authorized. You will feed them. En& detail is of 4 men. Send guide to On Co CP at once. Send guides for Eng detail on call. Details will remain with patrol until completion of mission. FR-: S-4 - S-4 Periodic Report to cover 151600 July to 161600 July and 161600 to 171600 July. Also situation report from 1600, 16 July to 1600, 17 July. FR: 0O 5rd Bn - An sending one (i) platoc I with 60mm illumination to water dp TA 196 I. per orders FR: HQ NT&LF - Memo #17-44 Lifting of restrictions on lights. 0O leaves OP for 2nd Bn area. ER: GO 5rd Bn - Request replacements for NLO officer and spotter - casualties irn recent operations REPLACEmIENT REQUESTED THRU G-1 BY PHONE 1500 18 JULY

1115

2076

15 & 16 July

1500

2077 1420

2078 16 July 1415 1500 2079 1426

1640
1800 1750 2079 1800

00 arrives back at OP from 2rd Bn. TO: niv G-l: S-1 Periodic Report (BY PHONE TO: Div- 2nid Bn guard detail at water dp 236 D was relieved by 105 Inf at 1630 today. (Received information from En at.

2080 1750

1710)
189

1UIT Journal Organiza.tion: ROT 106From : O0P1 18 July 44 To : 24#A 18 July 44

Place: Saipan Island.

Time
i

Ser'

ial
Out"
NITo.

Time Dated

Inhcidentss messages,

orders,

etc.

Ac tion Taken

1855

2081

1830

Fr.: CD 2nd Bn - Report E Co. found one dead Marine in TA 194. Will furnish guide tomorrow to pick him up, G Co killed one Jap TA 194. Two Cos, F & G, will stay in TA 186 I and w//Engr and M8. TO;: CG 27 Inf Div - Patrol Report same as message 2081,

1830

2082

1850

190

UTIT Journal

Organization:

RCT 106 From: To 0001 19 July 44 19 July 44

: 2400

Place: Saipan Island

Time In Out 0700

Serial

Til;ie Dated 0700

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

H'o.

Action Taken

TO Div: (By phone) - Report fr Bn. of acti In for night of 18 July 44 - Negative.
FR Wtr Point #6: - 4th Mar: - Requested

0700

2083

2145 18 July

illumination TA 206 G. Have killed one (1) Jap. Believed to have wounded others. (FTB to send up three (3) Flares). FR: 2d En: - Patrols TA 194 JO, 195 K.
Co F - Negative Co G - Killed one (1) Jap

0735

2084

0730

0735 0900

2085 2086

0735 16oo 18 July 1000 1120

TO CG, 27th Inf Div; - Report on Patrols: Co G killed one (1) Tap in TA 195 K, FR 27th Inf Div: - G-2 Report # 32, CO leaves for 3rd Bn. CO returns to CP fr 3rd Bn. TO Bn & Ltrd Co Gomdrs, Regt tl Comm 0 & Staff - Instructions: SCR 536 & 300 Radios.

1145

2087

1340

2088

1340 1350 1345

FR Div: - Field Msg. # 13. CO & X0 left CP for reconnaissance. GPS truck request for 0830 today from S-4 failed to arrive. Promised for tomorrow, 20 July 44. TO Bn & Sept. Unit Comdrs - Msg #1 ( S-3) Underwater demolition Operations. FR CO 1st Bn: - Patrols Negative: OP negative. 191

1415

2089 2090

1415 1650

1705

UNIT Jbur1l Okganization: ROT 106 From : 0W1 To : 2400 19 19 July July sltand Action Taken 44 44

Place-: Saipan Time ITr Ou-t Serital IT o. 2091 2092

Dat ed

Itcidents,. messagoes, orders,

etc.

1705
1705

1630 1500

Fr:

O"2nd Bn--

Patrol Report, negative.

Fr: CO'3rd Bn - Patrol reports no enemy TA 196.; Found 2 naval type Jap Mitnes TA 196M. Have marked with large ca;idboawrd'. Bomb Disposal Gp irr area notified4 To: Div - Patrol Report: 1st Bn negative; 8nd Bn: - negative; 3rd Bn found twov naval type Jap mines TA 196, notified Bomb Disp-osal Unit int area. CO & XO 106 arrived ba-ck irT CP at: 1705. Fr: S-4: Periodic Report 171600 July to 181600 July-44.

1650

2093

1650

1705
1600 1650 2094

2095

1625

Fr: All Units: Re. Msg f 1 (S-3) All unita have taken stcps to disseminate this info. to all personnel. To: Div (ATT: G-3) - Refer your field meg 13 - all units have been notified. 5 To: Bn & Sep Unit: Condrs - Meg Visit by the CG 27 Itf Div.
1l(S-1) '

1630 1650
1805

2096 2097

1650

2098

1605

To: Div - S-1 Periodic Report.

192

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : 01 20 July 44

To

2400

20 July 44

Place:
1

Saipan Island

Time In

Sor-

Out

ial
No.

Time dated

Incidents,

messages,

orders, etc.

Action Taken

0713 0750

2099 2100

0715 0750

'r: 1, 2, & 5rd Bns: Patrol reports negaiv (by phone) o: Div: Patrol reports - negative. Capt :dwards will check with NTLF on relief of our food dump detail today. ,'ifill inform u if so. 00 106 left OP for Bns. Fr: G-2 Div: At RJ 298, TA 206 G, the 20t Marines had 5 EM wounded by grenades thro-v by Japs during night 19-20 July. 00 106 returns to OP from Bns.

0845
1000

2101

0950

1125
1000

2102 1115 2103

1600
19 July

Fr: Div:

G-2 Report 3#55.

1115

To: Bn & Sep Unit Oomdrs: Comdrs will coe k ammoeand woapons on hand and will submit b; 211200 July necessary reuisition for ammo by type and weapons required to completo proscribed combat load for individual and vehicles for forthcoming operation. CO 106 loeft CP for Hq 27 Div. To: 00 On Co: Irmodiato reconnaissance wi: be made to the end that your SPM's will be able to be employed in vicinity Brown Boac' land 2 and FTB during the hours of darknesi if required. To: 0C 27 Div: (Att; G-5): Request flame throwor team from Engrs report to our 2nd. Bn daily (Bn Motor Pool Area) at 0800 unti: further notice. (by phone).

154o 1520 2104

1520

1517

1517-

2105

1517

195

UITIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : To 0001 20 July 44 20 July 44

: 2400

Place:

Saipan Island.

Tir:c
IN-

BSrOUT T i o.

2.mO Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. o: 00 AT Co: At 0900 transportation aelped evacuato 12 Marines in 220 G. Two sapanies later came into mop up trail off oad. Other casualties in area still under ire. Aid from 105 Med. Sta. r: CO 2nd Bn: Request flame thrower team ron Engrs to report to 2nd Bn Motor Pool each. morning:until further notice at 0800.

IAction Taken

1557

2106

1557

1542

2107

1515

1625

2108

1050

r: 00 2nd Bn: Request M8 and flame throws (M 8dispaeam fomr F Go TA 185 -186 above and west c tched.Req to Div for ocked out tanks* flamethrower r: OG 27 Div: 165 Inf reported at DT 20151 Report to =Eo dump fire in TA 189 XKA* his Hq all further details of fire and ction taken by you or observed taken by
others.

1650

2109

1525

1622 1640

2110
2111

1622 1640

To: G.5 Div: Fire reported has burned. out No damage to personnel this command. Fr: 2nd, Bn: 2nd Bn reports "F" Oo killed 5 Japs TA 185 SO, 4 and 1 woman got away. n"G Co killed 2 Japs TA 194 i. Rest negati e. , To: OG 27 Div: 2nd Bn killed 7 Japs TA 185 SO and 194 0. Man in "F" Co slightly
wounded - rest negative.

1700

2112

1700

1800

2113 2114

1800
1120

To: G-1 Div:

S-1 Periodic Report (Phone)

1800

Fr: OG -7 Div: You and your Bn comdrs, arc invited to attend dedicatory ceremony at 27th Division Cemetery 251400 July.

194

UNIT. Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : To 01 20 July 44 20 July 44

: 24W

Place: Saipan Island

Time In

Out 1823

Serial No.

Time Dated 1823 1820

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Action Taken

2115 2116

o: OG 27 Div: One LMC headed towards arpi Pt. at 1800. (Recd by Lt. Wright) r: 1st Bn: Ono LCO t 1800. headed toward Marpi Pt.

1825

195

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 FT om: T.o

0W1 21 July 44
2400 21 July 44

Place: Saipan Island.

Time

In

Out

Serial No. 2117

mated Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1000

Field Meg j8 "SECORET'" Hq 106 In. TA 197 FR.: S-4 to Div - S-4 Periodic Report Nos.

-W

1112

2118 19-20

July 1450
2119 19 July 2120 18 July

29 & 50.
Notes on FR: Hq NTLF - Memo #19-44. Field Arty Endangering Own Troops. SO 18-44 - Provisional Engr Group V Nmph Corps. TO: 411 Unit OO's including atchd Unitsat Meeting to be held by Regtl 0.CD0 0850 22 July 44, To Div: S-1 Periodic Report. To all Bn & Sep Units. Staff

1430o
17WO

1700

2121

1800

196'

UNIT Journal Organization:

RCT 106
From : 001 To : 240 22 July 44 22 July 44

Place:
, I

Saipan Island

Time In

Serial

Time Dated 0830

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Meeting of Bn CO's, Special Unit CO's and COts of atchd unit and staff of 106 Inf called at 083( 0. FR Hq, 27th Inf Div: - G-2 Report #35. FR Hq, 27th Inf Div: - Diary translation from POW. FR S-4: - Periodic Report 1#31. 1600 July to 211600 July. From 20,

Out

No.

Action Taken

0930 0930
1515 1515

2122 2123

2124

2125

Opns Plan 42 (to become FO #17 if ordered executed) HQ ICT 106 (Reinf) 21 July 44. SECRET. 22 July Division Dedicatory Service. Letter to Bn, and Sep* Unit Comdrs. Hq RCT 106. TO 27th InfDiv: - Sal Periodic Reports

1520

2126 2127

1800

197

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 24 23 July 44 23 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No. 2128

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - To comply with Opns Plan #21, Hq, 27th Inf Div, dated 19 July 1944, it is requested detail guarding food dump in TA 220 D be relieved as of 230730 July 44. FR G-2, 27th Inf Div: - Enemy situation fc Period 211600 July to 221600 July 44. FR Div: - Sniper patrols and guard on dumps in area of responsibility will be maintained regardless of Jig Day until further orders. Food dump at TA 220 will be guarded by us until relieved by order of NTLF. TO 27th Inf Div, (By phone) - Patrol Report - Negative. TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report. TO G-3, 27th Inf Div: - Patrol report for 23 July 44 - Negative. TO all units & atchd elements: - Memo Translation of Captured Documents.

Action Taken

0830

0830

0900

2129 21 July

1700

2130

1700

All Bns notified

1755 2131 1800 2135 213: 2320

1755

I80C
1800

2320

FR CO 3rd Bn by phone: - Group of Japs at Nicholson Springs. Two (2) shot. About ten (10) got away. Flares to be sent up to observe for those who escaped.

Div D.O.. & Bns t CO s notif. 2325.

198

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 202 24 July 44 4 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 0920 0920 1030 Out

Serial No.

Time Dated ll.'4uly

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR HQS. NTLF: - Special interrogation of intelligence officer of former 43rd Div. TO All units: - Ltr. Hq, 106th Inf, Subj: Security Measures. FR CG, 27th Inf Div: - G-2 Report #37 fr 221600 to 231600 July 44. FR S-4: - Periodic Report #32 fr 211600 to 221600 July 44. TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report.

Action Taken

2134
2135

0915 231600
July

2136
2137

1130

221600 July 180o

2138

199

UNIT Journal Organization: RGT 106 From : 0001 25 July 44

To

: 2400

25 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial
No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, et&. TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report-.

Action Taken

2139 1930 2140 1930

TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - (by phone) - Patrol Reports: 1st Bn - Negative 2nd Bn - 2 POW 196 K - Negative 3rd Bn

200

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 249 26 July 44 26 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In
._

Serial Out
No.

Time Dated 0715 0730

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR 2nd Bn by phone: - 2nd Bn. Patrol repor Negative. FR 2nd Bn: - No action reported by patrols (This by phone). FR G-2, 27th Inf Div: - G-2 Report #39. TO Bn & Sept Unit. Comdrs, & S-4: - There is a scarcity of 60mm illumination shells, Present supply is becomming exhausted and resupply is not possible at present time. Stock on hand will be kept for possible employment on Tinian. The ground signal projector will be used for purposes of illumination, where necessary on the Island of Saipan. CO leaves CP to visit 1st Bn & Beach
positions.

Action Taken

0715

S-3

0900 1105

2141 2142

251600 July 1105

1330 1630 2143 1800

CO returns to CP fr visit to 1st Bn and beach positions.

TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report.

201

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 00l To : 24M0 27 July 44 27 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR 27th Inf Div: - Adm. Memo on vehicles.

Action Taken

0830
0845 0915 1730

Lt. Col. Crocker reported to CO and asgd as 3rd-Bn. CO. CG, 27th Inf Div arrived at CP CG, 27th Inf Div left CP FR S-4: - S-4 Periodic Reports #Is 33, 34, 35 and 36.

2144
2145 1800

TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report.

202

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : -l To Place: : 240 28 July 44 28 July 44

Saipan Island

In
91 I' 0 L

019

ai
2 1-4 6

Dated
2 71600~Tken

Incidents,

essages,
nf

orders

etc.

ction

uly094271600 FR G-2, 27th

_
Div: - G-2 Report #41. Stopped at 3rd

1010 1200
1410

CO left CP to v isit Bns. Bns first.

co returns to CP fr visit to Bns. Coiander arrived C8os^istant.Division Assistant Division Coilmander left CP. CO left CP for Div. TO 27t at C .

1455 1630 002147 2148 1700 1800 1600 2000

Inf Div: - S_-1 Periodic Report. TO Div: S-4 Periodic Report #37. GO returnes to CP fr Div.

205

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 24VI 29 July 44 29 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR 27th Inf Div: - Co B 102nd Fngrs now oi road. MLaintenance will be alerted to move to Tinian on call from your Hqso, Revert to your control, When needed, flame thrower and dml. team will b e calleda FR 2nd Bn (by phone) : - A detail srom A&P platoon while out on a search for illuminating flares in old battle area ran into a group of seven (7) Japs whom they wiped out, TA 212 RW. Brought in some photos and papers now in possession of 2nd Bn S-2. Action occured between 1030 and 1100. FR 1st Bn: - Report killing one armed Jap soldier in cave near Brown 2. Attempt ed to close cave after burning with flame thrower only partially successful.

Action Taken

1145

2149

1130

2150

1135

1535
1700

2151 2152

1535 1700

FR G-3, 27th Inf Div: - Daily reports wilt be phoned to G-3 by 1730 daily. TO CO 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: - Report of patrols activity will be submitted to this Hq. by 1715 daily. Report may be made by phone. TO 27th Inf Div: - Patrol Report 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bns: - 1st Bn killed one Jap in cave Brown Beach 2. 2nd Bn killed 2 Japs in TA 186 F loaded w/hand grenades. Killed 7 Japs in TA 212 RW. 3rd Bn negative. TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report. 204

1730

2153

1730

2154

1820

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : To 01 30 July 44 30 July 44

: 24Y)0

ilace:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

_t

Action Taken

1300 144

CO, XO & S-3 left CP for Div. TO all Bns & Sept6 Unit Comdrs: - Presence request at meeting to be held at Regt'l. (Phohe), CP at 1515. CO, XO & S-3 return from Div. Notes on meeting held at Regtil CP at 301525 July 44. CO's 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bn, & Sep. Unit Comdrs attended.

1505
2155

2156

1735 1730

FR- S-4: - S-4 Periodic Report #38. TO G-2, 27th Inf Div: - Patrol report. 1st Bn negative. 2nd Bn 8 Civ POW's and one body 220 D by supply dump. 3rd Bn negative. TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report. TO CO's 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bns, Sept Unit Comdrs and S-~4 - Msg. #1 re. stowage of TBA equipments TO 27th Inf Div: v* Fwd CP to open at TA 214 D 3 at 310900 July 44. TO CO's 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: - Fwd CP to open at TA 214 D 3 at 310900 July 44. TO all concerned - FO #17. FR 27th Inf Div: - FO #58 Opns overlay atchd. FR 27th Inf Div: - G-2 Report for period 291800 to 301800 July 44. Saipan & Tinian Map 1/20,000. 205

1730

2157

2158

1750
1815

1815

2159

1840
1840

2160 2161 2162 2163

2164

1840
1840

2200

2200 2200
2200

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : To : 00% 240,0 531 July 44 51 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Ser-

ial
No,

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Action Take n

0705 0709 0900 0925

2165 2166 2167 2168

07,02 07P7,
0854

Fx: 00 2nd Bn: CP moved out as of 07,00 and will be in by 500 radio at same time. Fr: CO lat En: schedule. Am moving to IP on

Fr: 3rd En: 3rd Bn OP located at TA 221 X 82. Picked up four prisonera at 221 V. Fr: 2nd Bn: We have killed one Jap soldier. Have trapped one woman, and one sol. dier. Request interpretor at once. Fr: 3rd Bn: We have several men injured, they ran into a booby trap. X 0 arrived at new OP. Fr: 3rd in: Co. K QO, XO 3rd Bin., 2 EM from K do., and 1 EM from I Co WIA by liootij traps by Cowhell. Fr; AS Co: 105 Inf guard was relieved 510800 hy AT mine plat.., AT Co 106 7Inf as per instructions FO 17 at water point TA ) 06 Fa. Er: We can not pass on trail This area is booby trapped and mined. We are proceeding on route to RJ, 482, RJ 495, RJ 625. O alst n:

0920

0927

2169

o9253 0930

0935

2170

0950

0900

2171

0815

0900

2172

0&00

1J 289 to RJ 547 X.

0900

2173 2174

08235 lOC5.

5: 2nd Bn.: at 0800.

New OP opened at TA 215 G 43 OP opened at EA 214

1005

To: Dirv - ATT: G-3: D 3.1

206

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From:To : 01 24^0 51 July 44 51 July 244

Place:

Saipan Island

Time, In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders,

etc.

Action Taken

10(5.
1006

0-G 27th Div arrived at OP. Fr: 2nd 3n: Ready to jump off.

2175

1004
1012

CG 27th Div. leaves OP. Fr: Div LrmO:

lo014 1015,

2176 2177

1014 1015.

jump off at 1016. To.

All three Bns ready to

CGG 27th Inrf Div: Report from 3rd HEn, five injured with booky traps. 4 prisonrer 3rd Bn. One prisoner civilian woman and 1 Jap reported killed by 2nd Hn.
Fr: lest Bn on LD. n: OP located at TA 220 X. Ready to jump off. lst

1016'

2178

1000

Fr: Divw Ln: All Bns report having jumped off on time. (RiaDIO) 10X5

2179

To: CG 27 Div: Booby traps in area seleci cd for 3rd 3n OP not marked. Set by friend ly troops. Still booby traps in area. Alrea 220 Y.

10551110

2180 2181 1125 2182

1050 1105: 1125

Fr:

C00 1st 3n:

CP located at TA 220 X.

Fr: CO 3rd En: Moved off K &- 15 minutes. Noow 100 yards off LD. OP at 221 S (5-0) 2o: GO 2nd Bn: are you in contact with 3rd Bn. If not hold line until they are with you. To: Ln 0 w/ 1C5th Inf: Front lines appro 200 yards in front of LD.

1150

2183

1150

207

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106 From : To :

051 51 July 44
240 51 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Tirmo Inr

SerOut
ial No. 2184 2185

- ----Time Dated Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Ac ti on
Take n

1155 1154 1145-

1150

Fr: CO 3rd En: Negative on civilian and soldiers killed or captured. Fr: CO. 2nd Hn;: HI. as of 1155. Front lines 214 E, 215 AN

1154
1145

2186

Tos CO 1st aHn: Maintain contact with. 3rd n.. Hold advance until notified to move -forward ay this Hq. 105 held up. To: 2rd & 5rd Bns: 1OG being held up. Hold line unmtil ordered to move by this Hq Straighten line in moantime. Fr.: S-2 2nd in: Hourly report 1145. G Co killed one man, picked up one POW girl evacuated (TA 215 0). 1 old man and woman evacuated. Fr: lst En: The remains of an Americansoldier found in TA 250 RS. To: COS 1st, 2nd & 5rd Hns: Continue to monve forward to phase line 1. Movement rill continue to the first phase line maintaining usual contact with adjacent Bns. 'r: B Co 1st hn: Have located an American Requested plane located on 01 line directly to our exact Cron-Lt. location. Fr: 1st, 2nd & 5rd nBs: Casualty Report. G.R.S.

1150

2187

1150

1150

2188

1145.

12C5 1210

2189 2190

1205-' 1210

1215

2191

1200

2192

1200

1215. 1216"

2193

1215
1216'

To: C0 1st, 2nd & 3rd Ens: Casualty report at 12530 daily is no longer required 105th Inf front lines as of ll150 - 256 DJ to 257 XPQVf. 208

2194

UNIT Journal Organization.-: RCT 106 From : To : 00t1 240 31 July 44 31 July 44:

Place:

Saipan Island

Time InOu t 1225

Serial No. 2195

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1225 1256 1200

To: C0 1st, 2nd, 3rd B.ns: lines at once.

Give your fron

1236 1237

2196

Fr: 3rd En: Front lines at-221 0, 222 'LRS as of 1235. Fr: 00 3rd hn: 1 Jap soldier killed; 1 woman captured; 5 children captured, one o which is wcuinded. Fr?: lst En-: Are now on 01 line and are: awaiting further instructions. (PHONE) To: Div: 1st E5n on 01 line at 1250. 1st Bn has reached

2197

1254 2198 2199

1250 1255: 1259 1245-

12551259 1245

To: 2nd & 3rd Bns: 01 line as of 1250.

2200

To: COG27 Div: Area surrounding water: point at 206 F.G has 'beenbooby trapped pri r to 106 taking over. Sooby traps are not marked . C-0 left OP for 1st En. Fr: let Bn: A Co buried 15 Japs. (PHONE)

1300

1300
1300

2201 2202

1500 1300

To: 1st, 2nd &- 3rd Bns: Will report fron line. hourly at 45 minutos to the hour .0 acknowledge this masg Fr: CO 3rd Bn: XO 3rd Bn is back in ac-ti
M*

1500
1-00

2203 2204

1220 1230

Fr: 3rd Bn: Prisoners captured by 3rd En. were found in. TA 222 GL-.

TNI T Journal Organization: RCT' 106' From To 0 : 24 5131 July 44'

531 July 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time

Serial Out
\No .

In. 1524

Time Dated

Incidents,

messages, orders, etc.

Action

Taken

2205

Fr: lest Squad, 1st Bn: 1st Bn found renmains of American plane at. the Pl line, also some fresh Japanese dead.

1524

2206

1507

Fr; 2Zd En: One Navy man and 1 soldier captured in cave 215 1S 99 at 1150. Five enemy soldiers who fired rifles at: our troops, scaled in cave- after given suffic:ent time to surrender. Fr: Div: 105th Inf (1500) front lines U. 256 :D J, 257 KPVWX, 229 E, 250 AB. Fr-: S-4: Periodic Report #59 - from 291600 July 44 to 501600 July 44.

134o
1540 1400 1400 !4oo 1400

2207 2208 2209 2210 2211

1557

S-M

To Div.
S-M

1550

Fr: 3rd Bn: CP at 222M.

Front lines 222 ABOIJ, 225 F

15ao
1550

Fr; 2nd Bn.: Msg on reporting of front lines acknowledged. Fr: 3rd Bn: Acknowledging message No. 11. Front lines will be reported every hour at 45 minutes to the hour. Fr: G-5 27th Inf Div-: Can you use 2 LCIG's for tomorrows operation. Anower. Fr G-5 Div - CO 3rd Bn 105 Inf has left rear ech. guard at former CP in TAi 252 A and 276E. 'atb;h for AGF trooDps Warn all CrontL line troops. Fr 2nd Dn -- InterrogationI report Navy man reports 50 soldiers in hills vicinity Banaderu airstrip. Most of the soldiers lave no arms. Also reports approx 2000
sivilians in
,,> ,,r,

14C5 1405

2212 2213

1550 1550

1405

2214

1545

that area.
. n -w* Xt

He was in that
. . .

area until 21 Julv. - -- 1 -4.LU

UNIT Jburna-l
Organizatdio-,: RCT 106

From :
To

W1l

31
31

July 44
July 44

: 24

Place: Saipan Island" Time IiT Out

Ser-

ial
Nb.

Time DDated

Ihicidents, messages, 'contad).

orders, etc.

Action Thken

2214

Army man repo-rts 50 soldiers and 50 ci-vi1ians in same area. He was there until 10 July-. 1355 Fr: 2nd Bn --Front line reports as of 1500 220 0,. 225 PQVRlX., OP at 215 G 4.5. Fr-Div Fwd-. Tank- Comdr recommends tanksassigned you, be withdraw'n to rear, at: 1 l east to Bn- CP aret- prior to dark.
Tb G-2 27 Inf Div - 1400 report - 2 Ja-p

1405 12415

2215 2216

1340

1400o

221X

1+400

military POWIs taken-by Co G in 215 N

both'-wounded. A soldier, KEwasaki' Junzolka

hid at Banaderu with'100 men, 1/2 soldiers until 10 JUly. Other POW machinist mate 1/c from Flores point base (Navy)'hid at Banaderu until 21 JUly. 50 soldiers still there believed unarmed. One soldier killed 225 V by F Co.

1435 1435
1425-

2218 2219

1450 1450 1425

Fr C005rd Bn - Negative report on enemy s-oldiers and civilians killed or captured. Fr CO 3rd BrnAB. CP 222J. Front lines 222, ABCDEt 225
S-M

2220

Tb- CO-lst - Br,, 2nd & 53rd Bn - O0'03rdr Bn 105 Inf hasleft guard at forward CP in TA 252A and' 276E, also some AGF troops it that are
Se

1447

2221

29 July Fr Hi NITLF - Captured Jap documents relati

to Defense organization Tinian Island.
Fr Hqs 27 Ihf Div - Adm 0 '# to a-ccorpany

1U54 1454

2222

FO r 58. 2223

1450

Fr COlst Bn - Foant lines at' RJ 620, 250', DE,. 231 FGM at 1445. 211

S-ki

UNIT Journal 0rganizati on; ROT 1Do6g

From : (0'l Tbo : 240

531

Jruly

44 44

51; JVy

Place: Time Ifr. Out; SerDTted Dated

Saipan Island" Acti on Takon

Ihcidents, messagcs'. orders-,. otc

N!.. 2224
1500 Fr- lt'- Bn: - 5rd B3h reports 10 soldiers .i'lled and 2'civilians killed TA 250E at1400. (Phone)

1510

1545-

2225

?r G-35, 27 Div- LGI-!s 44 & 45 to b'e used'. Vfe must nake arrangements for DUKIW'to' move personnel fr pier to LI.SCO 295 JASCOorr ray up to-,Regtll CP. 1545
Co DIv - Front lines-: Red 25t,. 250E, 251F-, 2 52DVW. Whit-e RJ 170, GHMN. Blue 224Kt. All lines running fwd'to- 0-2 line (Phone) Fr 00C2nd Biz -- Rear 2nd' Bn- CP closed -o( as of 1600. Io G-2~- 1500 report: negative*. Fr 27 Div L 0 '- G'et info as to 106 Ihfantryt s situation and plan- and inform27 Div. Fr 27 Divw Lir 0'- What is 106 Infantry's situatiomr. What is location of pocket or pockets of resistance. What: is 106' Ihf going to do-? Is 106 Ihf going to contain pocket and advance to 2d' p-hase linet let-Bn reTo G-2 27 Div: --1600 report ports killing 10 soldiers, 2 civilians male in TA 250E. 2nd Bn repobs machine gun 22A4 itr cave, one friendly ca-sualtyo All lines' moving toward 0-2 . Oie J&p' construction POW turned in by 1541 Eng. fr house in 214. Fr CO lst Brr- "tO"'0. moving forward 200 yds. Have contact on left.. 212

1545

2226

1605
5)00

2227 2228 2229

1502 1500 1510-

1608

1608

2230

1511

1600

2231

1600

1615

2232

1555

UNIT Jbu rmal RT.106 From :.0'1 0 To s 24: 31 31JTulI

O0ganizationr:

44

Tr uly. 44

Place:
II i .. ' . ,... .

Stipan' I-land
.....

Time Ifr Out'

Se~r- - Time it.1 Dated

Iiid ent ts,: mes sages ,:or ders ,. etc*

, I J.

Action Takeu
. _

16oo

2233

1600

Fr O0'3rd' Br - Meeting resistance along entire front,. holding up- line (ind' mnorBi ihg fc.st'.. Suggest'.you h.ve 2nd' Brn keep conta-ct: with' ore our right, onw To CO 2ndB, -- Sbu Ie to- coartinue attaclk. KIeep- contact with' BLT-5 ata-ll times; Fr CO 3rd' Bs - 1'enemy soldier- killed. 5 enemy soldiers captured*. Att: -9-2 prrevi6us report- sent' in-at- 1530.' 00:' returns- to OP' from Bns.
Fr: DI -- G+-2'' situati'ao overlay-teo ao-comp-

1610- 2234 16302235

161'-

160-

16501655
1645 2236
2237

any',FO" 58 asof 29 JUly 44, Fr CO 3rd- BIT - Strength-&' Casua-lty- report'.

1625
1656' 2238

C of--S, 27 Div- arrived- at: UP. Fr-S--2 2d Bir - F To F killed 5 soldiers it 223 R in- caves'- G 5Ob-lcilled-3 sroldirs-in 224 0. Fire being returned;2d7 Bm OP 2235IT Fr-lbt'-B-nr - 1t'- Bn reports one civilitn c-hild' (female)'captured int239 Q* Evwcuate I' to) '05 POW pRoiTt:. Fr lst Bma Casualty report

1650-

1656'

2239

1645

1725

2240 2241

1635

31 Tuly Ft- 27 Iff Drv. - nFMr14 CperationT for 1-Aug

44 will be a continuationr of operations ordered inT F0 58, This~-Hq dated- 501800

11740-

M1ly, 44.
2242

La730

1705

Fr &I .group- at' I-t: Bi~ --CP'lbcated at: 2350' lI. Front lines- a-re aporoxe.500 yd-s- Fwd-. Lines- may move upMto road' appr-ox 350 yd's t':front by evening. I ...
s | .

~~~~1 'A~~~~~~~~~

UN'I! JIurna-l

Oi&n'g

zat.-ion RM 106'

5a1'.

:n 2W" 311 .uly, 44

Place' :- Sakipan Island'

TMM
IiT
175

Se'r
OutITOHfcr

Tie btletd

Ineidenit,

messagees ordbrs ~, otc.

Actiori
MIa~llrot a..on
ww S = .

2243

1730

Fr 3rd Br ---Report for perWod' 1650- to-1750 !1womair captured' 2- cld'r-eon captured' '!man c-aptured' 1' sol dier eaptured O, called meeting of'Bf M0i's and' staff: t'O-cb'e lid- at- 1750'

2244 2245
1810-

botcs- of ,reeet'itrg hold by QCD

1800 100

S-1

1 Periodib

Rbport. to" DiV-

2246 2247

Fr tG-5 27 DIV -- T"A 259

front:. !ime 105 I2rf. of

BA9., 248 YS- i's

To-, 277Di v -- PeriodIcr R-eport: to coer peri'oF b fromn. 501800 J-ly t-o-311800' Juiiy.
F-5r 3iR G5roup +2 2ad BEr - -Firont' lrnes as- of 1&05 HI' & E -Co-l 255 r l.1, t-o- P9.O2, FT & G bo-is 255 E- 5.2 to 224 F 6.9 G.pbeing cl6s&d- fast':-

1840-

2248

1840

2249

F r:-rd' Bh - -1730' to- 1850- Rbp-ort 2: S-bldic rs Vkillod'.O 1 man- 1 womar 1'cild- killred'. 53- men 1I womanr 5 cilddren! 1' soldiier capture II. ..

1854

2250

1852 1855

Fr 3rd- Btt -FF ront -li3nes- lcated' at: 251' 0' 252 KQW. JAp priboner from,2'-d Bir TA 225 E 4: P')W' ifrom- 5rd - ft.TA 252 M. FFr 1st- B- - Filtnal' POW Report for 31 JulyT. To,- 27 IfMDlv - SItuatibn! 0Verlay6 T b-all units - Fi-ela 214 essage- 78.

1955 1944 2005

2251 2252 2253

1950

1944
2005

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106

From : ;01 To

31 July 44

: 24~ 31 July 44
Saipan Island
.

Place:

Time In

Out

Serial No. 2254

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1840

1835

FR 2nd Bn - G Co killed 7 Japs in cave TA 22L Ks F Co captured one Jap Doctor did not have area available (223 E, 2nd Lt.

215

UITIT Journal Orga nization: ROT 106

From :

AJl

1 Aug L44

To

: 240

1 Aug 44

Place:
t
.

Saipan Isla.nd
.
.

.. _
._

__ _

_ ._

Time In.

S er-

ial

Ou t

No.

Time Dated 205

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Ac ti on
Tadle :;

C630 0730 0750 0740

2255 2256 2257

Fr: 3rd Bn: OP located at 252 K. 2035 51 July

0750 0750 0645

To:
area.

All Units: Regt COP to close present Open at TA 255 A at 011100 Aug.

To: 27 In'Div: OP to close present area. Open TA 255 at 011100 Aug. Fr: 5rd Bn: Report of 51 Aug from period 1850 to 1950, 16 soldiers killed3 1 man, 5 women, 1 child killed and 5 children captured. Fr: G-2 27 Div: Request advice at 1000 and 1500 of nutaber of POWs at your collecting point in order tht G-4 can make pickup at 1100 andl600. Request that periodic reports itemizing number of P0o and enemy killed by statusshowing location. To: CG 27 Div; Report for night 51 July1 August: 1st Bn - 2 Japs 259 S, 2nd and 3rd Bns - negative* Bns ready to jumep off at 0800. Fr: 27 Div - G-2 Report ~45. S-1 Periodic Report,

2258

0750

2259

0720

0750

2260

0700

0750 0750 0805 0805 0815

2261 2262 2263 2264

511800 511650 08C5 08C5 0755

Fr: 3rd Bn:

To: 27 Div;: isg this healquarters tine date i 010750 re. mlove-ent of CP is rescinded. To: 00 All Units - i'sg this Hq tir-e dated 010750 is rescinded. 'r: 0OD 2nd Bn - Front lines as of 010750 232 D 8.2,J 1.2, 0 9,2; 2 5 P 9.1; 224 B

2265

?94. 216

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106

From : ~01
To : 24$0

1 Aug 44
1 Aug 44

Place: Saipan Island

Time
In Out

] Serial No. 2266

Tine Da ted

Incidents, mnssages,

orders, etc.

Action Taken

0815

0755

Fr: 00 2nd Bn - Consolidated enemy report from 510900 to 010700 - 20 killed; 5 military captured; 3 civilians captured. To: 27 Div: All units jum-ped off at 0800 as per schedule. Fr: I & R Group, 1st Bn - Present location of 1st Bn OP is WScorner of 259 G. Fr: Fr: 2nd Bn - Will hold line until 3rd Bn 2nd Bn2nd Bn O0P tovcd out as of 09( DI
moves up to us. *

0820 0825 0910 0912

0915

2267 2268 2269 2270 2271

0820 0715 0845 0902

0900

Fr: 3rd Bn - Hourly report - neggive.

0900 0915 0926 0945 0950 2272 0912-

50 106 left CP. G.27 Div arrived Regttl CP.

wG

27 Div leaves OP.

lsst Div COodr arrived at OP. Fr: LINO 106 Inf:; Co moving up on left t point on boundry at hill 721 TA 239 Y. 105 Inf will move 0915. To: C00s AT, On, Co B 102 Engrs, Co 0 102 S-5 . s . ections Lie~ , Div Ln, AGI, ',2; :.ave guide report t-. -i- a :.)CO today at
signal dump for mcv>mt to f:rd OF,,l

1000

2273

1000

1007

2274 2275

1000 1005

Fr :00 3rd Bn'

Soldiers and civiliams

nesgativ ?* I

killed or ca otured from O90--lC)OO0

1007

Fr: lst Bn Ist Bn line 0945. 249X, 259 EJIT and along 0-2 line. Fwd CP at 239 D.

217

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To 0,1 1 Aug 44 1 Aug 44

: 24~

Place:

Saipan Island

Time I'n

Out 1007 1007

S orial No.

Time Dated 1007 1007 0950 1040

Incidents, messages,

orders,

etc.

Action
Take .

2276 2277 2278 2279

To: 0G 27 Div: at 1010. To: 00 2nd Bni present line.

Jumping off from 0-2 line Jump off at 1010 from

1008 1050

Fr: OCO 5rd Bn: Now reorganizing on 0-2 line. Forward OP at 240 X (1-9). Fr Co 2nd Bn: GO o had 3 or 4 Jgs trapped in caves 255 V 55,* They are working them over. To: CG 27 Div: Front lines as of 1055 - TV 249 Y, 240 AFLO to road 240 RSTUV to 241 MvSXY, 255 E, 234 A. 1st Bn has some caves in area 240 0 taking time to search. Fr: I & R Group, 2nd Bn - H Go killed 5 Japs TA 241 R 6.5 at 1040. F'r: 27 Div: A reconnaissance grp from 765rd AW Radar section has psmission to aove up road to TA 282 for possible radar installation areas. Same unit will return same date 2 Aug 44. Notified all road guide All Bns notif

iCo0

2280

1050

1115 1130

2281 2282

1110 1125

3.

1145 1145 1155

2283 2284 2285

1145 1115 1155

ro: CG 27 Div: CP to close preent location

and open new OP at TA 255 A.

All Units notif

Tr: 5rd Bn: Present lines 100 yaris N of D-2 line. Waiting for base Bn to -move forw ird.

r0:

S-2: 4 Jap soldiers not 5 killed in ,A 241 R by H Co. 6 Jap soldies and 1 Jap laval officer killed in 241 R by E Co. 0O returns from Bns to OP 218

1130

UNIT Journal Organizati on: ROT 106 From : 0/01 1 liAug 44

To

: 2405

1 iug 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Tims In 1200 1200 1200 1225 Out

Serial No. 2286 2287 2288

Tine Dated 1100

Incidents, messagos,

orders, etc.

Action Taken

Fr: 5rd Bn: Report for periodlO1000-100 on 10l, negative. Fr: 2nd Bn: E Co killed 7 Japs in TA 241R

1115
1200

at 1115.
Fr: 2nd Bn: Add to mag #4 sent earlier H C-o killed 1 Naval Officer. Fr: LNq 106: Part of 2nd Bn 105 Inf engaging enemy in caves in TA 260 PK. I aE at 250 G. Fr: LNO at 105 I-nf: Our left flank now moving across nose TA 250 LM. Fr: LNT0 106 Inf: Patrol fror 105 Liaison Combat Group of about 15 men nowmoving eas, across our frn1t on enemy located in TA 250 N. Aro using smoke grenades. To: 1L0: Report to G-1 office for return papers. (Phone) s from 1000 51 , , . *..,iyou %ouuW I iA ug. Tocal cacao. '+o '1AE Z -io breakdown on TA letter. No breakdmowzn or nuaber of civilians No POti's.
'*, ;-4. -

2289

1215

1240 1240

2290 2291

12&7

1225

1300

2292
2293

1245 1250

1510

F':

1st Bn:

Tally on PO
. m

n 9

-*

1310

2294

1500

Fr

CO0 3rd Bn:

Negative report on soldiers

and~ civilians killed or cap:areda from 1200

1500O Isst Div Coodr leaves OP. 2295

to

1550

Fr ! LNO 106 : 1C5 Inf moving up to 0-4 line as of 1540. Our left still stationery, 219

UNTIT Journal
Organization: ROT 106 From : To ,01 1 Aug 44 1 Aug 44

: 240

Place: Saipan Island

Ti-le

Ser
ial Out

In.

Tie Dated
. A

Incdents Incidents$ massagesj

orders, etc,

Action

Taken.

1350

GO and S-3 leave OP. Fr: 00O 3rd Bn: 1530C-1.400, 1 soldier captured; 14 soldiers killed; 4 men capturred; 4 women captured; 3 children captured. Al: from TA 240 H. Fr: 2nd Bn: F Co killed 13 Japs TA 242 RQ at 15453 E Co killed 2 Japs ar--took 1 POW TA 241 R at 1545. F Co killed 2 Japs TA 242 9V at 1355. Fr: 27 Div: Div OP opened at 258 Y at 143C

1415

1 2296

14oo

2297

1412

1435

2298 2299

Fr: 2nd Bn: G Co killed 1 Jap in TA 242 R at 1410.

1520

2300

1500

Fr: 5rd Bn: Frmt lines 240 IQ, 241 KPQV. 3P at 240 We Reserve Co. committed on line contact with. 00 lst Bn. Fri: 5rd Bn: 1400 to 1500 report: five soldiersj one woman. 2 children killd; 4 wo,;en,$ one man captured. Tnis all took place in TA 240 H. Fr: 3rd Bn: 5 soldier, 1 woman, 2 children killed o 4 woren, 1 man captured 240 H,

2301

1500

2302 1520

2303

15 o

'T'o All Units: OP closed old area* Opened ii TA 233 B at 011520,

To; 27 Div: 235 B 24iD
pocket at

1600

2303)

1600

Froit lines 1600 *- 250 ifLM'TW,

240 BCDEJ, 241 FL'M, 242 FPLI'5

556 mr en
i'.

ROT CP

2 K'.8s surrounding
c Leaning out.

24'0

16c

2305

16c5

0: 0 G 27 Div LCJ 1as used satisfactoril' rl sad one mission co lknockout cave in TA 242 I rhich was easily knocked out. 40Q-na 20mim
'C.t)

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UNIT J.ournal Organization: RCTr 106 From : 0,01 To : 24Z 1 Aug 44 1 Aug 44

Place:

Saipan Isla-d

Time In. Out

Serial No. 2305

Tied Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. uCont', 1) gulls used, Had no trouble on ccstline. Killed 9 Japs in cave. Will continue to
use thiemr
.~~~ _l.., ,

Ac ti on Taken

2306

1620

Fr: 1st Bn - Front lines at TA 250LQV, TA 240 BCI. Co B & A moving forward, 0 holding on left. Fr: 2nd Bn - Go F.killed 12 Japs in TA 242 Q at 1400. Disregard first F Co. report concerning 13 Japs.killed. (Msg #7) Fr: 2nd Bn - Casualty report one of two EM reported WIA died of wounds. NTo other casualties* (By Phone) Fr: NLO --Fired 40MN at Japs in caves along shore. Killed some Japs. Fired onlS 1' -ission. Will work with. 2nd tomorrow. Fr: 1st Bn - Periodic report 1800 31 July to 1800 1 lAug. Fr: 3rd Bn - Negative report on enemy POW or killed for period 1500 to 1600. To: All concerned - Field Message # 9 0117PO Aug 44r*! L. V fm n _ V UJ.A ^* . rl UG LL' L + n - i- - r--tV cd L'- QLLL , a inm UL1 j +U

2307

I620

1621

2308

1620

1642

2309

1640

2310
1700

1645 1600 1700

17no

2311 2312

17C5

Oh ~ CVT

rnf U-

for 5 POW. (Dy Radio) 2313

171'0

165 0

Fr: 3rd Bn - 4 soldiers, 6 civilians includ ing 2 men, 2 women, 2 childrern captured in rA 252 U. & Japs were buried in TA 240 T. ?r: C0 at 3rd Bn - Send transportation for 3ight men (5 PO0'! and 3 nan) to 3rd Bn in EA 240 G 221

17P0

12314

1700

UNIT Journal

Organization:

ROT 106 From : To A0

1 Aug
1 Iaug

44 44

: 240a

Plac:
. ,, -!!

Saipani Island Action Taken

Time In 1750
,I

Out:

S r- Tilne ial Dated No. 2315 1700

Incidents,

eessages,

orders,

etc.

Fr: 00 5rd Bn - 1600 --1700 Report. 4 soldiers killed; 2 nen s 2 women, 2 children captured in TA 252 U. 7 Japs buried in TA 240 T since previous report. Fr: S-5 1st Dn - 1st Bn front lines 2T 250 LMSI.To: Div - S-1 Periodic Report.

1747

2316
2317

1755 1800 1800

1825

2318

Fr: 5rd Bn - 1700 to 1800 - 5 soldiers

killed; 5 men, 1 child, 1 woman captured in TA 252 U.

1855
1901 1950

2319 2320 2321

1850

Fr: 2nd Bn - XH Co killed 1 Jap in TA 241N at 1815. Fr: 00 1st En - location of 1st En CP 250 3 r~: 1AC of S G-2 - HQ NTLF Captured Jap L.ocuu-ients Relativc to adei'ese uOrganization of Tinian. Fr: Div - G-2 Report period 511800 July to 011800 Aug 44.

1900

2322 2323

1920

1715

Fr: CG 27 Div - Field Msg t 15 & Copy of Task Organization to FO# 58. Tally of Prisoners - 51 July thru 01184 Aug 44

2324

2CDO

2325

1950

Fr: S-2 1st En - Final Report of. 1st Bn fo: 51 July 44. Soldiers and or cililians captured and or killed. Co A 14 Jap soldiers killed 1-5 yr old girl captured Co 3 52 Ja soldiers killed. Co 0 negative. This may conflict with previous reports during the day, but this is final after making check.

.
.

.
.

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UNITV Otganitationt

ohurnal

RCT. 1065'

o:: FIor
Tbo-

W1 2 Aug 44
: 2'4 2 Aug 44

Plase:- SMaipan-, lasland

Att ion Tl-en

ThI3e

Ser-

ial
3nX

Iated

Ih-cidernts

messages,

orders , etc.
to- evacuate

Oat'-

ro.

0730 o0745
0805 !
vvvv

07300745 2327 2328 2329

0805 o8o69 0806" 0806'

Fr 1st 'Bi - -Request litters

dead' (by p-hone)

To: G-3,; 27th- hf Dii-. - (Oty-Phone))lst',

2nd and' 3d5d Bts ready to jnmp- off at. 0800. 5d' BF- Brh - 3d fn- jimped off at 0800'. TDo- S-4: - Send transportationr and' litters if' possible . to ROT P-'t:o- evacuate 5 dead'. Fr NGF-LrL 0. - -ompletea report as of 1' Aug 44:-- fi-red on' caves on shore line TA 242 Illled 77Japs. One of then floated out- to' s-ea. WiV11 stand by to support 2d En. Oleaves OP at 0-825 to go-to 2nd B-t. Fr 1st- Bn - Add' to msg #4 of 1 Aug:Xilled 250' Y A Co 22 25PXB- Coo- 59 250 SC; 0'- 18 Fr 2nd Bn - Report- of enemy killed' and' captu red. ? 5dd Bn'- -reoort of enemy killed ar3 captured from 1800 Aug 1st- to 0800 2 Aug. Fr- ls-t B'ir, 2d Bn &' d iBw Cons olidated report onmenemy killedor captured from' 0800 to 1600, 1 Aug 44. Fr- 2'-STrKilled'5 Japs in TA 241 idO.

0806'

0825 0815 2330

0755

0816 0820 0845

2331 2332 2333

0755 0800
0800

G346

2334

0716
094cr

GO 106'returns to CP

223

UNiT Journa-l ;C rgapnizatotio RCgi 106'

gFom.

OVJl 2 Aug 44

Tob

: 2400 2 Aug 44

Pla-ce:: Saipan F sland

Thte Gat 0900

S'eritl

T-ile-

Action .Imcidentts nessages, orders,; etc.

Talken

DMt ed'

Nbo.

2335

0900

hiv: - 7 Front lires as- of Tro-G C27th Irf" 0900 no-na'jr change in lines. 1st & 2d lholding. 3d Bn crossing deep gulches and heavily wooded terraicn:.
Fr-Li. 0 w/105: - Right flank 105 ]nf TA

0912

2336

0910

261'PQ"D. OMr left- stationary. Has not noved since last: night. 1010 2337

0945

Fr 1st BF--

S-2 Report on- POfIs 1900

R-eport' - 7 Mi-litary- KIA, 2 Civ KIA 2

childrenm Capturedj, 1 woman- captured 1000 Report - 1' woman- (wounded)'captured. 1010 2338

0945

Fr 2d Bm - S-2 "

Hourly- report.

2 H'ara Kiri ases (1 manr & 1 woman) one Jap soldier-KI.

B ...

1015

2339

0900

Fr 3d Bhs - S-2 Hourly report:- Eegatie-- or Japs soldiers- & CGivilians- killed or cap Previous- tentative report o liasttured. ni'ghts activ ity confir-med . s

1012

3d Bh )
2340 Start move to 04 line at- 1050. 1st Br)2d" Bn )> VTsual contact will be maihtaited fr left to- ri-ght.

1018 1018
1019

2341

0950"

Br Ln- 0. w/105: - 0945 0Cur line 250IIF251KMP!'TWS. Lbft- stati:onary. 3d Bt movihg slowly through heavy-woods. 105 Inf right at- TA 260 OK, usitrg SPM against- caves ia o-liffs T-A 261 G. Wha-t: is situatiobn or- 2d Bir? Tr 2d' Bm- S'iX (6) 130 pound- aerial bon'bs fiundi onr toqp of ground' near road inm TA 24' 224

1020

2342

0950

UNIIT Jo-ur-na1 Organizatioi.r RT 106

r-:oriTiPlace:

0'1 2 Aug 44
: 2400 2 Aug 44
-

Sailpan ]Isiznad

T~Ie
nm
-

SIbr01itNo.

rTme
Dated

rucierntis-,: n-essages, orders, etc.

5d Bn - Froint l ines 251 VWX 241 D3E, 3P at 241 D, contact physical on left:: risual on righte
'dr

Aet i or,; Ti-ken

1020

2343

1010

0915
1010

2344

0912
1010

rr- LWn 0 w/105 Elf - Reque st word owTlast-ight activities our units. Fr 53 Bn - 3 Bn front lines 251 VTX 241 DE-

2345
1017 2346

1017

rb- CG 27th' Enf Div - Present front lines a

of. 1015: - 250 iTT 251'.UXX 241 DE' 242' FKLMS. Reorganizitg to jump off at 1050
frorr a-bove 11ne .

1025

2347

1020

FR: S-2 2ndBw - S-2 Hourly Report: fromn

2id B3w for 1000 -- H- Go captured' ITavy worker at 09415 it TAn 242- Ge CD le ft: .

10350 1055 2348

1020

FRI 3rd Bhn - S'-2 Report: 0900 - 1000. 1 soldier- lilled' TA 241 E 15. 1 woman killed TA 241 G: 11. TD'i :V-27 Div - Front lin-es as of 1100 250' 0I T', 251 UtWX 241 E, 242 AGM. Nocontrdacb hetweenr 3rd' and 2nd' BEns. 3rd Being Irv gulcbiH clinbing up, to jtbi 2d"'. S-ouldt have- contact: in 20 -inutes
rr F-r 3rd' Bnr: - Interrogati'o Rport. Approx, 50- soldiers- were itr the vicinity of TA 241 AG-M two nilght's ago and all of them were armed w/bayonets-. A few -had- rifles. Evidentlyrthe 29 ki1lled in- this aerea last rngHt: were part of th'is group- Tis itfOwas- ob'taitied' from' captured' EMean far= la,borer- tHis morringE.

1100

2349

1100

1140

2350

1015

22S -

UNIT Jjournal Organization: -OT 106 From: To : J1 24,0 2 Aug 44 2 Aug 44

Place:
l

Saipan Island

Time In 1110 Out

Serial 2351

Time Dated

Incidents,

essages,

orders, etc,

Ac tion Taken

11.02

Fr: MO w/105 Inf: Civilian prioners say 100 ar-ed Jap soldiers in area 261 Ys 251 27th Cav Recon Trp and AT Plt 105 containing that area, will hold until 106 comes u To: LNO 105: By whose authority does 1C5 Inf operate in 106th zone. Fr: 00 105 Inf: Personnel of 105 aro moving out of your sector. 'r: Div LO: for Aug 3.
.C5

1120 1150 1140

2352 2353 2354

1120

1130 1125

ow

10C5 Inf has requested aa LCI W1ill you hie NLO 163 go to

to act as ground station with ~NO 161,

rho will be on board LOCI - G. ImmO 160 rill continue to work wih you thru NLO 162 is before. Request early acknowledgereent.

1150

2355

1145

S-2 8r: 1st Bn: 1100 report - D Co. 1 KIA Mil) 250 T. 1200 - negative. Many booby traps in area 251 A. Believed to be our c 'r: lTO w/lC5 Inf: Tell S-3 that lest Bn 7harlie now ha his left flankon road TA 261

1200

2356

1155

1145 1243 1241

2357 2358

0O0 returns to OP at 1145.

Fr: 3rd Bn: OP located at TA 241 J 67.

1230 1240

Fr: 2nd Bn: Will jump off at 1250* 5rd Brn in line . 1e hav.efwd patrols in line of

trees to our front.

1250 2359

1227

Fr: 5rd Bn: Soldier captured in TA 251 S was with group of soldiers referred to in Msg #5. He said majority of the3 killed, a few escaped. Dispersed in all direction This POBW taken by K Co.

226

UTIIT' Jourrnl'

Organita-tion-:

ROCT 106' Fron- : 001 To : 242' Aiug 2' Aug 44 44

Pela-ce: Skirpar ris-land' Time In 1-243' 1248 1-249

Ser-

Tine

ial

lDt'd'

Ircidents, rmessages, orders,: etc.

Action Tak~en Tb~l.efen

OMt:
2360 2361 2362 2363
1245 1248 1249 1230r Fr-: lt:' - Front lines TA 261' NSX, T-A MB 251' TG. Or'lbcated TA 261 Wf'(Phone) Fr: S-2 lst- BE-- -Report-on- Japs killed and /or taken for last hour:- Negative. (Phone Fr: C GO'2nd" B-i --LInes remains sanme. /fae contacted 5rd' Bn-. Jtmpitg off at 1250.
Fr:; CC, 5rd'Bn - 1000 - 1200 Report.. 14

1515

soldiers killed; 4 wonen- killed; 1 soldier 6 womren', 6 ch'ildre, 2 nme captured T-A 241l

1515
1545

2364 2365

1500

Fr: GD53rd- E - -1200 - 1500 Report -- Japs killed or captured-- 'Te-gative. To: CXa.ll units - There has b-een an, uncalled for use of 60rnm flares. The present supply is becoming exhausted, there
being no resupply. Unit connmanders will

1345

use the ground projector for night ill-unination using the 60ram flares- only itr

case of enrrgency- Authority- t'o use norethan two per night must b-e ob-tained' from th'e Bn- cornmander. 1400

2366

I'4oo

Tbo: CO'lstB, 2nd' 3rd Buns -- Supp-ly' of flares is limited to present- on hand-'.., Resupp-ly cannot- b'e expected'. Expend accordingly'r making naxitiun use of ground projector toa furnish'- illuminati on. Fr-:: Ln 0 w/105- Ih - r an- now at RJ 505 with- CoC ' 106 n-o-noving up- to-NO. 4 phlase line. They have- contact with' 106 on-the right 'wlhici- isvisual about 100 yds,. The Rcn- Tl-oop- i here and'will be used to fill gap whbre neoded'* 105 --5 on the left,.

1i,00

2367

(Cooi'a)

227

7TTIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : pol To : 24, 2 Aug 44 2 Aug 44

Place:
I

Saipan Island

Tirne Y In

Oa t

Serial No.'

Time Dated

Incidents,

orders, messages,

etc.

Ac tion, Taken

(cont T 10C.,5 extendos left to the sea d 1st and 2nc Dns 1.0 fo'rum a Ron in force tothe front. I can see our right flank on TS 262 I abou800 yards to :ny front, P07^s taken by 105 confirm report of about 00..eneemy soldiers led by Navy c-apt and 5 Lts, They have comc dowrn from the N to a galley in vicinity TA 2[ L C. However it moves back in small gr oups mr7ost of w-lich have been killed this -. orningo Co 0 is now at the right of road TA 51 S 75 yds tomy front. Co B on the right il contactb At 1250 I saw a nuaber of troops moving to right rear about 500 yds* There is RJ at 251 I 5, one part connects with 25: J, other noves IT to TA 251 ID, 261 XT 3 where it joins Karaberra Pass Road*

1422

2368 2369

1410
1415

Fr: G0 5rd Bn: 1500-1400 report on Japs killed or captured is negative. ir: LM!O w/105 Inf: 1410. 2nd 3n 1C5 Inf a-.ssembled at RJT 58. after reachinEg C-6 line 1st Bn 105 Inf extends along 0-6 with righresting on RJ 150. Fr: Hqs NTL.F: Annex A to G-2 Periodic

1435.

1455 1510

2370 2371 1423

Report

46*

5rd Bn 1C5 Inf" oving Fr: I70 w/10 Inf: forward on left. Will use 27th Recon trpsOur left now on road for cont-actwith us TA 261 TO, 262 K. Fr: S-4: 60 illuninatiag sh&ls in hands. o: units as follows: 2nd Bin: 152 1st Bn: 172 106 Inf DP: 100 5rd Rn: 252

1530

2372

1440

228

UNIT - ~ournal

Organization:

ROT-106 From': To : 0001 2400 2 Aug 2' Aug 44 44

Place: Tire In-_ 1515 Out Serial Tinme Dated

Saipan Island Actio-i

Ificidents,

nessages,

orders,

etc.

Talkexu

2373

1457-

Fr: Ln O'(w/105 Ihf) - Lt: Snow AGF request

p-er-ission- to reoccupy garrir-on area 282 Q

to-work on:radar site 5 Aug and' therea-fter during daylight hiours- T-e is waiting here:
for answer.

1516'

2374

1510

Fr:- CO

rd' B- - -1-400 - 1500 report : 8

soldiers killed; 1 child killed; 1 nan prisoner TA 252 G. 11 soldier killed TA 252KI. 1517

2375 150o2376

1515 1550

Fr:'

C0'rd' B3n --Our CP now at 252 R-52..

To: Lin 0(w/105 Ihf) -Lt' Snow nay reoc-cup:I area- 282 Q. Must' rerainT in- that area- notifying this Hq. of any novement.

154o'

2377 1545 1548

S-4 Peri-odic Report #'s 40 & 41,01600 -July to 011600 Aug-. 44. CG 277Dlv arrived' at OP. CG 27 DiV left- CP. Fr: 3rd' Bn--1500 - -1600 report on. Japskilled or captured is'-egatives. Fr: 2d' Brn- - Strengtl Report. (PIhone) 528 EM Assigned 19 Off Atch6d 8 OTf 1-29 EM
' Fr.: 0-2nd Bni -- 1Tew 2nd Brn CP-at: TA 2520 6.6 as of 1647. (Phone)

1615
16211

2378 2379

1600
1620

1648 1658

2380

16471-655

2381

LT Or(w/105 In-f) - I' Fr: TA 262 HB.

are mlow. in

229

UNIT Journal Organization: ROT 106

From:
To :

Z001
240

2 Aug 44
2 Aug 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In

Out

Serial No. 2382

Ti3m Dated 1705

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Ac tion Taken

1703

Fr: 2nd Bn: 2nd Bn captured 2 men (1 wound sd) and 7 children in TA 255 St Being evacuate by collecting compadny Fr: 3rd Bni OP located at TA 252 I 28* 1600 to 1700 report-negativei Strength and Casualty Report.

1745 1746 1730 1748

2383 2384 2385 2386

1655 1700 1645 1755

Fr: 3rd Bn: Fr: 3rd Bn:

Fr: 3rd Bn: Line set for tonight at 262 RSXY. Ooordihate with lest and 2nd B]ns. CP

at 262 X 7-9.
2387 Fr: 5rd Bn: 5 civilians and 2 soldiers., reported heading for the beach in thevicinit of TA 254. Info from interrogations of 3ivilian captive in TA 262 T. 1725 Fr: 27 Div: Operation overlay to accompa Ly Journal Mag 756. Fr: let Bn: To: Div: 0P openedat 262 K 99. S-1 Periodic Report.

1749 1800 1800 1800

2388

2389
2390

1800
1800

2391

1800

To; 27 Div: Situation ove.ay as of 021800 Aug,

230

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0001 To : 2400 3 Aug 44 3 Aug 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In Out

Serial

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

,,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

No.

Action Taken

0645

2394

0620

FR S-l, 3rd Bri: - Report of night - 1

Jap soldier killed in TA 262 X. Report fr

1800 - 1900 2 Aug 44 - 2 soldiers killed;

3 women; 1 child captured in TA 262 X.

0645

2395
2396 021800 Aug. 0720

FR Hq 27th Inf Div: - Field Order #59 with overlay. G-2 Periodic Report #47, 021800.

0730

2397

FR CO 2nd Bn: - Consolidation Report on enemy activity 011830 to 030700 Aug 44. F Co - 2 Jap soldiers killed between
021830 - 021930 TA 253 R. G Co - 1 Jap found Hara Kiri 253 R.

H Co - 1 Jap soldier killed 242 C.

E Co - Negative.

0730 0735 0735

0748 0805 0805

2398 2399 2400 2401

2402

0730

FR CO 1st Bn (by phone) : - 1st En ready and will jump off on time. FR CO 3rd Bn: - 3rd Bn ready and will move off on time. TO All concerned: - Field Msg. #10, Hq 106th Inf, 021900 Aug 44, w/overlay. FR CO 2nd Bn: - 2nd Bn ready to move and will jump off on time. FR LnO w/105 Inf: - 105 Inf and C Co 106 have shoved off on time. FR 3rd Bn: - Additional report on yesterdays captured and killed - civilians captured 3. women, 1 child. Killed 2 soldiers in TA 262 X.
-

0732 021900 Aug. 0735

0803
0735

2403 I
i

231 -

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0901 To : 2400 3 Aug 44 3 Aug 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 0814 Out

Serial No.

Time Dated 0810

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

... X t,:

Action Taken

2404 2405

FR S-3, 1st, 2d, & 3d Ens: - 1st, 2d, & 3d Bns moved off at 0800. FR 3rd Bn: - Report on last night activiti in this area. 1 soldier killed in I Co area TA 262 X. This soldiers used land mine otherwise unarmed. No damage done with mine. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - CP to close present area, open at TA 253 F at 031600 Aug 44. TO all units: - CP to close present area, open at TA 253 F at 031600 Aug 44. TO CO AT, Cn, MIed Det, CO C 102 Med, Co B 102 Engrs, 762nd Tkj AGLj Div Ln: Fwd CP moves to TA 253 F at 1300. Guides from above units report to S-1 at CP entrance at 1245. Furnish transportation where possible. FR LnO w/105 Inf: - 1st Bn C Co and B Co on 0-5. A Co held up by bad terrain at 262 F 3. Have contact with 3rd Bn. Movir at 0845. FR LnO w/105 Inf: - 1st Bn on 0-5 line at 0855. FR CO 1st Bn: - Reached 0-5 line at 0905. FR 3rd Bn: - 0800 -0900 report on Japs killed is negative. FR 3rd Bn S-1: - Periodic Report 011630 Aug 44 and 021630 Aug 44.

0825

0750

0855

2406 2407 2408

0855

0855 0900

0855 0900

0900

2409

0846

0900 0915 0920 0930

2410 2411 2412 2413

0857 0910 0900

0958
0825 J

21hL3
_ ._,

0825
_,
.

2DOrAThnai
-

Asst Div Comdr, 27th Inf Div arrived at CI Fr: 2I) w/105lInf: Our left flank has adva csd
--

--2

7-

-n

UNIT Journal

Organization:

RCT 106

.......

From : 01

3 Aug 44

o0

: 240

3 Aug 44

Time
In

Ser-

ial Out
No.

Time Dated 1007

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. CG, 27th Inf Div arrived at CP.

Action Taken

1010 1015 1015

2415 2416 2417

1010 1000 1010 -1030

FR LnO w/105 Inf: - 105 Inf has troops in TA 269 A.

FR 3rd Bn: - 0900 to 1000 report on Japs killed or captured is negative. FR 3rd Bn: - Rear CP now located at TA 263 G 2.3. CG, 27th Inf Div left CP. Asst Div Comdr, 27th Inf Div left CP.

1040

2418

1029 1100

FR CO 2nd Bn: - Closed out old CP. New CP established at TA 263 S 3.3 at 1028. Five replacements, 2nd Lts, reported for duty. FR 3rd En: - 1000 - 1100 report on Japs killed negative. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - CP to remain in present area TA 233 B. Msg f'i2 time signei 0855 rescinded. TO All Units: - CP to remain in present area TA 253 F. lsg #1 time signed 0855 rescinded. TO LCI-G: - You have permission to fire, There are troops in TA 276 E. Our frontline at present at TA 264 GF, TA 263 JDC, 269 WVU, TA 268 YXWV. - 2533 -

1115
1220

2419 2420

1100 1220

1220

2421

1220

1228

2422

1100

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0~01 To : 2400 3 Aug 44 3 Aug 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In 1235 Out

Serial No. 2423

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

1215

FR LnO w/105 Lnf: - 1st Bn at 1200 at 268 OKQRS in contact on flank. I will meet 165 contact officer RJ 430 this afternoon. FR Div Interpretor; - One boy badly wounded from cave in TA 233 Q. Cave contained four (4) bodies. Boy claims wounds inflicted by his father. FR: Ln 0 w/165 Inf - CO 27th Recon Troop has left our left open. CO BLT 1/165 now at 274 FGi. Our left now at 269 A. CO RCT 165 to use 27th Recon Troop on our left until he contacts BLT 1/165. I an remaining at RJ 430 to meet RCT 165 contact officer. FR: 3rd Bn - 1100-1300 Report on Japs killed or captured negative. FR: LCI 162 - Troop mevement in TA 283 TY, Lot of activity. Wants to know if they are our troops. FR: POW Officer- Captured by 3rd Bn in TA 286 Y - Oi Ilasao. Attached to Army only. One with him, this man also attached to Army, who fled. This man threw the only gremade he had. FR: Ln 0 w/165 - CP locations: RCT 165 260 I; BLT 1 - 268 J; BLT 2 - 273 F; BLT 3 - 272. FR: 3rd Bn - Report for period 1300-1400. 3 soldiers killed in TA 263 D. 1 sailor captured in TA 269 1W. Soldier unarmed, one of them committed suicide with hand grenade.
- 24
..

1245

2424

1200

1300

2425

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: 2400

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Time In Out

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FR: I&R 3rd Bn - Interrogation of Jap POW. 2nd Class seaman - Name Oye TMasao. Captured by K Co in TA 263 D. Reports that man with him, 1st class seaman, threv grenade and escaped North. TO: 27 Div - S-2 Periodic Report #19. S-2 Periodic Report #20. S-2 Periodic Report #21. FR: 165 Inf - Field Order #20, 030800 Aug.

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021900 030900 031300 030800 31 July

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FR: Hq NTLF - SO #19-44, 31 July 44. SO #20-44, 31'July 44. Memo #22-44, 1 Aug 44. FR: 27 Div - Change #1 to Adm 0 #8 dated 31 July 44. FR: S-1 3rd Bn - Rear CP located at TA 270 L 76. FR: S-1 3rd Bn - From 1400 to 1500 - 1 so] dier, 1 child, 1 man captured in TA 269 U. FR: CinC, US Pac Flt Hq - Serial Adm 231202 - Translation of captured Jap Document. FR: CinC, US Pac Flt Hq - Serial Adm 221334, and Serial Adm - 221444, - Translations of Captured Jap Documents. FR: LCI 162 - Troops standing around - no boxes that look like they will stay there mission to fire. are close to caves, movement. They have supplies. Looks like awhile. Request per-

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A ction Taken.

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FR: Ln 0 w/ 165 - Gap of 75 yds between Co C 106 Inf at 274 QI base of cliff and right flank of Co K 165 Inf at 274 PI. Co A 165 Inf about 200 yds from left of Co C 106 Inf at 274 MI. FR: CG 27 Div - You have permission to have LCTG fire at TA 292 KI2. TO: LCTG - Can you positively identify troops as enemy. If so - you have permission to fire. FR: 2nd Bn - Col Wolf has taken complete action concerning firing into TA 292 KLI. LCI (G) positively identified troops as enemy. Have fired into caves. No report as to what results were obtained. TO: LCI-G - Request report as to whether caves were destroyed, amount killed and whether any.further enemy activity was observed in this area. FR: 2nd Bn - Report on LCI-G mission TA 292 Kil - observed 6 to 8 enemy personnel (military). Fired 100 rds 40mm. All rds hit target - did not observe any movements for one hour. Believe they are dead. FR S-1, 3rd Bh: - 1500 - 1600 Report. 1 soldier, 1 woman, 2 children captured in TA 269 J. Soldier is an officer armed with two grenades and a saber. 4 soldiers killed and 2 soldiers captured unarmed in TA 269 J.

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Action Taken

1640

FR CO 3rd Bn: -*Present position is 269 E . 270 'B, FR 0O 3rd En: - 1600--1700 Report on Japs
killed or captured is negative.

1715
1716

1705

2454 2455 2456

1715 1645 1751 1755

FR S-1, 3rd Bn: - Rear CP now at TA 270 B 77,

FR 3rd Bn: - S-1 Periodic Report.

1716 1755 1755

FR LnO w/165 Inf: - Request front lines and plan for the night. TO Ln 0 w/165 - Front lines as of 1755:
TA 274 1UO, 275 KOQRgX. Plan for night:

2457

Bns to move forward as far as possible before 1800 and d-g in at that time. 1800 1800 2458 2459 2460

1800
1800Q

TO: 27 Div - S-1 Periodic Report. H:RCT 106 (Reinf) - Field Ms

ll11.

031900 Aug 44 with atchd overlay.

1802

1800

FR: CO 3rd Bn - 1700--1800 Report. 4 Jap soldiers killed in 275 U armed with grenades. FR: 1st En - Front lines TA 274 M 91. CP no change. Digging in on front line for tonight. (phone). FR: G-3 27 Div - Front lines 165th as of 1800 today - TA 279 LI[SS, 273 E, 274 ABCD. (by phone). FR: 1st En - Total of Japs killed and POW' are as follows: 1800 2 Aug to 1800 3 Aug: Jap soldiers killed - 36 - 257 -

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(Conttd fr last page) Civilians killed POW's Civilians

-2

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Location 262 262 268 269 268 269 269 G K
X

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FR 1st Bn - ''ally Report: Unit Killed Co C Hqs atchd Co C Co A Co C Co A Co A

1 3 5 1 2 6 20
POWt S

0
1H1 H-

Hqs & atchd Co A Co A Co A 1900

2 1 2 1

children child children woman

262 K 269 U 269 H 269 H

2465 031800
2466

HQ RCT 106 (Reinf): - Situation Overlay as of 031800 FR LnO w/165 Inf: - I am located with 1st Bn 165th Inf in TA 130 TXRJ, RJ 218. FR LnO w/165 Inf: - No contact yet on left is being established now by CO 27th Recon. I will advise when completed. FR LnO w/165 Inf: - CO RCT 165 front Lines located left tu right along 07 line as far as 280 V across top of 274 CD then back to 1st En. FR LnO w/l65th Inf: - Contact on left now established, - 238 -

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4 ALug 44
4 Aug 44

Place:

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Time In Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

L , : ,~~~~~~~A

Action Taken

0730

2470

0712

FR S-1, 3rd Bn: - Report of nights activit y 1 man, 2 women, 2 6hildren killed. 1 child captured in TA 275 L. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - All Bns ready to jump off at 0800. Loud speaker will be used by 3rd Rn and 2nd Bns. Each Bns has interpreters. TO CO 106th - 1st Bn ready - 0730 2nd Bn ready - 0731 to ump off. Lobe senaer dWi %729s Aordinat nd for extensive use between 2 & Bns. At- present with 5 Bn, FR I & R Group w/lst Bn: - Present locatic of CP is 269 B. FR 3rd Bn: - report on enemy killed or captured in this area last night 031930 to 040545. Civilians killed - 1 man, 2 women, 2 children. Civilians captured 1 child in TA 275 L. TO COts AT, Cn, Med Det, Co B 102 Engrs, M.P.ts, AGL, Div Ln, 762nd Tk. - Guides from above units report to S-1 at CP entrance at 1300. Furnish transportation where possible. FR CO 3rd Bn: - 3rd Bn is holding up because of unit on left flank. As soon as they catch up they will jump off. FR CO 1st Bn: - Our entire front lines are moving through wooded area slowly. FR G-2, 27th Inf Div: - G-2 Report #48. FR S-2, 165th Inf: - S-2 overlay to accompany Unit Report. Dated 031200 to . 239 -

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Incidents, messages, orders, etc. (cont'd fr last page): - 031900 Aug 44.

Actic.ni Taken

0922

Asst Div Comdr arrives at CP. TO 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: - CP to close present area, open at 1600 in TA 283 U. POW to close present area at 3.600, open same Lime at TA 276 E 55. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - CP to close present

0945

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0945

area, open at lo00 in TA 283 U. POW collecting point to close present area, open at 1600 at TA 276 E 55.
1015 1025 2482 031630

Asst Div Comdr left CP. FR 3rd Bn: - S-1 Periodic Report fcr 02, 1600 to 021630. Three (3) Officers, (2nd Lts.) assigned and joined Regiment.
FR 165th Inf: - Front lines located 279

1030

1046

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LO, 280 KNO, 281 PVI in contact with 1st BnlO6th Inf. 1106
I

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1100

FR S-1, 3rd Bn: - 0800 - 1100 report - 1 soldier killed in TA 275 C armed with pistol. FR I & R Group w/lst Bh: - Further questic ing on estimate number of soldiers and civilians between airfield and Mlarpi Pt confirms areas estimate at 1000.

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Place: Time
In

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No.

Time Dated 1210 1300

Incidents, messages, orders, etd.

.1 4

Action Taken

1237 1320

2486 2487

FR 3rd Bn: - Lines at 281 V, 275 E, 276

'F. FR 2nd Bn: - Zensei Hig& - civilian

captured in TA 276 R reports that there are about 20 unarmed soldiers in same area. Also reports approx. 60 civilians. Will like to know if you can borrow 105 loud speaker system. 1325 1345 2488 2489 1325 1335 1405 1410 2490 1410
FR 3rd Bn: - PA system has returned to

org. for repair. (Phone).

FR LnO w/165 Inf: - 165 on 0-8 line at

1330. CO left for Fwd CP at 264 F. TO CD 1, 2, 5.Bns - Change in CP movement - CP to open at 1600 in TA 264 F POW collecting point to open 1600 at 264
TO; CG 2Oth Inf Div - Change in

1410

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CP movement. CP to close present area, open in TA 264 F at 1600 4 Aug 44* POW collecting point to open in TA '64 A at 1600, 1415 1418 2492 2493 1410 1345 FR 3rd Bn: Rear CP located in TA 276 A.

FR 3rd Bn: - Line now at 282 PQV, 276 A,

Contact on right and left. Forward CP 282 C. Holding for advance of 1st Bn. 1440 1444 FR 1st Hn: - We are resting on the 0-8 line awaiting further orders. FR 3rd En: - Front lines TA 282 MNST. CP moving forward w/lines. (Phone)
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From : 01 To : 2400

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Place:

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Time

In 1510

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Out No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

,

~ ~
,

..

...

Action Taken

2496 1520 1520 2497 2498 2499

1500 1520 1520 1533

FR 3rd Bn: - 1300 - 1500: Report on Japs killed or captured is negative. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - CP closed old area, opened new area TA 264 F at 1520. TO 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: - CP closed old area, opened new area TA 254 F at 1520. FR CG, 27th Inf Div: - Sending PA system i 0 106 CP. Our driver is with it. Use it where and as long as you desire. FR LnO w/165 troops along railroad 282 at 282 T 2. we moving on Inf: - From 287 SI can see

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line TA 282 AFKL. Along iINO. Disappeared from view Contact on left secure. Are tonight.

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2501 2502

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"R 2nd En: - New CP open TA 276 E 16. FR 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: - Up to date report on number of Japs buried: 208 1st En 2nd Bn 82 3rd Bn 180 Sv Co 1 471 Total fr 31 July to 1800 3 Aug. TO lnO w/165: - We are moving forward to

1600 1630

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1600 1630

suitable ground for the night.

FR LCI: - Contact 27th Div Arty on 5080-

KC. /s/Freeman. Message received by S-l, 2nd Bn signed Tempe. 1700 2505 1700 TO all units: . Summary of Guam operation 1800 1 Aug 44.
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From: To :

00t01 2400

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Place: Saipan Island

Time In Serial No. Time Dated

Incidents, messages, ordfrs, etc.

FR 3rd 21 10 Buried Bn: - Strength Report Off 530 E, assigned Off 130 MI atchd. one enemy.

Action

Out

Taken 1630

1700

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1730

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1730 1730

TO Ea Bn CO, 165th Inf,Hq Units, Staff and File: - Field Msg #12. TO All Units: - Situation overlay as of 041800 Aug 44. 011600 to 031600 Aug 44. Nos. 42 & 43.

3 Aug 4L FR S-4: - Periodic Report for period from 1630 1630

FR 1st Bn: - Burial report period 1630 Aug 3 to 1630 Aug 4. FR 2nd Bn : - 3 enemy out of 20 killed buried due to firing of LCI (Phone). TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report. FR POW Collecting Point: - Report 0800 to
.
: -' n I . . A _ I_ t-

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I

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0;.

Jap Soldiers 7 Male Civilians 34 Femrale Civilians 8 Children. 13 (Phone) -TOTAL - 62

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: 2400

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No. 2512 0700 FR: CO 3rd Bn - 1 Jap killed during the night i- Area 282 H. FR: CO 3rd Bn - One soldier killed last night by L Co in TA 282 H1 FR: 3rd Bn - Ready to advance, are awaiting for 2nd Bn to contact and come up on our right. FR: Ln 0 w/165 - 1st Bn 106 and 1st Bn 165th Inf are moving out at 0815. FR: 27 Div - G-2 - Report No. 49.

Action Taken.

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FR: Ln 0 w/165 - Point of contact on left along road from RJ 109 TA 288 VRM. Line TA 288 RXY, 289 U, 283 B. TO: CO 2nd Bn - Remain at your left front boundary. CO 106 coming up to see you there. FR: Ln 0 w/165- Line stationary, 288 R
.- v

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CO left CP area. FR: In 0 w/165 - Lines moving 0916. FR: Ln 0 w/165 - On edge of airport 288 MNSY, 282 A at 0930. FR: CO 3rd Bn - 0800 to 1000 report: One unarmed soldier killed in TA 283 A. TO: CO's 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Bns - Upon completion of present mission reassemble you: (cont'd next page) - 244 -

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I on

Tac:.n. (cont'd from Previous page) Bn -ithin present Z of A south of 0-9 line. Await orders, report location on overlay, include closing time.

1145
1237 1130 1210 2524 2525 2526 1200

CO returns to CP FR 3rd Bn: - 1000 - 1200 report: No Japs killed or captured. FR 2nd Bn: - Report on Japs buried 4 Aug
44 - 55.

1200

TO COts 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: - Bns will remain'in assembly areas selected by Bn Coiadrs, southwest of the 0-9 line for the period 5-6 Aug. Further orders to follow. FR LnO w/165 Inf: - Lines at 1200 moving through woods along line 292 X, 288 E, 289 FK, contact firm. FP 27th Inf Div: - Air request check on possibility of Disabled friendly plane landing in North sector, suggest pilot may have come down on or near airfield. FR LnO w/165 Inf: - Advise if any evidence of friendly pilots who may have made forcec landings in area of IarLiairport. FR 3rd Bn: - Left flank reached the ocean. FR 165th Inf: - E Co in TA 286 PQITH - G Cc in TA 286 G 287 F, F Co on beach 281 DE as of 1220. FR LnO w/165 Inf: - 1st Bn 106 Inf reassembling airstrip. Any instruction for - 245 me, I

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Time In Out

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Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR S-3, 3rd Bn: - Line at 289 RW 283 DINT Contact on rear. CP 283 D. FR I & R Group w/lst Bn: - A Co reports Jap Armo dump in TA 289 P. FR LnO w/165th Inf: - 1st Bn re-assemblin in their last nights CP. FR LnO w/165th Inf: - What is situation on 2nd and 3rd Bns.? 1st Bn closed in Bivouac Area for the night at 1410(by phone)

Action Taken

1345 1345 1345 1355

2533 2534 2535 2536

1330 1340
1340

1350 1410 16oo

CO left CP.
FR 165th Inf: - Overlay : Addenda #1 to Opns Overlay to FO #20, Hq RCT 165 (Reinf FR CO 1st Bn: - Overlay: Assembly. Location of Bn

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2537

041600 1500 1620

162D

2538 2539
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FR 3rd Bn: - Have reached objective all along zone. Assembly area 282 0. FR Ln 0 w/165th Inf: - 3rd Bn CP location is 282 G inistead of 283. FR 3rd Bn (by phone) - ifission completed CP at TA 275 R. TO CG, 27th Inf Div (by phone): - Mission completed at 1655 this date. Regt'l. CO called meeting of BN COts and Regt'l. Staff. CO returned to CP. - P4g -

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: 24*

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Ti.
Time In Out Serial No. Time Dated Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR 3rd Bn (by phone): - 3rd Bn closed in Bivouac area (TA 282 E) for the nigit. FR 2nd Bn (by phone): - 2nd Bn closed in Bivouac Area (TA 275 R 99) for the night. FR 3rd Bn: - All units closed in assembly area as of 1720. Overlay atchd. FR 1st Bn: - Jap buried in area 041630 051630 Aug 44. FR S-1, 3rd Bn: - 3 Japs killed in TA 283 D. TO 27th Inf Div (by phone) S-1 Periodic Report. FR G-3 27th Inf Div: - 165th Inf is laying i along road on left side of island leading down from tip. Warn all troops. TO 27th Inf Div: - Situation Overlay. To all Units: 165 Inf is laying mines aloi g road on left side of island leading down from tip. Warn all troops. Action Taken

172D

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Action Taken

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0940

FR S-2, 2nd Bn: - Military killed - 160; civilians killed - 7; military captured 17; civilians captured - 180. The above figures are 2nd Bn totals from 31 July thru 5 Aug 44. FR 2nd Plat. 102nd Engrs: - Have two bombs in area 275 R, Have bomb disposal group report to pick them up. FR S-2, 1st Bn: - Consolidated report of 1st Bn 31 July thru 5 Aug 44: Military killed 225 Civilians killed 12 5 Military captured Civilians captured 33 FR G-l, 27th Inf Div: - Release officers on TD with 106th Inf from 165th Inf and 105th Inf. Also release bandsmen sent to organization. FR CO 1st Bn: - No. of 1/20,000 maps of Saipan required by this Hq is 15. FR CO Med Det: - This unit needs no maps. Reports were submitted and reference was

1012

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2553

1255

I
1535 1535 2554 2555 1515' 1515

made to S-3 report for situation. 1547 2556 041600 & 051600
I

FR S-4 : - S-4 Periodic reports #ts 44 and 45. FR 27th Inf Div: - G-2 Report. TO Div: (by phone) - S-1 Periodic Repcrt.

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7 Aug 44

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Time Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc. FR Hq 27$h Inf Div: - Field Order #60 Termination of Task Organization. TO CO 1st, 2nd, 3rdBhns: - Bns Comdrs & S-4'/s, if available, will attend a meeting to be held in the S-3 tent at 1630 today. FR 27th Inf Div: - G-2 Periodic Report 051800 Aug 44 to 061800 Aug 44. TO G_2, 27th Inf Div: - 3 civilians captured (1 man and 2 women) in TA 270 S. Time 1515. TO Bn and Sep Unit Comdrs: - Army f iring not ice. TO 27th Inf Div: - (by phone) - S-1 Periodic Report.

Action Taken

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8 Aug 44

: 2ZX

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_

Time In

Out 0830

ial No.

TiLm *Dated

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken

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0830

TO COTs 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns, CO-Sv Co: As kitchens, sumps, mess halls, latrines all. become operational Lwithin a Bn. area,

(RegV Bivo Area) Bns will move into area.

Movement to be coordinated this Hq. (S-3).

0833

2566

0833

TO CO's All Unit:eB 106 Inft - Report by 090900 Aug (By unit) number of qualified buglers. Include if bugles are available. FR Div: - G-2 Report #52. TO all Units, 106th Inf: - Army firing notice. TO CO's 1st, 2nd, 3rd Bns, Hq, AT, Cn, Sv, and Mied. -Det. - Refer Para. 3 (1) Adm, MIemo #1, this Hqe dated 7 Aug 44 Change 1st sentence to read. : "Two man pup-tents Mill be pitched with front stay pin on edge of company street. FR Div: - 165th Inf 3rd Bn, will conduct firing, 10-12 Aug inclusive; from 09001200 each day, type of wpns, 37mm AT, 60 & 8 lmm mortars, bazookas, Firing point Flat trajectory wpns, - TA 174 N, high angle wpns TA 174 OS, Danger -area: Right limit 348 deg. magnetic, left limit 324 deg. magnetic, Maximum range 800 yds.

0945 1010 1145

2567 071800 2568 2569 1010

1445

2570

Bn & Sept Unit Comdrs notified.

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Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Action Taken Cps to Bns.

0945

2574

081800

FR: 27 Div - G-2 Report No. 53. CG 27th Div arrived at CP. CG 27th Div left CP. TO: All Units and 27 Div - TM #45, 106th Inf. 8 Aug 44. t Hq

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1430 1500

2575 2576 2577 2578

8 Aug. 9 Aug. 091100 071600

TO: A l Units and 27 Div - GO #'20, Hq 106th Inf. 9 Aug 44. FR: Hq 27 Div - Field Msg #16, 091100.Aug FR: S-4 - S-4 Periodic Report #46 & #47. TO: S-4 - Request wire and pickets be sent up immediately without delay. FR: Sv Co - S-4 not here, pickets not available, will send up wire as soon as possible. FR: 1st Bn - S-1 Periodic Report. TO: 27 Div - S-1 Periodic Report. FR;:S-2 106th Inf - Totals for today. 8 Military killed 11 Military POW's 28 Civilians Captured.

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: 240

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Action Taken.

0830

2584

0830

TO: CO Sv Co - Where is transportation that was requested last night for 25 man detail. FR: CO Sv Co - Transportation for 25 man detail left here at 0645. Will check on it. FR: CO Sv Co - Where is 5 man detail and NCO for barbed wire that was to report to FTB. TO: CO Sv Co (by phone) - 5 man and 1 NCO detail cancelled by S-1. FR: Hq 27 Div G-2 Report No. 54.

0855

2585

0844

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2586

0845

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0900 091800 0930

FR: JA 27 Div - Col. Nast will speak Aug. 13 to Unit Voting Officers on or about 1000 at Regtl CPo Instruction books will be out today. Each unit will have one Voting Officer and Regt. will have a control officer. TO: 27 Div G-2 - (by phone) Smoke observed in 276 P. Patrol sent to investigate. Observed 2 Japs cooking. As patrol approv*ched, Japs ran. Patrol opened fire, believed to have killed one and wounded other. Patrol to return tomorrow. TO: CG 27 Div - S-1 Periodic Report. TO: 27 Div G-2 - (by phone) Matayoshi,
Katsuki - Husb.- 29 - Okinawa Ken. Miatayoshi, Yoshiko - Wife - 26 - Okinawa

1730

2590

1730

1800 1800

2591 2592

1800 1800

Ken. These two were picked up by F Co in TA 263 LP at 1800. Her younger sister age 15, was killed while fleeing. Their
_ SES Goo
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UNIT Journal Organization : RCT 106

From : 0W01 10 Aug 4A To : 249 10 Aug 44

Place:

Saipan Island

Time In

Out

Serial No.

Time Dated

Incidents, messages,

orders, etc.

Acti on Taken

(cont'd fr last page) : - daughter, age 2, killed the 25th of last month. Three (3) men military, armed, were killed by F Co. in TA 263 LP same time.

1830

2593

101630

FR 1st Bn: - S-1 Periodic Report.

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UNIT Journal

Organization:

RCT 1.06
From : To ~01 11 Aug 44 11 Aug 44

: 240

Place: Time

Saipan Island

Seiial Out

Tine Dated
I

Incidents, messages1 orders, etc 4

Acti( l

In 0800

No. 2594

Taken
FR 27th Inf Div: - G-2 Report # 55, TO CO's Hq, AT, Cn & MIed Det: - Your area. will be thoroughly policed before moving to new areas. Check with Regt'l. Surgeon for clearance. FR CO 2nd Bn: - 2nd Bn closed in Regt'l area at 1000 (Phone). TO G-2, 27th Inf Div: - 1 Mil. POW, 2nd Li TA 270 S, 3rd Bn Hq. 1 Mil POIW, TA 263 S, Serv Co. 3 Civ Male POW's TA 241 R, Serv Co. FR to of by 3rd Bn: (by phone) - 3rd Bn moving out Regttl. Bivouac area. Bn XO & detail men still there. Have communication telephones

101800
Aug 0930

0930

2595

1015 1040

2596 2597

1015
1040

1215

1200

2598

1200

TO Bn & Sep Units Comdrs.: - Effective this date Bns & Sept Units will outpost Regtll, area from 1900-0600 in accordance with atchd diagram areas will b e outpostec until such time as wire is installed. TO G-2, 27th Inf Div: - (b' phone) : 1 man Civ POW TA 265 C. 1 woman Civ. POW TA 265 C., 1 girl (16 yrs) Civ. POW TA 265 C. FR Hq, 27th Inf Div: - Army firing Notice. TO Bn CO's, Hq, Sv, AT, Cn, Med Det. S-1, S-2, S-3 & S-4: - Meeting to be held at 1630 at CO's tent.

1309

2599

1509

1425

2600

1000
1530

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UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To .1 11 Aug 44 11 Aug 44

: 240$

Place: Time Dated

Saipan Island

Time In

Ser-

Out 1530

ial No. 2601

Incidents, messages, ordsrs, etc. TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - Patrol report F & E Cos. - One platoon each did not find any t race of enemy activity in entire area. TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report (by phone). TO COts 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns: - AT & Cn Cos. attachments are to be released to return to present unit upon receipt of this message.

Action Taken

15 3D

2602

1800
1830

1830

2603

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UNIT Journal Organization:

RCT 106
From : 0!01 To : 240 12 Aug 4b4 12 Aug /,4

Place:

Saipan Island

Time
In Out

Serial No.

Tie

I Incidents, messages, orders, etc. Ackts Taken

Dated

0630
0930

2604 2605

0630 101800 111800 1215

TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - 3 Jap Soldiers killed in TA 264 G during night 11-12 Aig FR G-2, 27th Inf. Div.: - G-2 Report No. 56. TO CG, 27th Inf. Div.: - ATT G-2: - 1 woman Civ POW TA 264 C, 1 man Civ. POW TA 264 C picked up by I & R Platoon 1130 this date. FR CG, 27th Inf Div: - Comment s on Forager Operation. FR CG, 27th Inf Div: - Movement of G-4 Adm. #40.

1257

2606

1330

2607 2608 1403 1630 2609 2610

3 Aug.

S-3 S-3

1403 1630

TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - 6 POWts picked up at TA 264 C by I & R Platoon 121230 Aug 4 TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - 2 Mil POWl:s captured by AT Co 106th Inf TA 276 G, 121600

Aug. 44. 2611 1830 2612 1800 1830

TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Repcrt (by phone). TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - ATT- G-2: Consolidated report 111800 Aug 121600 Aug 2 MIilitary killed 6 Civilian POWts. 2 Military POWts. - 256 -

UNIT Journal

Organization: RCT 106

From : To W/1 13 Aug 44 13 Aug 44

: 2400

Place: Serial No. 2613 Time Dated

Saipan Island

Time In

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

Ac-i.on

Out 0805

Taken 0805 TO CO all units: - Indiscriminate firing of weapons in any section of the area, including off the cliffs, is prohibited. TO 27th Inf Div: - 2 Civ. killed in TA 264 G, by 1st Bn during night. TO 27th 1 1 1 Inf Div: ATT G-2: Ian Civ. POW TA 264 C Woman Civ PGO TA 264 C Child Civ PlH TA 264 C. The above personnel picked up by I & R Platoon 0830. 1 Man Civ. POW TA 270 S. Picked up by AT Co. AT 1100. Inf Div: ATT G-2: Men Civ. POW TA 264 C Women Civ. POW TA 264 C Children CIVPOW TA 264 C (4 boys 2 girls)

0820 1200

2614

0820 1200

2615

1355

2616

1355

TO 27th 2 6 6

picked up by K Co. in TA 264 C. at 1330,

1415 2617 1415 FR CG, 27th Inf Div: - There will be a

meeting at the Div. CP at 1330, 14 Aug 44.

COls of organizations will attend. 1500 2618 13 Aug. 15,15 FR LnO, 27th Inf Div: - Army Firing Notice m TO, CG, 27th Inf Div: ATT G-2: , The following CIV POWS picked up by- CO. F in TA 275 at 1430 - 3 men, 2 women, 1 child. The following picked up TA 264 C: 1 Mil. POW, 3 Civ. POW (men) 1 woman and 1 child (POW's)* (4 killed status unknown). TO CG, 27th Inf Div: - 2 men Civ, POW TA 263 R, 1 woman POW Civ. 263 R., picked up by 3rd Bn. Hq. Co. - 257 .

1530

2619

1655

2620

1655

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : 0~01 To : 2400 13 Aug 44 13 Aug 44

Place:
___
I L

Saipan Island
.
.-.

Time In Out

Serial No. 2621

Time Dated Incidents, messages, orders, etc. TO CG-, 27th Inf Div: - consolidated report 121600 and 131650 Aug 44. 4 2 1 29 Military Killed Civilians killed Military POW Civilians PCO Action Taken

1655

i41 0

2622

1800

TO 27th Inf Div: - S-1 Periodic Report (by Phone).

-. 258 -

UNIT Journal Organization: RCT 106 From : To : 0001 14 Aug 44

2400 14 Aug 44 Saipan Island

Place:
. _ .

Tine
In

Serial

Out

No. 2623

Time Dated 121600 131600 1302 1335

Incidents, messages, orders, etc.

FR 27th Inf. Div. : - (G-2) - G-2 Report

Action
Takc en

0930 1302 1335

No. 57.
TO CG, 27th Inf. Div.: - 8 men Civ. PaO

2624 2625

TA 264 C, picked up by 3rd Bn. (I,K &L). TO G-4, 27th Inf. Div: - (conformation of Tel. call by Maj. Ludwig) FTB of this Orgn. has moved out of TA 207 U. Approx. 50 Truck loads of sorted Jap rations remain in this area (TA 207 U). TO G-2, 27th Inf. Div.: - 1 woman Civ. POW taken TA 264 C, 2 children Civ. POW TA 264 C. TO G-2, 27th Inf. Div: - 2 Men Civ. POaW TA 264 C, 1 woman Civ. (POW) 264 C picked up by 3rd Bn (1410). TO CG, 27th Inf Div.: - Consolidated report 131600 to 141600 Aug 44. '

1340

2626

1340

1431

2627

11431

1600

2628

1600

17 Civ. POW 12 men 3 women 2 children. 1630 2629 14165J Aug.

1800 TO 27th Inf. Div.: - ATT G-2): -

Interrogation reports from 31 July to 10 Aug 44.

TO Div: - S-1 Periodic Report (phone)

2630 1825 1855 2631 2632

1825 1855

TO all units CO's meeting at Regt'l CP 1330, tomorrow, 15 Aug. 44. TO all Bn, & Sept. Units Comdrs: - There will be a band concert in the Regttl. Chapel area at 1500, 15 Aug 44.
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Hq - .- 27th Inf Div (Reinf) ~10

May 1944 RCT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 yld^

FO #7 - FRAGER. Maps: 1. a. b. Special Terrain Map, 1/62,500, SAIPAN ISLAND Special Opns Map, 1/40,000, SAIPAN ISLAND See Annex BAKER. (1)

16 May 1944

The Northern Landing Force, of Expeditionary Troops, in conjunction with Joint Expeditionary Force, commencing on DOG Day will seize the Island of SAIPAN and then prepare for further operations to seize TINIAN Island. 2d Mar Div lands generally N of CHARAN-NOQ&; adv N toward Mt. TAPOTGHAIJ. 4th Mar Div lands S of CHARAN-KAlOk; seizes ASLITO Airfield and Southern portion of the Island. Southern Landing Force and 27th Inf Div, Expeditionary Troops Reserve. 27th Inf Div (Reinf) as Exp Force Res will land on NLF 0 prepared for offensive action carrying out Plan I, II, or III. (Shown on attached Opns Maps) (c) (b) Div Arty land on Div 0, support adv. Arty Plan, Annex EASY.

(2) (3) (4) (5)

762 Tk Bn (- Co Di) land on Div 0, support adv.

c.
d. 2.

NGF Spt, Annex CHARLIEo Air Spt Plan, Annex DOG,

ROT 106 (- 104. FA Bn) land on Div 0 in ary one of the formations listed below prepared for offensive action in the Div Z. a. Formations (1) (2) (3) Column of Bns in the order BLT-3, 1, 2. Bns abreast - BLT-1 on the right, BLT-2 in reserve. Individual *ns. ':.

3.

a.

Div Z as outlined in par 2, with particular attention for planning purosesto the following areas and objectives in priority as listed. _
.I , 1 -

BLTs 106-1, 106-2, 106-3. prepar

t:, iand;for bensive action within the

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FO -7

- FORAGRER

c.. T 06 (ei)

i1944

PI

WCTfi6
Phase I -

1will land on Beaches PURPLE 1 & 2. (See Opns Map 1)

a.

MKGMAN POINT.

Phase II -

a. b.

CHACG.

VILLAGE

Mt. TAPOTCHAU

Phase IIIa. b. Phase IV a. High ground of CRIGO-SADOKU TA SHI b. FLORES ,POINT PLAN It - RCT 106 will land on Beaches GMEEN 1 & 2. (See Opns Map 2) Phase I
-

High ground of CHARBAN TABUTE - CHARAN DANSHII. High ground of CHARAN NUEBO - CHARAN TARHCHO.

a. Airfield to East of Beaches GREEN 1 & 2. b. Town of CHARA.N-1ANOA. Phase II a. High ground of IRiJAN. b. Phase III
I*
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High ground of GUAERAI

PLAN III
1.

n Beaches SCARLET 1 & 2.

(See

I a. FLORES POINT seaplane base. - 2 -

PO #7 - FORAGER, Hq RCT 106 (Reinf), 16 May 1944

hase II
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9;7a,

aIcCHICO-SADOFU Hig.

TA HI

a.

Town of GARAPAN.

2. BLT 106-2 will land add seize MANIAGASSA Island for the ldg of Div Arty. b. On Co (1) 3rd Plat - attachd BLT 106-2, revert Regtl Control on order. (2) Be prepared to supplement FA fires upon ldg or accompany Inf assault waves, prepared to deliver close support direct fire. c. A-T Co (1) 2nd Plat - Attchd BLT 106-2, revert Regtl control on order. (2) Be prepared to land in support as assigned: (a) AT protection RCT Zone of action. (b) Inf On missions. (c) Protection v/s AT & AP mines. d. Co B, 102 Engr Bn - (See Annex ABLE, Task Orgn). e. 1341
x.

npgr Bn - (See Annex ABLE, Task Orgn, and Adm 0 #3)

(1) EEI - Annex BAKER.

(2) Enemy forces when'encountered will be destroyed unless they immediately surrender. (3) Smoke will be used on orders of this Hq or other Idg Fee Comdrs so as not to interfere with Naval Opns. (4) CO BLT-1, 2, & 3 will prepare boat assignment tables to cover landings in LVTs or LCVPs. (See Annex GEORGE to Opns Plans, "Special Landing Instructions", Hq 27th Inf Div, 10 May 1944). (5) (6) GCoi , en :adjacent unit Day of main ldgs r s right to left. :nAS.MI Island.

DO lJY-

HOW HOUR - Time of main ldgs on DOG DAY.

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IV

PO #7 - FORAGER, Hq ROT 106 (Reinf), 16 May 1944. XAN LH0R - Time of:l KING HOR - Time subsequent idgs.. /ibloquentlooal atkS.

4.
5.

ADM 0 #3, Amnex HOW,

a. b. (See Signal Annex FGCX). CPs (1) Afloat:- 27th Inf Div ROT 105 ROT 165 ROT 106 BLT 106-1 BLT 106-2 BIL 106-3 USS :USS USS USS USS USS USS ."!'!.':' ./I '

.:' ,.

, -: ? :i ? '4 14?lc,

M IONT, APA 44 CAVALIEr, APA 37 HARRtS, APA 2 PRINOE GECRU, .IP 165 KEIOIMCRE, AP 162 LIVINGSTON, AP 163 DeGRASSE, AP 164

(2) 6.

Ashore:- ROT 106 - To be announced. Other Units - To be reported.

Tivme:-

(1)

Use Zone minus 10 time as local time and use East Longitude date.

eol, Oomdg, Opns Maps #1, 2, 3. - Task Orgm

Annex ABLE

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B. - Int Plan CHARLIE - Naval Gunfire Support Pla&, DOG

EASY
FOX

GEORGE
HOW

- Air Support Pla - Arty Plan - Sig Conm Pl4eSi> - Passwrds 9ins - Adm 0 #3, '"./l~.n. i'St~~~~~~

Dist:

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HQ RCT 106 (REINF)

16 M&hY 1944 - Opns Map #1

to Opns Plan #1
SAIJIAN - 1/62,500 C,1FIGIAL:

TEMAE Capt, Inf

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TI.ME` OF LANDING
NAN HOUR to be

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jpn Plan Hq 27th Inf Div (Reinf)

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Annex ABIE to FO 0

Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 16 May 1944

;EUpeditionary Troo

Lt Gen H. M. SMITH, USED. Northern Troops and Landing Force (TG 56.1) Lt Gen H. M. SMITH, USIL. (Brig Gen EESKINE, USIA, Deputy Cozmander) Corps Troops 2dMaarDiv (Roinf) 4thMarDiv (Reinf) LUthedrn Troops aad andin Force (TG 56.2)

.:*laj Gen GEIGER, USIS

Corps Troops

3darDiv (Reinf) 1st ProvMarBrig (Reinf) Ecpeditionar' Troops Reserve 27th Inf Div (nZoinf (TG 56.3) 77th Inf Div (Reinf) (TG 56.4)
Joint Expeditionary Force (TF 51) - Vioe Admiral TURI

1.

Northern Attack Force (TF 52) - Vice Admiral TUiaW a. b. Attack Group One (TG 52.15) - Vice Admiral TURN Attack Group Two (TG 52.16) - Rear Admiral HILL

2. 3.

Southern Attack Force (TF 53) - Rear Admiral CONOLt Joidi'Jz ditionary Foroe

UMIY)
Rear Admiral BIANDY

~ 3

37 (Hq 105 Inf) 16 (BLT 105-1) ...

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ARROW

aeinf), 16 May 1944 170 (BLT 105-2) 6 (BLT 105-3)

5
TransDiv32: (ROT 165)

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HARRIS (F) EM0T (GF) THUBAN

2 (Hq 165 Inf)(BLT 165-1)

CUSTER ', " HERALD of the MORNIMNG

40 (BLs 165-2) 173 (Bifl 165-3) 44 (Div Hq)(Hq 27 Div Arty) 19

b.

Reserve Group Two (TG 51.19) - Capt ALIEN (ROT 106) PRINCE GEORGE AP 165 (Nq 106 Inf) AP 162 (BLT 106-1) EFlMORE AP 163 (BL 106-2) LIVINGSTON DEGRASSE AP 164 BI 106-3 LEONIS AK 128 Reserve Arty Group (27 Div Arty) LST 169 LST 205 IST 127 - 1 04 FA Bn - 1.05 FA Bn - 249 FA Bn

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Plat (less dets)

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" " 727th Ord Co 27th Sig Co Band, 27th lnf Div 27th Cav Ron Tr 106th FA Bn 102d Engr (C) Bn (less dots) 102d Med Bn (less dots) 1165th Engr (C) Gp (loss dets) 762nd Prov Tk Bn (less dots) 295th JASGO (less.dets) 38th Field Hosp Prov Port Surg Hosp Observers b. ROT 105
-

Col IJORD) BISHOP. USA

105th Inf 249th FA Bn Co A, 102d Engr (C) Bn Go A, 102d Mod Bn 34th Engr Bn Co D, 762d Tk Bn 94th Bomb Disp Sqd Det 295th JASCO Det 604th QI Graves Reg. Det 27th MP Plat Det 727th Ord Co
c. 165,,T Col gI-, KELLE. USA

Inf FA Bn 102 Engr (C) Bn 102 Med Bn . P, Engr (O) Bn ~? i1|^ ,152d Go D, 766th Tk Bn ,C Vffg. th tt Deit 7 A JASCO - ji ^;t Sqd 95th ibisp P tI~ raves Reg. et 6 D ;X. X -Det Z tW .feat Det 727 Od Co 165th 105th Co C, GCo B, - 2 -

Annex ABLE to FO #7 - FORAGER, Hq ROT 106 (Reinf), 16 'ay 1944 :-4d. RCT 106 - Colonel RUSSELL G. AYERS. USA.. 106th Inf 104th FA Bn CoC, -102d IMed Bn Co B, 102d Enagr (C) Bn 1341st Eng'r (C) Bn Det 295th JASC-D, Det 727th Ord GCo

(1)

BLT 106-1 - Lt Col WINSLOW GCRNETT 1st Bn 106 Inf Regt Det Svc Co 106 Inf 1st Bn Med Sec Bty A 104 PA Bn 1st P1 Co C 102 Med Bn 1st P1 Co D 102 Engr (C) Bn Co A 1341 Engr Bn Det 295 JASCO

t (2) BLT 106-2 - Ma.ior ALMERIN C O HARA

2nd Bn 106 Inf Regt 2d P1 AT Co 106 Inf 3d P1 On Co 106 Inf Det Svc Co 106 Inf 2d Bn Med Sec Bty B 104 FA Bn 2d P1 Go B 102 Engr (C) Bn 2d P1 Co C 102 Med Bn Det 727 Ord Co Co B 1341st Engr Bn Det 295 JASCO (3) BLT 106-3 - Lt Col HAROLD I MIZONY 3d Bn 106 Inf Regt Det Svc Co 106 Inf 3d Bn Mled See C 104 FA Bn Aht ~Bty 3d P1 Co B 102 Engr (C) Bn :;.::,/,: :: ^ff n:3d P1 Co 0 102 Med Bn ./ - o. C 1341st Engr Bn Det 295 JASCO. ~- : ; 4 OFFICIAL: TEMME, '/
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AYERS, Comdg.

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Capt, S-3.
Dist: See Dist List. - 3 -

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Maps:

Special Terrain Maps, Scal3: 1/20,000 of SAIPAN, TINIAN, GUAM.

IrTezTIGENzCE

1. SUMMARY OF ENEMY SITUATION -

a.

General - The enemy occupies SAIPAN and other bases at approxiite distances from SAIPAN as shown:
GUAM KUSAIE MARCUS

MILLE
NAURU

NOMOI
PAIAU PONAPE

101 miles 1175 " 750 it 1645 " 1560 710 " " 840 890 "

RABAUL TINIAN
TOKYO TRUK ULITHI TAKE 7IOLEAI YAP

1195 miles f! 3 it 1285 It 600 If It 360 1240 it it 485 I! 600

These bases have landing fields or airplane bases or both. The enemy apparently 4n anticipation of an attack, has been steadily increasing its strength in the MARIANAS and the VTestern CAROLINES.

b. Estimated strengths as of 9 May 1944:

(1) SAIPAN 9,000 - 10,000 TINIAN 7,500 - 8,500

(a) Composition - Estimates give the combined forces the following composition and strength with no breakdown between the two islands. Army troops Navy Combat troops Construction - 4,000 5,000 - 8,500 - 9,000 - 4,000 - 4,500 (this probably in-'

cludes some Korean labor)

(b) Air - Combined air strength on SAIPAN and TINIAN is estimated as over 250 planes. Fightsrs appear strongar on SAIPAN than
TTTAW wit+.h 'himbn'hora rahaol n" an TTVTA

(;ilifl?6,6bc0-0ooA
(aC'OmDOsitio
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on

4,000 - 5,000

Nayf 'Caot rrs- 1,900 - 1,500 confzbi on 1,000 - 1,500 (this probably includes some Korean labor) -1 -

Annex BAKER TO FO 47 - FORAGER - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf), '17 May 44 1. b. (2),, (b) Air Planes based at GUAMa are estimated at nnrxima+olv

and 50 fighters. - The enemy may be expected to employ the followanes . tI ,/^

Two-Engine Bombers nt*>Tmmtr n e*itn *v * Jr s ** "E11X" "ia.L.U "t

"NELL1 "tnCRTfIt1

"TOJO"
"NICK"

"jJAEE'l"
"RUPE"

"INLY"

'HEIEN"

Sin-gle Engine BRnmb

"JUDY" tVAL"

Ftntmiev-ncmrinj vllrs~ua *nat-j.

"EMILY" "MAVIS"

"KATE" Four-Engine Bomber

"LIZ"

Trai: .ar
"TES"

c. Enemy Dispositions: d.
e.

Attached G-2 Situation Maps, V PHIB CCRPS.

G-2 Study of SAIPAN & TINIAN - Appe:-dix I.

G~-2 Study of GUAM - Appendix II
-

2.

ENEMY CAPABIITIES
ai

SAIPAN - The enemy is capable of: (1) Defending at beaches with all forcez of the island.

(2) Defending at beaches -rth unknown strength and counterattacking with reserves of unknown strength any time after our landing. (3) Opposing our landings with all forces and withdrawing to previously prepared positions, which may be unlocated, at any time.

(4) Withdradwing and counterattacking with all forces.

(5) Reinfornino

nrPsn+t

r+.-rnna+j1 .

nny +.itmn

w srro

nab ;+h -

en-ii

m strength from other bases and employing the reinforceiny of the preceding capabilities. - The preceding capabilities may be applied, at the to TINIAN and GUAM. Additional capabilities may develop !ded as appendices to this Annex.
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3.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF IVRIMATION - SAIPA_ a.

_

To accompany Opertibio
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Plan I

(1) What is the enery situation confronting the 105 and 165 Infantry ~ ~ ~~~ .~|| negzmenns~ ' ' 2 W WW If ~~~~~2 -

Annex BAKER TO FO #7 - FORAGER - Hq RCOT 106 (Reinf) - 17 May 44 -

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(a)

What is a ( assive? red and what types? POINT area could be employst across the MT. TAPOTCHAUv

(b) dere afenses What

(2) What defenses

ed against an attack from the S0o'i~

KALPEm ad Je9 5 '*

(3)

Will the enemy move reserves froth

th to defend FLORES POINT?

(4) What are conditions of roads, trails, cross country, across the saddle and dovm the Eastern slope into the TANAPAG-FLORES POINT area? b. To accompany Operation Plan II (1) What is the enemy situation confronting: (a) 2nd Marine DivO (b) 4th Marine Div? (c) 105 & 165 Inf? (d) What is Attitude? Strength? Type Defense? Active?

Passive?

(2) Where are enemy reserves? What are their strengths? c. To accompany Operation Plan III (1) With what strength and with g-hat types of defenses does the enemy defend MANIAGUSSA ISLAND? (2) What is the enemy situation confronting the 105 and 165 Infantry Regiments? .
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(a) 'hat is Attitude? Strength? Type Defense?

Active?

Passive?

(NOTEf .f.?EEI4or TINIAN & GUAM, when issued, will be appendices of this Annex). 4. RECONNAISSAE' & B ATIC MISSIONS d6s assigned mission' (or missions).
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a.

Prisoners of War. (1)

* ffort will be made to make maximum use of

') which have been

Prisoners can and must capture them. Troops X

"Jap Combat Phrases" (I

issued. (2) Initial Collecting Points - Each BLT will establish a collecting point under direction of Bn S-2s in rear of the Bn. POWs should be sent to these collection points under guard where they will be taken over by Bn and guards released. Bns will process POWs to Regt as qulckly as possible after limited interrogation. (3) POW Cage - Upon establishment of the Div k'eachhead, a POW Gage will be established by the Provost Marshal on the axis of communication and sufficiently in from the beach so as not to interfere with traffic. POCs will be processed thru channels to this cage where intensive interrogation will be made. Battalions and Regiments will limit their interrogation of POWs to matters of immediate importance only and vill expedite movement of POWs to the rear. POWs will not be evacuated to ships without authority of AC of S, G-2. POWs will .be'tagged at the first interrogation point with POW tags provided to S-2s and MPs. Tags will show name of POW, Place of capture, name of questioning officer, and will give a brief report of information gained from any interrogation. All written material, dogtags, maps, diaries, other items of intelligence value taken from prisoners when searched will be sent to the rear with the prisoner in care of the guard. Material of immediate tactical value to the capturing unit may be retained, but reports of contents will be made to this Headquarters. Every effort will be made to release guards from assault companies to permit them to return to their units. Battalion and Regimental vantage of all returning troops and transportation he rear. will be given medical treatment. The amount of be determined by the medical officer in charge. will be taken to auestic- nrisoners immediately after medicai treatment, as experience has shown that it is at this time that prisoners:'%ilk most freely. It can be expected thatJ nese and Korean civilians in large numbers will be encou tey. These persons will be taken into custody and processed si;POgs, but they will be kept separate from
military and naval POWs at all timesT-hv wi1 nt+. hbo tn.
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b.

Interpreteors (1) Div language Sect will be broken into three (3) teams of two men each and one (1) team of four men. A two man team will be attached to each RCT. The four man team will remain at Div Hq. (2) A capable enlisted man will be in constant attendance with each interpreter and will be responsible for his safety. No interpreter will be permitted to leave the immediate vie of his interrogation point unless adequately protected. Full use will be made of personnel who have attended the Division Language Schools.

(3) c.

Documents and CaStured. Materiel (1) All written or printed papers, maps, documents, books, diaries, etc., regardless of where found, will be collected by units and sent to the nearest intelligence headquarters. Plates attached to enemy materiel will not be removed,

(2) Particular attention is directed to Japanese codes, ciphers, and similar documents which are usually bound in red or pink covers or in covers with red or pink borders. These, as with maps and orders, will be given immediate priority and forwarded by the most expeditious means available. (3) An intelligence team from the Joint Intelligence Center, if and when attached to the Division, will accept custody of all documents and written or printed material.
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Captured materiel will be utilized at the front lines until no nger of value, after which it will be moved to the rear to salv"age dumps as prescribed in the Administrative Order.

(5) -:Enemy OPs,, OPs, Headqters, etc., will be placed under guard immediately upon seizu" , and only officers and authorized intelligence enlisted men: -wl' permitted entrance thereto. be (6) All personnel who are authorized to search Enemy CPs, OPs, etc., and to take over same from guards of assault troops will carry a -5

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d. Souvenirs (1)

Souvenir collecting h cased loss of life to allied troops during other engagements. :-.Acenir kept by a soldier may be the key to make a decision viznch iil save many lives. No material of any type will be retained"as a ~ouvenir until it bears a stampmark, identifying it as valueless "as:int:ligence matter. Personell forwarding captured material for int:ejll ence inspection may write their name, rank, and organizati.on v Xe material as effort will be made to return such if it is fou% be valueless. Reports from other combat zones emphasize the complete disregard by troops :o.,' property. Eneny food, equipment, and supplies have been destroyed for no reason. Even our onm supplies and squipment have received the same treatment from our troops. All men will be warned against this practice. Not only may such supplies and equipment be needed urgently, but many types of Jap equipment are in demand by the War Department for research purposes. By destruction of any kinds of property, a soldier is aiding the enemy.

(2)

(3) In previous operations, troops of this Division have displayed full realization of tho intelligence value of all captured items and have been highly commended for their cooperation. e. Broadcasts to Surrender -

(1) There will be available at Div Hq loud speakers and interpreters prepared to broadcast to the Japs to surrender. Experience has proven this method to' be successful in taking prisoners from isolated units or when the enemy realizes that defeat is obvious. (2) When circumstances arise which make it appear that such a broadcast may produce results, requests for this equipment will be submitted to Div G-2. These requests will state the circumstances and the tine and place at which the system is desired. Consideration must be given to the time necessary in which to brief the interpreter and send him to the location picked for the broadcast. 6. MAPS & PHOTOGRAPHS ./Jv/aas of SAIPAN, TINIAN, GUAM, Scale: 1/20,000, overprinted withpphoto ~ 'inefpretation, target squares, and beaches. Distribution: To Squads andsimilar units. b. c. Maps ofSAIAN, TINIAN, GUAM, Scale: 1/62,500. Platoons andlsimilar units. Distribution: To

Photo Maps of SAi: TINIAN, GUAM, Scale; 1/20,000, lithographed, mosaic. Distributioi One (1) or more per company with special distribution to'Arty
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i. Individual Instructions.

(1) Operation orders, overlays, marked maps, SOPsASOIs, and other compromising material _IQLL NOT be taken forward, :!f~egtl CPs. Extracts from orders and SOIs considered essent44'ay be taken as far forward as Battalion CPs. Officers will deoy completely any compromising material if capture appears immine.t, (2) Personnel are pXrhibitge from having dia-r! s in their possession, or other documents or material which would reveal any information of value to the enemy, Unit Oomdrs are responsible for the enforcement of this restriction. Officers insignia will be worn, but not exposed. and SERIAL NUMBER in case of capture. Increasing efforts on the part of the Japs to take prisoners, as shown in captured documents, reveal that the enemy has obtained valuable information from prisoners who have talked,

(3)

4b)All personnel wTill be warned again to give only their NAME, RANK,

(5) Vhen vacating an area, "Security" policing will be strictly observed to insure that no compromising papers may be found by infiltering Jap patrols.
(6) (7) Camouflage discipline ;will be maintained habitually. Signal Security: Officers and enlisted men will guard against revealing information which can be used by the enemy when they speak over voice radio or telephone. The same applies in authorizing , messages to be sent in the clear by key transmission,

(8) Cointersigns - See Annex GEORGE. (9) Censorship:

to Unit Censprs", APO 27, subject to special restrictions.

As prescribed by Sec XIV, Alert Restrictions, "Guide Correspondents and photo-traphers are assigned to

(10) Press Relations.;

this force fort omplete news coverage of the Operation. Every consideration will::'bgiven their assignment and need for knowledge of events. Cor;a pondents will be given a clear picture of proposed operations in:6rder that their coverage may be complete and accurate. All personnel will give true, uncolored facts when interviewed.

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INITIALS: V.A. DATE: 10 May 1944 APPENDIX #1 to ANNEX ; BAKER

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STRATEGICAL IMPORTANCE

SAIPAN TINIAN
SECTION I

SECTION I SECTION II.: SECTION III

1. STRATEGICAL IMPORTANCE. The sister islands of SAIPAN and TINIAN are located approximately 100 miles northeast of GUAoM. They have been referred to as "anchored aircraft carriers", for their principle tactical value at present lies in their use as air bases. Naval anchorages are limited unless man made. By capture of the islands, the United Nations will cause a break in JAPAN's communication system to her outer islands. She will fighters on their way to TRUJK, ONAPE, KUSAIE, PALAU, and the PHILIPPINES. With SAIPAN and TINIAN in Allied hands, our long range bombers can reach any center in JAPAN, 1300 miles away.
lose a spring board for her heavy bombers and a stopping stone for her

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1. ENERA.
1. GENERAL.

SAIPAN is a mountainous island located approximatoly 100 miles northeast of GUAM. Its northeast - southwest length is approximatoly 13 miles. Its cast- west iwldth averages 2g- milos, but two peninsulas jutting to the cast extend this width to as groat as 5 miles at those two points. The island contains about 72 square milos. 2. GEOGRAHICAL FEATURES.

a. Mountain Range. A mountain ridge extends from the north of the island for somewhat over 10 miles when it levels off into foot hills averaging 200 feet in height which form the southern and most level part of the island. MT. MARPI, (833 foet), is the northern most point of the range and rises with steep cli2fs on the west and north from a level coastal plain about 1500 yards wide at the north end of the island. About 8000 yards southwest of MT. MRPPI, the second highest elevation on the island occurs, an unnamed peak of 1050 foot. Between the two peaks lessor peaks rise with resulting saddles between them. An improved road
and another partially improved road cross one of these saddles 2500 yards

southwest of MT. vMAPI. The other passage crossing this area of the range is K&IIERA PASS, in a saddle just north of the unnamed 1050 foot
peak. The remaining length of the range consists of a 5500 yard saddle, the southern end of which rises to MW. TAPOTCHAU, the highest elevation on the island, (1554 feet). An improved road running southeast

from FLORES POLNT, crosses the center of the saddle. From MT. TAPOTCHIAU the elevation drops to 789 feet in 3500 yards and thence abruptly to the
foothill plaf^ich forms the southern quarter of the island. '<y~be"~/~ the roads mentioned, the range presents an ob-

stacle for mot o',rala .c etwien the coastal plain which forms the western side of pd the rolling country on the eastern side. atheis3l4B.d It is not improbabls. that SWas cross the range in addition to the roads
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t ,r a portion of MAGICIENNE-BAY, the b. Shoreline. " r~r ^s~tpesent cliffs and steep rises from south, east, and north sho di bqdes'sand beaches for most of its the ocean. The western shore length and a gradual rise from I':waSt6aey but is guarded for its entire a fringing roof on the north. length by a barrier roof which mergies shows but a few narrow broa ""' The reof level coastal plain on the c. Shore to Ridge. A relativeo to the ridge for distances of 800 to west side of the island runs inland 1500 yards. Level areas also appear in the north but as terraced plateaus with sheer drops between plateaus. On the east side level areas are limited. The south end of the island presents the largest level area, for as noted, in this area the mountain ridge slopes off into rolling country. 3. VDGETATION. The ridge area is heavily wooded with some open but brush covered areas present. This brush can prove a serious obstacle to movemeont. The remainder of the island is cultivated, primarily with sugar
cane.

4. CLIMATOLOGY. a. Rain. The dry season occurs from December to Juno with heavy rains prevalent from July thru November. Average rainfall in the wet season is 12 inches per month with rain occurring at sometime almost every day. b. Winds. From November to April prevailing surface winds are from the northeast. From may to October winds from the cast arc generally the rule with winds from the south and west not uncommon. c. Temperature. Summer temperatures average 79 F with average
ranges between 74 and 84 F.

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landing beachest~.sr np4 b. The along the north, east, and south* shores limit TTTm I * I i _ fl ln separate areas, ;-atn exception or :voI..l.,ul 0z
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)stern side of the island afford ern part. However, except for the frequent boachoes protected by almost continuous most northern pa thru the reefs load generally into barrier or fringing reeoofs. Pas atural obstacles are not present ' a shallow lagoon. For the mostp~. 1 o at the shoreline _ wk^ AL.PENDIX #1 to ANNEX BAKER -3-

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a. GA @P ihoic'ge lies about 1i miles west of GARQAAN Town but outside the reef .^ ts/ mntenable in southerly or westerly weather. b. TANA.AG Harbor, th ofQ AN Town, is almost completely enclosed by a barrier reef. Itit : o hru a narrow, blasted channel. Last known information states that ads were present and depths were such as to make the harbor linitodV small and medium draft ships. It is known that extensive harbor improvements were planned by the Japanese in 1939, but how much improvement has taken place cannot be said. c. MAGICIENNE BAY is not much more than an open roadstead affording shelter against winds from the south and west. Large vessels can anchor within 800 yards of the boachi 7. H&ARVES. L 2000 foot wharf is found in TANAiAG HARBOR with piers at GARAIIN. One 450 foot pier is present at CHlJLUIN-UINOL. All piers arc of modern construction.
8. COMMUNICATIONS.

a. Roads. The highway not work of SAIPAN consists of over 60 miles of graded roads of 15 - 20 foot width and serving all parts of the island. Except for unusual conditions main roads should carry T/E vehicles. A road generally circles the island except for a space along the northern part of the eastern shore and the eastern half of the southern shore. The southern third of the island contains a good road net. The northern third of the island is crossed by three roads, the most northern one partially of secondary nature. The central third is void of cross island roads. A network of cane roads similar to those in the HAWAIIAN ISLANDS can be expected in all cane areas. b. Railroad. The railroad exists primarily for sugar reasons. It appears to run entirely around the island except for the central third of the eastern side, Branch lines run off the main line at various points. 25 sidings appear in the town of CH1EAN-KANOA. q, *
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2 a. S6aplane.:" A. Mwith two concrete ramps fronts on TANAPAG HARBOR at FLORES POiNT, abor slos northeast of GARA2AN.

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(2) A second airfielcd (N

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runway) is located north

(3) 1 third field (E - ;W runway) has recently been conpleted at the north end of the island. 10. OPULAT ION.

As of last available reports (1938) the Japanese civilian population was approximately 25,000 plus a native population of about

3;200, 3/4 Chanorros and 1/4 Kanakas.

io!pulation is generally centered

in the towns of GAOAAN (10,000), CHARAN-KANOl (2-3,000), and six villages of 200-800 inhabitants. A tenant farming system tends to scatter the reainder.i Most of the natives lived in GLRI2AN. 11. FOOD AND WATER.

a. Food production in SAlPAN is sufficient only for the needs of the population. Tapioca is grown for export and potatoes and taro for home consumption. Rice nust be imported. Cocoanuts, breadfruit,

pineapples and bananas are limited. goats, and wild door were present.

Fish is always availabloe.

Hogs,

b, Water is a serious problem as it is derived almost entirely

from rain water. Each house has its own collecting tank and the railroad has erected some tanks (averaging 22,000 gallons each) along its lines. 12. HEALTH and SAITATION.

a. Diseases. Prevailing diseases are dysentery, typhoid, paratyphoid, dengue fever, and eye trouble. Cases of malaria arc rare. Occasional cases of venereal diseases are reported, doubtless increased at this time, and'six cases of leprosy were known in 1936. 'Sa.Hit.ation conditions arc only fair. There is no sewerage syStoem Garbiae andl ofuso collection has been inadequato. ?Pgs are kept in every $iYvo6 house. Flies are very num1rcous as a certain type was introduced so yoars-, ago to combat a sugar blight with the result that all flies hav gainedian immunity status. Mosquitoes are numerous, the none arc of the Liphels type.
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a. CH.AIORROS arc o the? ilaiost races of the Pacific. Today they are a blend of Cha.orro, Tagalo,-I. Nor the Phil'ipirnos, and Spanish. Their color is light and their rlnuagrL^ iko thoir clothing, shows tho Spanish influence. Tho hospitality ,c$ PfG lorro is reminiscent of Spain. brormu b. KANAKUS make up 1/4 o hf hf vc pomulation. They are a skinned people more in keooping -itn what one would expect of a
Their hones are usually thatched and their clothing

Pacific island.

scanty.

c, Both races are being squeezed out by the Japanese. While it might appear that the natives would welcome a generous, friendly people and doubtless will, it rmust be considered that change of rule from Spanish to Gorman to Japanese with their frequent unpleasant incidents cannot have helped but put the natives in a "what next" francme of mind.

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of SAIPAN.. It is about lOn2ii A g in a north-south direction and its maximum width is 5 miles yt/AlI direction. Total area of t-west the island is approximately 48 'e miles. 2. GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES.

Tne island ox *'J.MAGi7 les approximately 3 niles southwest

a. Shoreline. Except for a sand beach protected by a fringing reef in the southwest portion of the island, the balance of the shore line consists of steep cliffs of varying heights which generally drop directly to the water. b. Inland Terrain. A mountain range covers the northern end of the island and follows the east coast to the southern tip. LASSO HILL, about 4 1/3 miles south of USHI POINT, the north end of the island, is the highest elevation (564) feet). 2000 yards northwest of LASSO HILL is another high point (456 foot). The range shows a rise about half way down the east side but tho only other elevation of significance is 531 foot at LALU POINT at the very south, The major balance of the island is a basaltic plateau with many different levels similar to terraces with sharp drops from one to another. Broadeost terraces are in the central part west of the range. c. Soil Texture, HIost of TINIAN is coral limestone with rock out croppings. Tho soil is dry and Soomewhat sandy and thereby less disposed to rank and overluxuriant vegetation. 3. V ETATION. TINIAN is a sugar island with the majority of its tillable devoted to growing sugar cane. 4. CLI YTOL Y. Similar to S.'.IAN. t ' ~C<I SL IPN. 5. limited.
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recet-terminating in a barrier reef. beach is fronted by a shelv to the shallow TXI NiSHar'br:s, is accomplished thru a narrow Entrance ,-south end of the town, channel thru the reef opposite b. There is a 150 yard 8baQc o]the east coast about 7500 yard south of USHI POINT and a 275 'd dbeach on the west coast about by iTar 'protected coral shelves. tL i 5000 yards southwest of the point, 6. ANCH0?RALCE-S. '' . protecting weather it is reported

Ships usually anchor off the boreef TINIAN Harbor but the anchorage is poor and i') that ships rmst seek protection at SAIPAN. 7. WA^VES.

A small concrete pier crossos the fringing roof in front of TINIAN To-.m. Another pier to the south and opposite a warehouse is equipped with sidings and a travelling crane. 8. CO.ffiZNiC&TIONS.

a. Roads. A road circles the island but in from the sea and extends to the north and south onds by branches from the circle. b. Railroad. A narrow gauge railroad follows the general circle of the road with branches covering the cane area in the south. The terminus with its yards is located in TINIAN Town where the quarter nile long, ceoment walled refinery is situated. c. Telephone and radio. Telephone lines probably follow the main lines of the railroad. Four (4) radio stations are reported serving the island. 9. .eld at the north end of TINIAN is the acconodato fighters and bombers. It is nrincinle a largo, well developed area containing hard surfaced and surr6ounded ' areas- anda etnonts, hangars and shops. taxiways, dispersal b. A second field is u d ronstruction half way up the island a * . on the west side.

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civilians living

on TINIIAN. Of t :siHe majority are Japanese with colonists from the LOOCHOOS in predor lan 6 There is little doubt that this number has
since increase. [T'h

1936 show somewhat over 15,000 civilians living

b. Native ,p at-'Isn is probably very limited. When TINIAN was occupied by the Sparsh, nativss were deported and few have returned in spite of nany~ ~g.zg years. Those vwho nay be living on the island will be sinilar o nativos of SAIPAN.
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a. Food conditions are similar to SAIPAN but the fertility of the soil and its varying plateau elevations has given the island a reputation for its "super" products. b. The water situation is comparable with SAIPAN, dependent on rainfall collected in cisterns. 12. HEAITH fLAD SANITATION. See Section II, SLIPLN.

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NATIVES.

See Section II, SAIPAN.

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INITIALS: VA DATE: 10 May 1944

SECTION I SECTION II SECTION I 1. STRATEGICAL IMPORTANCE. The strategic value of GUAM which was once a possession of the UNITED STATES is considerable. Not only does it now have airstrips and a seaplane base, but its large area permits the construction of a number of airfields which could acconodato our largest bombers. The harbor at present is not capable of considerable use by large ships but can be developed into a medium to first class base. By capture of GUSAM, together with the other MUAIANAS, wo sever one of the enor.ls main supply lines to the south and cut off one of Japan's advanced bases from which she could conduct offensive operations. In addition we gain for ourselves harbor, seaplane and air facilities, and a site for an advanced staging area for future operations, as well as a suitable area for the rehabilitation of troops.

SECTION
1. GENERAL.

II

GUAM is the southernmost of the 600 niles chain of MtRIANAS.

the Japs on 10 December 1941 and major hostilities of that day. Its area of 228 squares nilos is %o that of the remaining 14 islands of the group approxinately( combined. Thaise'`: t in size 22- tines as large as MALTA or SANTA island in the Central Pacific Area between CATALINA, and thde!r t < OMHU and the PHILI:PINES. It is 32 niles long and 4 to 8 miles wide. It was occupied b
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The island is d fleft oographically into two distinct * iN ~ "''i almost equal parts. Vt'.A- -* a. Northern Half. This expends, n^rtheastward fror the narrow d AGO BAY in the central 100 foot high strip of land between ;:GANAi d, limestone plateau part of the island. It is a broad, heav il'. 0-600 feet high. This with every seaward approach guarded by bl ffl ~ plateau is broken in the south by BAERIGAlA . (674 feet) and by a 150 foot bluff extending from the north side of the mountain southwestward to AGANA. 1.. SANTA ROSA (870 feet) rises out of the east central part of the plateau. There are no perennial streams or rivers in this half because the coral subsoil absorbs the rainfall before streams can form. Its entire area, with the exception of IMS. SANTA ROSA and MtTAGUAO
(630 foeet) which are of volcanic rock, is coral limestone (called cascajo

locally), Half. hSouthern Southern GUAM which runs almost duo north b and south presents a very different picture and is broken, mountainous
country, except along the shore. A prominent range paralleling the west

coast forms the backbone of this half. Inland from A-IMA HARBOR this range rises from the central lowland to MTS. CHACHLO (1046 foot), ALUTOM (1080 feet), and TENJO (1022 feot). South of those peaks, inland from AGAT BAY, the ridge slopes down to a 4U00 foot saddle. It then rises southerly to the peaks of MTS. ALIFAN (874 foot), LAILLI (1334 feet), BOLANOS (1240 foot), and SASiIAGUAN (1120 foot). To the westward, the range slopes steeply to low foothills and narrow bolts of rolling low lands. The east slopes of this range are more gradual and give way at the 400 foot elevation to a broad plateau which stretches eastward to the coastal highlands which rise in steep bluffs from a narrow coastal plain. all flowing easi of the mountain which traverses with the saddle half are all of the main ridge I regions, are cor: 1loys of five streams ch from near the crest at of the TALOFOFO RIVER its upper and merging The highlands in this YINSULA, CABRAS ISLAND I the eastern coastal to that in the north.

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onoreline. Every seaward approach to the northern half of GUAM is obstructed by cliffs 200-600 feet hight. There are no harbors and the so-calle.^ ays are shallow areas in the shoreline completely filled by the /isa^#helf most of which is exnosed at lotw tide. The few beaches are fs run up abruptly fron then.
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f of GUAML has one (1) largo and five (5) bays and indentations Post of which have small harbor coral studded beacnosj?'1hf-htire coast is fringed with reefs varying in width from 20-1000 y .'/ 3. VEGETATION.

The volcanic porti oB1,f1AMJI are rugged and covered with breast high sword grass, cogon g 'ort brush grass, and sparse scrub growth. The coral limestone areas which prevail in the north are covered by a dense tropical growth and large trees. This forest vegetation is complex, consisting mainly of arboroscent plants and strbnd trees, intermingled with lianas, air plants and underscrubs. Weeds, vines, etc. can attain in four months an average height of six to eight feet in cloarod fields. Movement of troops off the road in northern GUAM would be extremely difficult due to the heavy growth. With the exception of that part of the range between ALIFAN and LWLAM MIS. which is thickly timbered, the uplands and mountain sides of the southern half are generally bare oxcept for grass and sparse scrub growth. This growth generally reaches its maximum height and density along the gullies and drainage network where there is water. It should be noted that the sword grass of this area is an obstacle, cutting tho flesh like a knifeblade. Marshes and lowlands along the coast arc either cultivated,
usually as rice pa^s. which are in deep nud, or covered with oogon

grass and weeds vw, of coconut palms h'b'

the valleys of largoI 4. C-/ CLIMATOLOGY.
3

qpotimes roach a height of 15 or 20 feet. Groves planted in some sections of the coast and in
.

Generally, GUAgmisHoaglthy and pleasant and there are almost constant breezes. Inhabitants cd: be comfortable if sheltered from the sun. C' APOENDIX 7#2t
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B3

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a. Rain. The dry 'winte.s n extends from November through June and the wet summer monsoon from J' -]fhrough October. Annual rainfall is 90 inches, and 2/3 of this occurs efutlhe four months of the rainy season. During the winter the rains ar~ ~ t shower typo and y in the sur.-imer of the heavy shower typo with trv threo thunderstorms a month. b. TWinds. Persistent -wincs from the ENE dominate between Novorbor and April. These winds voeo-r rom the E;E to winds from the ESE in July and from the N~-7 in A.ugast and fromi tho INW in September. Galos (winds of greater than 28 knots) occur loss than 1% of the tine. Thero have been 15 typhoons in tho past 25 years with 8 (the larges number) falling in November. c. Temeorature. The average temperature is relatively constant throughout the year with 790 in January and Fobruary and 83 in June. The absolute maximun is 94 in May and June with 64 in February for a minimum. 5. iAMDiNGS.

a. The waters in the irmediato vicinity of GUAM arc quitc free from obstacles. However, the entire coast is surrounded by a coral and nulliporo roof. Nulliporo should be noted as it will grow above the water level and needs only salt spray to develop. The reef is level, has few pits, and has several breaks making snall bays. There are also many small notches in it. It is generally awash at low tide but the water is shallow. b. W;ithout going into a detailed discussion of tho landing areas which arc available in special intelligence naps, it may bo said that the high cliffs rising directly from the reef shelf or from narrow beaches deny all but a small section of the coast to a landcling in force. Th ,g suitable area for personnel and cargo landings t is that part of 4{ i- A line fror TUIMON BAY south to FACPI POINT with APhA HARBOR nostT f,O In addition, assault landing fron LVT's are possible along ms'" t. roofs of GUAMt's west coast and selected i areas on the south arid sout9na^coasts. Troops landced from LCV's and LCM's would, however, h ave ladci, t o.oentire distance to the shore line

as the water is only two (2)-

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APPENDIX #2
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ANCHORAGES.

Port APRA which lie , western side of the island on -i the northern side of OROTE PENINSU principle and only good harbor at GUAM'I. The harbor is protectQo o<eral small islands and breakwaters and by OROTE PENINSULA. It is!F. sive and safe except during the typhoon season when vessels mnus' b&;'r to get under way quickly. The Japanese have been using the northoa;g'L of the harbor and as many as four (4) 7000 ton ships have blloon,, ' .d
7. MIARVES.

All facilities for shipping prior t ^ ermber 1941 wore o located in APRA HARBORo They consistecd of a no~t8Og0 rds long running SW from the south side of ABPiS ISLALND whic :h ;@sd a dock of four substantial dolphins 150 feet apart with 30 f.L of wator alongside. 8. COl.JUNICATIONS.

a. Roads. There is a good road running from AGAT north to AGANA thence across the island to YONA and south around the tip and up to UMATAC. This is a two lane road surfaced with casajo, a form of soft rock with good binding qualities which is available in large quantities throughout nost of the island. These roads will stand up fairly well under normral traffic but would demand considerabple work if subjected to military traffic for any length of time particularly in the wet season. Thorc are also some good roads in the north part of the island particularly that from AGANA to DEDEDO to YIGO. Thore are a number of other unimproved roads in the central and north parts of the island as shown on the rmaps which should be passable except in the wettest weather. In addition there are numerous small cart trails and roads particularly in the northern half and also there arc trails suitable for pack animals and meon on foot in the southern half. Since many of those are made by natives to nmct their needs, they are subject to frequent changos. b. Bridres .; Bridges between SUMAY and ACANA are generally good for about 15 tonsidges at the YLIG and TALOFOFO Rivers on the east coast are only-safe;i~[ 5-7 tons. Tests should be made before traffic. Most can be by-passed by short crossing any bridge ; :ithh1re> detours particularly alonig,:heXoach. Gonerally, all streams are fordable by men and animals at a-lrsaasons. There are no bridges on roads . in north GUAI. ANNEX IBAKEI .....
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c.

LO

junglo of the northern half of

the island, a s and ;wooded section and deep gullies of the southc 'ations are controlled largely by the available However, in many cases roads could be cut, and t )o tide for all types of traffic as 1 i_ tney are remarkcably levelt 1j^i'iJuLc. be noted also that the cliffs even in the north part of te i^ I can be scaled by infantry with combat equipment in huncdrecs o .s.
q. P. ...

d. Railroad. e. leohpon T
.

There was n" In 1941 tt

roa' in GUAM in 1941. d re telephone circuits to all

Switch-

parts of the island consisting of twoJire netallic circuits.

boards existed at AGANA and SUMAY. 9. AI INSTALLATIONS.

a. Seaplane. Prior to Japanese occupation, Pan-Anerican Airways and the USM.C had developed a seaplane base at APRA HARBOR. Those facilities were taken over by the onoey essentially intact and he is at present operating float planes and probably largo seaplanes from this base. b. Airfields. There were no tirfiolds on the island at the time of the Japanese occupation but since then they have completed one airstrip on OROTE PENINSULA,. This was reported to be about 6000 foot long and transport planes wore observed on it. Recent reports state that there is at least- one other airstrip on GUAM; and possibly two. The location of these is not definitely knomn. 10. POPULATION AND PEOPLE.

a. The population according, to the 1940 census was about 23,000 of whon about 21,500 were natives, 700 UNITED STATES Naval personnel, 200 Japanese, and the rest composed of various races. It can be assumed that the Japanese civilian population is now considerably larger. The population was divided into throe classes of society with the upper composed lar 2: of the old Spanish aristocracy and foreigners who had married into/; t6 anmilios. Chamorro is the universal languago but almost everyone spoeakss6 . English and many speak it excellently.
' b. Natives. Th .,hati~ s are called Cha;norros but their origin is quite obscure, It is {ht ght that they cane originally from ialaya and became detached a^.s in the MARIANAS during their

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A~PPENDIX s2 to :1NE3 St;JW R *.'-/'' their ^nVjsQfa,~6:in

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-~~~~~~~~~~~~01uring the Spanish Conquest (1670-1696) r migration eastward from .d and as a result the present generation nost of the native men were Spanish, Mexican, and Philippine ohe is nade up of the descendan-, conquest and garrison. soldiery who were brought to docilo and stand in groat awe of They are nai the law and although they are pr~ h]fan, they probably have offered no resistance to tho JaDs. They woia.1t-^lcorio American rooccupatioh and should be treated with kindcnnes,., -6cnsideration, except those few of Japanese descent who cannot be trustddj-?ndor any conditions. The . natives are nostly Catholics. with toms wat a population of There c. Cities and Towns. SAH (s,); AGAT (1,000); SUIlY; over 500: - AGALA,(12,o000); PITII (1,000). (500); HERIZO (800); INoRAJHJ UMTAT 11. FOOD AND WATER.

a. Foodl. Although agriculturo is the principle industry, GUAM has not produced moro than enough for the needs of the population and the greater part of such staples as ricc, neat, vegetables, and sugar must be imported. Copra, corn, rice, taro, sugar cane, bananas, alligator pears, Yams, and kapok arc the chief crops. There are a few cattle ranches and the waters off GUAM abound with fish. b. Water. This has always boon a serious problem because of the porous nature of the soil. However, in 1941 a system had been completed which was adequate for the native population and a large defenso force. The supply comes fron nany mountain springs to reservoirs and then is piped to the principle towns. The northern part has few springs but good water always can be obtained fron wells although considerable power is required for pumping. In addition there are fresh water springs at tide level on all coats of GUAMi which can be found by observing birds drinking from then. Some reinforced concrete rainwator reservoirs have boon , constructed.
12. HEALTHAflfiITATION.

a. Diso+sf~.^ ho diseases of greoatest importance for military personnel are th'cute"infoctious and respiratory diseases and the ' ~nsiderable pneumonia, bronchitis and upper enteric diseases. The'ea ChCiie Pox, neasles, amoebic and bacillary respiratory infoctions IHPENDIX j:2 t jNI;X BAKER

-%_r.

dysentery, typhoid, and lden typhoid B arnd whooping coug among the natives is tubercu~ ' skin. infections and eye disoa s

not unconnon. Epidenics of paraorted.. The leading cause of death Venereal diseases, scabies, fungus also prevalent among the natives.

itions are reported fron fair ay b. Sanitation. Sanita t tho natives are naturally to good under U. S. rule. It app -i and toilets are provided, neat and ;here public wash houseos , crowding in tor:ns and low conditions are good. However, duo ^ standards of living, sanitation is noit-,i:o.,in nany cases. There is a and sewage systori but it is deficient in a .yripects would not be sufficient for troops. laria bearing have been Houseflies, nosquitoo s(n. t reported), roaches, and rats arc found evor i~ ro. No poisonous snakes have beeon reported. s/ Wmn. . Van Antwerp mi. M. VAN ANTl'2RP Lt Colonel, GSC, AC of S, G-2. 1 Incl: Sketch of GUAM,.

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Auth: Opn Plan Hq 27th Inf Div (Reinf) 10 May 1944 Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 25 May 1944

Annex OHARLIE to FO #7 - FCOAR.

NAVAL

?GUEr

PPORT PMA

Naval Gunfire Support Plan to be issue

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Annex CHARLIE to
PO #7 - FORAGER

(to be issued)

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Auth: Opns Plans Hq 27th Inf Div 10 May 1944 Hq ERT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 16 May 1944

Annex DOG to SZTION I -

1.

Prellmir
land bas

6es for the support of FORAGER Opn by

a.

Sa (1) Maintain air searches into the MARSHAS-E&STERN OAROLINES-MARIANAS area, to detect approach of enemy surface forces and to harsas enemy submarines along tho routes to the objectives. K-WOLAI-TBJUK area, to detect Maintain air searches into the BISX approaoh of enemy surface forces menacing atk forces proceeding from GUADADLAA L to the MARSHALL area.

(2)

b.

Land Baaed Air Strikes (1) Maintain the neutralization of WEB and enemy held MIASHALL bases by bombing air installations, personnel, ammuition and supply dumps, and defense installations. Deny re-supply of these bases by submarine. Heavy strikes against T=UK, SATAWAN, WOLEAI, and POMAPS. Until the assault has been made ox each objective, bomb SAIPAN, TINIA, GUAM, and ROTA, and if possible, PAGAN. Discontinue bombipg atks on 6AIPAN and TINAN after the night of DOG minus three, DOG minus two days, and on GUAM after the night of WILLIAM mnis three, WILLILM minus two days. Primary targets for these strikes are ooast defense and heavy AA guns, aircraft and their installations, and burning sugar oane fields. ASLITO AFIEID, the newly constructed airfield at 3MRPI, and the airf.eld on USHI POINT on TINUN will be bombed. Objectives on GUAM will include the supply aumps at PITI and SUMAI, the government build4ngs at AGANA, the air ndd the principal beach strips at SUMAY and the OROTE PENISULAl, defenses and coast defense guns.
4 se~onaassanoe

(2) (3)

O.

Thoto

(1) (2)

photoo/n flights to RAiWS,. ifprtioablo.

gMak

IS~AIE, ItPItNAMRAWGI, PUINWAT, and

Photos wi (a)

tken

, SAIPAN and GUAM as of DOG minus fifteen.

Prints a$d nega$ies : be delivered in time so that detailed bi/'l:'da enroute to the objectives. study of such

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Annex DOG to FO #7 -FOAGR Hq RBT 106 (Reinf), 16 May 1944 (3 Phtgrpi _oerg .P. of'Z n TNM b arraicrato (3) Photographic'coverage of SAIPAN and TINILN by carrier aircraft on DOG minus two days.* d. Carrier BStries (1) -

, .

Comaencing DOG miasnu three days and continuing through DOG minus ons' day strikes on UAI /TIIAWN, ROIA, PAGAN, and GUAM to destroy aircraft based ,thre and to destroy guns that might interfere with landings on S XAIPMjN

SBTION II: 1. Air Support Plan for Carriers from DOG minus two days throughout Opn (to be issued later). AYpRS, GolConig. OFFIGIOLT Capt, S-3. Dist: Same as FO #7 - FOAGER. '

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Auth: Opns Plan Hq 27th Inf Div 10 May 1944 ' Hq lET (Reitf) 106 APO 27 16 Nay 1944

1.

a. b.

2.

a. (1) The 27th Div Arty will land on beaches designated by OG Northern Troops ard Ioaing Forc, aoooups ositions and bep epared to reirioreoa te fires fr the and 4th ar Divs and the Arty of the Tho 27th Div .A t awl AUV<sh :M" "Oftion
10 aug-The
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XXIV Oorps.
(2)

r ill

pM-Axed to Owa the 1aig

aso from poitions as indicated above be

ot the 27th Div on Beaheas

support to the atrk

RPLM

t ZM iv Arty wt3 1i i S h RPLE #2, occupy ^aw s04pport the Miv withIA US mm of aotion.

3, 4.

XhF

(X) Aadeft sumv rt until 106th Ing is

direot vvport f

ea 106th Inf.

oommitted.

Thereafter in

(2) (3)

Will land on order CG D/A. Position area and route to be determined by ron.

b.

J=
(1)

F^
(a)

"*Shixfa (b) (2) (3)

c.

Ctooral eaport =ti

K d'.ot support of 165th Inf. . .

165th

2f is ooomitted.

Jin {e1

Direct sapport of 165th Inf. G D/A. p be determined by ron.

. .'m -, :

Will land oiocerV Position area anbde<rout

PA"' -

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(1)

(a) (b)

West l55 - Genra iSupport until 105th Itf Thoreafter direet support o l105th Inf. East

is oommitted.

ng - Direct support of 105th Inf .

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Annex EASY to FO ~7 - FRAR.GR, Hq ROT 106 (Reinf), 16 May 1944 (2) Will land on -r ! OG D/A.

(3) Position area atrouteto be determined by rcn. d. 106th F

Bn -... a-a

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(1) General support.

'

(2) Will land on order of OG Df/A.Iw,. (3) x. (1) Position area and route to be ct ned by ron.

Firing OChart: Initially appropriate sheets 1/20,000 Map of SAIPAN. To be changed to grid sheets as soon as survey is made. Lithographed photomap to be used as intelligence adjunct to map er chart. points:-

(2) Check #20 #19 #18 #17 #16 #15 #15 I 12 #11 #O10 -

RJ 6o
RR OR RJ RJ CR RJ RJ RJ RJ RJ RJ RJ RJ Intersection 189 353 495 197 167 218 410 20-1 112 5 16 152

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Registration (a) West InALng - D/A oontrol, (b) -ast Uxnrestriotod. . bo s oocntrel te bo earried forward by D/A.
ol.

(4)

v uey(a) West Iandin(b) East

landing -- A

(5)

Positions will be arganized .tRepel any atk by infiltrating parfts. Attention will be paid tpessible mechanized atk on the flanks and to the front. " .: : Initial ron will be on order of CG D/A.
sScheduled Fires -

(6)
(7)

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mm

Annex ESY 1

R0T 106 (Reinf), 16 May 1944 -r

Intil 27th Inf Div lands (See Inolosure #1 ). Thereafter as neoded by, Inf Regts. )n occupation of initial position prepare den front of A-l.

(8)

(9)

Ammunition (a) (b) The initial supply of ? U/F mst be judiaiously expended on profitable missions in as much as resupp3y is limited. Reports of amount of ammunition in position area (t. nearest 1/4 U/F) will be rendered every two hours for first 24 hours. Thereafter normal daily roports.

(10)

Liaison (a) (b) West kInd.ng - As ordered by Corps Hq until Div is coomitted." Thereafter normal. Est L i ar.d ASLO's. - B In officers must comqnate with NGLO's

(11)

Air Observation - Organic observers based on CVE and flown in Naval planes will be made available en eall through D/A. Hq D/A will be notified on completion of eaah mission so as to coordinate further use. Orgarb liaison planes when assembled and based for use will b. under D/A sontrol. Mtre:
: 'Tim,

(12) (13) 4. 5.

Every two hours as soon as available. Every

T Sy . ehroni z ation - Ships clock prior to debarkation. iurhoiirs thereafter thru. message center.
-,

See Annex HO< a. $1) (2) (3)

See Anix K Arty badsisot

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podified flan "BARUM.

Wire to be otablibed as soon as possible. Lines from CP D/A to Bn FlCs to be i+pIl3e9d D/A-Bn FDO lines are changed to WVt metallic oiroui0 s -3-

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X,Iq ROT 106 (Reinf)

l6 May 1944 4

FA
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USS REMMONT IST 169 LST 205 IST 127

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- USS THUBAN

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(2)

Ashore: To be'e . ter ned to repo -

d by most expeditions mean 9 ae soon as de-

ation as son as s

ted

co
NOTEz

O.P~ts -

Bne to repoyt lcation as soon as selected.

(See Page 5 for Alternate Arty Plan)

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, Hq RBT 106 (Reinf), 16 May 194'. IhTEf "- NRTH-STJH PlAN

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1.

3M.

2.

L.

South (1) The 27th Pivtty will land on beaches designated in the CHAER iNatn - * Q-- & a:N unish reinforcing fires to the arty of the 2ad and the arty of tho UIV Corps. 4th Mar D (2) It will also furnish fires to cover tuo landing of the Div on beaches designated and throughout the atk.

b.

North Landing (1) The 27th Div Arty will be prepared to land two light bns on MINIA UGS A ISIAD to cover the landing of the Div on Beaih SCARIET. The remainder of the arty will land on designated beaches and .over the adv of the Div. It will also be prepared to land all units on beaches SCARLET, occupy position and support the opn of the Div.

(2) 3. a.

1lO4th FABn (1) (2) (3) General support until 106th Inf is direct support of 106th Inf. Will land on order of CG D/A. Positions and routes to be determined by ron. oommitted.

Thoreafter in.

b.

105th FA Bn (1) South Lad#n(a)

(b)

Garalspport until the 165th Inf is oommitted. in dirdt1 sriport of 165th Inf.
Will land Oderf G D/A.

Thereafter

(c)
(2)

Positions and rOutes:ta be detormined by ron.

I-y

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North landing -

(a) (b)

Will land on MANIGASSAI;! Positions north-east of

when island is secured. l Jln HB 05.86-29.08, 06.06-28.82.

(a) Will cover the landing of the Div on Beaohes SCARIET.

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Amnex EASY to FO #7 - FORBGE~, Eaq POT 106 (Reinf), 16 May 1944 (d) Will be in direct support of 165th Inf upon its arrival at 3d to displace on order of OG D/A to positions ,whioh to continue the support of the action, ading on liLM.GASSA ISIAND is not feasible, will land en beach designated, occupy position and
support tc the .!65th Inf.

22 L.2 (1)

E LA

A . il the 105th Inf is comitted. of 105th Inf. Thereafter

South Ianding(a) (b) (o)

General sup i:. direct sup

Will land on order of GG D/A Positions and routes to be determiised by ran.

(2)

North Landing (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Will land on MAIAuASSA ISLAND when island is secured. Positions south-west of the line HB 05.86-?9.08, $6.06-28.$2. Will cover the landing of the Div on Beaches MARLET. Will be in direct support of the 105th Inf upon its arrival Beaches SOARLET. Will be prepared to displace o. order of OG D/A to position on SAIPAN from which to continue the support of the action. In *ase the landing on MUIAGASSA ISLD is not feasible, will be p*epared to land on beaoh designated, occupy position and furnish direct support to the 105th Inf.

;d. I (3)

th FA ,Bn Gtnpral support. on order of OG D/A. hiroutes to be determined by ron,

(2) .Win.Ip &

(3) x. (1) Positio's

appropriate sheets 1/20,000 Map of SAIPAN. ntialy Firig Ghlr To be ohangeAdo grid sheets as soon as survey is made. Lithographed photomap to be used as intelligence adjunot to map or

chart.
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IC ,: , ?

X:. t eoek Points \.

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.~- W-end of long building "t Government pier ,2~ -/;it" ,- -" J 214 4:I:--: Moteorlogieal Observatory #5 - M tip-of small boat basin

- Target Square 200 208 " " 217 " t 218 " 226 t "t -

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#9 - RJ 5 #10 - RJ 112

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#11 - RJ 20-1
#12 - RJ 410 3'- RJ 218
#L4 - RJ 167 #15 - OR 197

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n

"
a" "

267 K
229 V

240X
214 E 206 T

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#!6 - PJ 495 #17 - RJ 353

#18 - CR 189
#19 - PR Intorseotion #20 - RJ 60 "

"

205 F " 196 V 177 H " " "

" 177 X 165 G

" "

(3) (4)

Registration - For bns landing on MANIAGASSA ISIAND - unrestriated. All others D/A control. Survey - For br* landing on MANIAGASS Bn. All other landings D/A oontrol. ISIAND, control by 249th FA

(5)

Positions will be organized to repel any atk by infiltrating-parties. On SAIPAN attention will be paid to possible meehanized atk on the flanks and to the front.
Ron: Unrestrioted on MANIALASA ISLAND. On SAIPAN, upon order of

(6)

OG D/A. (7) Scheduled Firos (a) .,~, South Landing - Initially coordinated with Corps Arty. Later as desired by inf omdrs.

J(i):;'?orth Ilnding - For fires Movering landing of Div on besahes -): )'SARLET (Sec Inclosure 1 - to be published). (8), (9), (10o),
West.

(1),'

(12), a

(13) - See preferred plan for East and

4. No change.
5. No ahange. ^: ,
s'

ON> '... Gel, Oomdg.

O"'FFICIAL

TEMIE, Capt,S-3. F Dist: Same as F0 #2 - ORAGR

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"u O ~Plan Hq 27 Inf Div (Reinf)

10 May 1944
Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 16 May 1944

Maps: See P0 #~ FkR. SeeF T-,?|^l m 1. Situation - See FORAGER

'- ;^ '% 1. Situtiaon e O^^ , SIGX L PLAN RGR

2. Signal Plan a. Signal Installations - SOP, ROT 106; FTP-211, CentOomTWO; SOI, 27th Inf Div; and this Annex. b. Radio (1) See Appendix #1, "Diagram of Radio Nets, ROT 106"1. (2) All radio sets will be calibrated and tested with Frequency Meter, SCR 211, before embarkation at Oahu. Absolute radio silence will be observed while at sea. (3) (4) After initial landing, the forward CP will operate in Command Net of ROT 106-NOS ROT-Flagship. All shipboard ROT and BLT SCR-284s will be set up for receiving four (4) hours before HOW Hour. Time signals will be broadcast PFX method twice daily after HOW HoQui DOG Day by NOS of each radio net when that net is operating. Receiving stations will disseminate the correct time to all
,ers-onna:.

(5)

(6) FroHHO miinus 4 hrs, stand-by radio operation will be maintained duringhe ho:urs of darkness. c. Message CentertServioe (1) While aboard transports the oommunications officer aboard will be responsible forl.the establishment of a Message Center. Troop Commanders will furnishpersonnel from those embarked to act as messengers. MessageGen, tr will be open aboard ship from two (2) days prior to embarktiobn and will remain in operation until all other landing force personnel have gone ashore, (2) Upon landing, the ROT 106 will use special messenger service until the load requires scheduledservice. At that time, a schedule of sorvice will be published.

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Wire o4 i'llon rill be installed between all units having wire equipment ,,, route maps will be submitted to Regtl Comm 0 by , all subordai^ter t showing system as of noon, each day. TG will be installed oL orders from this Headquarters. All wire will be laidoroaf's and trails, and properly dressed. Every effort till be^imade< ;.oid possible track-laying vehicle appr-oaches. Trunk les<i~,l bo replaced by Wire-110 as soon as prac ticable.* Switchboards will be installed below the surface of the ground. Standt wtill be maintained by one operator.

(2) (3)

(4) 3. Troops a. b. 4.. 5. 6.

RCT 106 will furnish all communication be-iween ROT lower and attached units (less PA). Upon completion of assigned missions, all communication personnel of JASOO will revert to ROT 106 control on order.

Signal Supply - See Adm 0 #3, .nnex HOW to FO #7 - FORAGER. Captured Enemy Signal Equipment - See Adm 0 #3, Annex HOW to PO #7 - FORAGER. Signal Instruction a. b. c. d. Signal Operations Instruction, SPL 27th Inf Div is in effect. Axis of signl communication will follow line of advance. Exact location of CP will , reported to next higher eheclc ! as soon as established. FORWARD DISPLACEMENT WILL BE BY ECHELON IN ALL UNITS. Communioation;facilities will not be used during hours of darkness, except in emergency. .,/?

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Appendix #1 to Annox FOX RCT 106

Setr iM030trl
I. A. Divis: Freq: Sot :

0/j

'06
B. Division Conmand (Voice) Froq: Set : 30.1 YMs 27.4 DMOs (Div Cormon) SCR 610 (Same diagram as I A, above)

C.

Division G-2 Roportir Freq: Set : 20.1 MslCs.

SCR 510 .

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Froq: 32.2 Y!s (Common)

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Control Vessel

2 fjo6

(For explanation, see page 10, SOL. SPL 204-1.

Set : SCR 608 and 610 II. 4. Regimental Conand Not

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$080 Qi Set SCR 284,,"

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B. :

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Div)

C.

Regimental Auxiliary
Corr..an.. "..t

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Freq;

45,6 MAs 28 Channol #f

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Set: SCR

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II - Int. & Ron PI Freq: 46.8 I'Cs Channel 3/, A Set: SCR 300

I_o6I ... ' '~106 '~'~:-

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M960 KOs s.rR 4` ?.84

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B.

Appendix #1

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Cannon co.

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R. -Frea: 9 -Q MrS

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C. Froq: 47.8 Chanr Set : 2 SCR 300

I) M- 7 M-7

M-8

M-A

M-8

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A. BLT-2 Command Net. Froq: 42.8 MCs Channol #14

Set

: SCR 300

2 o

1D

2 1~!fOJ

/I0 FI/O6 G Io6 H

B. Company Cormnand Nets - So-t: 1. Co E - Froq: 4035 KCs 2. Co F - Freq: 4080 KOs 3. Co G - Freq: 5327.5 KCs 4. Co H - Froq: 5500. KCs

/0Ic6 2A Jl102
SCR 536.

e295

(inland net)

VII.

A.

BLT-3 Conrand Net

It><o.

LL^

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B. Company Command Nets - SCR 536. KDs 1. Co I - Freq: 5205. 2. Co K - Freq: 4280. ESs 3. Co L - Freq: 5397.5 MOs 4. Co M - Freq: 4397.5 13s

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A. 1341 Engr Bn Command Not 1. 2.

L r .. -t

Froq: 4960 KC*s Set : SOR 254

(See DPJigram #II B)

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A.

Ship to Shore -

Freq: 5315 Sot : SCR

284.

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AnO 27

106 (Reinf)

PAs0I) > CWaNTSGN

16 May 1944

1.

Ln order to eliminate poss -e c tion between members of differe Troops, the following system ota' ed by all units under this Oo

ion and to facilitate rapid recognirganizations within Ecpeditionary ds and countersigns will be employ-

2.

Three key words are assigned and each word will be used for a period of five (5)eonseoutive days. The password will be changed at 1200 local time on the 6th day. At the end of the period, the system will be repeated, starting at 1201 local time on the 16th day..

3.

4. Below are listed the key words and the periods of time for whieh eaeh will be used: 1st day, starting with D-day, thru 13S0, 6th day. 1201, 6th day, thru 1200, 11th day 1201, 11th day, thru 1200, 16th day Mfonths of the year Cities in the U.S.
States of the U.S. eMonths year orf the

The ohallenge, "Halt, who is there?" will be employed.

First 5-day period beginning with )-day (Months of the year). challenger: Halt, who is there? Answer : July (or ay other month of the year). hallenger: April (or aby othor mcnth of the year). Seeond 5-day period beinoing:at 1201 loeals, 6th day (Cities). Answer : Challenger:
Challenger: Hal4, who is(thee?

New York (or ay other large oity af the U.S.) Los Angeles (lor' anyter qity aarge of the U.S.) losal, 11th day (States).

Third 5-day period beginning at l" Challenger: Answer : Challengpr:

Halt, who is there? ' '. Missouri (or. any other the USateSl~ U.S.) Texas (or any other State t U.S.) p.. ~ ~ v -i ',1

Annex GEORGE to FO #7 - FORAGER, Hq RCT 106 (Reinf), 16 lMay 1944 5. Al: warned that in no case will this code be taken ashore. nind that it is only necessary to memorize the koy word 5-day period.
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Dist: Same as F0 #7 - FORAGER.

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~-? '~; ^ ~Hq 1J^*APO ,< Adm 0 #3 (Annex HOW to a iompa FO #7 - FORAGER) 1. SUPPLYa. Rations -

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(1) DOG Day* thru DOG plu&' ne (1)day: (a) (2) Two (2) days "K" and two (2) days "'D" carried by individual as directed and remainder for emergency reserve at BLT DPs.

DOG plus two (2) days thru Dog plus eleven (11) days: (a) Three (3) days with each BLT. "Kfand seven (7) days "C" rations shipped

(3)

After DOG plus eleven (11) days: (a) (b) (c) 'B" Rations - Unit distribution by RSO. Schedule of distribution to be announced. Menu - Expeditionary Force Menu #1.

b.

Water -

(1) (2) (3)

DOG Day - Two (2) canteens on the individual. )Dys through Dog plus two (2) days - From BLT and DOG plus one (1) RCT dumps, approxafro and one-half (2-) gals per man per day. q(3)lhogh DOG plus four (4) days - Truckhead disDOG plus three tribution from res'rve ater DP under Div control. (a) ROT control point and hedule to be announced.
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(4) After DOG plus four (4)days

(a) From distillation units inst gals units with ROT 106) (b) (c)

ed by SP Engrs (Three (:) ' Purification Units).

3) 5000

Local sources (purified by SP En

Emergency Reserve - Stored in canvas tanks installed adjacent to beach, filled by Engrs from ship's supply; established DOG plus one (1).
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100

*.

G.day for RCT 106.

Adm 0 #3 (Annex HOW to FO #7 - FORAGER), RCT 106 (Reinf), 17 May 1944 1. b.

c.

(4)

(d)

Empty water cans and dranms will be returned to ships for refilling ~hile ships are at anchorage.
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Ammunition(1)

Init- al Suppyh

Infantry combat loads and individual loads

according to (~ (a) (2) ROT attaci 27th Inf Div

106th Inf, 5 May 44.

itial load according to Adm Memo #15, Hq . lprA 1944.

Annex #1) Supply thereafter -(See *;dn'ice

d. Medical -

(1) Initial supply from BLT

days with each BLT).

(2) Reserve - Medical Supply DP vic Clearing Sta.

e. Quartermaster - (including Sanitary Supplies)

(1) (2)
f.

Initial Supply - seven (7) days with all units. Re-supply - From Div QM DP thru RCT Supply Officer.

Engineer -

(1) (2) (3)

Intrenching tools - Emergency supply from SP Engr DP. Demolitions - Re-supply from SP Engr DP. Engineer Equipment (Dozers, Cranes, Dumps) - Requested thru RCT 106 S-4.

g. Signal -

(1) (2)

Hq Units of ROT 106 will carry ashore, seven (7) days signal maintenance equipment. Companiesand:batteries will carry two (2) days\of expendables. (a) Tao (2) 'aySbattery re-supply to go ashore with radio sets. DP vic ROT CP.

(3)

Re-supply - From;.'Sign

(a') Drawn on informailrequisition by BLT Comm 0. (1) Small items will up Center; heavy equipu (4) request be forwarded thru Message to be picked up by the unit.

Equipment requiring minor repairs are to be overhauled and returned to service by BLT Maintenance Technician.

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ADfL 0 #3 (Annex HOW to FO #7 - FORAGER), Hq RCT 106 (Reinf), 17 May 44 1. g. (4) (a) Equipment damaged or requiring major repairs beyond the capacity of the BLT Maintenance Technician will be sent to or trans-shipped to Div Sig

(5) Cc

(1

h as radio and radar will be o prevent damage through lootbe notified as to location of

h.

CWS Su] (1) Individual gas masks - Special stowage. (2) Emergency replacements from palletized gas masks with each BLT (3) Other CWS supplies on requisition from ROT S-4.

i.

Ordnance -

(1) (2)
2.

Initial Supply - Seven (7) days carried by all units. Re-supply - (See Ordnance Annex #1).

EVACUATION a. Casualties (1) Personnel -

(a)

Bn Aid Sta - Each BLT zone of action.

(b) Collecting Sta - Each Prov Coll Plat establish & operate each BLT zone of action. (c) (d) i~.Kelt3!g Co Hq Sta - Vic RCT Aid Sta. Regt'A.id.kta: Vic ROT CP.

(e) Clearing Sta.Established by Field Hosp unit on its landing.

b. Evacuation ;-

(1)

Sick and wounded during assault phase: Immediately to ship thru the Shore Party, except those of short convelescence expectancy (as determined by medical officers) who will be evacuated to assembly point, Clearing Station site.

(2) After ship to shore movement is completed: Protracted convales^^^^^^^n^ence expectancy (30 days or longer), military evacuatjj- op

ADM 0 #3 (Annex HOW to FO #7 - FORAGER),

ROT 106 (ReinJ.),

17 May 44 -

2.

b.

(2)

(c

d ')4 thru clearing agencies. Evacuation thereafter

collecting) 4ncies as feasijblek (3) Mscellaneous ; (a)

All medical of-c ers, regardless of tactical assignment, are charged with: ?.'"Tratment and evacuation of casualties in their zone of operation<e Shore Party medi apsonnel; Responsible for treatment and evacuation of cas1:ies occurring on the beach and for processing evacuated casualties, paragraph one above. Evacuation to departing ships: To the best interest of the casualty. Consideration will be given to the maximum surgical service available at troop collecting and clearing stations. Evacuation policy: Not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours in any forward installation (forward of the Clearing Station). Medical casualty reports, required by Memorandum #11, Hq 27th Inf Div, dated 16 October 1943, prepared as of 1800 daily and
forwarded to Force Surgeon thru ROT Surgeon, arriving not

(b)

(c)

(d) (e)

later than 0800 the following day. c.

d.

Burial - See Burial and Graves Registration Annex #2.

Salvage -

(1) (2)

Salvage of both friendly and enemy equipment is the responsibility of the BLT Comdr within his zone of action or area occupied. BLT Comdrs will de ignate collecting points near supply routes &
dumps.
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(a) (3)

Carrying part es

isurning to rear will be utilized.

RCT Collecting Points -'Tobe announced; generally in via of DP of respective class of supply.- r? (a) Where BLT is unable to 0acpoimplish salvage, ROT S-4 will be notified of quantity and locatin.
<

(4)

Salvage of Individual Weapons -

(a) (b)

Walking wounded will carry their i:dividual weapons to aid stations. Litter-bearers will transport individual weapons on litter with wounded men. - 4 -

ADM 0 #3 (Annex HOW to FO #7 - FORAGER), PrGT 106 (Reinf), 17 May 44 2. d. (4) (c) Ordnance party will pick up weapons collected at Aid Sta, (d) e. No individual weapons will be evacuated to ships. br our own equipment. g st booby traps in handling capturf

Capture.:'a-erials

(1) San.:age procedure sam a (2) Personnel will be caution ed material. . (3) f.

Where practicable, captured supli ~

and equipment will be used. ~!ii s

Prisoners of War (1) (2) (3) (4)

Beach Area.

Initial Collecting Point - Established bytre Party Comdr in Thereafter, established by BLTs and ROT. i

POW Cage - To be established by Div Provost Marshal upon establishment of Div beachhead. Civilian casualties - Reception, care and treatment of civilian wounded thru medical channels. (a) Civilian wounded will not, repeat not, be evacuated to ships.

3.

TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC a. General - All ROT Transportation facilities to be pooled following initial combat phase.
b. Circulation -

(1) Main supply road to be designated.

(2) Traffic priorities
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(a) (b) (c) (d)

Troop movemit 4 e Message CGe ',te~ ;et&mmunication vehicles. Anmunition "";,,' ' Amublances '
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(e) Others c. Restrictions -

(1) (2)

Vehicular movement after darkness wi11Ve blackout as much as practicable consistent with safety., ' Provost Marshal coordinating with BLT, Gons will establish forward limits of daylight traffic. :'

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3. d. Control - A.+

(1) BLT dr?(t Transport Officer) Trwill establi ;i control points for o ^atiteIand allocation of BLT transportation - normally at each of i (a) Beach
F

(b) Beach Dump Area, ;X (c) Forward pump Area: e. Construction and Maintenance (1) See Engineer Annex. 4. SERVICE TROOPS AMD TRAINS a. Service troops attached to BLTs revert to ROT control upon establishment of RCT supply system ashore b. 5. Location: Vie respective damps. 3?;

utes

PERSONNEL
a. Stragglers -

(1) Collection by Shore Party Comdr, Who will report name and unit of straggler to RCT S-1. ROT S-1 will coordinate with SP Comdr and S-4 for movement of stragglers to units on first available transportation or as carrying parties for supplies. b. Collecting Points (1) Established by Shore Party Comdr in beach area.
c. Reports -

(1)

Strength ami$iasualty Reports covering period 1800-1800 will be BRCT S-1 to arrive prior to 0600. submitted-dail,
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d. Mail -

(1) EMs mail to be censored byUnit Censor. (2) (3) uncensored. Os mail to be submitted sealedi;, All mail to ROT Hq at 1200, dail

(4) Mail to be distributed to units as received. e. Miscellaneous Administrative Matters - See following:
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Hq RCT 106 (Reinf), 17 May 4427 Apr 44 and V;4,

and Personal Items - Cir 14, Hq 27th Inf Div.

Prescribed Load of Ahimnition - Adm Memo #15, 20 Apr 44, Hq 27th Inf Div Memo #17, 4 May 44, Hq 27th r'Ad Rear Echelon & Storag ofi0Eqnpt Inf Div, and Adm Memo #1 4 M y 44, this Hq1 Manifests & TP&T Tables - a ,#2, 18 Jan 44, Hq 27th Inf-Div

AYERS,

Col, Comdg.
OFFICIAL:

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Annexes:
#1 - Ordnance

#2 - Burial & Graves Reg #3 - Shore Party Opn #4 - Engr Annex #5 - Logistical Control

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27 17 May 1944

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a.

Requests for repaoement of lost or damaged weapons and equipment will be routed thru Bn <-,4s- t',egtl Munitions Officer. Equipment which canill be replaced. not be repaired imIedia, Supply - Requests for> cr additional equipment will be routed thru same channels as above. Div Ord Contact Parties will have small supply of C & P materials for issue.

b.

c. Ordnance Salvage - Ordnance equipment which cannot be returned to the rear will be reported to Regtl MO as soon as possible, giving location. d. Captured Materiel - All captured weapons, vehicles and ammo will be reported, together with their location, to the Regtl MO. Any transportation coming to the rear will bring these items to the RCT Salvage Collecting Point, via of the MInitions Office. e. Ordnance Reports - Armament reports will be submitted on same forms used for ammunition.
2. Ammunition -

a. The Regtl Munitions Office will be established with S'4 at OP. All matters concerning ammo or Ordnance will be referred to this point.
b. Ammunition -

(1) Regtl Ammo personnel will establish a Regtl DP as soon as practicabl:,after landing. All units will clear thru DP Office after its estab'iUhment. (2) n & Spe/jnits will submit a request for ammo on regular forms when Havail be . (a) Informal r e|6 ts authenticated by an officer are satisfactory, 'but::usftl:inate amounts required by proper noemen; ' '.clature. c. Bomb Disposal (1) (2) Regtl MO will be notifiedof all duds or unexploded munitions which are considered unsafe, giving description and exact location. Troops are warned to beware of duds, booby traps, and enemy
MUnI1U3.ons.
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Bn Ammo Ktus reports vrill be forwarded to MO daily by 1700, as of 1500. < This report on hand. 'sho

armmunition received, expended, and balance u:

(3)

Bn Munitions O11i Offi~

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maintain company expenditure reports. .

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Dist: Same as Adm 0 #3

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Annex #2 to ISTRAT ION 1. Except a ary 44, copy attached).

Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 17 May 1944

'o.th in GO #5, Hq 27th Inf Div, 17 Janugistration", will be adhered to. (See .

2. a. GRS - One (1) sec (7 menY) of0th CO4 Graves: Registration has been attached to RCT 106. 7;?v b. BLT Orgn - Chaplain NCO Chaplain's Asst (Sec Chief) NCO Med Det Two (2) EM, GRS. c. When BLTs land on adjoining beaches, GRS teams will be consolidated under Senior Chaplain.
3. BURIAL -

a. Cemeteries will'be designated by ROT Comdr. b. Bulldozer to clear cemetery site will be provided by Shore Party Engrs, as soon as practicable, on call from GRS Sec thru ROT S-1. c. BLT Comdrs will designate collecting points for bodies within BLT Zones, notifying ROT Hq by 2400 daily as to number of bodies and location. d. Each unit Comdr will insure against contamination of areas by prompt disposal of dead. e. Dead will not be looted. Material of intelligence value is described in Intelligence Annex. Identification tags and personal effects will not be removed from Allied bodies except by Graves Registration personnel, except in case of isolated burial. 4. a. Sanitary Detail (o:i'um Collecting Co. b. Arsenite Spray) - 1 MAC Officer, 10 EM from ,Al' upon landing report to ROT Cemetery.

Collecting Co Sanitary Deailil (1)

Bodies wrill normally n't :be sprayed until arrival at cemetery, and after identification and paration for burial has been completed ; ? >. by GRS personnel.

(2) Par 3, Sec IX, GO #5, vhich proveXdOsr marking sprayed bodies will yellow paint will not be obre A' When necessary to spray ;? d-,-i IL.3A .. tL..-..* ;Qiab

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ed with sodium arsenite, as will any foodstuffs that have been ar Detail for other purposes will be controlled by RCT

ff-z..#Use *p%~ar 5. a. b.

? sibility of comdrs within their zones of Burial of enemyeadejis "a r action. :7/ ,, Personnel of GRS may not be Sd for this purpose.
AYERS,

Col, Comdg.

OFFICIAkL:

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NO....5......3

17 January 1944 STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR BURIAL AIT) GPAVES REGISTRATION

I. RESPONSIBILITY. 1. Responsibility for evacuation, preparation for burial, and when necessary, burial of American, Allied, and Enemy dead, is that of regiments and separate battalions, exercised through Burial and Graves Registration Sections working under unit Burial and Graves Registration Officers. These officers, in addition to having direct charge of their unit's Burial and Graves Registration Sections, will supervise,' direct, and coordinate for their cormiander the work of subordinate Burial and Graves Registration Sections in his conrand. 2. Regiments, separate battalions, and battalions organic within regiments will organize their own Burial and Graves Registration Sections to perform required duties or to assist their parent unit in such duties when called upon to do so. 3. Graves Registration Officers of Companies, Batteries, and Troops, separate and otherwise, will not be required to do more than report location of friendly or enemy dead to their next higher headquarters or to the nearest Burial and Graves Registration Section operating in their vicinity. Burial and Graves Registration Sections will not be organized by units smaller than battalions. II. OOMPOSITION .AND EQUIPMENT OF A BURIAL AND GPRVES REGISTRATION SECTION. 1. Personnel. (in charge). a. Unit Graves Registration Officer, normally a Chaplain

b. Unit Burial Officer (enemy dead) (when necessary). c. Non-oor-massioned officer (section chief). d. Medical non-commissioned officer. e. f. 2. Four (4) privates (two teams). Labor troops for disposal of enemy dead, number to be dictated by each situation, to operate under Burial Officer.

Equipment. a. b. C. d. ae f. g. Blankets. Two (2) shovels and two (2) picks. Scissors. Two (2) finger-printing sets. Imprinting machine, hand, for identification tags. Two (2) litters.} Large soale m.p or aerial photo of areas

II.

2.

h. i. j. k. 1. m.

Notebook and lead pencils. EMT (Emergency Medical Tags) Form No. 52B. GRS Forms No. 1 (Report of Burial). Rubber gloves, each person. Twine. Safety pins.

III. DUTIES OF A BURIAL MIND GRAVES REGISTRATION SECTION ORGANIZED BY REGIMENTS AND BATTALIONS. Preliminary Action - American Dead Burial Plot. Prior to Evacuation to Cemetery or to

1. Establish Graves Registration Service Collecting Stations as designated by Battalion Commander.

2. Collect dead from battlefield. 3.. The Medical Non-oromission~,' officer will accomplish and attach to the body in a conspicuous place an EMT (Emergency Medical Tag) From No. 52B. If such tag is found attached to the body but incompletely accomplished, it will be completed immediately. 4. Identify the body from identification tags, individual pay record, letters, or other means, such as questioning members of units operating through the area. 5. IV. Deliver body and personal effects together to the Division Cemetery.

BURIAL AND REGISTRATION.

1. Hasty Burial.
a. When not possible to deliver bodies to the Division cemetery, or when sanitary requirements indicate immediate burial to be desirable, bodies will be evacuated to the nearest roadside and there buried. b. In all eases of hasty interments, the following actions will .bo taken: (1) Search the body for and remove therefrom all personal effects includi-g such items as money, rings, wallet, letters, etc. Perishable articles that have no keepsake value, such as cigarettes, candy, and chewing gum should be given to other men or natives. Caro shopuld be taken to discard articles that may cause em-

barrassment to relatives at home. Tie all articles in a handkerchief, sock, or paper sack and include in the bag inventory of contents, and name, rank, and Army Serial Number of deceased. (2) (3) One copy of AGS Form No. 1 will be completed to show all information called for thereoo. One identification tag will be removed; the other will be buried with the body. If only one tag is present, it will be left on and buried with the body. Emer,~ency Medical Tag will be removed.
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IV. 1. b. (5) Body will be wrapped in a blanket whenever possible and secured by safety pins. If no blanket is available, a shelter-half may be substituted. (6) Religious services will be held and body buried with all the reverence that circumstances will allow. (7) Temporary marker will be placed at head of grave and to this marker ~will be attached the identification tag removed from the
body.

(8) On GRS Form No. 1 will be accurately recorded the nap coordinates of the burial plot and other easily identified terrain features that may assist others to locate the grave. (9) Graves for hasty burials will be dug to the sane depth as those at Division Cemeteries - namely five feet. When wrater table does not permit, graves will be dug to iaximnu dry depth and mounded to total thickness of five feet. (10) Deliver as soon as possible one co.pleted GRS Forn Nc. 1, personal effects, and EIT Forn No. 52D to Graves Registration Officer, Division or Task Force Headquarters. 2. Durial at Division or Task Force Cemetery. a. Graves will be dug to a depth of five (5) feet and will be spaced three (3) feot apart from center to center. Division Graves Registration personnel will be stationed at the cemetery to receive, bury, and register bodies. b. Division or Task Force G-4 -willallocate bulldozer as soon as situation pernits to clear designated cenetery and to open initial graves. 3. Registration at the Cenctory. iNo. 1 will be typewritten in five (5) copies and all copies reporting burial. IU the identification tags are missing, an "unongmt, ahs' t copy will be completed and buried with a canteen.

a. GRS Form signed by the officer or the body buried as the body, enclosed in

b. Forn mentioned in a above, accomplished E.;T Form No. 52D, and personal effects will be delivered to Graves Registration Officer, 27th Infantry Div. 4. -Personal Effctcs. a. Division or Task Force Conmandor will appoint one or =ore Sumnary Courts as Personal Effects Officers prior to operation. They will be located in roar echelon in vicinity of conetery. b. Personal Effects Officers will receive from Graves Registration Officer all personal effects and give receipt after careful inventory. H- will safeguard effects and return then to base after operation. Upon return, he will deliver effects to unit conmmanders concerned. Unit corranders will place battlefield effects Tith effects found in barracks bags or elsewhere and forward through regimental or separate battalion Summary Court to Effects Quartermaster, Kansas City, Diissouri.
V. UNKNONMS.

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Fingerprints of all ten (10) fingers will be recorded on GRS Form No. 1. - 3 -

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When identification tag is missing - whether body is identified or not -

one additional copy of the GRS Form No. 1 will be completed, to be sealed in a canteen or similar container and placed with the body. This requirement means
six (6) copies of GRS Form No. 1 in the case of either identified dead with missinrg idettifigation tags, or unidentified dead. 1l $a Notation as to type of container and fact that duplicate of GRS Form No. is buried with remains will be made on GRS Form No, 1. 4. 5. Laundry marks will be shown on GRS Form No. 1,

Teeth impressions will be made by unlit dentist upon request of Graves

Registration Officer. VI. .MBXING OF GAVWS IN CMTERIES. Graves will be numbered consecutively from left to right on the map and continue from row to row in continual sequence, Rows ire numbered from rear tb front. All interments will be mLad with the head in the same direction. The meridian (directional arrow for North) will be shown on all mass and cemetery plans. In designating "bodies to right or left", the right of left of the degeased will govern.

1. In the qase of allied dead, procedure is exactly the same as for American dead, exeopt that one extra copy. will be made of ALL forms required except the Emergency Medieal Tag. R. .Nationality will be indicated on GRS Form #1 in upper right hand corner. 3. All seven (7) eopies of effects. 4. WR Form #1 will be included with personal

ing heavy black lead pencil, and marker tilted forward. 5. VIII. 1.

Data from allied identification tags will be fopied on grave- marker, us-

Allied dead wti4 be buried in separate part? of dosigsatWe = DPEAD.

qm$etories.

pAtion, they may be buried in large oomaon graves, under the direction of Division
or Task Force Burial Offieer. Labor Yroops and engineer equipment to opea graves
will be alloqated by G-4 when situstioni permits. 2. Enemy dead should be covered prier to burial by mattress covers, captured

In amphibious operations where ge~n numbers or enemy dead result from

blankets or other means, whenever possible. 3. When authority is granted by higher headquarters to dispose of enemy dead
by sea burial, each body will be enclosed in a mattress sover, shelter-half or similar covering) wrapped securely with Cord, and a 20-pound weight. fastened to (Rook, coral, scrap metal, etc.) Bodies will then be taken in landing the feet. Hydrographic officer and lowerfed. into tne to a point i boats sea.

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found.

IX. SANITARY DETAILS. 1. When situation to be expected warrants, a Division Sanitary detail consisting of one (1) officer designated by Division Surgeon and forty (40) enlisted men will be organized. Task Forces less than the division will organize proportionally smaller details. 2. Sanitary Details will, at such time as G-1 may designate, search the battle ground for unburied dead, friendly or enemy, and spray each body with a 10% sodium arsenite solution. A representative of the Personal Effects Officer will accompany each detail and will remove all personal effects and serviceable equipment, prior to spraying. Clothing will not be removed. Personal effects will be inventoried and brought back to Personal Effects Officer. If there is no identification tag on the body, the nane of the deceased, aseertained from wallet, letters, etc., will be plainly printed on a tag and affixed to the clothing. Equipment will be left in vicinity for salvage orews, 9. -Immediately after each body is sprayed, a member of the Sanitary Detail will mark it with a large yellow cross, applied with paint to the clothing, Thereafter, no personnel nay touch the body without rubber gloves, or serious arsenic pQiso1$tgry result. By command of Major General R. C. SMITH:
ALBERT K. STEBBINS, Jr.,

Colonol, General Staff Corps, Chief of Staff. OFFICIAL: s/Harold F. Greir,

HAROLD F. GREIR,

Lieutenant Colonel, Adjutant General's Department, Adjutant General.

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1. The general duties and subdivisions of the Shore Party are as follows: a. The Headquarters furnishes the command section as well as various specialists needed for the work on the beach. b. The Shore Platoon furnishes the wpns responsible for local security and the road, demolition, and other necessary details for the operation of the beach. c. The Service Platoon furnishes the carrying parties and is responsible for unloading boats and moving supplies to dumps inland of the beach. d. The Ship's Patty furnishes the details for unloading the transport. (1) This party will not land until the ship is entirely unloaded. (2) Ships' Parties will report to SP Comdr upon landing.

(3) Released to BLT upon request of BLT Comdr. 2. Assignment of Troops a. (See Annex ABLE to FO #7 - FORAGER). 3. Composition of the Shore Party Team plus Signal and Medicaldetachments. 4. Identification of Shore a One (1)Company Combat Engineers

a. Shore Party personnel will have their clothes destinctively marked so they can be readily identified on the beach. Marking will consist of the following:

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5. Tasks of Shore Party Teams -

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a. Establish and maintain communications with the Naval Task Groups, naval vessels, and forces ashore, including adjacent beaches. b. c. Establish beach and dump markers, and mark hazards to navigation. Maintain local security; establish air raid and gas alarm systems; establish beach dumps, beach road nets, aid or collecting stations, prisoner of war stockade, parking area for vehicles and mechanized equipment, and locate and construct heads in the vicinity of the beach. Establish and information center for incoming troops; keep landing operation map showing beach installations, and furnish guides to inland command post of the Landing Force it serves. In case of an attack by enemy forces, the entire Shore Party will assist in defending the beach area in accordance with plans made by the SPT Commander with approval of Senior Landing Force Officer present. Maintain record of troops and materiel landed. Select and establish beach dumps for all classes of supplies. Operate beach dumps until landing force supply agency assumes control. Discharge responsibilities of the Shore Party Team in the Logistical control grup (G-4 Administrative Net).
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Beach Markers & Beach Organization & Beach Dumps - Beach markers and landing point markers will be in accordance with FTP-211, BEACH MARKING.

8~. Priority for Placing Markers a. b. a. d. 9, Range flags, marking the center of the beach. Beach flank markers. Landing points. Dumps.

Unloading Points a. Unloading points should, wherever practicable, possess the following characteristics:(1) Suitable landing points. (2) Suitable egress from the beach. (3) Convenient location with respect to dump areas.

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(6) Miscellaneous Supplies. b. Unloading points for classes of supplies will be marked BUT ALL BOATS WILL BE, UNLOADED AT THE BEACH UNLOADING POINT TO WHICH SENT BY THE CONTROLQT, THESE ILL BE PLACED IN THE NEAREST DUMP. c. Tenta t:ve'"d#np sites in general beach area will be selected from aerial phoit traps. In pr.eliminary photo reconnaissance for dump sites, necessit:r apouflage should be considered and SPTs provided with camouflage teria1| prior to embarkation. The following ",int (1) Sufficient ar (2) imust be considered in selecting dump sites: to.:to I.perse supplies and equipment.

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Convenient locat ioach areas and near supply routes leading to combat suppl gmKelons. Initial dumps should not be over 200 yards inland. Accessibility of existing roads or road net to be established. Ease of camouflage and concealment.

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Shore Party Team domdrs will be alert to possible necessity for change
of location of dump areas, either by reason of change in tactical situation, or because the quantity of supplies exceeds the capacity of the dump area. AYERS, Col, Comdg.

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ar d into two categories: The first being the 1. Engineer Troops will be organizational combat engiIerrsVnd the second being those engineer troops composing the basic element^ it ahore party. 2. The mission of the organic engineers -i11 be to assist in the forward movement of the landing force. The ~i ssio$ of the shore party engineers will be s logistical (Shore Party Plan zAnnex). a. Combat Engineers will be prepar e Lj ecute.

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(1) Assault missions requiring the reduction of emplacements by use of flame throwers and explosives. (2) Initial clearance of lanes through enemy beach mine fields and beach obstacles. Provide such continued assistance as may be required by the assault units. Such missions as may be required, as minor road maintenance or repair projects, that may be required to insure the forward movement of troops and supplies.

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Shore party engineers will perform shore party missions (Shore Party Plan Annex). In addition, they will be prepared to: (1) (2) (3) Relieve Combat Engineers of beach mine field and obstacle removal. Take over roead maintenance in the Combat area and the maintenance of main supply roa4. Assist the beaci party in the removal of underwater obstacle. combat missions if required.

(4) Assist Combat Engiers;i (5) c. Operation of water points:

Upon landing, CO, Engr SoP. activities.

li willeaontrol and coordinate all engineer ^ 't ed by ROT Comdr.

(1) Priority of projects to be ds 4. Engineer Supply a. Initially from beach dumps.

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1. Logistical Control Grou a. Is responsible for in the initial land b. c. Bn S-4s ashore will the S-4 representative and RCT TQ(ioai t and supplies to the beaches supplies and equipment thru the Control Vessel.

Asst S-4 will remain aboard the FlagshiR in monitor the frequencies in ^ the G-4 Administrative Net. (1) He will assume control in the event ( action.

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There will be no direct calls for supplies from the beach to ships. All personnel, equipment and supplies will clear thru the Control Vessel before approaching the beach.

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In the event Opns Plan #1 is ordered executed, it will become FO ~8 - FORAGER Maps: Special Air & Gunnery Target AM-ap of GUAM, 11 sheets, Scale: 1/20,000. Island of GUAM, Scale: 1/62,500. Opns Maps #1 & #2.

1. a. Annex BAKER. b. Southern Ldg Fce (III PhibCorps) (TG 56.2) will, in conjunction with Southern Atk Fee, land on GUAM ISLAND (STEVEDORE) at HOW Hour, WILLIAM
Day, seize and defend the general line ADELUP PT - AUJTON MT - MT

TENJO - ALIPAN MT - FACPI PT (all incl), establish control of OROTE PENINSULA-APRA HARBOR Area, and then conduct further opns to seize the remainder of GUAM, first priority to the area NE of the line AGANA-PAGO BAY, in order to assist in seizing control of the MARI(See Opns Map #1). ANAS. (1) 3d MarDiv (Reinf), beginning HOW Hour, WILLIAM Day, land on beaches between ADELUP PT and mouth of FATGUA RIVER, seize successivoly objectives 0-1, 0-2, & C-3 and FBL within Z of action, paying particular attention to the protection of the Corps East flank. Immediately organize that portion of the FBL between ANIGUA and nose in target square 563P. Be prepared to conduct further offensive opns on order. (2) 1st Prov MarBrig (Reinf), beginning HOW Hour, WILLIAM Day, land successively objectives 0-1 & 0-2, and FBL within its Z of action, and establish control of OROTE PENINSULA. Defend FBL within Z of action and protect Corps South flank. Be prepared to conduct further offensive opns on order. (3) Corps Arty: Be prepared to land after HOW Hour in support of (See Annex EASY, Field Arty; Annex FOX, Antiaircraft Corps. Plan). Garrisb
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l part of Southern Idg Fce, will land at H plus X on i 2. a. ROT 106 (Ref beiaches between AGAT and FACPI PT. Move to assembly WILLIAM Day, area within est41isghd beachhead of the 1st ProvMarBrig, (1) in vicinity og" 3 ,O;if ldg is made on Beaches YELLOW or WHITE,

ldg is made on Beaches Alternate RED, ',if(2) in vicinity of TA Al.ile BLUE, Alternate GREEN, oi prepared to seize OROTE PEN b.
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WILLIAM Day - The day of main ldgs on GUAM.

HOW Hour - The time of main ldgs on WILLIAM Day.

KING Hour - The time of all subsequent local attacks ashore. 3. a. BLT 106-1 in conjunction with BLT 106-3 be prepared to seize line X-1 within Z of action. Upon arrival at X-1 prepare for capture of remaining area within the Z of action. (See Opns Map #2). b. BLT 106-3 in conjunction with BLT 106-1 be prepared to seize line X-l within Z of action, by-pass swamp (Mangrove brush) on right flank, protecting that flank in movement fwd, prepare for capture of the remaining area within the Z of action. (See Opns Map #2). Prepare;

c. BLT 106-2, initially reserve.

(1) to furnish flank protection for BLT 106-3 by mopping up swamp karea (Mangrove brush) on OROTE PENINSULA in TAs 430 - 431 .452. (See Opns Map #2). (2)' -for offensive action within the ROT Z of action. d. Cn Co -' (1) 3- Plat - attchd BLT 106-2, revert Regtl control on ldg.

(2):1Be:periared to deliver close support fire within the ROT Z of act: oe. A-T Co (1) 2d Plat A a (2) ie,pLT 106-2, revert Regtl control on lIg.

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Co B, 102d Engr Bn - (See Annex ABLE, Task Orgn). 1341sz- Engr Bn - (See Annex ABLE, Task Orgn & Adm 0 #4). Co B, 762d Tk Bn (1) Be prepared to deliver close support direct fire within the ROT Z of action. 106 FA Bn attchd.

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Initial landings will be made by use of LVTs. or LCVPs).

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1341st Engr Bn............. Co B, 102d Engr Bn......... Co C, 102d Med Bn.......... Co B, 762d Tk Bn........... Det, 38th Field Hospital... Det, 7270rd Co............. " Hq Co 106 Inf .............. " Svc Co 106 Inf............. " Cn Co 106 Inf ............. " AT Co 106 Inf.............. Regtl AGL (JASCO).............. " NGL (JASCO)............. " " " " " "
Capt Betwee....................

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1

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Hq ROT 106 (Reinf)

~. . -^ : Annex ABIE to Opn Plan ; a1 . : :TASK ORGN

...

\:..~'. June 1944 3.

:.t':]i. 1.

SOUTHERN IADING FORCE (TG 56.2)

FCRGE TROOPS -

,Iajor General GEIGER, USI.

H&S Bn, III Phib Corps (less d-ts) III Phib C-rps Signal Bn (less dets) 4th Ammun Oo Det ARGUS 17 Det ~IWVS #2 Det 746th AWI Co Comm Unit 41 a. d Mar Div (Reinf) - Major General TURAGE, USmI. 3d Mar Div 14th Mar Def Bn (less 155mm Seacoast Arty Group, two batteries 90mm AA guns, one platoon searchlight, dets H&S Battery). 1st Armd Am Trao Bn (less Cos. A & B) 3d Am Trac Bn (Reinf) 2d Ammun Co (less 4th Plat) III Phib Corps T Bn (less Co 0 (DUWls)) Det III Phib Corps Sig Bn 2d & 3d War Dog Plats 3d JASCO 25th NCB Co B, 2d Sp NOB 2d Av Engr Bn Det 5th Field Depot b. 1st Prov' ar Brig. (Reinf) - Brigadier General SHEPARD, USM.

Grou.p, Grp, 1st Prov Mar Brig 155mm Seacoast Arty/ Group.,;;yAA Groupp 9th Mar Def Bn (less Dets H&S Battery) -> 4th Am Trac Bn (Reinf) , 0,t' 4th Plat 2d Amrun COo i Cos A&B, 1st Armd Am Trao Bn Co C, III Phib Corps IT Bn (DUMTs) 1st War Dog Plat
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Annex ABLE to Opn Plan #1

Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 -

1.

b.

(cont'd) 53d NOB 5th Field Depot (less dets) III Phib Corps Med a (Reinf) o,
br

Corps Artillery - Bri. .

s
8 @imm

General DEL VALLE, USMC.

Bn (How)

7th 1555m Bn (Gun) Garrison Force (TG 10.11) - Major General IARSEN, USM3. 3d Mar Div, (Reinf). (when released by III Phib Corps) 14th Mar Def Bn (less 155mm Seacoast Arty Group, two
batteries 90mn AA Guns, one platoon searchlight, dets H&S Battery) '(attchd 3d Mar Div) 9th Mar Def Bn (less 155mm Seacoast Arty Group, 90mm AA Group, Dets H&S Battery) (attchd 1st ProvMarBrig)

d.

2d Av Engr Bn (attchd 3d Mar Div)

25th NCB (attchd 3d IEr Div) 53d NOB (attchd 1st ProvMarBrig) Co B, 2d Sp NOB (attchd 3d Mar Div) Comm Unit 41 (attchd Force Troops) Det ARGUS 17 ( " Det MAWS #2 ( " " " ) " Det 746th AW Co. (" Army Defense Troops Other units as assigned

5th Field Depot (attchd 3d MarDiv & 1st ProvBrig) o. ROT 106 (Reinf) - Colonel RUSSELL G. AYERS, USA. 106th Inf 104th FA Bn Co C, 102d Med Bn . Co B, 102d Engr (C) Bn
134.1st Engr,( Bi(

.. --.
|

Det 2 .5 -ASC
Dot

;bh .Ordattohd) r ii' Co B, " ) Btry A, 106 FA Bn( " 1st Plat, 38th Field Hosp (if attchd)
" 24? k

77

(1) BLT 106-1 - Lt Col WINSLOW CCRNETT 1st Bn 106 Inf Regt Det Svc Co 106 Inf 1st Bn Med See
Bty A 104 FA Bn

1st P1 Co G 102d Med Bn A ^|JH|-_w

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Annex ABLE to Opn Plan #1 - HJ{`T 106 (Reinf)

~?!~i .{y .y , .-

13 June 1944 J -

1.

c.

(1)

BLT 106-l

nt,)

1st P1 Co B ltnC'~c) Co A 1341 Engr B : ;. . Det 295 JASCO

(2)

Bn

ELT 106-P - Major AIMER

R
1w

4e

2nd Bn 106 Inf Regt 2d P1 AT Co 106 Inf 3d PI Cn Co 106 Inf Det Svc Co 106 Inf 2d Bn Med Sec Bty B 104 FA Bn 2d P1 Co B 102 Engr (C) Bn 2nd P1 Co C 102 Med Bn Dot 727 Ord Co Co B 1341 Engr Bn Det 295 JASCO

(3)

BLT 106-3 - Lt Col HAROLD I MIZONY 3d Bn 106 Inf Regt Det Svc Co 106 Inf 3d Bn Med Sec Bty C 104 FA Bn 3d Pl Co B 102 Engr (C) Bn 3d P1 Co C 102 ITed Bn Co C 1341st Engr Bn Det 295 JASCO AYERS Col, Comidg

/y^

OFFICIAL TES3 Capt, S-3 Dist:

., 'IV,

Soe Dist List

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pn Plan 1-44 ) III PhibCorps

11 May 1944

Annex BAKER to Op (No references to attached to this Mans:

1. J6)

Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) At Sea 13 June 1944 e except G-2 Study - GUAM, which should be

Snecial Ai Island of GUAM, 1/62, ^

.................................... . Man of GUAM. 11 sheets. 1/20.000. 1 > ~*.

SUMMARY OF ENEMY SITUATION -' a. Summary of Enemy Forces -

(1) Ground - The following es mate of ground forces was made as of 8 May 1944: Combatant Navy Estimated Strength 600 700-1000 U100-1700 2700-3300 200- 300 800-1000 1200-2100 2200-3400 800-1000 300- 600 900-1000 2000-2600 6900-9300- -TOTAL. reinforcement$. Unit 54th Guard Force 50th, 60th, & 68th AA Unit Air Base personnel Combatant Army Det, 13th Div 1 Bn, 29th Div Unidentified Construction, Navy 218th Const Bn Det, 223 Const Bn 4th Estab Sec Possibly tfrd to 29th Div Probably here Possibly of 29th or 35th Divs Remarks Naval Base personnel Air Base personnel

Formerly 4th Civil Engrs

Ship movements in that area indicate further

Estimate from G- Overlay,GUAM, III PhibCorps bringing installations up to 29 May 1944 would indicate that 11,800 troops would be needed to man the present!f6tifications. Guard Force Troops commt&y operate coast defense guns and carry out duties; such as, com cations, base maintenance, and coastal patrol. X
- 1 Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1

Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1 - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) 13 June 1944 -

1.

a.

(1) (cont'd) The three Naval AA Units appeared on GUAM during April 1944, which is consistent with observed rapid development of airbases during T/Os for these three are not available, but those of the month #' Units encountered show considerable variation in eA other hey have in common a complement of 280-330 personnel, quipme^. 10 x 7.' ~ ^Upand 2 searchlights. Three different types of Naval o AA UniAt rs ered have, in addition, either 32 x 13mm, or 12 x ~ 75mnm Ak guns. Certain changes in Japanese 25mm, orS Tw trine have evolved from action in the GILBERTS and island U.elte sis one to the effect that AA defense instalMARS.ALLS. Alem lations should[yo4'iobile construction. All of the weapons of the ' AA Units are moD! ~ai. if no longer of use for airfield protection, might well be movcidy orise against land troops. The Type 88 75mm AA guns is designed as^ ual purpose weapon. ' JICPOA lists as preset a. achment of the 4th Establishment Seck te of strength. A document (JICPQA tion, but provides no 5 regular workers, probably Japanese, were Item #7354) shows that required for the period Jan-Mar 1944. The estimate of 900-1000 above is based on the assumption that approximately this number was provided. During April and May the estimated total number of troops on GUAM has increased approximately 40%, and it is significant that the increase has been entirely in combat troops and aviation personnel. The reinforcement of GUAM is merely a small part of a major troop movement to the MARIANAS, PALAU, and NEW GUINEA precipitated by recent offensive Blue action in that area. In spite of recent shipping and troop losses to Blue submarines, continued reinforcement can be expected. Future reinforcements will probably be from the 29th Div and possibly from the 35th and 43d Divs. Organic equipment of units moving to the MARIANAS and PALAU indicates that mobile artillery will be available in quantity for island defense. ?-Although identifications of Army units on GUAM are not definite, en6ugh to provide adequate knowledge of their armament, considerable.-mortar strength may be encountered. The Japanese are fully aware 'of the poor showing made by their 75mm mountain artillery and admit (-at their 70mm battalion howitzer is not an effective weapon. They 'are'coming to place less reliance on the grenade discharger ("knee mortar") because it is not powerful enough. On the other hand, they have a great respect for the U.S. mortar fire and recently have made effebtive use of heavy mortars. In late 1943 the 1st Mobile Shipborne<Brigade was formed for the specific purpose of island defense. 'A Dia'red difference from divisional troops is the allotment of 18 8iaand/or 90mm mortars to each battalion. The older type 94 (1934) 90mm mortar weighs 340 lbs and consequently lacks mobility. A type 97 (1937) 90mm mortar manufactured in 1942 It does not have the comwas recently captured on BOUGAINVILLE. plicated recoil mechanism of the Type 94 and weighs much less.
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I|

Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1 - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) 13 June 1944 1. a. (1) (cont'd) F
C

guns were ordered before mid-April for .on of "short 20cm guns, emplaced for
3us .place

including GUAM. I$~

Se

ed amphibious vehicle. AddiThe Japanese have a new type oA 4 tional data are: Completely equipped weight 11 tons. Armament 3 HMG and one 37%ni gun (atomatic?). Land speed 23 mph. Water speed 5.3 kn., Crew 7, Aircraft type radio. Armor plate of good quality but thickness not given, At least 20 of these vehicles are at PAIAU and at least 10 at SAIPAN. It is, therefore, highly probably that others are also at GUAM. The Japanese count on the vehicles for mobile strength in restricted water and land areas. They are to be used in units of 4, 6, and 10 vehicles. Each unit is to be subdivided into sections of 2 vehicles each. Judging from previous tactics with military barges, the Japanese are likely to try to employ them for a landing from behind on a Blue-occupied beach as at ATTO and also, possibly by accident, on BOUGAINVILLE. It is assumed that during a Blue attack on GUAM there would be control of the seas so that ocean-going vessels could not bring reinforcements from PAIAU and the PHILIPPINES. A total of 8000-11,000 mobile combat troops is distributed on ROTA, TINIAN and SAIPAN. The closest of these is within a distance of a one-night barge run and the farthest within two nights. (2) Air MAUG PAGAN SAIPAN As of 10 May 1944, the following airbases are known:

- One seaplane base. - One airfield undergoing improvement. - Two airfields and one strip complete. One seaplane base. - One airfield and another nearly complete. TINIAN - One airfield now probably completed and another possROTA ~ ?i ~ :'. ibly under construction. GUAM j X - Two airfields and a third under construction. :, ' One Seaplane base. -~, h part of the area is obPhotographs of GUJAM on 25 April, inwi scured by clouds, provide the plane count: 50-60 Fighters Medium Bombers 21 Heavy bombers 1 72-82 Planes
- 3 - Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1 _

Annex BAKER TO Opn Plan #1 - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) 13 June 1944 1. a. (2) (cont t d) JICPQA provides the following estimate of plane strength at GUAM as of 8 May: 48 12 9
12

Fighters Single Engine Bombers Twin Engine Light Bombers

X
-

.umlg

The JICPQA estimate for 1 May is 154 planes, indicating that GUAM fields have at least this capacity. As of 8 May 1944, JICPQA estimates for the MARIANAS and CAROLINES 415 planes, including 227 fighters, and for the PHILIPPINES-NEIwestern NEW GUINEA area 566 planes, including 211 fighters. No further detailed information on distribution of land-based planes. It is indicated, however that land-based planes attached to Cardiv 1 have recently arrived in DAVAO. On 17 May a Blue sub sighted at TAWI TAWI a number of ships including one carrier. It is estimated that Cardivs 2 and 3 consisting of 6 CVEs and XCVs are in the vicinity of the PHILIPPINES, probably at MANIIA. (3) Naval - The-C in C 2d Fleet is fairly certainly in the southern PHILIPPINES, and submarine sightings confirm the presence of 2d Fleet units at TAWI TAWI. The C in C 1st Striking Fleet is estimated to be either at SINGAPORE or in the southern PHILIPPINES or at some intermediate point. Estimates of locations of major fleet units of 19 May 1944 are: -2 CV,1:CVE, 2 BB, 2 CA, 2 CL SINGAPORE area -4 CA, 1 CL SURABAYA -1 CV or CVE, 3 BB, 3 CA, 1 CL TAWI TAWI -2 CA, 1 CL (damaged) DAVAO -6 CVE, 1 BB, 1 CA MANILA area -2 CVE, 3 BB, 5 CL JAPAN OMINATO-KURIIES area -2 CA, 3 CL b. c. See G-2 Overlays, 29 Mlay 1944 (already issued) and G-2 Situation, OROTE PENINSUIA, Appendix #5, (to be issued).

2.

See Appendix #6 (G-2 Study - GUAM) (already issued with FO #7 - FoRAGER), and Appendix #7, Terrain Study (to be issued). . ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION - m a. confronting? th What is the enemyesiuatlonet active or pa'siv?!:X ::i - -: ProvMarBrig? Is defense

b. Will the enemy'defend OROTE PENINSUIl from strength, composition, and disposition of character of his defensive installations: ed, when and from what direction will they Annex -4-

attack from SE? What will be forces? What are location & Where will reserves be locatcounterattack? BAKER to Opn Plan #1-

Annex BAKER to Opn P34z #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) 13 June 1944 2. c. d. Will the enemy reinforce the present OROTE PENINSULA garrison? What will be the strength, composition, and source of reinforcements? Is OROTE PENINSULA garrisoned with any armored vehicles or tanks? forced by tanks or armored vehicles? strength? 3. RECONNAISSANCE & OBSERV fATI SS r .. ' From where, what types, and , If

so, where is rendezvous area, what strength, types? Will it be rein-

a. Aerial photos wi
available.

!be

from higherX fixrnished

ers as they become

...2 .

b. Assault units will conduct aggressive reconnaissance patrols as far to the front and flanks as required for security as soon as each objective

is secured. c. As soon as FBL has been secured, institute and maintain aggressive reconnaissance within assigned areas. d. Regt will establish OP, covering both sea and land approaches, as soon as suitable commanding ground is captured. 4. MEASURES FOR HANDLING PRISONERS & CAPTURED DOCUMENTS a. Prisoners of War (1) The term "Prisoners of War" includes Japanese military personnel, civilians, and Koreans in the employ of the military. During operations, all non-Allied personnel, regardless of connection,with the Japanese military, will be considered POWs until their status is determined by Brigade Hq. (2) Prisoners of War are a valuable source of information and may save the lives of many of our own men. Prisoners must be taken wherever possible. (3) The unit making the capture will search POW for documents and concealed weapons. When more than one POWs are taken, officers, N0Os,
enlisted men, and civilians will be segregated. POW will be taken under guard to Bn S-2 (or Regtl S-2, if unit is not part of BLT) with all documents and information as."toti35, place, and circumstances of capture. , -,, 'F 'bi%, : (4) Normally no 3r ogtion of PoW will be made at Bn. POW will be forwarded to egti OW Collecting Point (to be announced) with documents and ibepOift of capture. POWs will be sent to Brigade-2 who will receipt for PCW. Wounded POWs will be evacuated thru medical channels. Unit S-2 will be informed of all wounded POWs. Medical personnel will search POW and forward all documents and effects to Unit IntelliI - 5 - Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1 .....

(5) (6)
___

Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) 13 June 1944 4. a. (6) (cont'd) gence Officer with report of nature of wound and necessary information to identify documents and effects with that particular POTf. Wounded POWs must be guarded. be filled POf form or envelope 'ia higher-echelon. gg a guard tq ~h xi nd forwarded thru the PCG

(7) (8)

Arom POWs will be transmitted at once to next B8i Importan higher ec eon by most rapid means available.

b. Documents and Ivateriel (1) Documents:- All captured documents will be forwarded to Regtl S-2 as expeditiously as possible. They should be retained only as long as is necessary to extract immediate pertinent information of value to that echelon. Each captured document should bear on its surface:- Time, place, date of capture; translated or not translated, signature of translator. If translated, a copy of translation must accompany the document. Documents will not be released by lower echelons as "souvenirs". Name and organization of finder may be placed on document if it is desired that it be returned, but that only if security of unit designation will not be compromised. (2) Materiel:- All captured materiel automatically becomes property of the United States Government, and will be safeguarded as such. Samples of materiel which are readily transportable should be forwarded to higher echelons. Intelligence personnel, as well as unit commanders, must insure that installations such as radio, radar; heavy weapons; crashed aircraft, and documents are securely guarded to prevent souvenir hunting.

(3)

5.

MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND MODELS a. Furnished without requisition when available. The following measures will apply:

6.

COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE a. b. c. d.

documents All maps, sketches, codes, ciphers, secret and confiaeni ~ient. i will be destroyed, by fire if possible, if capture Compromising documents must not be~ taken foard'-of Bn CPs. The keeping of diaries du r .erton is forbidden in this command.

Letters, driver's licenses, membership cards, will not be carried ashore during operation. - 6 - Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1

Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 -_ 6. e 4 No papers or insignia indicating individual's organization will ba carried in areas of operation. < ' ! es will be carried ashore.

f. No captured souvenirs of Japaniae-inad' g.

-

bttnbt exposed. Insignia of rank Cm :be worn-g,\^ ':

:. ' '~,L..:, '1"

h. Action if ca ~ rank and .ser

personnel will be cautioned to give own name, g:!eer and nrh:g else in case of capture.

i. Censorship: Mail will be can:ored in accordance with existing regulations - Alert Status. j. Native inhabitants will not be allowed to pass outside or into our lines until identity is established and passage is authorized by Brigade Hq.

k. Exchange will be 20 Yen for one dollars, U.S. Hawaii Series. 1. Passwords and countersigns - See Appendix #1. 7. REPORTS AND DISTRIBUTION a, Bns will submit a daily report to reach Regtl Hq by 1200 each day. b. Special reports of any unusual importance as soon as obtained. c, Flash reports at once by telephone and radio of; (1) Hostile counterattack. (2) Combat Aviation, enemy. (3) Enemy tanks. (4) Enemy paratroopers.

(5) Chemical attack. AYERS Col, Comdg % ' < *&

,/ a,

OFFICIAL:

6..

WHITE Capt, S-2 Dist: See Dist List. :?:

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Appendices: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6

Terrain Study (to be - #7 \: Passwords & Count&rs:igns issued) ^" Daylight & Dark, Table,::'j Tide Tables : : ilk GUAM - Personalities G-2 Situation, CROTE PENINSULA (to be issued) G-2 Study - GUAM (already issued)

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Plan 1-44 III PhilbCorps 11 May 1944 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) At Sea 13 June 194

Appendix #1 to Annex BAKE

W u, ,

to Opn Plan,
J Ji ,! G ,

1.

In order to elimi.nate possible conftsion and to facilitate rapid recognition between mlembers of different organizations ashore, the following system of passwords and countersigns will be employed.

2.

Three key words are assigned and each word will be used for a period of five (5) days. The password will be changed at 1200 local time on the sixth (6th) day. At tho end of the period, the system will be repeated, starting at 1201 local time on the sixteenth (16th) day. The key words aroe a. First day, starting D Day thru 1200 the sixth (6th) day, the key word will be months of the year. b. c. d. From 1201, 6th day, thru 1200, 11th day, the key word will be cities of the United States. From 1201, 11th day, thru 1200, 16th day, the key word will be States of the United States. Prom 1201, 16th day, tho key word will rovort again to months of the year and tho system will be followed thru as before.

3.

4.

In order to eliminate confusion and to have the passwords and countersigns on STEVEDORE conform with those employed throughout the FMCAGER Operation, the system is recorded chronologically to facilitate adoption of the correct key words on W Day and thereafter. The challenge, l'Halt, who is there?" will be employed in the system as
follows:

5.

ther? . 15 June - Challenger:: ' : "tJiii (oat r other month). ; Answer (or u,, other' mo t Challenger: aA . 16 June Same as previous day, 17 June m Sane as previous day. Same as previous day. 18 June Same as previous day. 19 June 20 June Up to 1200, sane as previous day. Starting at 12013
Challenger: "Halt", who is there?" - 1 Appendix #klr

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5Appendix #1 to Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1 - IIq ROT 106 (Reinf

5. (oont'd)
Answer :

".Iemphis"

GChallenger:

'Dallas" (or any other largo city in the U.S.). '-lIa~,~ho is there?"

(or any other large city in the U.S.).

ant' '%a (or any other large city in the U.S.).

Challenger 22 23 24 25 June June Juno June -

,,

Lphia," (or any large city in the U.S.).

26 June 27 28 29 30 June June June June

1 July 2 July 6.

Sanm as previous day. Samn as previous day. Sane as previous day. Up to 1200, sane as previous day. Starting at 1201: Challenger: "Halt, who is there?" : "Alabama" (or any other State of the U.S.). Answer Challenger: "Missouri" (or any other State of the U.S.). tIHalt, who is there?" - Challenger: : "Texas" (or any other State of the U.S.). Answer Challenger: "Iowa" (or any other State of the U.S.). - Sane as previous day. - Sane as previous day. - Sane as previous day. - Sane as previous day, up to 1200. Starting at 1201: Challenger: "Halt, who is there?" : "June" (or any other month). Answer Challenger: "lay"t (or any other month). - Challenger: "Halt, who is there?" ; "February" (or any other month) Answer Challenger: "October" (or any other nonth) - and thereafter: The'system continues until counternanded.

code be taken All personnel will be warned that in no case will this to mneorize the ashore. It nust be borne in mind that is only necessary key word co esponding to each five-day period.
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Appendix #2 to Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1, Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) DATE

MOONRISE ( 0600 0600 0601 0602 0602 0602 0603 0603 0603 0603 0604 0604 0604 064 0604 0605 0605 0605 0605 0606 .^ 1852 2 1852
1:
h

OONSET 0947 1045 141

1238
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MOON PHASES

July 1944 (cconttd)

10 11
12

>.. 2235
- 322

Last Quarter

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

1852 1852 1852 1852 1852 1852 1852 1852 1352 185I 1851 1851 1850 1850 1850 1850 1849 1849

0052

0225 03l3
0403

0o.455 0547 0638 0729

New

0818 0906
0952 1038 1124 1211

2145
2223 2300 2337 First Quarter 0016 0058

1300
1351 1445

O42

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MD , Ser #0202.2)

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Auithb: n Plan 1-44 III ThiLCorps

11 May 1944
Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) At Sea
4.

13 June 1944

Appendix #3 tto ia>x BAIKER to Opn Plan #1. ,..- TME TIBILS
GUAM T MApra)

Lat. 13 26I N. Long. 2144 40t E. Period: June, 1944 Calculated in -10 or KING zone tine fron U.S. Data

RANES :
US C&GS Report #13 - Range Japanese Tide Tables 1944 - Rise High Water DATE

Spring Mean

Neap

MBL

1.9 ft 1.6 ft
3.61 -..

1. 2ft 1.4 ft
3.28
.,

2.3

Low Water
HIGH -1OZ FEET PwUS

1944
June

HIGH -10Z 0837

FEET PLUS

-XOZ

FEET PLUS

LOW -10Z 1617 1709 1806 1910 2019 2124 2227 2323 1212 1254 1335 1417 1457 1536 1615 1653 1728 1807 1850 1940 2036

FEET PUS

MOON PHASE

10

2.6

--

11 12 13 34 15 16 17
18

0409

0005 0100 0147 0234 0317 0354 0430

0506

19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27

0539 0612 0651 0725 0800

0838 0006 0048 0129

2.5 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.5 2, , 1810 2.6 2.8 . , 2.8 ,:::0 ,2.7

2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2..7

0930 1041 1211 1354 1533 1657

0515
0628

2.8

1.7
1.7

0744 0854 .0952 1042

1127

1.5 1.2 1.9 0.6

0.4

2.8 2.7 2.7

2,6

2'. 2. 2153 2241

2325

0013 0103
:'012

1.5 1.6
1.7
'.

2.7 2.? ;
2.7
0 0431

28 29 30

0202 0234 0301

2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

0914 0958 -i 1238 2428 1601

2.3 2.1 1.8 1.7 1.8

0538.

0700
0926 0955 1026
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1.6
1.3 1.1 1.9

17

-0.1 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.9 1.1 1.3 0.2 0.0 -0.1 -0. 1 -0.1 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 _M

Last Q

New

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Appendix 7#3 to Annex BAKER to Opn Plans #1 High Water DATE July 1 2 3 HIGIT '
I.

Hq RCT 106 (Reirn) Low Water

S'g.
'

HIGH
____UO

FEET
PLUS

PLU 0330
0358 0540
2.5

L( -10Z

FEET PLUJS

LO0 -10Z 2142 2246 2341 1234 1311 1352 3434 153,9 1607 1656 1746 1840 1939 2044. 2347 2254 2357 1240 1323 1405 3442 1516 1548 1621 1651 1723 1800 1848 1946 2102 2220

FEET

MOON

PLUS

;.

.
PnS

4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 34 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

0427 0503 0620 0702 0752

0843 0944

0017 0057 0139 0219 0300 0339

0422 0502

0546 0631 0721 0752 0833

0914 0958 0048

24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31

0017 0115
048

0222 0302

2.6 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.1 2,6 2.5 2.5 2,5 2.5 *2.5

,1716 18191911'

1055
2.2 2;6 2,7 2.8
2.9

0.7
0.5 .7 1.8

1.3
1.5

%1342 ,00p1 oi29

0.3
1.8
1.8

1.6
0.2
0.2 -0.1

1957 2041 2126 2210 2252 2335 1054 1214 1347 1527 1657
1815

Full

0218
0313

-0.2
-0.1 0.0

2.9 2.9 2.5 2.3 2.2 2,2 2.3

0405 0504 0601 0704

0811

1.8 1,6 1.5 1,3

1.0

0.2

0.4 Last Q 0.7

0.7 1.2

1919 2011 2056

2138

2.4
2.5 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.6 1.9 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.3

0914 1011 1105 1155

0052

0.7 0. 5 0.3 0.1

1,8

1.4
1.6

1.7
0.0 -0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 New Moon

2214 2249 2320 2349

1058 1210

1346 1536 1702

1810

O046 0235 0324 0412 0504 0550 0645 0736 0831 0917 100l 1043

1.8 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4

0.3
0.4 0.6 0.7 0.9

1.1 1.3 1.5

1.7

1st Q

All data was taken fron U.S. C.&G.S. tide tables for the Gilbert, Marshall, Caroline and,'Mriana Islands, Feb. 1944. Reference station was Saipan. Note that all tides ire figured in KING (-10 Zone) tine. However, the local tine at Guan is probably7 in ITEM (-9 zone) tino. The tines shown heroin vary slightly from those shown by Japanese Tide Tables, 1944, and the heights, both ai high and low water, shown in the above table are usually 1 to i feet lower thah.those shorwn by the Japanese Tide Tables, 1944.

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III' hlibGorps 11 May 1944
8 V^~~: .;,^At !.. !y^.~ "^-^~

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~13

PRCT 106 (Reinf) Sea June 1944

Appendix #4 to Annex WMm to Op

GU.AM -.

LITIES

The following persona areo irnown to have been on GUAM at the tino of the Japanese occupation. They are bolieved 'to be reoiablo and will welcor our return. to locate these people as soon as practicable and escort then to Corps C.P., whon established ashore without delay. Probably the three most valuable men are: (1) Jose Salas, (25 Herbert Johnston and (3) Pedro Guerrero in the order
named. JOSE SAIAS - Approx. age 49. Engineer. They have considerable influenc.o w-ith tho natives.

Evory offort should be made

HERBERT JOHNSTON - Approx. age 35. PEDRO GUERRERO - Apprex. age 39. bundocks. ANDERSON, ARTHUR - Approx. age 38. ARTERO, JESUS " Approx. age 43. JUDGE CAMACHO - Approx. age 65. CALVO, EDWARDO - Approx. age 39.

Clerk and good contact nan. Surveyor and an excellent man in the Mechanic and power plant man.

Excellent guide. Lives near PATI POINT. Thoroughly cognizant of Island Judiciary. Civil affairs and bank cashier.

CALVO, REVEREND OSCAR ;,3AN (Father Calvo) - Approx age 29. Welfare work among natives. CALVO, VICENTE ("Ben" al age 53. Chief Clerk, Supply Dopt.

CO0EPTION, "Delong" * Approx. age 3. :;u veyor and guide. DeLEON, ELSIE - Approx. age 33. DUENAS, REVEREND JESUS BAZ Clerk. : Welfare

(Father Duenas) -Apprax. age 38. and native cooperation work.

FLCRES, NIEVES 1. - Filipino, age about 48. FLCEES, RUTH - Approx, age 21.

Cadastral affairs and surveyClrk Stenographer. FLORES, RUTH -21. Aand age ppro.

Clerk and Stenographer, S ER'#0202.4)

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Appendix #4 to Annex BAiER to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT106 (Reinf) GUERRERO, JOAQUIN - Approx. age 26. I$I;RO, V2iENTE P. - Approx. age 58. '':i~'.i:O,,:OS JCHNST iy~ (Joe) - Approx. age 35.
~ i; ' "

Clerk, typist and stenographer. Supervisor of native labor. Electrician and guide. Civil affairs.

iJElDA -4ra'ox. f. A? ? JtINSTON, TIIOH.S - Ap ie

age 48.

23. Instrument man or draftsnan.

LEON, GUEREWRO, JOSE (?) Leon GUEMERO - Approx. age 39. Engineerin g aide. ILtJA, JOSE - Approx. age 61. Influential in a quiet way.
business connections. UTJAN, lVILLIAM ("Bill" Lujan) - Approx. age 43. Valuable assistant in any

Many faniy &

job requiring developnent of native cooperation. MIARTIEZ, PEDRO - Approx. age 53. MESA, MRS. - Approx. age 43.
PALACIOS,

Best business r-an on the Island. Former2y a Governnent Clork.

Invaluablo organizer of wonan labor. Surveyor. Engineer.

IRAI1ISCO - Approx. ago 38.

PALOMO, VICEITE R. - Approx. ago 35,

PEREZ, ISABEL TAITANO - Approx. age 41. Daughter of "Don" Perez. Valuable for work anong Chanorro wonon. PEREZ, ANASTACIO (Don Poroz) - Approx. age 73. Civil aid and also in a Judicial capacity.
RIVERA, '"ROSRI0O", JESUS
-

Approx. age 41.

Chief Clerk, Pan Aror. Airways.

Assistant mnanger of airport. :.Adninistrative affairs. /. Welfare work. Enginer aide. School superintendent.

ROBERTO, JUAN - Approx. ago ', SABLAN, REVERID JQAQUIN.

Approx. ,3

SAIAS, FiAI10ISCO - Approx. age 25. SANCHEZ, SI.!ON A. - Approx. age 48.

SAN NICOILtS, VICEhTE "Ben" - Chief of plunbing shop. Faniliar with water supply and sewage systems. SCHARFF, GEORGE - Geman citizen. Dredge forenan. (ONI says he may be trusted to be loyal in any circunstances while another source states he is not to be trusted.)
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Appendix #4 to Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) TAITANO, RICHARD - Approx. age 23. I F 4ZA, vR
j' i"
, ., :~i t ,, ~; */f, t

Surveyor and engineer. Knowledge of agricultural

EN("Ben" Zafra) - Approx. age 43.

,?

conditions in the Island Administrative affairs.

The following Qto~ (voswere4 'J H been "5th Columnists".

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a

on the island and are known to have

ImS. SAWADA (AGCI A.)

F. R. ISHIZAXI, niclknmed BEN COOK (SUhMY) The above two persons should be apprehended as soon as possible and escorted to CORPS C.P., when established ashore, wlthout delay.

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Auth: Opn Plan #1-44 III PhibCorps 11 Ilay 1944 Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) At Sea 13 June 1944 Voice Call COI0IANDO 20 CATGUT STEADFAST JERICHO
COMMANDO FOUR

+ Annex CHARLIE tc o Opn Plan

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2 NAVAL (fI NFE SUFRT PLAN

TASK ORGN - 1.

Fire Support Unit T-g CI48 HONOULULU (F) CA38 SAN FRANCISCO CA32 NEWT ORLEANS

,.

2. Fire Support Unit FOUR (53.5.4) DD 4-1 DD576 IURRAY DD 4-2 DD659 DASHIELL 3. Fire Support Unit SIX (53.5.6) BB38 PENNSYLVANIA DD 6-1 DD557 JOHNSTON
1. Information -

KEEPSAKE PASTEBOARD COMMANDO SIX

MAESfTRO MAINSTDM

a. b. c. d. e. 2.

Tentative "Pacific Fleet Doctrine for Naval Gunfire Support of landing Operations", issued by ComTaskFor-53. FTP 167, Chapter V. CSP 734, pages 40 & 41. CSP 2156 (B) Annex "D" to OomTaskFor-53 Operation Plan #A162-44, "General Bombardment (Air & Gunfire) Fire Support and Air Instructions".

3.

Fire Support Units of the Southern Atk Grp will support the approach of the Southern Transport Grp into its atk areas, neutralize enemy shore batteries in order to maintain transports and ISTs in their atk areas, support the landing on AGAT beaches, and support operations of the landing force after it is ashore. At . Support a. Fire Support Unit TO - Operate in Fire/Area #2. b. c. x. Fire Support Unit.FOUR - Operate in Fire Support Area #4. Fire Support Utni- SIX Operate in Fire Support Area #6. O

(1) All Fire Support Units deliver fires scheduled in Schedule of Fires, and be prepared, after HOW Hour, to answer requests for fire from assigned shore' siire control party. ~ (2) On all scheduled fires;
(a) Use salvo fire.

(b) Do not fire air bursts. (c) Fire support units WO & SIX use own aircraft for spotting l parent ship scheduled fires, and also destroyer firesP
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Annex CHARLIE to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 -

3.

x.

(2) (c) (cont'd) by .'. .~ordered Comdr Southern Atk Gp. 4-i';: ',.:(ad)"Close Supporting Fires. Times shown on "Schedule of Fires" ", fare for, guidance and must be readjusted whenever a change * H ini Hoir is signalled or in case of minor delay in the land'ingSjthe leading assault wave becomes evident. Therefore, the close supporting fires of the landing, especially during the last"eight, minutes preceding the arrival of the leading assault wave Et,'he,.iater's edge, must be laid down, not on time, but on tfh' 4 tanoe of the leading assault wave from the beach. The depth to be covered by the close supporting fire is from the waterts edge back to about 300 yds inshore and to about 1000 yds on each flank. Ranging shots just short in the water will assist in locating this zone. In case close supporting fire of the landing waves is delivered from a fire support area across to the opposite side of the target beach area, the fire must be shifted to the near side of the beach in order to keep the line of fire ahead of the near boats of the advancing waves, then shifted to the flanks and later lifted out of the landing beach area. Major caliber guns will shift fire out of the beach areas when the leading assault waves are 1200 yds from the beach; close range 5 inch 38 caliber fire and ICI fire should continue until the leading assault wave is close as possible to the beach, and is definitely endangered by our own fire (about 300 yds for destroyers). For information to ships and planes who cannot directly observe the position of the leading assault wave relative to the water's edge, a pyrotechnic signal of white flares will be released by a plane over the beach when the leading assault wave is 1200 yds from the water's edge and can be used as a time signal upon which to synchronize succeeding events.
A/l.ose supporting fire during the approach of the leading as:?saul ,wave from 1200 yds to about 300 vds will be at the rate ,er gun per minute for 5 inch guns. :.!' of 10

The Atk Grp Codr will receive report from the senior officer at the line of departure when the first assault wave is despatched; thence from the. air observer and from a designated destroyer (DD6-1) in Firtyxpport Area No. 6 when that wave and from the air observer when is 1200 yds from the beac.. the leading assault wave .iE over the water's edge. (3) On all requests from shore fire control parties, (a) Use salvo fire and wait for spots from designated spotting agency before firing next salvo. When "No change" spot is re_or U p -v^~a44 e 4-P ^-lw"OA'Ol '_

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Annex CHARLIE to Opn Plan #1 - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 3. x. (3) (a) (cont'd) shore fire control party. At end of time specified, ships jwill check fire and await further orders from shore fire conv r e r - ; A tr03paFtyl;i,- .... _ plash" are transmitted. 6aih Ensure that "salvo" a i.(b). inch unless specifically requested io~not use air bmi'sts~ion b (l e'i by assigned shore fi'ec itrol party. Do not use Mark 32 fuzed 5 inch ammunition. For ammunition allowances, see Reference e. under Information pargraph.

(4) (5)

(6) Targets may be designated for scheduled fires or call fires as follows: (a) Arbitrary area names as "JjI", "BERT", etc. (b) Arbitrary 200 yds lettered squares within 1000 yd M-squares as "249C". (c) N-square coordinates as 386-126 (if ordered). (7) All firing ships pay particular attention to the provisions of "Plan Victor" (Appendix #2). (8) Ammunition Reports - Fire Support Ships will normally make ammunition reports only when requested to do so (on the Naval Gunfire Support Common channel - see Appendix #1). This report will normally consist of: (a) Total quantify of fire support ammunition remaining on hand. For various types of ships this should include: Battleships: 14" HC, 5" AA Common. : 8" HC, 6" HC, 5" AA Common. Cruisers Destroyers : 5" AA Common, 5" Common. (b) If other details of ammunition on hand or expended are desired, such details will be specifically requested in each instance. Then fire support ammunition (as above types) on hand reaches 50% of that on board at commencement of W-Day, bombardment ships will report this fact to the Atk Grp Comdr. Further details, if required by that comdr. will be requested at the time of making this report. (9) The following Sixeen (14destroyers'w711 carry 50 rds per gun 5"38 Commros project les STEVENS HARRISON JOHN RODGERS McKEE MURRAY RINGGOLD DASHIELL BLACK STEMBEL HAGGARD HAIIEY FRANKS JOHNSTON FULIAM HALFORD HUDSON

(10) Afterrthe troops land at HOW Hour. they will move forward to the v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3-1 line marked on maps and charts. As soon as the -3- Annex CHARLIE

Annex CHARLIE to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 -

3.

and in a position to request fires, more L be given the fire support ships as to and the fire support ships will deliver their fire accordaidg, (11) From daybreak on WILLIAM day until HOW minus 27 minutes, counterbattery fire must be given priority over all area neutralization fires. All enemy shore batteries must be sileneed and kept silenced. Armored ships must close these batteries as necessary to quickly silence them. These batteries may be repaired and remanned, and it is important that preparations be made to deal with them again when they show signs of life. Do not waste large amounts of ammunition, 5 inch or above, attempting to sink small craft or to erase light structures on shore. Use close range weapons on this type of target. (12) For reports that are required see Annex "D" to ComTaskFor-53, Opn Plan # A162-44.

as

4. 5.

----a. b. Communications in accordance with Appendix #1. Comdr Southern Atk Grp (CTG 53.2) in GEORGE CmLYER.

AYERS, Col, Comdg. OFFICIAL:

A

TEOME, Capt, S-3. Appendices: #1 - Naval Gunfire Support Communications #2 - Safety Requirements

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Plan Y1

Ser #0303.60 NAVAL GUNFIRE Appendix #1 to 1. Southern A NLOs of RC not check Headquarte 2. Circuits ( a. (1) A
me

Auth:' Opn Plan 1-44 g o III PhibCorps, 11 May 1944 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) At Sea 13 June 1944
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to C

as a continuous listening watch by BLT nce is broken. NLOs of RCT 106 will nsmit until directed to do so by this

Lpport Comern Atk Grp guard Gunfire Su Lpport Comern Atk Grp guard Gunfire St on 3905 and Grp, come of support on the two

(2) A

(3) All fire support ships in reserve maintain listening watch 4010, and if assigned to render fire support for either Atk up on its channel to transmit and receive. Upon completion and when released, reserve ship revert to listening watches Gunfire Support Commons. b.

Each Hq ship of Atk Grp Comdrs will guard both Gunfire Support Common Channels (3905)(4010) (transmitting and receiving). Assignments and requests for reserves will be handled on these nets between the two gunfire support Hq ships.

c. All Regtl In Os remain on their respective Atk Grp Gunfire Support Common except in an emergency when they will, upon permission of Atk Grp Comdr, come up on any of their respective Bn spotting channels. They will either report back at specified times to their respective Gunfire Support Common or else revert back completely to this channel. d. All assault Bns, via their NL0, are on a channel direct to a ssigned fire support ships. This channel may be changed thru Regtl In 0 or taken over by him for fire control upon; (1)Committing of reserve Bns. (2) Land.g of the Regtl CP. Reservo,!fi'e. support ships will come up,on.frequency of supported unit when assigned'fioire support. Atk Grp Comdr will monitor spotting nets as required. Frequency.changes will be made/by Atk Grp Comdrs upon request of only Regtl Ln s0 e. Corps, Div and Brig Comdrs will come up on their respective Atk Grp Comdr's Gunfire Support Comoonfchannels, but will use these channels only for: (1) Coordination of air & Ary with NGF in support of trps that have landed.

(2) Transmission of infomit4of value to ships and Atk Grp Comdr. f. Inter-commnication between able radio and/or wire.
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n & Regtl Ln Os will be supplemented by port1 Appendix #1 to Annex CHARLIE,

Appendix #1 to Annex CHARLIE to Opn Plan #1 - 13 June 1944 2. g. Shore fire control spotters will use "CHARLIE" followed by their number as a call. Naval gunfire In Os will use :'OBOE" and their number as a call:
EXAMPLES - SFC 32 - Use "CHARLIE THREE TWO" NLO 50 - Use "OBOE FIFTY"

Fire support ships will use their regularly assigned voice calls as listed 3.

4.
ences to these frequencis in voice tti
name: '

fire control parties. All refer3ssions will be by designated code b CODE NAME SINNER AIA MARGIE WHITE MULE RED OAK FREQUENCY 4950 4545 * 4865 * 5515 * 5070 **

CODE NAME
PINKLADY

FREQUENCY 4280

SIAPHAPPY 5240 4680 * MILLY TOOTSIE R()LL 5380 * BECKY 5755 *

* These frequencies are regularly assigned to TaskFor 54 and cannot be used by TaskFor 53 if TaskFor 54 is required to land also. ** This frequency is assigned to TaskForce 52 and cannot be used if TaskFor-53 is required to land along with TaskFor-52. 5. Frequencies and Voice Calls To be guarded by assigned ships, commencing at H Hour Bn to which Initially designated FreBn to which Fire Support Unit quency NAVAL SFCP attached KiloSpotter Liaison I Hz!aesAh .. Call Ship cycle Bn-Regt uall uO-icer

0 30
C 31 C 32 C 33 0 31

3d Regt 1-3
'I

3905 4680 4k45 5755

HARRISON MINNEAPOLIS ST LOUIS CHOCOLATE MAGNOLIA WEBSTER

0 327
0 33 0 90

2-3

-' "
9th Regt-' 1-9 2-9

C 91 C 92 C 93
.

0 91 0 92 0 93
0 210

5070 * 5515
5070 *
.

STEVENS

PUSSYFOOT

3-9
21st Regt - 2 -

JOHN RODGERS ACEHIGH

3905

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Appendix #1 to Annex CHARLIE to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) :_ :

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5 (cont'd)

NAVAL SFCP Liaison Officer

Bn to which attached Bn-Regt

Frequency

Initially designated Fire Support Unit Ship Call

*: ^Spotter ':Call

Kilo,ycle
5240 *

^r.41
C 212
C 213

0 21
0 213

-21

5240 * 5240 *

WICHITA

BLABBERMOUTH

3-21
4trh Regt

McKEE

PLYWOOD

0 40
C 41 C 42 C 43 0 41 0 42 0 43 0 220 C 221 C 222 C 223 0 221 0 222 0 223

4.010
4865 * 4.950 MURRAY HONOLULU NEU ORLEANS KEEPSAKE CATGUT JERICHO

1-4
2-4

3-4
22d Regt 1-22 2-22 3-22
106th R

4865 * 4010 4280 * 5380 4280 *

_ .6 _ _

JCHNSTON DASHIELL SAN FRAN-

BRAINSTORM PASTEBOARD STEADFAST

C is o
106th RCT

0 i60 C 161
C 162 C 163
_ I

0 161
0 162 0 163

106-1 106-2 106-3

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* Duplidated frequencies. The above assignment of ships to battalions is only tentative, but ships will be fired by the respsctive SFCs wherever practicable. Additional ships will be fired and as the original ships are depleted of ammunition. as available and r4 fied Chan':e of assignmeitfill bei made by Atk Grp Comdr as required over the command ,uC Gips;'x(: channels of the respect i'k/ CW Call Frequency S 4 " B^ 42fXa SSX 5UE KODAK 3905 t AtkE Gro'" Attack Group Comdrs - Northern 6RP NOMAD 4010 -^ . " Southern Atk Group Landing Force Comdrs - CG 3d PhibCorps (CG, SoLanFor) CG, 3d Div .n,4, n, ',-4UU9 L"ju VI-UVjj.L-.L6 - 3 3905, 4010 3905
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CentCom TYRO, Annex D, par 11 modified as follows:- Shore fire'controfl arties may request air spot from the Atk Grp Comdr on the proper Nava.. GCnMfire Support Conmnon (3905, 4010) as assigned. Battleship & cruiser planes will norma~ e used. Atk Grp Comdr, in assigning planes for air spot, will notify w ent 'ship. If the plane is to spot for other than its parent ship, Atk Gomdr will notify ship of plane's transmitting frequency & that ship will s i ' receiver on this frequency. Plane will set its receiver on the assigned hore fire control frequency of ship requiring air spot. Atk Grp Comdr wi 'potify parent ship of this frequency. Communica.tll tion between ship and plane th1*e e as outlined in c. below. This does not apply to battleships~ sX ip$ ing planes of another ship. In ' this case, battleships will trans receive on assigned plane's frequency as in b. below.

b. The following frequencies are assigned spotting planes of fire support battleships: Ship Sh~i Call Plane Call Freauency CW IDAHO ELECTION see par A.a. 6750 4IU NEi MEXICO IAWMAKER Part V, Annex 6925 5XR PENNSYLVANIA MAESTRO C,CentCom-2 6270 6DP c. Air spotting by cruiser planes:- cruiser planes will listen on originally assigned ship's shore fire control party frequency and transmit on assigned plane frequency as shown below. Cruisers will guard their respective plane frequencies with a listening watch and will transmit to planes on the originally assigned shore fire control party frequency. Frequency Plane Xmit *Frequency Ship Xmit

Ship WICHITA MINNEAPOLIS SAN FRANCISCO HONOLULU NEW ORLEANS ST LOUIS

* The uj
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Ship Call BLABBERMOUTH MAGNOLIA STEADFAST CATGUT JERICHO WEBSTER

Plae Call see par. 3 a, Pt V Annex . C CentCom-2

CW Ship Receive 2XC 3265 6EC 3375 8JV 3LH 50M 910 3565 7165 3440 3255

Plane Rec. 5240 4545 4280 4950 4865 5755

ties h'l~!landed will be restricted to the absolute minimum consistent

with necesary operations. 7. Shore Fire Control C de - Refer par 13, Annex D, CentComTWO, effective. ; CSP 2156(B)

:of these frequencies with planes after shore fire control par-

8.

?Pyrotechnic Excerpts
Pyrotechnic Green Star Cluster Amber Star Parachute By Aircraft - White parachute Mark VI
- - - __ ft # A __ -

'7 Meaning Arty, gunfire or bombs falling within our lines Assault waves have landed Assault troops 1200 yards * from the beach
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Appendix #1 to Annex CHARLIE to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) . 9. Ammunition Reports - In accordance with par 3 x. (9), this Annex. Annex D, CentComT9WO will be disregarded for TaskFor-53. Par. 5,

In reporting the quantities of ammunition, the "Shackle Code" shall be used. 10. Calls for Firk i ort Ships 2 (listed in alt ic'l!or.oie calls) VOICE CLLL ; O -. C IP^ ACEHIGH 'A t - DD574: JN'DGERS ACROPOLIS 2BG 'DDA I0, IAMLI DD666 t 2GB ANCHOVY AUTHOR 2MN DD629 ABBOT BABYFACE 2MZ DD472 GUEST BANQUET 2QG DD350 HULL BLABBERMOUTH 2XC CA45 WICHITA BOXTHORN 3BG DD513 TERRY BRAINSTORM 3CB DD557 JOHNSTON CATGUT 3LH CL48 HONOLULU CHECKMATE 3MZ DD501 SCHROEDER * CHIGGER 30M DD502 SIGSBEE * CHOCOLATE 30X DD573 HARRISON DROPKICK 4GN DD5'56 HA ILEY DWARF 4HS DD658 COIAHAN EIECTION 4IU BB42 IDAHO DD660 BULIARD EXPOSITION 4MN FINGERNAIL 4QA DD355 AYLWIN FISHHOOK 4QM DD630 ERAINE T 4SU DD348 FARRAGUT FOOTBALL GOLDWYN 4ZA DD631 ERBEN 50M CA32-- NEW ORLEANS JERICHO DD576 MURRAY * KEEPSAKE 5RD LABOR 5UM DD555 HAGGARD IAWMAKER 5XR BB40 NEW MEXICO BB38 PENNSYLVANIA 6DP MAESTRO CA36 MINNEAPOLIS 6EC MAGNOLIA 6EY DD667 CHAUNCEY MALICIOUS DD642 HALE 6LK MODIFY DD500 RINGGOID 6RK NOBLEMAN DD644 STEMBEL 6XU OXYDOL DD354 MONAGHAN 7AF PARTNER DD659 DASHIELL 7AK PASTEBOARD PLYWOOD 7GU DD575 McKEE PUSSYFOOT 7JS -, DD479 STEVENS PUNCHBOWL 7JI DD554 FRANKS f RATTLETRAP 7MWtR ' DD4-75 HUDSON , j :g mp RINGTAIL 7Q'W .DD66. KIDD A ! 'i, ! : :>.::" ?S 7RK DD353 DALE -' ROADHOUSE s . DD474 FULLAM 7VI SAHIB DD517 WALKER SAT SHATTERPROOF DD351 MACDONOUGH 8CM SHOPLIFTER CA 38 SAN FRANCISCO 8JV STEADFAST DD516 WADSWORH* 8TC TITWILLOW
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VARNISH WARRIOR WEBSTER 9CH 9HC 910 DE3.9 DEJ,,Y DD,73 BE:SiET ST LOUIS 0CL4

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upport units are considered as in I.X

ledge for a message they must do When fire support ships "Roger" or ac so in alphabetical order of voice calls.
When SFCs and NLOs "Roger" or acknowledge for a message they must do so in numerical order of their call signs.

11.

a. Calls for Fire Support Unit Condrs FIRE SUPPORT UNIT COMDR 1 2 CALL
COffiCANDO ONE

3 4 5 6
7

COUMMANDO TWO COMMNDO THREE COMMANDO FOUR COMMANDO FIVE COMMANDO SIX COMMUNDO SEVEN

b. Calls for Fire Support Units

FIRE SUPPORT UNIT CALL STRAGGLER ONE STRAGGIER TWO STRAGGLER THREE

1
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and air bombing and strafing 1. In order ' targets, the maximum ordinates of the various trajectories of against enemy projectiles have been considered in evolving what will be termed "Plan Victor". During the time that this "Plan Victor" is in effect limitations as follows will be placed upon NGF from battleships, cruisers and destroyers: Limitations The following limitations are in effect during the periods: (a)H-90 to H-60 (b)While leading wave of LVTs is between 1200 yds and the beach (approx H-8 to H plus 0) and for such other periods as may be ordered by Atk Gp Comdr. Maximum Fire Support Ranges Remarks Unit Gun Check fire 5"/25 All 7000 yds ---------5"/38 Fire Support Unit THREE 8000 yds ..-..------5"/38 All other Fire Support Units concerned. 9000 yds No Reduced 6"/47 All Charges 7000 yds With Reduced 8"/55 Fire Support Charges Unit THREE 8000 yds With Reduced 8"/55 Fire Support Charges Unit TWO 9000 yds With NO Reduced 8"/55 Fire Support Charges Unit THREE 10000 yds With NO Reduced 8"/55 Fire Support Charges Unit TWO 14"/45 All BBs 14"/50 as applicable With Reduced Charges 8000 yds 11000 Yds.

With NO Reduced . 14'"/45 All BBS? ,~J Charges > 14"/50 as a)p!icdable

FRITZ, fire in areas JPUG, i/al While PLAN VICTOR issin effect. no ships~ SAL, or ANN. All ships willt confine '.fire iX assigned areas along the coast in accordance with fire scheduleG'-chait, subject to above restrictions.

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Appendix #2 to Annex CHARLIE to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 44

UnscheduledAir Strikes In event of air strikes not previously scheduled, "Plan Victor" will be imposed for specific periods of time. It is contemplated that sufficiient Mwarning.pf intention to impose this plan can be given so that ships '5!lineedbnot cec k fire -hi34 4osirg to required ranges. Should "Plan s i f nyoke'd on,'? i!t~ s notice, ships outside range limits will check fire unAie :rainge cah closed.

Minimum pull-out altitude for planes in all strikes is 1500 feet.

2. OY-1 observation aircraft. The OY-1 airplane will be used at the GUAM objective for Arty Spotting as soon as an operating, strip is available on the island. These planes are attached to V110-1 and will be transported to the objective by Task Group 53.7. They will be flown ashore. These airplanes are slow and, unfortunately, are excellent targets. THESE PIANES ARE FRIENDLY. DO NOT FIRE AT THESE AIRCRAFT.

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^Aum^P Plan 1-44 III Phib Corps (SLF) 11 May 1944 IIq ROT 106 (Reinf) At Sea 13 June 1944

Annex DOG
AIR

Maps: 1.

Special Air & Gunnery Tar--t 2JIap of STEVEDORE, 11 sheets 1/20,000.

Island of STEVEDORE, 1/6f2 U000.

Prliminary strikes on STEVEDORE by land and carrier based aircraft will be directed by Commander FIFTH FLEET. See Appendix #1 for list of primary targets.

2. . Aircraft of Task Force 58 and Task Force 53 will provide air support for the capture of STEVEDORE as shown in Appendix #2. 3. OY-1 Airplanes of VMO-1 will be transported to the objective area aboard CVEs of Task Force 53. As soon as an air operating strip is available on STEVEDORE these airplanes will be flown ashore and take over the Artillery Spotting. 4. Advance Commander Support Aircraft will be embarked in HONOLULU and is in control of Support Aircraft prior to the arrival at the objective area of Commander Support Aircraft.

5. Commander Support Aircraft will be embarked in APPALACHIAN. The Southern Attack Force Commander, through the Commander Support Aircraft, commands support aircraft from the time that the aircraft arrive on station until their departure for recovery by the parent carriers. Support Aircraft includes Combat Air Patrols, Anti-Submarine Patroles, Support Aircraft Groups and aircraft assigned special missions such as smokers, photographic planes and liaison planes. 6. Standby Commander Support Aircraft will be embarked in GEORGE CLYMER. Ho is assigned temporary additional duty, under the command of the Landing Force Commander, as the Landing Force Support Aircraft Commander. When he is in all respects ready to take over control of aircraft operating in direct support of troops (distant land &/or carrier based), the Landing i Force Commander will advise t itjck Force Commander (CTF 53) of this , fact. When directed by the A ei6i'ce Comnander, support air command at the objective will bo cxerclsd by 'the LandingFXroe Support Aircraft Commander over these aircraft over the objective.!'"'
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Requests for carrier and distant land-basod aircraft desiredby the Landing Force Commander (Ldg Poe Spt Aircraft Commander) will be referred to the Attack Force Commander who will effect the desired arrangements for the aircraft and notify the Landing Force Commander of their ETA at the Rendezvous Point. 7. Close Air Support Aviation will be made in the manne ro -Annex DOG to Opn Plan #1 ._

Annex DOG to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 -

scribed in III Phib Corps SOP No. 1-44, CLOSE AIR SUPPORT AVIATION, dated 8 May 1944. 8. Close Air support strikes and field artillery fires must be coordinated to avoid mutual interference. To accomplish this, before close air support requests are approved and missions are assigned, Air Support Comdr or the Landing Force Support Aircraft Condr will inform CG Corps Arty of the proposed air strike and request stoppage of any field arty fires which may interfere.P!.~t# gorps Arty will issue, the necessary orders to insure that no ng the periods scheduled for the 9. In general, the duties of the Air -o Condr. He will normally fly in iio facilities and long endurance. inator are:

a. Direct and control scheduled air strikes as set forth in the air plan and control other attacks as directed by the Condr Support Aircraft. b. Report noteworthy dovelopmonotr in the ground situation.

10. Air Observors are trained Marine air observers whose principle function is to keep the Landing Force Comdr informed on the ground situation. A Special nission. will be performed by those observers acting in this instance as agents of the respective Attack Group Condrs. The bomb bay of each of two TBF airplanes in which these observers are airborne on the first flight on WILLIAM Day will be loaded with six Mark 6 White parachute flares. When the leading wave of LVTs of the THIRD MarDiv is 1200 yards from the beach between Point ADELUP and ASAN Point, the THIRD Mar Div Air Observer will drop (in salvo) six Mark 6 White parachute flares from his airplane at a point about one mile inland from the center of this beach at an altitude below cloud level but above the level of haze and dust. Most preferred altitude is 2000 to 3000 feet. Similarly, when the leading wave of LVTs of the 1st ProvMarBrig is 1200 yards from the beach between AGAT TOWN and BANGI POINT, the 1st ProvMarBrig Air Observer will drop (in salvo) six Mark 6 White parachute flares from his airplane at a point about one mile inland from the center of this beach at an altitude below cloud level but above the level of haze and dust. Most preferred altitude is 2000 to 3000 feet. 11. Artillery Spottors ar Arty fire on targets, trined Marine spotters whose function is to direct

12. The Assault Air Warning Echilon consists'f fDots of MAWS-2, ARGUS-17, AW Cos 726 and 746, all under command of the COt)f MAWS-2, with Dots of Con l control. UNIT 41 and III PhibCorps Sig Bn undrhis tc The Assault Air Warning Echelon will land withNass'lt forces on STEVEDORE and establish an Air Warning System, Stand-by fl tor Direction facilities, - 2-2 Annex DOG to Opn Plan #1

Annex DOG to Opn Plan 0 Air Operations, Airport ten. (For details see 13. For Conmunication Detai PhibCorps, SigCon; and

TlO16,(Reinf) - 13 June 1944 .ot: d",i44rnal Airport Comrunications SysOpn Plan #1-44, XII
AYERS

Col,Condg Appendices:
#1 - List of Prim.Lry Tar eti #2 - Air Support Dsat-aiJ: for preliminary Strikes

#3 - ComraiunicaLions. OFFIC TL: TEpMME Capt, S-3 Dist: See Dist List.

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III PhibCorps (SLF) .1 lay 1944 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) At Sea Appendix #1 to Annex DOG to" 6pftI, 1.

13 June 1944

The preliminary bombardment of STEVED n mmencing on DOG DAY and continuing until WILLIAM MINUS 1 DAY will -be!` ted upon the primary targets as set forth belowl: ? a. Destruction of coastal defense guns, dual purpose guns, and other installations particularly on SAUPON POINT, AGANA, ASAN, CABRAS ISLAND, PITI, OROTE PENINSULA, SUKMY, CHACA0O MT., MT. TENJO, 4LIFAN mT., AGILT MAY, FACPI POINT, U.TAC .Y1AEAS, AND OTHERS AS LATER DIRECTED.

b. Destruction of anti-aircraft guns on STEVEDORE. c. d. a. Destruction of defenses on landing beaches and field artillery and mortars that can fire on boats and troops during and after landing. Destruction of buildings in which the enemy might take cover, particularly at SUMY TOWN, GROTE PENINSULA, PITI, AGAM and AGAT. Destruction of communications and transportation facilities on the west and northwestern coasts including small craft, radio stations, radar, and vehicles.

f. Destruction of enery troops. AYERS,

C00, Condg.

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Capt, S-3 Dist: Seo Dist List.

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Appendix #2 to A nnex 1.

0^Opns Plans #/ provide air support for the capture of

Lr[. Mi DAYS

Aircraft of TF 58 and;TF .75 STEVEDORE as follows: AIR SUPPORT ON a. WILLIAI minus 2 & minus 1 b. DAWN WILLIAM minus 2 and minus 1

Comdr TF 58 has bei requested to make fighter sweeps on enemy airfields 'on STEVEDORE in order to destroy aircraft. 12 VF for Combat Air Patrol. Armament: Normal Maintain the above aircraft as Combat Air Patrol over the objective area during daylight hours. Combat Air Patrols relieve each other on station. Relieved planes be prepared to strafe on direction of Condr Advance Support Aircraft. 6 VTB for Anti-Submarine Patrol. Armament: T2o depth bombs and one mine. Maintain the above aircraft as Anti-Submarine Patrol for the protection of Naval ships in the objective area during daylight hours. The carrier providing Anti-Submarine Patrol planes will be prepared to launch a relief plane in the event of a submarine contact, Bombs and mine to be dropped on objective on completion of patrol under direction of Condr Advance Support Aircraft. 1 VTB (VF) for Air Coordinator From 0600 to 1800 on William minus 2 and minus 1 Days, maintain on station in the objective area one Air Coordinator for the coordination of air activities & for directing, from the air, air attacks and other missions as specified herein and as may later be specified by Condr Advance Support Aircraft. 9 VTB for called Strikes and Covering Missions Tail Fuze Nose Fuze

c.

DAYLIGHT

WILLIAM minus 2 and .minus 1

d.

0600 WILLIAM minus 2 and minus 1

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0600 12 VP

12AZSB

WILLUJI ninmus?2 '-Ar'mament,

and minus 1 4'~
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Instantb Non-delay k2-'250# G.P4. None .025 SB2C 2-500 S.A'.P Instantb 2-250.G.P. ' Instant '\vailable) VTB HE Rockets (When .1 .-/' 01 10-100# G.P..4 / App #2 to Annex DOG or 10-100#r Incendia

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From 0600 to 1800 on WILLIAI ninus 2 and minus 1 Days, maintain on station the above aircraft for such
missions as may be directed by Comdr Advance Support Aircraft. During the norning and afternoon of WILLIAM minus 1 Day, reconnaissance and demolition units will operate off the NU Coast and W Coast of STEVEDORE. Aircraft on station support thi$ operation as directed, by Condr Advance Support Aircraft. Missions of these groups rrill be as follows; (1) Destruction of Coast Defense,, Dual Purpose and AA Guns on STEVEDORE.

(2) Destruction of inland. defenses, installations & structures. (3) The destruction of buildings around CROTE Airfield and airfield near TIYAN.

(4)

Destruction of communications and transportation facilities, including small craft, radio stations, observation towers, vehicles and road Junctions, Flight Leaders locate, nark, and report gun
batteries. It is important that the Air Coordinator and

(5)

30% of the VTB aircraft will be loaded with 10100 lb incendiary bombs - either magnesium or gasoline Jelly - for burning the buildings in PITI and AGAT, and the grass in grid squares,

331, 366, 416, 506, 562.

f. WILLIAM minus 1

332, 379, 417, 507,

333, 380, 435, 508,

347, 381, 436 532,

348, 382, 457, 533,

349, 396, 458, 534,

350,363, 364, 365, 397, 398, 399,415, 459, 480, 481,482, 535, 560, 561, and

6 Snokers Beach Reconnaissance Units, of Undervater Demolition

Teams will operate off the western and northwestern

beaches of STEVEDORE on the morning of WILLIAM minus 1 DAY. Demolition units will operate off these beaches in the late afternoon of WILLTM minus 1 DAY. Comnencing at 0800 and again at 1500, maintain 6 So:kers, prepared to take off on instruction from Comdr Advance Support Aircraft, to cover these operations. g. OgQI WILIJAM minus 1 Photogaphic Plane (1) At about 0900 on WILLIAM minus 1 DAY take vertical photographs from SAUPEN POINT to FAGPI POINT. Photographs to cover reefs, Harbors and beach areas to about 2000 yards inland, - 2- Appendix #2 to AnnexDO

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(2) Photographs
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ISE DIRECTED BY UPPQRT AIRCRAFT

J2 VF foreConbat Air Patrol. Armament: Normal Maintain the above aircraft as Combat Air Patrol over the cbjactive area during daylight. Combat Air Patrols relieve each other on station. Relieved
planes be prepared to strafe on direction of Condr

Support Aircraft. b. DAWN WILLIAM DAY 6 VTB for Anti-Submarine Patrol. Armament: Same as WILLIAM minus 1 DAY. Maintain the above aircraft as Anti-Submarine Patrol for the protection of Naval ships in the objective area during daylight hours. The Carrier providing Anti-Submarine Patrol planes will be prepared to launch a relief plane in the event of submarine contact. Relieved planes, except for those carrying special anti-submarine devices, will join and Flight Leader report to Comdr Support Aircraft for bombing mission. They will be assigned immediate mission or directed to return to carrier. Planes carrying special anti-submarine devices return to carrier directly upon completion of patrol.
1 VTB (VF) for Air Coordinator.

c.

WILLIAM DAY

Commencing when the first strike arrives on station & continuing until 1800 unless otherwise instructed, maintain on station in the objective area one Air Coordinator for the coordination of air activities and for directing, from the air, air attacks and other missions as specified heroin and as may later be specified by Comdr Support Aircraft. d. ) 2 VTB for Air Observers. Commencing at H minus 60 on WILLIAM DAY and during X D daylight hours throughout the remainder of the opera~tion, maintain in best / :?l observing position in the vicin!:i of the objective, the above aircraft for the air ty,
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:observers for the purpose of observing and informing

tho Lanc4ig Force Comdr of the ground situation. These piai; will carry especially trained Infantry Liaison ZOfWicors for observation of the ground situation. '",
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Appendix #2 to Annex DOG to Opn Plan #1 - Hq ROT 106 (Roinf) - 13 Juno 1944 1. O. 3 Photographic Plane encing at HOW plus 60 on WILLIAM DAY, and at 0900 icceoding days, maintain on station until 1600 day, one VTB aircraft equipped to take photois, The aircraft must be equipped to drop the nogatiivs to t.%'es on Shorc or the Hq Ship as directo

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3 VTB for Artil ery Spotters.

Commencing when the field artillery has been established on shore and on order from Comdr Support Aircraft, maintain the above aircraft over the objective area for the Artillery Spotters for the purpose of spotting artillery fire. These planes spot for their own artillery. Therefore, it is necessary that spotters are launched in planes assigned to their own unit. As soon as suitable landing area has been established on shore and upon request of the Idg Fee Condr, the Attack Fee Condr will order Of Arty Spotting Planes and personnel launched from the carriers on which they are embarked. Artillery Spotting missions will then be performed by these aircraft based on shore.

ADDITIONAL AIR SUPPORT REQUIRED ON WILLIAM DAY a. WILLIAM DAY Comdr TF 58 has boon requested to make fighter sweeps on enemy airfields on STEVEDORE in order to destroy aircraft. 16 VF. 12 VSB. 9 VTB for called strikes. Armament: Tail Fuze Nose Fuze VF Normal SBD 1-500# G.P. .01 .01 Instant Non-Delay 2-250# G.P. .025 None SB20 1-1000# G.P. Instant Instant 2-250# G.P. TEF a. HE Rockets (when available) 10-100# G.P. .01 .1 b, 12-100# G.P. 4-5 sec Delay From 0615 to 1130 on WILLIAM DAY maintain the above aircraft on station over the objective area. From dawn until H-Hour, Naval Gunfire will be concentrated on coastal defense guns on the shores of STEVEDORE and on cdeonso installations and structures on the West and NWibhches of STEVEDORE. Except for emergency counter battery fire, surface ships restrict their gunfire to the beach areas and 1000 yds i'land. If it is desired to conduct Naval Gunfire inja4:t6nmnander Support Aircraft will direct planes to withJI. ~e _ f =m_ .... araw 'ronthe riring area. - 4- Appendix #2 to Annex DOG-

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Strike aircraft, during this period, will perforn . thq. llowing missions as directed by Condr Sup.. '. 'i'(3-M'Atcr-battory fire against inland guns firing from STEVEDORE and the destruction of guns and irastallations that cannot be seen or fired
on by our ships,

(2)

DoestLuction of mobile field artillery pieces

ar. iaom.):ars that can fire on boats and troops

during and after landing, with special emphasis on the western slopes overlooking the landing boachos. (3) Destruction of enemy personnel and vehicles moving either toward the landing beaches for reinforcements or retreating from the beaches toward the hills. Dislocation of connunications by bonbing inportant road junctions.

(4)

CONTROL OF STRIKE LAIRCPAFT FROM DAWN TO H-HOUR In order to have available a snall composite group (for example 4 VF, 3 VSB and 3 VTB) for an immodiate strike, the Condr Support Aircraft may direct the individual flight leaders to designate a certain number of planes for this purpose; It is possible that several small composite groups nay be required to be innodiately available for attacks on specific objectives. c. HOW minus 9C to HOW minus 60 WILLIAM DAY L6 VF, 96 VSB or VTB for HOW HOUR STRIKES. Beginning at HOW minus 90 minutes and until HOW ninus 60 minutes, unless otherwise instructed by Condr Support Aircraft, nake heavy strike on STEVEDORE in order to support the mnaor landing on the beaches in the ASAN and AGAT landing beaches. The i : Air Coordinator will direct and coordinate the en;t -tire istrike. -This striko nust commence on schedule ; ,;:, and bo complotednaot-lator than H minus 60 as major ''caliborgunfire an xacar fire is being lifted dur| ing th''period of thiW ittack. Bomb and strafe gun positions and boach`installations as indicated hereinafter. The following numbers and types of planes are considered necessary to support effectively the landing; VF aircraft should strafe inmediately ahead of the bombers in order to provide naxinun protection. - 5 - Appendix #2 to Annex DOG
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Appendix #2 to Annex DOG to Opn Plan Location BANGI POINT, GAN T]eCNK, POINT, PEIAG & Point inshore, NEYE ISULND & Point ''^: inshore Landing Beacfihes (l-.
GI POINT to'-.AGAT''
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IIQ ROT 106 (roinf) Arnanont 500# & 2-250# G.P. bombs Full ammnnunition G.P. bombs 10-10O7 plus HE Rockets. Full ammunition. 1-500# & 2-250# G.P. bombs. Full ammunition 1000# G.P. bombs. Full ammunition. 4-500# G.P. bombs. Full ammunition

Airplanes Targets Pill boxes,nach- 15 VSB ine guns, mortars A&doefense posi- 6 VF Trenches, mnachilO VTB guns, & decfnse ' 4 /positiiols 4 VF Bidga; & Instaliationsa

TOMN) and positions ' on high ground behind. AGAT TOWN

6 VSB 4VF

OROTE PENINSULL & CABRAS ISLAND

Dual purpose guns 12 VSB 6 VF & Hvy AM

Bldgs & Installations 6 VTB

PITI TOWN
TEPUNGAN TOIN

4 VF

4 VTB Bldgs & Installations 4 VF (Strafe trenches to westward) 15 VSB Hvy AA, Lt AA, or VTB machine guns, nortars & defense 6 VF positions
Bldgs & Installations Trenches, NIGs & Defense positions

4-500# G.P. Bombs. Full ammunition 1000#, 500#, 250# G.P. bombs. Full ammunition lOOO#, 500#, 250# G.P. Bombs Full amnnunition 10-100# G.P. bombs plus HE Rockets. Full ammunition 1000#,O500#, 250#
G.P. bombs. Full ammunition

ASAN POINT, ADELUJP POINT & knoll to wostward AS&N TOGN

6 VSB or VTB 4 VF 10 VTB

Landing Beaches ASAN POINT to A DELUP POINT Airfield to eastward of AGANA

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1. 2. 3.

ItdJitit:ion~tthe above armament, HE Rockets will be used when avail-

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The above' liSt' Of targets is by no means complete and/targets, as they are discovered in these areas, must be included in the objectives to be attacked as directed by oCond TF 53. Naval Gunfire should be prepared to conduct fire on above objectives fron H minus 90 to H ninus-60 in the event the weather prevents the ex-

ecution of this mission by naval aircraft. - 6- Appendix #2 to Annex DOG

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4. Fuzing of bombs shall be in accordance with current carrier practice. 5. The bonb loading as specified above nay be varied to provide for changes in defense installations. d. 6 Snokers plus HOW minus fi to HOWY 60 Snoke : WILLIAM DA t ' ? Armanent Iy'd : / Fr0n HOw minus 60 to H0W plus 60 on WILLIAM DAY, nmraintain the above smokers on station prepared to lay ~' .i.i :sm oke on instructions fron Condr Support Aircraft.
HOW minus 8 to HOCW 4i

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WILLIAM DAY

3nus 6F Airmlane Strike 1-350# depth charge and 4ith 1 Arrl2 on.: Each full 50 caliber annunition. During the period the leading iwavo of landing craft is between 1200 & 350 yards from ASAN AND AGAT Beaches, 16 of these aircraft will strike each beach. Planes will attack in four-plane divisions, echeloned to landward of their respective beach. They will strafe and bomb on one single run.

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Available VF from TF 58. HOW minus 3 1t0 HOW plus 2 Normal Armament: WILLIAM DAY Immediately following the above strike, these aircraft will strafe parallel to the landing beaches & slightly inland until first landing craft have disgorged troops on the beaches. Fire will then be shifted inland 1000 yards. 1130 to 1730 WILLIAM DAY 16 VF, 12 VSB. 9 VTB for direct strikes. Nose Fuze Tail Fuze Arament: VF Normal .1 .01 SBD 1-500# G.P. Instant Instant 2-250# G.P. Instant Non-Delay SB2C 2-500# G.P. Non-Delay 2-250# G.P. TBF a. HE Rockets (if available) 12-100,# G.P. 4-5 seo Delay .1 b. 2-500# G.P. .01 Instant 2-500# G.P. Non-delay From 1130 to 1730 on WILLIAM DAY, maintain the above - aircraft on station over the objective area for call- ed strikes. ADDITIONAL AIR SUPPORT REQUIRED ON WILLIAM PLUS 1 DAY AND THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

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0600 to 1800 WILLIAM nlus 1

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for oalled strikes. / 16 VF. 12'VSB Nose Fuze -? 1Mil Fuze Armament VF Normal .1 .01 SBD 1-500O G.P. Instant Instant 2-250# G.P. - 7 - Appendix #2 to Annex DOG

Appendix #2 to Annex DOG to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) a. 0600 to 1800 WILLIAM plusLA (continued) Tail Fuze Nose Fuze tArmament * ' ^, B2c 1-1000# G.P. .025 Sl Instant ,C., '^ 2-250) G.P. Non-delay Instant TEFB a. HE R0ockets (if available) >,*V v 12-1007' G.P. 4-5 sec delay .01 .1 5 b. 2-500# G.P. C, . 2-500# G.P. Non-delay Instant o 1800 on WILLIAM plus 1 DAY and thereafter rise instructed, maintain the above Airthe objective for called strikes as directSupport Aircraft.
AYERS

Coi, Comdg CFFICIAL: TEIMAE Capt, S-3 Dist: See Dist List.

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4 Plan 1-/q
III PhibCorps (SLE

11 MaEy 1944 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf, At Sea 13 June 1944 Appendix #3 0toih
/ ./

OG to Opn Plan #1
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COm1JUNICATIONS Calls in CENTCOM TWO assigned to TF 53 will the following modifications:

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1.

Support Aircraeft be used for ST a.

4eU, i xD(ep, E

Aircraft spotting for s~5rE;~rtitlery:

Aircraft
J mJ

Call

Southern Troops & Landing Force 3d MarDiv 1st ProvMarBrig b. Air Liaison Observer Aircraft: 3d NarDiv 1st ProvMarBrig

3540kos 3865kcs 4510 kos

GORDON LONG-GLASS .ICROSCOPE

3280kcs 3175kcs

LONESTAR 1 (or 2)
MONTANA 1 (or 2)

c. Landing Force Support Aircraft Commander: STEVEDORE d. Air Liaison Parties: 3d MarDiv 1st Provl'arBrig Voice BARE BACK Voice Call Uncle 003 Uncle 004 OW 2QY

2. Air Liaison Parties will establish communications with the Commander Support Aircraft on the Support Air Request Net at the earliest practicable time whether air supp,~ is required or not. This net must be manned at all times until soc'I~ ~.he Comdr Support Aircraft or Landing Force Support Parties equipped with VHF radio will, after esAircraft CondrQ:-lstn ns. with the Condr Support Aircraft on the Support tablishing co munia :establish communications with the Comdr Aircraft Request Neto iacndia-aty'raft Direction (Emergency) Net (140.58 Supoort Aircraft on th Soio ',x/:%. , ', : , . mcs). 3. Air-Ground Communications. ''

a. Fluoreocent Panels will be used to mark: forward lines of friendly troops. They will be displayed as near to the front line as practicable by the front line units on signal from the Air Coordinator. Panels will be carried by four selected men in each squad. They will ~inch9s ntnd i hn wT1rn r '-nrn n An igna and must be appnroximately 30 x.........1- Appendix #3 to Annex DOG P I .......

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Appendix 1#3 to Annex DOG to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) 3. a. (conttd) in size. Successful panel discipline requires not only that panels be laid by all non carrying then in order to mark successfully the front lines but also that these panels be removed after the attack is completed. Confusion will be eliminated and the safety of troops insured, if panel discipline is enforced. All pilots will interpret front line panels as indicated the actual front line. b. Target Designation Panels. - will be laid out by Air Liaison Parties in order to supplemont -radlo instructions; CCBP-8 will be used as doctrine

4..
Display front line air attack about to comack completed. c. d. Smoke (White phosphorous) Dry Shells, from shore artillc Colored Smoke (from groundI troops). Indicates position of target. Supplement panels to indicate front lines.

When an air attack is being coordinated with a troop movement the last pilot in the last attacking flight should be directed by the Air Coordinator to fire a Green-Green signal as he completes his attack, which will be the "All Clear" signal for the troops to advance. The flight loaders must inform Condr Support Aircraft of the beginning and completion of all attacks. In all cases Pyrotechnic Signals are secondary to voice communications. It should be remembered that timing is of primary importance when using smoke for signalling. Unless there is close coordination, the wind will nullify its value as a signal.

5.

will install, operate Frequency 3115 - 3355 14o0'.58 () 6335 142.74 1870 1600
n.uar nUjorU.Lig j 1 Ifn

Inter-Fighter Director ay Radar Tolling

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Appendix #3 to Annex DOG TO Opn Plan #1 - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) 5. b. He will exercise tactical control over the follo7ing circuits and issue instructions necessary to tactioally control these circuits; (1) To be installed and maintained by Corps Signal Battalion: Circuit Support Air Request (SAR) Support Air Direction (SAD) SOLIAHOR Warning (2) To bo installed and Maintainod by Comn Eajor 1
Gote7va,

Frequency 3820 5135 2590 UNIT 41: reauency 710 - 7135 616 - 5320 600 - 7320 755 - 7920 384 - 5615 s specified.

Bomber Search Gatowao Airpor~

OFFICIAL:
TE1IME

Capt, S-3 Dist: See Dist List.

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Plan No. 1-44 III Phib Corps (SLF)(TG 56.2) 11 May 1944 Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) At Sea 13 June 1944 FIELD ARTILLERY Maps: Special Air & Gunnery Target Map c Island of GUAM, Scale: 1 2,500. 1. a, b. 2. 3. See Annex BAKER (Int 4 j See par 1 b, Annex DOG (Air Support PI 'nce), 11 sheets, Scale: 1/20,000 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) Opn Plan #1. )pn Plan #1, and Annex I subsequent operations.

Annex EASY to Opn Plan #1

^ JA

Artillery of III PhibCo a. Divisional Arty.

(1) CHARLIE Btrv.

upon landing.

1st MarBrig Arty Gp

C, Revert to 1st 155mm ArM n on uO III uorps Arty.

(2)

(a) 12th Marines support atk of 3d MarDiv. Be prepared to support atk of lstMarBrig on OROTE PENINSUIA with one 105Omn How Bn. Be prepared to mass fires of two 10Smm How Bns in area MIALLTUNO-BONA. (b) No fires in beachhead area of 1st MarBrig except on request of 1st MarBrig or on order of CG, III Corps Arty. (c) Tentative position areas: Appendix #1. (a) 1st MarBrig Arty Gp support atk of 1st MarBrig. Bo prepared to support atk of 3d MarDiv with fire of ono 75mm PH Bn on South and West slopes of Mt TENJO. Be prepared to mass fires of all Bns in area BON&-CHUMITAYA-CHANDIJA. (b) No fires in beachhead area of 3d MarDiv except on request of 3d MarDiv or on order of CG, III Corps Arty. (c-g~entative position areas: Appendix #1. - Brig Gen P A DelValle. 155miMrtv Bn (How)
(loss BM & CHARLIE Btrys )
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(3)

b.

III C6i7 lt (1) (a) It

(plus:iABE 'Bt, 7th 155mm Arty Bn) (b) 7th 155mmArty E^un)

(less ABLT--Bry), : ( =c,' ) M

(plus BAKER BtryMst^5nm Arty Bn)

iP

(2)

(a) 1st 155mm Arty Bn land on 0.

Support atk pof ,t.PIi d6': Reinforce fires of 1st MarBrig Gp.

,d'.

aOr'b't vJnd

interdiction of routes of app6

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Annex EASY to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 44

3. b. (2) (b) Sector of fire:

Left limit-TOGCHA BAY, right limit-FOUHA PT. Appendix #1.

(c) Tentative position areas:

.n 0. Support atk of III PhibCorps. (3) (a) 7th 155rmm Arty Bn la 4ar. Execute counterbtry and interfires o i .'f 1 Reinforce rpoaoh to Corps BHL. diction of routes ADEUJP PT, right limit - TOGCHA (b) Sector of fire: Lef{.i
BAY.
.

(c)

Tentative position areas:.

ix #1.
Provide air spot PhibCorps Arty. on OROTE PENIN-

(4) VM.O-l land on 0 when landing planes for all arty units as (a) Tentative landing strip SULA. Marine Barracks Area. (5) 104th FA Bn (with Btry A 106 FA Bn attchd) (a) x.

Fires will be as directed by OG, III PhibCorps Arty.

(1) CO, Corps Arty assumes operation control of all arty units upon landing his CP ashore. (2) Firing Chart: Special Air & Gunnery Target Map of GUAM, 11 sheets, Scale: 1/20,000. None other will be used. (3) Target designation by observers and FDCs between 12th Mar, 1st MarBrig Arty Gp and III Corps Arty will be by target squares. See Appendix #3. (4) For assignomont of concentration numbers and check points, see Appendix #2. (5) Air spot planes will be furnished from atk force CVEs as follows until VO0-1 begins operation: (a) 12th Mar - 2 planes from tine arty lands to sunset on WILLIAM Day; 2 planes from sunrise to sunset on subsequent days. (b) 1st MarBrig. Arty Gp - 1 plane on same schedule as for 12th Mar. (c) Corps Arty - 1 plane on same schedule as for 12th Mar. (6) /i (ay spotters will be furnished from arty units as follows: 2 lsth MarBr4g Arty Gp 2 III Corp Arty Spotters wvioperate initially from OVEs, then fly ashore and operate with

(b) (7)

3rpDiv sectory by 12th Mar, in 1st MarBrig Survey: Control in 3d sectory by Corps Arty, VI[h Corps BHL has been seize Corps Arty will establish control for a1 arty units. -2Annex EASY to Opn Plan #1

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Annex EASY to Opn Plan

T #1 - Hq ROC 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944

3. x. (8) 12th Mar & 1st MarBrig Arty Gp send counterbtry information received from flash and sound OPs, air spot, OPs and Fwd Observers to III PhibCorps Arty. (9) (a) 12th Mar and 1st MarBrig Arty Gp submit daily copy of R-3 Work Sheet to CG, III Corps Arty for period 1800 to 1800. (b) III Corps Arty periodic reports in accordance SOP.
4. See III PhibCorps Adm 0 #1-44.

5.

a.

(1) See current III Phib1

(2) (3)

ps SO1. See Appendix #4 (QC .,Aj ations) Corps Arty radio i ay i employed as emergency net for any Fwd ~t Obs or Ln 0 to and r- i.r from Corps Arty weapons.
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CPs (1)
Afloat - TTT lConn At+.vr
4

12th Mar 1st MarDrig Arty Gp

(2) Ashore - Appendix #1.

c. Use Zone minus Ten Time.

AYERS,

Col, Condg. OFFIC IAL: TEM1E, Capt, S-3. 3

Appendices: #1 - Position Areas #2 - Concentration numbers and check points. #3 - Target square system of target designation. #4 - Communications.
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ibCorps (SLSF) 41" 11 May 1944 Hq ROT 106 (Re ' At Soa 13 Juno 1944 Appendix
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y units in III PhibCorps as
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Appendix #2 to 1. a. Concent follows

Plan #1

UNIT

0-99, 1 100-T19 200D-299D, 1200D-1299D 200B-299B, 1200B-1299B 300-399, 1300-1399 400D-499D, /40OD-1499D 400B-499B, 14OOB-1499B 500-599, 1500-1599 600-699, 1600-1699 700-799, 1700-1799 800-899, 1800-1899 900-999, 1900-1999

Points n. 12th Mar 2nd Bn, 12th Mar 75nm PH Bn, 22d Mar 3d Bn, 12th Mar 4th Bn, 12th Mar 75mm PH Bn, 4th Mar 12th Mar 1st MarBrigArty Gp 7th 155rim Arty Bn lest 155nmm Arty Bn III Corps Arty

b. Additional numbers will be assigned by Hq, III Corps Arty when requested. c. When reinforcing units are used on a concentration they will use and reassigned by the originating, unit. tain the num4in D'nBL2th ari requests reinforcing fire on concentration EXAI~MPLE :^2SD,g4tlh!,Bn, 12th Mar and 7th 155Bm Arty Bn are assigned as reinforcing units, They will plot and record the concentration as #217D'ad ]will NOT assign it a number in their own .- .- ' . -i " serlos.
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Concentration numbers will '-nodbe/si

enod harassing fires. tively and will not bo ropeated

a. Concentrations will be numbered coi6e during an operation.

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Appondix 7#2 to Annex EASY to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) 2. a. Check points are designated as follows: NUIIDER TARGET SQUARE 127S 136S 144B 161U 183Q 185U 246T 263F 278P 285Q 302B 308S 314S 329F 332X 336A 349Q 357A 365T 390F 392V 396H 3970 411H 426K 430K 432X 433K DESCRIPTION Bridge
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Bridge Mountain top River fork Dam River bend Bridge RJ Dan RJ WT RJ 15 RJ Bridge Dam Mountain top

18
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22

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24
25 26
27

28 29 30

4352
435T 438D 442P 445H 452C 459G

31

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House Bridge RJ Mountain top Windr.ill Hardstand WT RJ BM RC 120 Lighthouse Turnaround ~<1 . Bridge

32 33 34 35 36 37 38

39 40
41 42 43

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496T 503T 512J 5163

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TARGET SQUARE

DESCRIPTION RJ RJ 600 Reservoir RJ 219 Causeway bend

48 49
50

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51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
66

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Appendix #3 to Ann 1. The target squaro systeT on tt'Wf scale: 1:20,000,

-----ctecltkAir & Gunnery Target nap of GUAM, rgets:

c.

a. For targets near the center of a 200 yd target square use the designation of that square. EXAMPLE:Target a. - 754U

b. For targets off center in a 200 yd target square the square will be divided into four 100 yd squares designated NE, SE, Sg', NW with the target located in one of those squares.
EXAMPLE :,

b. /,'rget *a@Dt c. c.

- 754E SE -754F N?

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given.

target larger than 200x200 yds its size will be

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Btys PH Bn 22d Mar

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T IKAYER TAR T

Telephone Directory Name MEADOW

MERRY

3EX
3fnA

3DM 3AF

3d MarDiv
1st ProvBrig 12th Marines 1st Bn 12th 2d Bn 12th

3ZD 5BY 4IF 4IR 4MZ 4NP 5HO 5IT 510 4Y1I
FAIRPLi HOLDUP Red

3d Bn 12th 4th Bn 12th

1st Prov Brig Arty PH Bn, 4th Mar

PH Bn, 22d Mar

Plane #1, VMO Sqdn

Plane #2, VMO Sqdn

Plane #3, VMO Sqdn

4Y% 4zo 8QG

8QL 8QW 8QI 8RD 8RO 8RH

Plane #4, VMO Sqdn

9th Defense Bn 90mm Gp Spec Wpsn Gp 155mm Gp 14th Defense Bn 90mm Gp Spec Wpns Gp 155mm Gp Corps Arty LnO 1 Corps Arty LnO 2

GOLDILO KS GOOBER GOODSPEED TEMPLEBAR TENANT TENPINS TEMPTATION TERRACOTTA TEXTURE THICIRmALE TESTTUBE

PAIACE PALACE Red PALACE White PALACE Blue PANEL PANEL Red PANEL White PANEL Blue

3QE 3RB

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Annex FCX to Opn Plan /#1 CORPS

Maps ,: Special Air & Gunnery Target Map of4pUAf t,' 11 sheets, 1/20,000 Island of GUAM, 1:62,500 3 ? 1. a. See Annex BWAKER (Intelligence), Hq ROT C
a<t

irf), Opn Plan #1 , 13 Jun

1944.
b. See par. 1. b. of Opn Plan #1, Hq ROT 106 (iC',13 Jun 1944. 2. a. AA Arty will provide AA defense against hostile air attacks for vital installations.

b. The CO, 9th Def Bn is designated AA Comdr and will be responsible for the coordination and operation of all AA units. c. Garrison Force Air Comdr is charged with the operational control, as defined in par. 1, of Appendix #1 (SOP), of all AA weapons and searchlights in the STEVEDORE Area. 3. a. (1) (2) b. l4th Def Bn LtCol W. F, Parks (less: SeaC Arty Gp; 2 gun btrys and 1 SL Plat 90mm AA Arty Gp) LtCol A. E. O'Neill 9th Dof Bn (loss: ScaC Arty Gp; 90mn AA Arty Gp)

(1) 14th Def Bn land on order of 3rd MarDiv. Initially occupy positions assigned by 3rd MarDiv and defend landing area against hostile air attack. (2) on order of 1st ProvMarBrig. Initially occupy by 1st ProvMarBrig and defend landing area a,ir attack.
Led

x.

(1) (2) (3)

See SOP fo)rcontrol of AA weapons and searchlights, (Appendix #1). This SOP complies with the provisions of Annex DOG (Air Support Plan). / When directed byiOG,'iCorps Arty, Def Bns will revert to Corps Arty control and will occupy-ipositions and perform missions assigned by Corps Arty. V-/ Each Dof Bn will be prepared t, furnish an AA liaison officer with the Fighter Command whaen directed by CG, Corps Arty.
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(a). Tentative 90mm gun btry position areas for the defense of the Corps objective will be: ' _ (~,~~~~~~1 - Annex FOX to Opn Plan #1 _

Annex FOX TO Opn Plan #1 - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) - 13 Jun 1944 Location
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Primary

GROTE POINT (496Q S of LAGOS (429M) SE of AGAT (3630C GUATALI (433H) Plateau SW PALASA( E end of CABRPAS I W end of CABPRAS I (b) (o) Priority of (
Corps Arty a7

Contingent (1) )B

d by CG,
btrys

Searchlight 1 can take adv'

TFF

AYERS

Col, Comdg OFFICIAL:

TEAMi

Capt, S-3

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Appendix #1 to Annex FOX to Opn Plan #1

SOUTHERN IANDINGFORCE PROCEDURE PTIING STAIDIITG 1P' 1. The operational control of all antiairsift a STEVEDORE is vested in the defined 1ontrQo!is as the authority Fighter Command, STEVEDORE. Operational to go into and responsibility of permitting AA weaponi^ar . action, or of restricting them. 2. The AA Command consists of AA and SL units of other shore-based regularly organized AA units asB ef Bns, and such ent at 6TEVEDCRU,.

to destroy 3. a. All AA weapons will be used within their effecti enemy aircraft or cause them to abandon their miss b. Searchlights will be used to illuminate enemy aircra/t for AA weapons or for friendly fighters when directed by the Fighter Command, and for orbit lights as directed. 4. An AA liaison officer will be present at Fighter Command at all times as represontative of the AA Comdr. Ho will pass to Dof Bns all directions from the Fighter Command, relay to it such information concerning location and identification of aircraft as is available within the AA Command, and will advise Fighter Command of any indicated change in condition of readiness or AA control status. AA weapons and searchlights of the AA Command will remain in one of the following conditions of'readiness: a. Condition RED - All CPs and equipment fully manned and ready for action. This condition will be assumed at the sane time and upon the same signal , as air r ^Flash RED. b. Condii/.B/ .- All CPs and fire control, detection, and identification d>and ready for action. Searchlights manned during the cquipmonann personnel not included in above, in the immediate hours of da oisk. %All vicinity of Xth:ir.tattle stations. This condition will be assumed without sound signal and upon orders from the Fighter Command. c. Condition WHITE V(Afl oP circuits nanned, adequate air sentries and materiel watches posted,: a'ndall equipment capable of being effectively manned within three (3inin$es.. This condition will be assumed at the sane tine and upon the swamejig'n'1 as all clear, flash WHITE. 6. AA control status GREEN or YELL6 Command.
of action-

5.

Zil prevail at all tines within the AA

a. Control GREEN - AA weapons and/or searchlights go out of, or remain out

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Appendix #1 to Annex FOX to Opn Plan #1

Hq RCT 106 (Reinf)

6.

b.

Control YELLOW - AA weapons and/or searchlights may go into, or remain in, action. AA weapons may fire upon any aircraft within effective range that is not definitely identified as friendly. (The control status of AA weapons and searchlights is same unless otherwise ordered by the Fighter Command).

7. Regardless of the existing AA control`tatus, any AA weapons may open fire to defend themselves or innodiat3,,aadji&ent installations against direct enemy attack, unless friendly fightQrs arebin contact with the attacking V 7 P aircraft. Shore based AA weapons not a part of th`.MAA inmand (i.e., those of other than regularly organized AA units) and ieeapos carried on all ships and ^ craft not having identification equipments, VIi1/in fire against aircraft and ONLY when the 'h/a of this par ONLY when under the circumstances '-e4A target is at an altitude of less than 4000 fe 8. aon equipment, Ships in the innodiate STEVEDORE Area having idon he existing AA govera d though not a part of the AA Cormmand, will be will have the res6Tbility of pronulcontrol status. Condr Naval Bases gating the AA control status to them. Ships my be required to guard the AA liaision radio not over which the AA control status is transmitted.

9. All AK personnel whose positions are in the vicinity of airfields will be instructed in aircraft landing approach procedure and will be notified that deviations from prescribed procedure may be expected when aircraft are making emergency landings. 10. Control GREEN will be the normal control status when friendly planes are engaged in close support missions. Prior to close support Fissions, the AA 0Conand will receive and disseminate to its units the tine, place, number & type of planes engaged, and direction of approach. 11. In the event any Def Bn is out of comrunications with the Fighter Cormand, that organization will fire against any aircraft definitely identified as which commits a hostile act, unless friendly fighters are in 7r hostile 5a the hostile aircraft. contac: 12. An AA uattfit yat the discretion of its commanding officer, adopt a higher condit ion of readiness than that prescribed by the Fighter Comnand. No other changein the readiness condition, and no change in the AA control except as directed by the Fighter Command. status will 'bejde/ 13. a. Each Def Bn wiU?maintain a wire line to the Fighter Command, establishing a continuously Banned circuit which includes the AA liaison officer at Fighter lonmand ad the operations room of the Dof Bn. Traffic on this line willlb restricted to operational control directions, aircraft locations, and 'dentification data.

b. The AA liaison and air warning wire line will be paralledod by a radio circuit. This circuit will be guarded continuously by the station at Command, and all changes in control status and readiness con- 2 -, Appendix #1 to Annex FOX

Appendix #1 to Annex FOX to Opn Plan #1 - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) -U

13. b. (cont'd) dition will be transmitted over it. Def Bns will enter the net immediately when the wire line is out, and guard it continuously until wire conrunication is re-established. 14. The following general policy of figther- a tain at STEVEDORE: a. craft cooperation will obwiCio

Hostile aircraft will be intercepted by fjh s before they reach the AA defended area, or after they leave it. 'W b. If hostile aircraft approach within effectioer ange, AA weapons will ':/?. K be used to naxirun effective extent, f /mi c. Night Operations:t least five miles (1) When no bogey is present, fighters will bh fron AA installations,.% extent consist(2) AA control YELLW will be mnintained to the ent with safety of friendly aircraft operatio! <, hostile air!.en (3) In the case of mass raids, AA weapons will be es, AA weapons craft close within range. In the case of singl will be used unless or until the night fighter ha'mnade a firm contact. (4) Searchlights illuminate and hold targets as long as possible, except where night fighters equipped with airborne radar have firm contact. (5) When night fighter is on station but not engaging the bogey, light AlA weapons wvill fire on all hostile aircraft within effective range, heavy AA weapons will fire until the mininun fuze range is reached. 15. Recognition. a. b. Intensive instruction and drill in identification of friendly and enemy will be conducted for all AA personnel during the training ^3raft 7 of the operation and movement to STEVEDORE. f Japanese Planes most likely to be encountered will be; -Types? . Medium Bombers Fihthes , .?. BETTY HAMP
OSCLR 7 !' NELL

Torpedo Bonbors JILL

KATE

TOJO TONY 1: ZEKE

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Dive Bonbers JUDY VAL

Flving Boats EMILY

tAeVIS

Float Fighters RUFE Instructions should

Other types of eneny planes nay be encountered. cover all known types. - 3 - Appendix #1 to .. i.~

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Appendix #1 to Annex

'OX to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) are

15. c.

Friendly planes which will be used in the operation7ai follTos: Fighters M6F (Hellcat) F4U (Corsair) F4F-4 (Wildcat) Flying Boats PBY (Catalina) PBMA (Mariner) PB2Y (Coronado) Dive Bonbers SB2-C (Helldiver) qSD-,Dauntless) Torpedo Bonbers TBF (Avenger) Observation Planes OS2U (Kingfisher) SOC (Seagull)

s Hea. .. B-l2,"2 ming Fortress) (Liberator) B--- ' (P Field Artillery Spotting ^'.; !. Planes, ,, Xq, V OY-1

c AA Comnander. Each tine a 16. Recognition signals will be disseminateda section and searchlight change is ordered, each Hvy AA battery,'' l at all tines be consection will be notified. The current sI f b spicuously posted at CPs. and weapons posii^~" i For purposes of security, new signals will not be disseminated until 1 -diatoly prior to a change, nor will any record be kept of old signals after a change has been effected. 17. Compliance with instructions laid down by this SOP as to withholding fire will not be effected by the action of other units. The fact that any aircraft is being engaged by another unit will not be accepted as proof that it is hostile. AYERS, Col, Condg. OFFICIAL:

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Plan #1-44
III PhibCorps 11 May 194 Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) At Sea 13 June 1944 Annex GEORGE to Opn Plan #1 J
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The Citizens of STEVEDORE will be treated;wit every consideration.due American Citizens. All personnel will bie Zoaioned that the molesting of and severely dealt with. women and the looting of property will be .swiftry a. to guard against fifth In the initial phase of the operation, i pass into or out of column activity, no civilians will be all ( c*^.y prevent considerBlue lines. The enemy will without doubt, forced labor) from able numbers of civilians (probably ipresS into Blue hands will be leaving their lines. Civilians, when they fi segregated from enemy prisoners, but will be confined to stockades or restricted areas and not allowed out of these stockades or areas ox# cept under guard, until Corps assumes control.

2.

b. Those desiring to work will be employed at prevailing wage standards only after division and brigade commanders or their duly authorized representatives have satisfied themselves that men so employed are loyal to the United States. Those selected for work will be provided with suitable means of identification (numbered arm bands) and will only be worked under adequate guard. 3. Division and brigade commanders will be charged with the responsibility of confining, quartering, instituting proper sanitary measures, providing medical aid, and subsisting civilians found within Blue lines until Corps ntrol. Civilians who are known to be disloyal will be treated as assumes war. priiso Division a /Birigade Commanders may utilize tho services of civilians as guides and intrpreters after they have satisfied themselves that these civilians ar loyal to the United States. Non-allied personnel-will bo considered prisoners of war and treated as such until their ,exact status is determined. They will be processed by the intolligence.peronniel of the units concerned. Civil affairs offic6rsa ifl be attached initially to Corps Headquarters, ig, and the Corps Service GrotUp. Upon assumpT 3d Mar Div, 1st Prov 14# Oivil affairs officers with 3d Mar Div and lst tion of control by Cor' Proey Mr Brig will rovertr'to Corps control. Upon the assumption of control by Island Command, all civil affairs officers revert to Island Command. - 1-A GExGE totOpn Plan P#1 .

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5.

6.

Annex GEORGE to Opn Plan #1 - Hq R3T 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 II. CORPS CONTROL PHASE

1. Upon assumption of control of operatio, by Corps and until relieved of this responsibility by Island Cori followuing measures regarding treatment of civilians will be in e i6 f. a. b. Corps will take over the areas in :icH vilians are confined or will move civilians to a central stockade or retricted area. Corps will take necessary steps to provide shblter tents for non, tarpaulins for women, osnabarg cloth for sctre;nig, enginee tools (for construction of shelters, heads, garbage pit. etc.) and 0 rations. As rapidly as the situation permits, civilians affairs personnel. lAbo screened by civil

2.

a. b. c.

Civil affairs officers are authorized and shouldq es ~ advice of reliable civilians. The civilians who are passed will no longer be confined to stockades. They will be provided with temporary passes (copy appended hereto) and will be allowed to move within prescribed limits inside Blue lines but not to pass through lines.

d. All adults, noen and women, r.mst carry thoir passes upon their persons at all times. Individuals who lose passes will be quartered in stockade until the loss is investigated by a civil affairs officer and ho has satisfied himself that a duplicate pass should be issued. Children under 12 years of ago will not be provided with passes. e, Jjailians who are not passed will bo segregated from those confined in 4 i^;&ckados awaiting screening, and will be kept confined until assump~tiitn,:iof control by Island Comand at which timn they will be turned over oir proper action by that authority, - 000;III. :; ., 1. GE NERAL

Personal possessions of civilians will not bo seized except as follows: a. Articles considered hazardous to peace and good order will be seized tt members of e cinocqying force but receipt for sane will be given by an officer. 7 c The following periJ l possessions of civilians needed as a matter of military necessity will be seized only under the supervision of an officer, who will give a temporary receipt for sane at time of seizure and will promptly report such seizure via channels to Brigade, Division or Corps, depending on which has assumed control,. (1) (2) Stocks of food. Automobiles, trucks, other vehicles. - 2 - Annex GEORGE to Opn'Plan l

b.

Annex GEORGE to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 44 1. b. (3) (4) Building supplies. Public buildings nay be occupied as needed. Private shops and dwellings nay be occupied if needed as a matter of military necessity but in such cases all property will be carefully guarded and receipt for such occupancy will be given to owner by the civil affairs officer or his duly authorized representative. This receipt will include a ~r_ inventory of property. Churches will not be i .

(5) 2. a.

those necessary to maintain essentLaborers will be clarssiied sojat ial needs of the civilian groups wil not be taklon into labor battalions. The others, under the supotisioa sif'fhe civil affairs officers, will Skilled labor may be formed be classified as skilled or comndl in separate groups according to oc aipa nal experience. Marine :ivlian labor groups and Marine personnel will be detailed in charg personnel so detailed will receive pr eiiptructions prior to landing of handling. For conrelative to racial characteristics and~"mo'ie L ation numbers. venience, labor groups ray be assigned Requisitions for civilian labor will be raa the commanding officer of the Corps Service Group and should stipulate the number and kinds required and indicate the nature of the tasks to be performed. The Commanding Officer, Corps. Service Group, will indicate the priority in which the tasks are to be performed. The rates of pay will be prescribed from instructions possessed by tho civil affairs officers. Daily work records will be maintained so that a final work record may be prepared and submitted to the Island Commandor for payment by him. A daily work record will show the laborers pass numbor, name, number of days work, and his labor classification. In the event that sales are made to civilians, receipts will be accepted for the articles sold. Adjustments of pay and debts will be made after Island Command assumes control.

b.

c.

d.

3.

a. As the:ituation permits, civilian affairs food and natoriel dumps will baeZ/ blished. Withdrawals can be made by the civil affairs officer or4S ropresontativos. Requisitions for withdrawals need not be in any ,particular form but a record must be kept in writing showing the amount .nd. kind of food or nateriel requisitioned together with other available data which nay be of value later in determining whether the
food or materie- requisitioned was of private or enemy government own-

ership. b.

Temporary receipts referred to in par. 3 a. for items requisitioned will be supplanted byipernanent receipts given by t civil affairs officer. These'reQjeipt will show whether or not the price has been orrps messago books will be used for such reagreed upon. Martnei ceipts, the origin&aa{l be given to the owner, the first carbon copy will be preserved aragivon to the Island Commander when he assumes command, and the triplicate will be retained in the field messago book the records of the civil affairs officer. Annex GEORGE to Opn Plan i1 - 3 -

Annex GEORGE to Opn Plan #1 - Hq RGT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944

3. 4. c. A record of distribution of food or other U.S. relief supplies will be maintained and turned over to the Island Cormander as directed. All personnel will be cautioned/t t the preservation of records is of the greatest importance. No nem :!f? t:he Blue forces will be allowed to such as ddeds, wills, government appropriate for his own use, d ui'a{ records, etc.

5.

Guards will be ir-eldiately placed on large stores of supplies, the post office, the bank, and other pxbolio c '"buicngs, which might contain documents or Y . .' other itens of value.
All personnel will be made to understand i: necessity, no onony or civilian stocks of Jod public utilities such as ice plant, power pt Proper preservation of suc aged in any way. greatest value to the civilians but will have g the command and the success of operations. cept as a matter of military tor transport, equipment, water works will be danwill not only be of the effect on the health of

6.

7. No restriction will be put on freedon of worship and chaplains will hold fre-

quont religious services for civilians. 8. When the situation permits passing through the lines from enery territory to Bluo territory further instructions regarding points of entry,/and safety manner of entry, mnasuros to be undertaken, will be issued. AYERS
Col, Condg

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Headquarters TEMPORARY PASS U.S. Expeditionary Troops . , Civilian resident, has

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been oxamined and passed as trustworthy and therefore is permitted to reside within Anorioan lines but not to pass through lineos. This pass will expire at 12 noon on June ; unless oxtondod. .__
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Condr. Rogor E. Porry, USN Lt.Condr.Clarence Minnoma,USNR Lt. Clifford E. Farror, USNR Capt. Charles H. Kraus, USMR< pt.Hector G.Prud 'homn W '1 Ii^ 1 ,USMDR

Comdr. John B. Cooke, USN

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Lt.Comdr.Frank M. Votaw,USNR
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Lt. Carl E. Troutle, USNR

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Capt.Garnello G. Wheleor,USMCR
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Adm 0 #4 (to accompany Opn Plan 1. SUPPLY a. b. General - Landing of sup loads will follow "Unloa Rations (1) Individuals will cc One (1) days "K" Two-thirds (2/3) da One (1) Assault RP & development. sault phase. assault phase. will be and weapon

(a) Trps remaining in assembly ares beyond one (1)day re-supplied with "C" Rations.
days '"D". c. Water -

(2) Re-supply in dumps - Two (2) days "K", one (1)days "C", one (1)

(1) On individual - two (2) canteens. (2) Re-supply - two (2) gals per man per day for four (4) days. (3) Refill of empty water containers from ships thru S/P will be continuous.
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(4) Refill thru Distillation & Purification Units (S/P Engrs) by W d e (1) Individual, weapon and vehicle loads as prescribed.
? ,Artillery ,;?/:,^,9 - 3 U/F - ROT DP. - Re-supply RCT D/P 4 days.

(2) Re-Xsupply level - 3 U/F plus in Bn & RCT DPs. (3) Supply P3an',.Seae Ordnance Annex #1. Clearing Sta. Re-supply 5 days.

f. Medical - D/P viic

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Adm 0 #4 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) 13 June 1944 1. g. Q.M. - Re-supply available RCT DP on landing maintenance stocks. h. Engineer (1) Emergency replacement - Intrenching tools Demolitions Flame Thrower refills

(2) i. Signs (1) (2) (3)

ROT S-4.

JO T HQ.

teries. ys expendables.

(4)
(a) Repair & Replacementr - Minrf by BLT Major by ROT (b) Enemy equipt to ROT Signal DP

(c) Enemy installations - Place under guard, report location to ROT Hq. j. CWS (1) (2) k. 2. Gas masks - TQMs prepared to land unit boxes on call. Emergency replacements - RCT DP - stocked on order. See Annex #1, Ordnance.

Ordnance -

EVACUATION a. Casualties (1) Personnel (a) . (b) ~'?'% ~? ~ :'; y i ) d ~

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Bn Aid Sta - Each BLT Z of action. Collecting Platoons - Establish & Operate in each BLT Z of action. Collecting Co Hq Sta - Vic ROT Aid Sta In event ambulances cannot be landed, Coll Co CO will
for development of litter shuttle system desig.:?;",^,arrange

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2. a. (1)

(d) Clearing Sta - Established by Field Hosp Platoon on its land*ualties from Coll Sta. Location ing, prepared to receive~, to be announced.
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Evacuation -

(1) (2)

During landing anddevelopment phise ,--mmediately to ship thru S/P.

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' All serious cases and those requirn over two (2) month's hospitalization wi1ll be classified&'-ED"'-in accordance with Naval & Marine terminology, and evacu et as early as practicable to ships.

(b) All cases requiring over two week'. treE4~ent, but less than two months' will be classified "BLUE" in accordance with Naval & Marine terminology and evacuated as early as practicable to ships. (c) All cases which should be able to return to duty within two (2)weeks will be classified 'WHITE" and evacuated to Marine Corps Field Hosp. (3) Miscellaneous (a) Medical Casualty Reports (CR-5) prepared as of 1600 daily and forwarded to ROT Surgeon, to arrive no later than 1700, same day c. See Annex #2 - Burial & GRS.
d. Salvage -

(1)

RCT collecting points vie respective Class DP.

(2) BLT Collecting points - Established by BLT COs adjacent to supply routes and DPs. Report locations And contents to RCT S-4. (3! Maximum use of personnel and vehicles 6J'f salvage. dividual Weapons (4) '>' (a) 'tAccompany to Aid Sta:(1)- Walking wounded (2)'Litter-borne wounded (b) Ord Party?;! collect wpns at Aid Sta. mosing to rear for movement

(c} Individual wpns will not be evacuated to ships.

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Adm 0 #4 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 2. d. (4) (d) Captured materiel (1) (2) Salvage All per, -

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materiel. traps.

(e) Prisoners of

(1) (2) (3)

hIit-a! Beach A: POW Cag: beachhe; CivillaI

channels

by SP Condr in BLTs and RC' T.

of ablishment ,

thru Medic-al ted to shipl 3.

(a) 3. TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC.

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a. General - ROT transportation to be pooled folloving initial combat phase. (1) Transportation not required for the assault phase to te pooledI on landing and made available as rbquired for movement of supplies from beach to forward dumps. (a) To include Svc Co, 106 Inf; 1341st Engr Bn; 762d Tk Bn (Co B); 102d Engr Bn (Co B).
b. Circulation (1) Main supply road - Beach Road - CROTE PT Road.

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Traffic priorities -

-4 f a @ Artillery -':.(b), Ammunition ~. (c:) Water (d) ;Rations (e) Ambulance c. Restrictionsh(1) Vehiculai:;movement after dark will be blackout.

(2) Fwd linits oPdaylight traffic - To be announced; initially by BLT Comdrs.

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Adm 0 #4 - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 -

3.

d.

Control (1) ROT Mtr 0 will establish control points for operation and allocation - normally at each of following: tion of RCT trans (a) (b) Beach Dump A:a0 7< Fwd DumpAre

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-Toutes - By RCT Engr. Construction and MaintenanOe of -/

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a. Service troops attchd to BLTs reverio RCT control upon establishsupply system asnore*,

b. Location: c.

Vic respective dumps.

ROT Engrs - 1341 Engr Bn (less Co (1) Facilitate movement of RCT. (2) Establishment Water Purification & Distillation Points. (3) One Plat prepared for service in RCT amim DP.

d.

Shore Party -

(1)
(2)

Troops - Co C, 1341 Engr Bn (reinf as required).

Operation - SOP.

5.

PERSONNEL a. Stragglers -

J1) Collection by SP Condr, who will report name and unit of straggler to ROT S-1. RCT S-1 will coordinate with SP Comdr and S-4 f~J~ for movement of stragglers to units on first available transporKation or as carrying parties for supplies. :*' b. Collecting Points (1) (2)
c.

Initially by SP Comdr in beach area. Thereafter, as announced by ROT Hq.

Reports ..

(1) Strengt:and "Csualty Reports covering period 1600 to 1600 will be submit edsnaily to RCT S-1 to arrive prior to 1700. -_ _ 5Adm 0 #4

Adm 0 #4 - Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 5. d. Mail (1) EMs mail to be censored by Unit Censor.

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(2) Os mail to be subrmitted sealed, uncensored. (3) (4) All mail to RCT Hq at 1200, daily. .

Mail to be distributed to units as re

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OFFICIAL: iLUDWIG, / Major, S-4. Annexes: #1 #2 Ordnance Burial & Graves Reg Unloading Table. Logistical Control
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Annex #1 to Adm 0 #4 (Annex HCO to Opn Plan

1.' Armament -

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a. Repair & Replacement - thru supply channel s? b. C&P Materials - thru supply channels.
c. Salvage -

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(1) Collecting Point vie RCT Mun Office. (2) O0rn & enemy - deliver or report, with (3)

~-? , to Mun Office.

Maximum use any vehicles moving to rear. '

2. Ammunition -

a.

RCT Mmn Office vie RCT DP area.

b. DPs -

(1)

BLT DPs to BLT units serviced by A&P Plats.

(2) RCT DP to BLT DP by Ammo Sect, 106 Inf, reinf by 1 Plat 1341 Engr Bn. c. Formal request forms when possible. Informal requests bearing officers' authentication will be honored. Quantity required and accurate nomenclature are important. 3
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Disposal -

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(2) IAvoid *(3Y) Report type & location to RCT Mun 0. 4. Reports -a.
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BLT Ammo status reports as of 1500 daily, to reach ROT Mun 0 by 1700. (1) Showammoreceipts, expenditures, and balance on hand.
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Annex #1 to AdmO#4 - Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) - 13 June 1944 4. b.

BLT A&P 0 will maintain company expenditure reports.

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Annex #2 to Adm 0 #4 (Annex V

to Opn Plan #1) REGISTRATION , .

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PURIAL & G&VZ3SJ 1. a.

b.

Procedure - SOP.
BLT Orgn - Chaplain

NCO Cha.plain's Asst ( Sec Chief) NCO Med De' ' . GRS Two (2) EM, c. 2. When BLTs operate in adjacent zones, der Senior Chaplain. l teams will be consolidated unm !"

BURIAL a. b. c. d. e. Cemeteries will be designated by ROCT Comdr. Bulldozer to clear cemetery site will be provided by Shore Party Engrs, as soon as practicable, on call from GRS Sec thru ROT S-1. BLT Comdrs will designate collecting points for bodies within BLT Zones, notifying ROCT Hq by 2400 daily as to number of bodies and location. Each Unit Comdr will insure against contamination of areas by prompt disposal of dead. Dead will not be looted. Material of intelligence value is described Identification tags and personal effects will in Intelligence Annex. not be removed from Allied bodies except by Graves Registration personnel, except in cases of isolated burial. Sanitary Detail (Sodium Arsenite Spray) - 1 MAC 0, 10 EM from Coll Co. Bodies will normally not be sprayed until arrival at cemetery, and afA ter identification and preparation for burial has been completed by ,S personnel. .. :.,e/ ,f Sanitary Detail for other purposes will be controlled by RCT

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a. b.

5.

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Hq RCOT 106 (Reinf) At Sea 13 June 1944
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SHIP AP 162

ITEM

6 sleds water

1 sled grenad
6 sleds .50 c 3 sleds Med. 1 sled grenad' 1 sled erenadi 1 sled 37mm HEM63 1 sled 37mm Cannister 13 sleds 60mm HE M49A2 1 sled 81mm, smoke, WP 1 sled bomb, smoke 1 sled carbine ammo 1 sled .45 cal ammo 9 sleds .30 cal ammo, belted 15 sleds water 4 sleds "K"Rations 3 sleds "C"Rations 1 water distillation unit 29 sleds water 2 lifts misc oil & grease 7 sleds diesel oil 12 sleds 80 Oct gaso 10 sleds 75mm, gun, 1Y8 10 sleds 75mm, gun, M66A1 6 boxes w'around signal
AP 163 21 sleds water @ 15 gal 24 sleds water @ 5 gal 3 sleds .30 cal ammo (clips of 8) 1 sled .30 cal tracer 3 sleds .30 cal, belted 2 sleds .30 cal, AP ctns 6 sleds .50 cal, belted 2 sleds 37mm, M63 2 sleds 37mm, M51 2 sleds 37mm, cannister 2 sleds 60mm, Illum 6 sleds 60mm, M49A2 1 sled grenades,Hand, frag -,; j 1 sled grenades,--rifle, M17T2 *-- .9sleds 81mm, M56 ..^6 sleds 105mm, M48 - 1 - Addenda "A" to Annex y to Adm 0 #4 #3

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25 sleds water 1 sled grenades, rifle, M17T2 10 sleds .30 cal ammo (8 rd clips) 4 sleds "C" Rations 1 sled .45 cal ammo 10 sleds .30 cal ammo, belted 18 sleds 81mm, M56 10 sleds 75mm, APC, M66A1 5 sleds 60mm, M49A2 5 sleds signal maint. 1 sled grenades, hand; frag 1 sled grenades, hand, off 1 sled 60mm, Illum 2 sleds grenades, rifle 2 sleds Rocket, AT 1 sled 75:m Gun, Smoke, WP 4 sleds 81mm, M43A1 24 sleds 80 Oct gaso 2 sleds 67 Oct gaso 15 sleds 50 Oct Diesel 25 sleds water 19 drums Oil & Grease 10 sleds 75mm gun, shell, M48 10 sleds 75mm gun, shell, M66A1 6 boxes ground signals.

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11 May 1944

Hn RCT 106 (Reinf) Annex #3 to Add 0 #4 e 1944

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UNLOAD:

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1. Five (5) days' supply, all classes, as indicae .n accompanying chart (Addenda "All) will be unloaded at initial landing point. Vehicles: A minimum as necessary to get at cargo called for. 2. Balance of cargo to be unloaded on a beach to be designated later. ance of vehicles may be unloaded at initial beach). (Bal-

will be 3. Emergency requests above amounts indicated on chart (Addenda "A") cleared thru RCT S-4 to RCT TQM. 4. Boats will be assigned to each ship for unloading.

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Col,Comdg

CFFICIAL:

LUDWIG .W Major, S-4/

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IHq RCT 106 (Reinf)

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~In the Field 230100 Jun 1944

1. a. See order of battle dated 2S!~UrMn b. Northern Naval Attack Force will . Naval Gunfire. c.
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,the Npo by aircraft and NTLF

NTLF will atk at KING Hour on 23 JUn 1914 with Divs abreast, making the main effort in its center in order t, gain positions from which to destroy Japanese Garrison. 27th Inf Div (Reinf) (less 1 Bn & 1 Lt Tk Plat) will pass thru elements of the 4th MarDiv within its zono of action; attacking at KING Hour, Regts abreast, 106 Inf on left. 105 Inf in reserve, making its main effort on the Right. Seize Objective 0-5; on Div 0 adv and seize Objective 0-6.
KING Hour - 1000

d.

- line held by 4th MarDiv within the Div zone of action. Zones of Action, boundaries, objectives - See overlay attached. LD e. Div Arty to support the attack from area indicated (See Opns Overlay). 2; ROT 106 (Reinf) at KING Hour will pass thru line held by elements of 4th MarDiv and atk in assigned zone of action in column of Bns, and seize 0-5. It will assist the 2d MarDiv by rapid adv and by fire and maneuver on call in the vie of the boundary between Divs. Formation: BLT-3, BLT-2 maintain contact with BLT-3, BLTIl in Reserve.

Hour *. a. BLT 106A7a ,>KING will pass thru line of t'!o 4th MarDiv and atk in assXiVn' Zjf? action and seize 0-5. On Regtl 0 adv and seize objective

b. c.

BLT 106-2 vrillbeYpreipared to support the adv of BLT 106-3 within Z -, . '"..of action, BLT 106-1 initially i 'Reserve, Will be prepared for offensive action ...- ' within RCT Z of action.

d. AT Co will be prepared for anti-mechanlzod and anti-personnel atk "ithin RCT Z of action, - 1 1-1-

FO #8, Hq ROT 106 (Reinf), 230100 Jun 194/+ 3. e. f. x.

On Co will be piupared to support the adv by direct or indirect fire as ordered. Co B, 762 Tk Bn will be prepared to repel anti-. .. chanized atk within ROT Z of action. (1) Bns will report their arrival on phase lines and resume adv on Regtl 0. (2) Be particularly al'itifor booby trais, mines, and hostile tanks. (3) (4) Maintain anti-sniperia'l in Z of action and assembly area. Contact right to left.
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(5) Div Arty will have priority on all roads. (6) (7)
6 ,Inf. All roads W o:f iJ 293, exclusive, *tQiO 293, inclusive, to 165 Inf.' ?

Roads E of EJ

Movements will be made off highways where &9:acticable.

(8) Coll Co will be responsible for evacuation of our own dead. 4. No change. 5. a. b. No change. CPs - 27th Div: RCT 106 : No change. TA 162-S.

Others to be reported. :al. AYERS Col,Inf,Comdg.

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Hq 27th Inf Div 263600 Jun 1944 Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) In the Field 262200 Jun 1944

FO #9 (confirms verbal orders) Maps: 1. No change.

No change. l o) at KING Hour will

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2. ROT 106 (Reinf) (plus 2d Bn 165 Inf) (less

atk and seize Line 0-6 within Z of action, KING Hour - 0630 LD & Boundaries - See overlay.

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/ -? . . Arty fires on call. will atk at t :NHgur, clear a. BLT 106-1 (1 Plat On Co (75mm) attchd) out enemy opposition within Z of action. Upon comple ipmission, ' into Regtl Res. (See overlay).

b. BLT 106-3 atk within Z of action, seize initial objective, prepared for further opns to the N. (See overlay). c. BLT 106-2 followI in column BLT 106-3, seize initial objective, prepared for further opns to the N. (See overlay). d. 2d Bn 165 Inf (less Co E) atk at KING Houro seize Hill, TA 186E, continue atk to N, seize and hold RJ 470, TA 195'J, prepared for further
opns on Regtl 0.

e. Co E 165 Inf atk from present position, reduce hostile positions, TA 187-H. Return to Bn upon completion of mission. f. AT Co prepared to support atk from present position. g. Cn Co (less one plat) move to assembly area, TA 174-J. orders. Cover tk atk. Await further

h. Co D 762d Tk Bn (-) atk N at KING Hour, E of main road, TA 186 on 600 yd front to TAs 186-B,C,D. Return rendezvous at TA 175-E, await further orders.
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:CG.:88 Cml Bn (-) at KING Hour minus 5 minutes to KING Hour lay smoke ^re4en;TA 195-V, 186-B,G,L. Prepared for further support on call. Co B t2d: Engr Bn - No change. (1) Bns rp (2) Contact: eadiness to cross LD KING minus 45 minutes. Righft'o .left.

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Maps:

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;'6C) at KING Hour 28 Jun 2. ROT 106 (P.inf) (plus 2nd Bn 165 Inf) (less 1944 will atk, Bns abreast, 3d on left, 2d on igh,,:'aind seize Line 0-6

within Z of action. KING Hour - 0630

LD & Boundaries - See overlay. Arty fires on call. Div Arty will fire 15 minute

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3. a. BLT 106-1 (1 Plat On Co (75am) attchd) will atk at KING Hour, clear (See overlay). Upon comout enemy opposition within Z of action. pletion of mission, into Regtl Res.

b. BLT 106-3 (1 Plat Lt, 1 Plat Med Tks, 762d Tk Bn attchd) will atk at KING Hour and seize Line 0-6 within Z of action. c. BLT 106-2 (1 Plat Lt, 1 Plat Med Tks, 762d Tk Bn attchd) will atk at

KING Hour and seize Line 0-6 within Z of action.

d. 2d Bn 165 Inf (1 Plat Cn Co 106 Inf (75mm) attchd) atk at KING Hour, clear out enemy opposition within Z of action, prepared for further opns to the N.

j/;iAT JCo prepared to displace fwd in support of the advance.

f: On. Co' (less 2 Plats) move to assy area, TA 174-J.

Aw'ait further

g. Co C 8i m1 EBn .(-):prepared to support the atk on call.

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Bns rpt readines't o cross LD KING minus 45 minutes. Contact: Right to Left.

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FO #11 (confirms verbal orders) Maps:

1,

No change.

No change.

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RQT 106 (less Coll Go) will atk at KING Houf29 Jun 1944, two Bns abreast, 1st on left, 2d on right.

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BLT 106-1 (less Co 0) will pass thru 3d Bn prepar to atk from LD at KING Hour and seize Line 0-6 within Z of action. ,: . BLT 106-2 will atk at KING Hour and seize Line 0-6 wrth'aZ.oifaction. BLT 106-3 upon being relieved by 1st Bn will revert to Div vic TA 185-S,X. s in

d. Co C, 106 Inf will contain hostile resistance from position, TA 185-S,X. Await further orders,
e. AT Co - No change.

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On Co move to assy area TA 174-J. Co C 88 Cml Bn - No change. Co B 102d Engr Bn - No change. (1) (2)

Await further orders.

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Bns will rpt readiness to cross LD KING minus 45 minutes. Contact: Right to Left. will be constant. Contact vwith adjacent Marine units

(3(i.e1paration for night defense will bo made only after thorough -;/ (collaboration with adjacent units on both flanks, No withdraw*aliyvdlll be arade at night for purpose of consolidation. (4)
4. No change.

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Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) In the Field 0-0700 July 1944

FO '12 (confirms verbal orders) NMaps: 1. 2. No change.

No change.
n ROT 106 (Hein f) (less Coll .'o) will continue-) atk, Bns abreast, 1st on left, 3rd in Res, and seize Line 0-7 withi!i>ts Z of action.

. . ~ ", Time of Attack - 08.-0 . Front Li-L&s:> PL- -t ni-u LD .Boumdaries & Z of Action - See 0.-:olay'.:.,!' 3. a, BLT 106-1 (Plat AT & On Cos attchd) will atk and'seize initial objective within its Z of action, prepared for furthersadvance on Regtl ^: order, b. BLT 106-2 (Plat AT & On Cos attchd) will atk and seize initial objective within its Z of action, prepared for further advance on Regtl order.

o. BLT 106-3 remain in Regtl Ros, propared for offensive action Regtl Z of action on order. d. AT Co (minus 2 Plats) reconnoiter for hostile tank approaches. e. On Co (loss 2 Plats) Regtl Res vic TA 204-S. f. Co C 88 Cml Bn provide support fires within Regtl Z of action. further prepared to support by fire advance RCT 105. g. Co B 102 Engr Bn - No change. x. (1) Bns will report readiness to atk at 0745. particularly alert for booby traps, mines, & hostile tks. (2) DoBe Be

'~?J;~>~mop-up small enemy groups which 'avo been by-passed.

,/(3) Bns will maintain anti-sniper patrols in zones of action and

(4)U.Iaintain.contact

Inform this Hq at 0345 (daily) with the enemy. results of night patrolling and location and trace of enemy of front lines. Results of patrols returning after 0345 will be rpt immediately upon return. Dismantle, but ,do:noto dostroy hostile weapons found in zones of ' ', .: action. 1

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Massed arty firos illaomployed to support Infantry atks ce whenever practicable. Titry will closely follow arty concentrations and atk ruthlocsy when the arty lifts. Absence of tks is no excuse for faiJxre of Infantry to press hone the atk. Preparations for night defense wiibi made only after thorough collaboration writh adjacent units on~Toth'flanks. No withdrawotidation. al will be mado at night for purpose o Enemy defenses of G1AAPAN and FLORES POINT will be donolished in attacking toward objective to prevent fire into roar of front lines.

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4. No change. 5. a. No change. b, CPs(1) (2) ROT 106 - TA 204-T opens 021300 July 1944. Others to be reported. STEBBINS Col,Inf,Comdg OFFICIAL:

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1.

a.

adv on MARPI POINT are Enemy capaie.o of offering resistance tod not believed estimated to be between 5,000 to 7,000, a pitis to be any particularly organized group, w6itth exception of the s of 10th, 14th, 47th Ind Brigade. This unit, made up of tlxo i 40th and 89th Inf, was part of the defense of JBuqthern Sector, thjbattle for but was believed to have been withdrawn North ai os considerHill 500 by the 4th Marines, in which the Brigade ts ! able casualties. The 40th has been identified only re~ alNaval personnel of 55th Base Force and SNLF nay be enc~ eintho parts of the SNLF were thrown into the line on 2 Ju forcements. Enemy mobile arty with strength of at least one (1) Bn is believed to have been placed in fixed camouflaged positions, calibre probably 75-nmm, number possibly ten (10) guns. Enemy tanks strength is estimated at approximately twenty (20) tanks. Possible enemy reserves in gulch at TA 260-I!,N,Q,R,U, or high ground of vicinity. See Order of Battle (issued) Soe S-2 Overlay, 050800 July and G-2 overlay (BLTs only), 030900 July, (issued).

b. 27th Inf Div (Reinf) continues the atk and seizes Line 0-8, RCT 165 on Right, ROT 106 in Res. 2. ROT 106 (Rein.') remains in selected assy areas prepared by 060600 July on O to relieve bho line held by ROT 105 at that tine. (VO CG). 3. a. DLT 106-1 be prepared to relieve the Left Bn, RCT 105, by 060600 July. Reconnoiter routes ft-rd within that Z of action. b. BLT 10 July. c.
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i/prepared to relieve the Right Dn, ROT 105, by 060600 or^n iter routes fwd within that Z of action.

BLT 106-2 ienain in Regtl Res, prepared for offensive action within Regtl Z of aotion;.-Will be prepared to move on 0 to biv area vic
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(3) Dismantle, but do not destroy hostile weapons ford action. (4) Contact: Right to Left.

(5) Bns will closely follow arty concentrations and atk ruthlessly when the arty lifts. Absence of tanks is no excuse for failure to press home the atk. (6) Preparations for night defense will be nade only after thorough collaboration with adjacent units on both flanks. No withdrawal will be made at night for purpose of consolidation.

4.

No change.

5. No change. STEBBINS Col, Inf, Comdg OFFICIAL: TEMME C*?t,Inf,S-3

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Aut : F #5 "Iq 27th Inf Div Z412200 -July 1944 ,qCRCT 106 (Reinf) Ii5he Field 060tOQFuly 1944
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FO #34

(confirms verbal orders)

.Maps: No change. 1. 2. 3. No change.

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ROT 106 (Reinf) remains in present assy areas prepared to relieve the line held by RCT 165 on 0. a. b. c.
d.

BLT 106-1 be prepared to relieve the Left Bn, RCT 165, on 0. Reconnoiter routes to positions wvithin that Z of action. BLT 106-3 be prepared to relieve the Right Bn, RCT 165, on 0. Reconnoiter routes to positions within that Z of action. BLT 106-2 renain in Regtl Res prepared for offensive opns within Regtl Z of action*
AT Go - No change.

e. On Go - No change.

f. Co C 88 Cml Bn - No change. g.
s.

Co B 102 Engr Bn - No change.

No change.,

4. 5.

No change. No change. STEDBINS Col InflCondg

OFFICIAL:

1 Incl: 0 Dist;

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2 Div (1) - DLTS Os,%35i , 165 Inf, 104 FA, AT Co, Cn Go, Go B 102 Engr Bn, Co C 88 Cnl Dn (1 ea) - Staff & File

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FO #&15 (confirrns vewrb. Maps :

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27th Inf Div (Reinf) (less 165 Inf) will be reik:v l elements of 2d MarDiv in present positions vhen passed thru y thbvy, It
will assemble S of the line 220-M * 233-0, prepareiihol high

ground or to reinforce tthe 4th MarDiv and execute ot& signed by NTLF.

nissions as-

2. RCT 106 when relieved by 2d MarDiv will no-e to assy area Tithin Div sector, prepared to hold high ground vio TA 220 or to reinforce the 4th Mar Div. 3. a. BLT 106-1 will move to assy area prepared to execute missions as assigned. (Soe overlay). b. BLT 106-2 will move to assy area prepared to execute missions as assigned. (See overlay). c. BLT 106-3 will move to assy area prepared to execito missions as assigned. (See overlay). d. AT Co move to assy area vic Regtl CP.

e. On Co nove to assy area vie Regtl CP. f. x. Co B 102 Engr Tin - No change. (1) Bns will rpt exact location immediately upon reaching assy area.

^-h^')_ Bns will prepare their owm perimeter defense.

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Dist: Div (1) - BLT GOs, 104 FA, AT & On Cos, Co B 102
Engr Dn (1 ea) - Staff & File.

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FO 7,'16 Maps: 1. 2.

(confirns verbal orders) No change.

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No change. RCT 106 will be responsible destroying enely in TAs 195, 213, 214, and 215. It will cute nissions as assigned. for maintaining nti-sniper,patrols and 196, 197, 198, .04, 205, 206, 207, 212, nove to assy ar a TA 197 prepared to exe(See overlay).

Order of IMarch - Hq Co, On Co, AT Jo, 2d Dn, 3d Bn, 1st Dn. IP - RJ 547 Route of March - See overlay, 3. a. DLT 106-1 will nove to assy area vie TA 197-M, passing IP 0850. Iaintain anti-sniper patrols and destroy enemy in TAs 195, 196, 197 and 198, prepared for further offensive action where ordered. DLT 106-2 will nove to assy area vic TA 197-R, passing IP 0730. Maintain anti-sniper patrols and destroy enery in TAs 204, 205, 206 and 207, prepared for further offensive action where ordered. BLT 106-3 will move to assy area vie TA 197-S, passing IP 0810. Maintain anti-sniper patrols and destroy enemy in TAs 212, 213, 214 and 215, prepared for further offensive action where ordered. Hq Co will move to assy arca vic TA 197-U, leaving present area 0700, AT Co will nove to assy area vie Regtl COP, leaving present area
0715.

b.

c.

d. e. f.
g.

Cn Co will move to assy area vie Regtl GP

0705. Co B:-102 Engr Dn - No change.

leaving present area

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(I)/Dnsiil rpt exact location inmed:'ately upon reaching assy

(2) ill/re their
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periter defense.

(2) 4.

3ns will prepare their own porineter defense,

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No change.

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FO #/16, Hq ROT 106, 091200 July 1944 5. No change.

STEDDB)N,

Col,Inik0ifc6g4h OFFICIAL: TEAIM Capt, Inf S-r 1 Incl: - Overlay Dist: Div (1) - Ea BLT GO, 104 FA, 105 Inf, 165 Inf, Hq Go, AT Co, On Co, Co D 102 Engr Br (1 ea) - Staff & File.

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OA~I pn Plan XXI Hq 27th Inf Div 19 July 1944 Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 21 July 1944

Opns Plan #2 (to become FO #17 if ordered executed) Mnnn: Snecial Terrain Mans. 1/20.000. TINI&Island. Island of SAIPAN, 1/20,000.

1. a. Annex BAKER attchd. b, (1) NTLF in conJunucion with No: seize, occupy and defend TI] of that Islan' and destroy ' (2) 4th MarDiv lands at HOW How WHITE-2, making main effort FDL. (3) land, the use
nd

seize

2d MarDiv on order lands in roar of 4ith MarDiv on Beaches WHITE-1 and 2, moves to assy area prepared for offensive opns.
27th Inf Div (Reinf) (less 105ti Inf .nd Div Arty) will be prepared to embark in landing craft on 4 hrs notice and land on order

(4)

on TINIAN on beaches to be designated. (5) . d. 2. XXIV Corps Arty supports the ldg and subsequent opns from SAIPAN.

Opns and seizure of TINIAN will be supported by NGF provided by Comdr, Northern Atk Fce. Aircraft, TF 52, 58, & 59 -rill p-ovided air support for the capture of TINIAN,

ROT 106 (Reinf) be prepared on 4 hrs notice after HOW Hour, JIG Day, to move to assy areasi prepared to embark for offensive opns on TINIAN. Order of Movement: IP
R

BLT 106-1, BLT 106-2, Hq & Hq Co, AT Co (-), Cn Co (-), BLT 106-3. road leading to Regtl : Tuncture of main road h& area vie TA 189-A.
nnounced.

A 3. a. B t for offonsivoQnsoon T~ill

Dsignatod. repared to move from its present biv area n point, passing IP at LOVE Hour, prepared .

bak ear' to move from its present biv area ioinf) willo 'pr b. BsT 106-2 ( to assy area vie onbarkatitonipdi:i, passing IP at LOVE Hour plus 30 minutes, prepared for offens'iv ,.opns on TINIAN.
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Opns Plan #2, Hq RCT 106 (Reinf), 21 July 1944 3. c. Hq & Hq Co will be prepared to move from its present biv area to assy area vie embarkation point, passing IP at LOVE Hour plus 60 minutes, prepared for offensive opns on TINIAN. d. AT Co (-) will be prepared to move from its present ' biv area to assy area vie embarkation point, passing IP at LOVE Hour ,plus 70 minutes, prepared for offensive opns on TINIAN. e. Cn Co (-)will be prepared to move from its present biv area to assy area vic onbarkation point, passing IP at LOVE Hour ' plus 80 minutes, prepared ror orronsivo opns on TINIAN* f. Service Co (-) will be prepared to nove g. Co D, 102 Engr Dn (-) will be prepared t Annex ADLE) h. Co D, 762 Tk Dn will join RCT at assy ar prepared for offensive opns on TINTAN. i. DLT 106-3 will be prepared to move from area vie embarkation point, passing IP a:
*nn c -W4; *AV w r ofetfn Pn? V w | VL-i:Rk V; i>
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Hq Co.

(See

TIMTTAN t T -L1J JVJL *J

x. (1) EEI to be issued when RCT is assigned a mission. (2) Contact between adjacent units: Loft to Right.

(3) Do particularly alert for boo1y traps, nines and hostile tanks. (4) Maintain anti-sniper patrols within zones of action or assy areas and nop up small hostile groups which have been by-passed.

(5) Dismantle, but do not destroy hostile weapons found in Z of

action.

(6) Reports - No change.

(7) March Order - To be issued.
(8) LOVE Hour - Time loading loement passes IP. JIG Day - Day of main landing on TINIAN.

HOW Hour - Time of main landing on JIG Day. KIi 1IHour - Time of all subsequent local atks on TINIAN. 4. Adn 0 #5 5. a. b.
4,1 -

inx EASY.I 11

Current S0o i effect.

ntCor2-O,-CINCPOQ. and SPL 200-1, Hq 27th Inf Div in < g, -. ' STEDDINS Col, Inf, Condg - 2 -

CPs - To be announijd

OFFICILL: E1
TEInfE SCapt, Inf, S--j

Opn Plan #2, Hq RCT 106 (Roinf), 21 July 1944

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Annexos: ADIE DAKER - Task Orgn - Intoll,. ;once

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CHARLIE- Connmunications DOG - Passvwords & Countersigns - Adn 0 #5. EASY

Dist: Div (5) - RCT 165 (1) - Ea BLT (2) - 762 Tk Dn (2) - AT Co-6i)-- On Cio (1) - Svc Co (1) - Hq Co (1) - 102 Engr (2) - 102 Mhod (t --. NLO {1) - AGL (1) - Arty Ln 0 (1) - Staff & File - Surg. 4';

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Auth: Opn Plan XXI Hq 27th Inf Div 19 July 1944 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 21 July 1944 TASK ORGANIZATIONM: : .' a. 27th Inf Div (Reinf)(less 105th Inf & Di:Arby) Ij
27th Inf
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Annox ABLE to Opn Plan #2

GRINER, USA, Gen GEORGE VW.

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Hq & Hq Co

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27th Inf Div Sp Trs Hq 27th M:P Plat (less dots) " ) 727th Ord Co (" 27th QM Co 27th Sig Co Band, 27th Inf Div 27th Cav Rcn Tr 102d Engr (C) Bn (loss dots) it ) ( 102d Med Bn
762d Prov Tk Bn 295th JASCO (t" ( " I " ) )

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152d Engr Bn 95th Bonb Disp Sqd Dot 604th QlM Graves Rog.
b. 106th Infantry (Roinf)

Col A. K. STEBBINS, JR.

(1)

IIq & Hq Go 106 Inf

Cn Co 106 Inf (-) AT Co 106 Inf (-) Svc Co 106 Irf (-) Co B 102d Engr (C) Bn (-) Co C 102D 1.ed Bn (-) Co D 762d Tk Bn (-) Deot 27th .P Plat ':'Tom, 104 PA Bn L Dot, 29%th JASCO

(2)

Ul06-l - Lt Col W. CORNETT. 1st Bn 106jnfII 1st Plat AT Go 106 Inf 1st Plat Cn Co 106 Inf 1st Plat Co B 102 Engr 1st Plat Co C 102 Moed 1st Plat Co D 762 Tk E Ln Tean, 104 FA et 295th JASCO

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Annox ABLE to Opn Plan #2-S

Annex ABLE to Opn Plan #2, Hq ROT 106 (Reinf), 21 July 1944 (3) BLT 106-2 - raj A. C. O'HARA. 2d Bn 106 Inf 2d Plat Cn Co 106 Inf
2d Plat AT Co 106 Inf ;

2d Plat Co 3D 102 Engr (C) B-. 2d Plat Co C 102 Med Bn 2d Plat Co D 762 Tk Bn One Plat, Co C 88th Cnl Dn Ln Tean, 104 FA Bn Det 295th JASCO
(4)

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BELT 106-3 - MaJ F. P. FISHER. 3d Bn 106 Inf 3d Plat Go B 102 Engr (C) Bn 3d Plat Co'C 102 Med Bn Ln Team, 104 FA Bn Det 295th JASCO " -

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165th Infantry (Reinf) Lt Col JOSEPH HART 165th Inf

Co C 102d Engr (C) Bn

Co B 102d Med Bn Co D 766th Tk Bn Co C, 88th Cml Bn (less 1 Plat) Det 27th BP Plat Ln Team 105th FA Dn Det 295th JASCO STEBBINS Col, Inf, Condg OFFICIIL:

TESE ... ;.
Capt,Inf S-3

Dist:

Same as Opn Plan #2.

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Annex ABLE to Opn Plan #2 -

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pn Plan XXI Hq 27th Inf Div 19 July 1944 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 21 July 1944

Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #2

MIaps:

Special Terrain Maps, TDIIAN Island, 1/60,,&

INTELLIGENCE

1/62,500.
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GENERAL SITUATION: Enemy forces hold The Carolines, The Bonins, Palau and the Marianas with the exception of SAIPAN and parts of GUAM. a. Information as to enemy installations has been issued and reference should be made to G-2 Situation Map - TINIAN Island, published: by TILF, 11 July 44. Subsequent information will be published as .available. Enemy PAGAN, these enemy airfields exist at TRUK, SATAWAN, PULUWAT, W0LEA.I, PAIAU; iMACUS, YAP, I1OIM0,. CHICHI Jim.1, and ROTA. When serviceable, all fields are capable of use for direct strikes or for staging of planes into attack position.

b.

c.

The iajor portion of the eneny fleet is located in the PhilippineEmpire Area. Surface detachments in sufficient force to threaten our forces are not li1 -ly to be encountered. Enemy sub-marines will be used for supply and attack missions in all Central Pacific Theatres.

d. 2.

SUTI.&RY OF ENEIff SITUATION: a. Enemy Ground Strength:- The principal defense force for the Island of TINIAN appears, from POf reports and captured documents, to be the 50th Inf of the 29th Div reinforced by an Arty Bn of 12 75-mn mountain guns and one tank company of 12 tanks, the 56th Keibitai (Navy Guard Force), AA Usits, the 233rd Construction Bn, Air Personnel, and possible elements of the 43rd Div. A break-dorn by unit with possible strengths is given below;

,'~i~:~ .,Detachment of 5th Base Force 56th Keibitai (Navy) -' Air Def Units (3 Bns) -- ''':: Air Base Personnel (2 Air Grps plus Hq, 1st Air Flotilla) 233rd Construction Bn 50th Int Regt (Reinf), including one tk company and one Arty Bn TOTAL

150 1,100 900 1,200 1,000 4.000 8,350

* Possible Homne Guard Units 3,000 -1- Annex BAKER -to. Opn PIn,2 teP 'lan Opn

Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #2, Hq RCT 106 (Reinf), 1 a.

21 July 1944

(cont'd) *Tinian Home Guard can be a definite factor in the defense of the Island as they have had almost a full month within which to be arned, supplied, and fully organized for employnent. (? Civilian population is reported to be appro to a military survey in March, 1944. aq-ly-18,000, according

b.

Disposition of Troops:- A captured operations order for the defense of TiNIAN (iz.fid in March and forwarded to Hq Marianas Defense Group in Saipan on 4 June) indicates that the Japanese plan to make their main defense against an amphibious attack at the shore line. I fprced from the coast, the Japanese plan a direct defense of the airfields at USHI and GURGUAN and from fortified positions in the Karorinasu area!(T/ 52B&, 529, 530, 531, 532 and the high ground in the LALO Peninsula). The</!f .-.. troop disposition was to be as follows: (1) North Sector (including USHI Airfields and ASIGA BAY region): Bn, 50th Inf plus one (1) Plat of Engrs.
2nd

(2) Western Sector (includes West Coast of Island North of GURGUAN Airfield): 3rd Co, 1st Bn, 50th Inf Regt plus one (1) AT Gun Squad. (3) Southern Sector: 3rd Bn, 50th Inf Regt, plus one (1) Plat of Engrs.

(4) Mobile Artillery - One Artillery Bn: One Btry in TINIAN Harbor area, one Btry in ASIGA Harbor Area, one Plat in UNEHABUI Area (Area of TIHITE Beaches). Provisions have been made to move detachments from the TINIAN and ASIGA Harbor Areas to the Northwest shoreline area and to TAEDRA PT. (TAs 650 and 655). (5) Reserve IM. LASSO Area: one AT Gun Plat. 1st Bn, 50th Inf Regt, less one Co and

(6) Hq Units: Engr Co loss 2 Plats, Signal Co plus 1 radio squad, Supply Co, t!dical Unit, 2nd Field Hospital Unit. In each of the throe main defense sectors, the plan calls for an initial attempt to repulse landings at the beach and preparations to shift two-thirds of each area defense force olsewhere. The reserve will be prepared to defend in the MT. LASSO Area or to counter-attack in any sector. Naval Units on TINIAN with the exception of Naval Air personnel, and personnel manning CD guns will be onployed for defense of TINIAN Harbor. Naval air personnel will probably be used as Inf
units.

c.

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Mines:- The enemy has had sufficient time to carefully employ nines, booby traps, shells and bombs used as mines. It is believed that beaches and approaches will be mined as well as areas along roads and trails inland. Mines and ninefield locations are not known, but all troops must be-alert and immediately report nines, minefields and booby traps. -2- Annex B1KER to Opn Plan #/2 ~ H~ S _-----

Annex BAKER to Opn Plan #2, Hq ROT 106 (Reinf), 21 July 1944
2. 3. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFOWRATION: mission.

To be issued on receipt of Regtl ,; .

RECONNAISSANCE AND OBSERVATION MISSIONS: a. To be assigned on receipt of Rogtl missio<

b. It will bo SOP that, when comnitted, all front line' units will maintain acti7o night patrolling on their immodiate fronts. 4. MEASURES FOR HANDLING PCs & CAPTURED DOCUMENTS: a. -- -

No changed: fron previous announced policy. POVIs will not be' brought, into the Regtl CP. Bns will be responsible for evacuation of isoners ' of war and civilians of war to the Roegtl POW Station only.

5.

MAPS & PHOTOGRAPHIS a. 1/20,000 & 1/62,500, TINIAN, V Phib Corps. b. c. d. o. Reproduction 1/20,000 captured Jap Map. G-2 Situation ,Map, 11 July 1944, NTLF. Aerial Litho-Mosaic, of TINIAN.

Requests for photo coverage must be received thirty-slx-(-3&) hours prior to time desired.

6.

COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE: a. No change from Ar--ox DAEkR, Intelligence, this Hq, 16 b. Countersigns: (1) See Annex DOG. ray 1944.

7.

REPORTS AND D7 STRIBUTION: a. No change from Annex BAKER, Intelligence, this Hq, 16 lay 1944.

b.. :Report of night patrols, including routes covered, will be made to Regtt S-2 as soon as possible after return of patrols and not later than.-0545 daily. STEBBDINS Col, Inf, Condg OFFICIAL: WHITE Capt,Inf,S-2 Dist: Sane as Opn Plan #2, plus.

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pn Plan # XXI Hq 27th Inf Div 19 July 1944

APO 27,
Annex CHARLIE to Opn Plan #2 SIGIAL COr.MNICATION PLAN 1. a.
b.

Hq RCT 106 (Reinf)

21 July 1944

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See Intell:,ence Annex DMKER.

CPs:

To be announced.

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The plan of Signal Connunications will be in oonfornance with CenConmTWO, (with changes and additions), issued by CINCPOA, and SOI SPL 200-1 (with changes), Hq 27th Inf Div.

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Installations will be prepared to connence operations at HOW ninus 4 hours, JIG Day. a. Message Center operation nornal. (1) Msgr service as required. b. c. Radios will operate in nets as per SOI SPL 204-1 to 208-1 (as anoendod). Wire will be installed as rapidly as the situation pernmits.

4.

Signal Dunps: a. b. Initially Field Train Area. Mobile in vioinit, of Rogtl CP (1) (2) All signal equipnent Bn Hq Sections arc unable to repair will be sent to Rogtl Hq for repair or roplacenont. All captured signal oquipt will be sent to Regtl Signal Dunp.

5.

See Index No. 200-1 to SOI. STEDDINS Col, Inf, Condg

OFFICIAL:

Capt, Inf S-3

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Dist:

Sane as Opn Plan #2 plus. -1- Annex CHARLIE to Opn Plan #2

'utOh! Opn Plan XXI Hq 27th Inf Div 19 July 1944 -Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) /,APO 27 S NJuly 1944 Annex DOG to Opn Plan #2
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PASSWORD AND CC'TTER ISIGN

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1. To eliminate possible confusion and facilitate rapid recognition between members of different organizations within NTLF, the following systi 'of passwords and countersigns will be employed by all units. SW.: 2. Three key words are assigned and each word will be used for a period of five (5) consecutw.vo days. The password will be changed at 1200 local time on the 6th day and 11th day. 3. At the end of the period, the system will be repeated, starting at 1201 local time on the 16th day. 4. Below arc listed the key words and the periods of time for which each will be used:
KES WORD

1st day, starting with JIG-Day (the day of main landings on TINIAN) thru 1200, JIG plus 5 day. 1201, JIG plus 5 day, thru 1200, JIG plus 10 day. 1201, JIG plus 10 day, thru 1200, JIG plus 15 day. The challenge, 'Halt, who is thoro?" will be employed.

Days of the week. First names (male). Colors

Either challenger or person challenged may call "repeat". The person so challenged must answer with a different day of the week than that previously given. This may bo repeated until both parties are satisfied with the identity of the other. . 5. As an aid to ronomboring the sequence of the key password for each 5-day period, the award 7'C (Distinguished Flying Cross) may be of assistance, the respective initials representing days of the week (D), first names (male) (F), and colors (C). . 6. It must be borne in mind that the purpose of challenging is to identify , an individual who cannot be recognized. Any person challenged who is known to be friendly merely* aids in the possible compromising of the password, Likewise, any persons whc is readily identified as unfriendly, need not be challenged. a
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Annox DOG to Opn Plan #2, IHq RCT 106 (Reinf), 21 July 194

7. All personnel will be warned that in no case will this code be taken ashore. It must be borne in nind that it is only necessary to menorize the key word
corresponding to each 5-day period.
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Annox DOG to Opn Pl'n #2

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Adm 0O7

Hq 27th Inf Div 22 July 1944 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) APO 27 23 July 1944 Adm 0 #5 (to accompany Opn Plar #2, Ann4 Maps: 1. Island of TINIAN, 1/20,000. aS)

SUPPLY:

a.

Rations:

(1)
(2) b.

One (1) "K" and one (1) "D" ration carried by the tdAividual (to be issued in assembly area prior to embarkation). Thereafter: From ROT Dump.

Water; (1) Two (2) full canteens on the individual (a) Water cans to be placed in Bn Dumps via assy area prior to embarkation. (3) Thoreafter: "'rom ROT Dump.
(2) One (1) additional gallon per man to be carried with troops.

c. Class II (Clothing): No change. d. Class III (Gas, Oil, Lubricants): (1) Initially all vehicles cans gasoline, vehicle (2) Battalions and Special can motor oil per five e.o 'Class IV (Miscellaneous): ;-(1) Three (3) days medical, OWS, Signal, Engr will be carried by units ; -on organic transportation. (2) Thereafter: - rom RCT Dumps. : will carry two (2) filled five (5) gallon. tanks to be full upon leaving assembly area. Units will carry one (1) five (5) gallon (5) vehicles.

f.

Class V (Amminition): . (1)

Units will carry one (1) U/F. (a) Individuals will carry two (2) bandoleers in addition to full bolt. -1Adm 0 #5 (Annex EASI to Opn Plan #2)

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Adm 0 #5 (Annex EASY to Opn Plan #2), Hq RCT 106 (Reinf), 1. f. (1) (b) (c)

23 July 44

Each Bn will roceive one (1) 2*-Ton truck to carry balance of

one (1) u/F.

Cannon Cc will receive three (3) 2*-Ton trucks for balance of one (1) U/F. Two (2) trucks to be sent back to Div immediately upon unloading.

(2) 2.

Regtl Munitions Officer will move one (1) U/F for ROT less Co D, 762d Tk Bn on transportation as provided by G-4, 27th Inf Div.

EVACUATION: a. Casualtiezs ; (1) Personnel. (a) b. Burial: (1) (2) Initially: By ROT in cemetery on TINIAN designated by CO. Thereafter: By (G2 in Div Cemetery on TINIAN. SOP. :'; -

c. Salvage: (1) d. By Bns to ROT S-4.

Captured M!atorial: (1) By Bns to ROCT S-4.

e.

Prisonors of War: (1) (2) Collecting Points: Initially by ROT. Responsibility for evacuation: (a) ROT CP L. BLT. (b) To Div collecting points by ROT.

3.

TRAFFIC: a. Circulation: (1) Main supply routes: (2). Traffic Priorities: (a) (b) (c) (d) b. To be announced.

Troop movements. Ammnition .. , Message Centor & Comaunication. Anbulances.

Restrictions: announced.
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2, Hq OT 106 (Reinf), 21 July 1944

3.

c.

Control: (1) Control posts as established by Provost Marshal.

d. Construction & Maintenance:

(1) 4. B/ By 152d Engr Bn.
;

SERVICE TROOPS & TRAINS:

a.

Field Tra:! Bivouac: (1) (2)

Rear FTB (T/E Dump) remains at TA 136-N, Map of SAPAk, 1/20,000. Upon receipt of orders to move units will place "A" Bags., Bed Rolls, kitchen equipment in Dump vie present 2nd Bn MotorSPool. (a) (b) Each Bn will leave ten (10) men in this dump. Each Spoecial Unit will leave two (2) mon.

(3) Roar Detail will novo this dump to Roar FTB, TA 136-N, SAIPAN. b. Service Troops: (1) 5. Service Co (loss two (2) radio operators per Bn)oporatos RCOT Dunps.

PERSONNEL: a. Stragglors'. (1) Lino to be announced by Div. (2) Collecting point to b6 anrenccd by Div. b. c. aIil:Casualst (1) Returned to duty thru FTB for oquipt & medical examination by ROT Surgeon. Duty casos rotnd to unit by FTB with rbport to RCT Hq. d. Strength and Casualty Report: (1) (2) Casualty report daily by 1300 covoring period 1630 previous day to 1230'-o-rrent day. Periodic (Strength & Casualty) Report daily by 1700 covering period 1630 procoding day to 1630 current day. Include number of Japs buried during period. A) STEBBINS Col,Inf,Comdg No dhango.

L: OFFIC IL;

WDIG,
Sa ,In Dist:
Dist:

r/

Plan #2,pluS-.

Same as Opn Plan #2, plus.

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#58

Hq 27th Inf Div 301806 July 1944 a/? . an, Island of SAIPAN, 1/20,000.
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FO #17 Maps: 1. a.

Hq RCT 106 APO 27 302000 July 1944

The enemy continues to harass friendly forces, coming out during darkness singly and in small groups. Principal points' of contact have been at Water DPs, food dumps, and in caves. Groups consists of civilians and/or soldiers. They have been armed principally with grenadesa, and in a few instances with rifles, including M-1s. %,' Action has been mainly defensive. Enemy occupies caves in cliffs and hills, dug-outs, ruins of farmhouses, and heavily wooded areas. Response to requests to surrender have been satisfactory in cases of
civilians.

b. Army Garrison Forces continue clearing Island of hostile forces. c. 27th Inf Div (less Div Arty) will continue opns in phases, eliminating Island of enemy fo ces.

2. 106th Inf (Reinf) will conduct opns by phases, destroying all enemy in Z of
action.

Boundaries, Phase Lines, LD - See Opns Overlay, attchd.

KING Hour 311030.

3.

a. 1st Bn (Reinf) will move from LD at KING hour, 31 July 1944 in Z of action to Phase Line 1, destroying all ene.iy in Bn Zone. b.> 2nd Bn (Reinf) will move from.LD at KING hour, 31 July 1944 in Z of '/-action to Phase Line 1, destroying all enemy in Bn Zone. a/
c. .3rd Bn (Reinf) will move from LD at KING hour, 31 July 1944 in Z of

action to Phase Line 1, destroying all enemy in Bn Zone. d. AT Co (1) (2) (3) (4)
_
:

1st Plat attchd 1st Bn. 2nd Plat attchd 2nd Bn. 3rd Plat attchd 3rd Bn. AT Mine Plat will relieve guard of 105 Inf at the water point in TA 206-F,G, at 310800. ~~~~~~~~-1-

FO #17, Hq RCT 106, 302000 July 1944 3.

e.

Gn Co -

(1) 1st Plat attchd 1st Bn. (2) 2nd Plat attchd 2nd Bn. (3) 3rd Plat attchd 3rd Bn. f. Co B 102d Engr Bn (1) (2) (3) g. h. i. x. lst Plat attchd 1st Bn. 2nd Plat attced 2nd Bn. 3rd Plat attchd 3rd Bn. ?^ /?r

Co C 102d Med Bn will establish collecting pts as directed by Regtl Surg. Prov Co 762d Tk Bn (5 Med, 4 Lt Tks) will establish tk park vic Regtl CP prepared to move forward, assisting Bns on call. : . Plat, Co C 88 Cml Bn relieved present assignment 2d Bn. Hq. Will carry out orders as directed by Regtl S-4. n (1) (2) (3) Attchd Regtl ./ g

Route of march from present biv area to LD - (See March Table and Opns Overlay attchd). Bns report readiness to cross LD at 1000. Base of Movement - Left flank, 1st Bn.

(4) Adv from phase line on Regtl 0. (5) (6) 4. 5. Contact will be maintained by 1st Bn between Regts on left flank. Movement forward will be skirmish line which will be maintained on all halts including night defenses.

See Adm 0 #6. a. b. Current SOI in effect. CPs (1) (2) (3)
A/'7

27th I Div Fwd - Vic TA 213-Q opens 0930. RCT 106 - Initially vic RJ 167, opens 1000. Subordinate Units- To be reported.
:STEBBINS **' *
:

OFFICIAL :f:f TEME

Col.Inf, Comdg.

- 2 -

FO #17, Hq RCT 106, 302000 July 1944 -

3 Incls: #1- Opns Overlay #2 - March Table #3 - Adm O #6

Dist: Div (5) - 10;

,.I /.- u*.

',if (1) - 165 Inf (1) - COs, 1st, 2d, 3d Bns (2 ea) - Hq,

Svc, AT, Cn Cos (1 ea) - Co B 102d Engr Bin (1) - Co C 102d Med
Bn (1) - Prov Co 762 Tk Bn (1) - Plat Co C 8i Cml Bn (1) - Surg ai, F. ' ' (1) - Staff & File.
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Capt,I!nf, S-3 Capt,Inf,

#58 Hq 27th Inf Div 301800 July 1944

-/ ,Hq Incl #2 to FO #17.

&ARCH TABLE Unit Regtl Hq & Attchd Units IP AJ - TA 189-A; Route "A" Foot Elements On *rder ,'

RCT 106

.'I APO 27 - 302000 July 1944

Vehicles i On order |

Remarks Vehicles will shuttle as necessary-, Vehicles under Bn control

BLT 106-1

Present :'B" Bn Assy Area

0700

0820

BLT 106-2
BLT 106-3

RJ - TA 189-A
Present

*"A"
"B"

0720
0720

0815
0830

Vehicles under Bn control

To follow 1st Bn

1st Bn Assy Area . * S_I

Routes of March:

,. j |

in column. Vehicles under 3rd .. 0.30 . . Bn control.

See overlay (Incl ij to FO #17) STEBBINS

Col, Inf,Comdg
OFFICIAL.:

7M In TE M2 f
Dist:

,- I's3E, .' , I
,

CaptInf,S-3.

Same as FO #17, plus.

Ancl #2 to FO #17 -

Hq 27th Inf Div i.P0 27 . ,HIq ROT 106 (Reinf) i.DL. 0 -- 6 (to accompany F0 #17) Laps:
1.

~ZOJuly 1944

Island of SAIPA-T,
-

1/20,000.
:i

SUPPLYa.

Rations -

1/3 "1"I for noon meal 31 July I94%.: 1-1/3 "K" issued afternoon 31 July~t['. Cycle - Breakfast, lunch, supper. 1

b. c.

Water - Two (2) Class III (Gas, (1)

gals per man per day. Oil, Lubricants) -

Vehicles will carry one (1) full five gal can of gasoline.

d.

Class IV (Ingineer) (1) Co B, 102d Engr Bn, will carry sufficient derfmolitions to rosupply Bn L & P Platoons.

e,

Class V (C.mmunition) (1) (2) Vehicles will be combat loaded. troops will carry full belts.

2.

EVIACUlTIOIT a.
id'

Casuslties (1) Personnel -

'^2S^ /2: (a) 7% '.- : g @.--^ :: b.m rial -(1)

c.

Via normal medical channels, to clearing station PURPL3 BsCH, to Hospial- HIITE BRLCH 2.

qEy. TS in Div Comntery.

L4aptured Ilaterial -

Salvage

(1)

By Bns :o:RCT S-4 at FTB (T1L

-1Adm 0 #6

207-U).
-

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0 #6, Hq RCT 106 (Reinf), d. Prisoners of War (1) (2)

30 July 1944 -

Collectin, Points: RJ 167 (TiL 214-I). Responsibility for Evsbuation (a) (b) By BLT to RCT. To Div collecti 325, (Th. ,4, ln . ts RJ 3 (TJ:. r .213-P). 235-Y) & RJ

3.

TRi.F 'iIG ca.

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Circulation -'

(1)
(2)

aI.main supply routes - Road 220-B, to RJ 190 (T.i. 206-X).

Traffic Priorities -

220-S,' ?RJ 167,

(a)
(b)

tc)

Troop movements. IAnmmunition. L.ossage Center.

imbulance s.

(d)
b.

Restrictions - io change. Control posts as established by Provost

TIOOP;S
.

c.
4.

Iarshal.

SJRVICEi a.

TR;iIITS -

Field Train Bivouac (1) (2) Remains at present location Ti. 207-U, Kitchen Equipment, "J" Bags, Bedding Rolls,
be stored at present FTB.

will

5.

PERSbOIiTiL'L a., b. I.'i C, o change. change.

c.

Strength %
(1) (2)

a:utilty

Report -

' TT.. :hange. ?Priodic Report ,(roength ,. Casualty) -_To Csu.ualty Reo't-l change.
i

./ 2

(5)

Hourly report on number of Japs killed or captured classified as civilian or military. (a) Civilians classified as to men,
children. 2 -

women,

and

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- 30 July 44 -

6.

I ;I; D CEILL .- HTIOUS

a.._urial of onomy dead roes in Z of action. (1) OF'fICIC.L;

Atibility m'

of Bn Comdr with-

sL-'.4

Location of others report

tp this iq.

Col, Inf,Imd .- rn '

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Dist:

Same as FO ,'17.

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:tFd Msg #2 Hq 27th Inf Div 291600 Jun 1944 Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) In the Field W292200 Jun 1944 i
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FIELD MSG #1 (Confirms Verbal Orders) 1. Operations 30 Jun 1944:-

0700 ;K> 'I : e Time of Attack . ~ ? ?S /! -'Present front lines LD %/ - No change Boundaries - No change Attachments - 0-6 Line (See FO #11, this Hq, 282200 Jun Objective

1944)
2. a. b. c. Contact between adjacent units will be maintained at all cost. A continuance of the highest standards of personal leadership on the part of all officers is expected. The Corps Commander, after viewing today's operations from It. TAPOTCHAU, expressly complimented the performance of the officers and men of the Regiment. STEBBINS
Col, Condg

OFFICIAL: -3 TEMMIE Capt, S-3 Dist: BLT 00 (1) - 00 105 Inf (1) - 104 FA (1) - Co C 88 Cam
Co B 102 Engr Bn (1) - Co B 762 Tk Bn (1) - AT, Cn Cos

Staff & File

Anih

fPll M-o 44

Hq 27th Inf Div

301800 Jun 1944 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf)

In the Field 302200 Jun 1944 FIELD MSG #2 (Confirms Verbal Orders) 1. Operations for 1 July 1944: Time of Attack LD Boundaries Objective 2. a. ^ 0730 ron Present front lineg:e, ^ No change Soo FO #11, 282200 Jun4$44:daV's g s ' action.

Artillery fires will be closely co-ordinated during

b. Offensive operations will be vigorously conducted to obta4e ' : Regtl objective by nightfall, STEBBTNS Col, Comdg OFFICIAL:

TE~,IW Capt, S-3

IFAv 762 Tk Bn, Co B 102 Engr Bn, Co C Dist: Div (1) - BLT GOs, 105 Inf, 104 88D Cril Bn, On Co, AT Co (1 ea) - Staff & File

, ~

Au i Msg #4 Hq 27th Inf Div 021800 July 1944 Hq RCT 106 (reinf) In the Field Sr .__ r r-n uvujTuu JuLy lY44 FIELD MSG #3 (Confirrs Verbal Orders) 1. Operations for 3 July 1944:
Tine of Attack - 0800 "
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'

Boundaries & Zones of Action - No change Objective 2.

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- See FO #12, this Hq, 020700 July 1944

3rd Bn will clean out enerny pockets of resistance by-passed.

STEBBINS Col Condg OFFICIAL: TEMME Capt, S-3 Dist: Div (1) - BLT COs, 105 Inf, 104 FA, AT Co, Cn Co, Co B 102 Engr, Co C,
88 Cnl Bn (1 ea) - Staff & File.

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Hq 27th Inf Div 031800 July 1944 Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) In the field 032200 July 1944 FIELD LSG #4 (Confirms Verbal Orders)

1. The Regiment will conclude operations as orderdi Y.E0#12, 020700 July 1944, and seize Line 0-7, mopping up areas oiesisanee within Regtl Z of action.
KING Hour
-

0700

",t:.:

LD

Present front line

Boundaries, etc - See Opns Overlay

STEBBINS Col, Condg OFFICIAL:

Capti S-3 3 Incls: #1 - Opns Overlay #2 - Overlay, Plan #1 #3 - Overlay, Plan #2 Dist: Div (1) - BLT COs, 105 Inf, 104 FA, AT Co, Cn Co, Co B 102 Engr, Co C 88 Cnl Bn (1 ea) - Staff & File.

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HQ ROT 106 (Reinf) Overlay to accompany FLD IASG #4.

Saipan -1/20,000

032200 July 1944 '"r'FICIAL:

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Saipan - 1/20,000

032200 July 1944 ON SECURING 0-7 LINE BE

PREPA1ED TO DEFEND ON

ORDER AIREAS AS INDICATED.

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ON SECURING 0-7 LINE BE PR1EJsPARED TO DEFEND ON ORDER AREAS AS INDICATED.

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i .

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1. Be prepared to relieve Bns of 165 Inf any tine after 060602y J 1944. Regtl plan as shom ononverlay, Rec nnoiter route to accomplish relief. Troops to be alertee for moveent any after 051700 July.

STEBBINS Col, Condg OFFICIAL:

TEI.1:E Capt, S-3. 1 Incl - Overlay TDist: BLT COs (1 ea) - Staff & File.

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HQ ROT 106 (Reinf) pns Overlay to Accompany FM #5 050800 July 44

- Sheet 1 Saipan --- 1/20,000
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OFFICIAL:

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HQ RCT 106 (Reinf) Opns Overlay, to Accompany FM #5,050800 July 44 - Sheet 2 Saipan -- 1/20,000 OFFICIAL:

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FIELD M':SG 1j6
Maps:

T 2 d Msg #8 fHq Hq 27th Inf Div 090600 July 1944 Hq RCT 106 ' In the Field ,.;^ 161730 July 194A
4j

No change.

1. 2.

Enemy is capable of concerted effort in small groups responsibility. 1st Bn, 106th Inf, will outpost Beaches BROWN I and 2. a.

.hinRegtl Z of -.

GO, 1st Bn, will nan Beach BROWN-2 with one plat Hvy Wipns Co (HMG) reinf. : -

b. 00, 3rd Bn, will furnish one (1) plat Hvy VWpns Co (EI.G) reinf to nan Beach BROVJN-1. This plat attchd to 1st Bn for tactical control, c. Mission (1) Establish positions to cover Beaches BRO0N 1 & 2. (2) Prevent enemy ldts wtithin 1st Bn Z of responsibility. (3) (4) Report and investigate any suspicious activity within Z of responsibility, Maintain communication by systen of reporting as established by GO, 1st Bn.

(5) Allow bathiag, under officer supervision only. 3. Bns will maintain anti-sniper patrols within zones of action. It has beon noted members of patrols have expended anmmunition unnecessarily endangering lives of other troops within area of responsibility. '?} Patrols will be warned to fire ONLY on hostile eneay. .... OFFICIAL: ' TEM1E Capt,S-3 Dist; Div (1) - Bn COs (1 ea) - COs, Hq, AT & Gn Cos (1 oa) - Staff & File.
: :~ ^i//^^<~ .~ ' 1^^/-: -Col,

b;

~STEBBINS Condg

'

Auth: VO, CG 27th Inf Div a7!', .180830 July 1944 ,C,q RCT 106 ,-TA -197-VW 21.9100 July 1944
<,. .'

FIELD MSG jr$7 ,Maps: Island of TINIAN, 1/20,000.

. ...

, ,.

,;,, *

1. The seizure of TINIAN will be accomplished by landing Diviion's in colunn in the order, 4th lIlarDiv, 2nd MlarDiv. 27th Inf Div "w., il be prepared to land on order on beaches to be designated. 2. A study of the terrain of the Island of TINIAN, routes of approach, etc. will be conducted by all corirnands, familiarizing ALL personnel with the available info on the target. 3. Unit Condrs wll hold conferences, discussing the past operation (SAIPAN), covering deficiencies noted, proper employment of weapons, use of terrain, etc. 4. Attached overlay shows general scheno of initial landing on TINIAN, by 4th i.ErDiv, direction of main effort, FBL.

STEBBINS Col, CoLdg OFFICIAL: TEf.S-3 Capt, S-3 1 Incl: Overlay

Dist.. Div (1) - Bn COs (1 oa) - Hq Units (1 ea) - Staff & File.

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SUBSTITUTE SCALE: 1/62,500

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IIQ ROT 106 (,Reinf) Overlay to a6co'Iparny FLD MSG #7, 191100 July 44 Island of TINIAN - 1/62,500 OFFICIAL:
TED.,ME

0000

Capt, Inf,S-3

Hq 27th Inf Div 090600 July 1944

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Hq 27th __R

I..q - ROT 106

Th 197 -lVI

FIELD ISG ,8 I-laps: 1.

-'1000 ; ".'..

July 1944

Island of Saipan, 1/20,000

1st Bn will organize a Task Force proparod :.or counter-a ittg 'rp,o to assist Installations in tL.o vie of BROWI Beach 1, BROCN j, ard FTB aroa in action ag.inst the enery. The force condr will reconnoit(:'- route of approach, etc., contacting the officer in charge of theso three areas for faniliarization of the areas. Bn transportation vill be used in rovenot of Task Force. 3d Bn will organize a Task Force for counter-attack or to assist installation in the vie of NICHOLSON'S SPRING in action against the enemy. The force comdr will reconnoiter route of approach, oto., contacting officer in charge of water point detail at NICHOLSON'S SPRING for familiarization of area. Bn transportation will be used in novenent of Task Force.

2,

STEBBINS Col, Coadg OFFICIAL;

Capt, S-3 Dist:

i I
jl' -,'. 'i'i -,. b", A

Div (1) - Bn COs (1 ea) - AT, Cn, Svc, Hq Cos (I ea) - Staff & File.
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1 Aug 1944

Field Msg #9 (confirms verbal orders) Maps: No change.

~.n

Hq ROT In the 011700f 011700 'X ':

106 Field Ag 1944 Aug 1944

1. There will be no movement of troops past 0-3 Line. 4.A1 troops will. stop forward movement at 011800 Aug 1944. Bn Comdrs will traightenlines?: and secure flanks with adjacent Bns. ' ,';" ',^*, 2. KING Hour, 2 Aug 1944 - 0800. LD - 0-3 Line. '4' j

STEBBINS ol, Inf, Godg OFFICIAUL:

TEl4IAID

Capt,Inf,
, S-3. Div (1) - Bn Condrs (1 ea) - Spec & Attchd Units (1 ea) - Staff & File Dist:

r^ ,,

Hq 27th Inf Div 301800 July 1944 Hq ROT 106 ~, #e Field Aug 1944
,o.. ,,: .. . -

Field .sg 1#10 (Confirr is verbal orders) Maps: 1. No change.

'90.0

Opns 3 Aug 1944: July 1944.

LD

Continuation of nission per FO q#7, this Hq, 302000 .: q .:,

- Pros:z.it Front Lines '

KING Hour - 0 0i,

CHANGE IN BOUi1TDARY - See overlay atchd.

2.

Notify this Hq on arrival 0-5 Line prior to movenent forward. STEBBINS Col, Inf,Condg

OFFIGIAL:
1.5 -

Capt, Inf

S-3
1 Incl:
Dist:

Overlay
Div (1) - 105 Inf (1) - Ea Bn CO (1) - Sep & A1tchd Units (1 ea) - Staff

& File

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Hq 27th Inf Div 022000 Aug 44 Hq RCT 106 (Reinf) In the Field 031900 Aug 44

FIELD MSG .#ll (confirns verbal orders) Maps; 1. No change. Continuation 'of
-

Opns for 4 Aug 44:July 1944.

LD

.ssion per: FO #17, this Hq, 302000

Present front lines. 0800. Coastline.

KING Hour Objective

Boundaries -

CHANGED in accordance -- ith attached overlay (issued). STEDDINS Col, Inf Cordg

OFFICIAL:

Capt, 3If S-3 1 Icwl: Dist: Overlay (issued) Div (1) - Bn COs (1 ea) - 165 Inf (1) - Atchd & Sep Units (t ea) * Staff & File.

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3 August 44 NOTE: K-NG Hour - 0800

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Auth: FO #59 Hq 27th Inf Div 02200 Aug 44 Hq ROT 106 (Reinf) In te Field 041 ig 19 1 /y Maps: No change.
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Continuation of mission por FO #17, this Hq, 30200Q ,j

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LD - Present Front Lines Objective - Coastline KING Hour - 0800

2. Contact between Bus will be maintained. 3. Upon conpletion of hission, assembly areas will be designated.

STEBBIMS Gol, Inf Condg OFFICIAL:

TEflSI
1

Capt, Inf
S-3 Dist: Div (1) - Ea Bn CO (1) - 165 Inf (1) - Hq Units (1 ea) - Staff & File.

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L B R I E F NOT TO BE DELIVERED TO NIAVAL COMMUNICATIONS

HEADQUARlTERS NORTHERN TROOPS AND LLNDING FORCE IN THE FIELD

From: by:
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NTLF CHIEF 0F' ST1AFFe:

Juno 120

Action:. Info

CO ROT 106

;-CG 27THINFDIV
'4 DIV

NTLF SIG 0

Mark if S E C E T Claosifiod' IN REPLYING REFER TO MAILBRI SERIAL NO.

-CG 4TH DIV RS XXiIV CORPS RT FTLF SHCRE PAITY COMDR

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T T E XT LANDING REVERTS TO NORTHERN TROOPS AND ROT 106 (LESS AJUTILLERY) UPON LANDING FORCE RESERVE X ONE BLT WILL OCCUPY ASSEF.BLY REAL IN VICINITY

OF TlJrGET IJlEA 160 ROGER SAIL X ROT 106 (LESS 1 BLT) WILL OCCUPY ASSEMBLY 'REA IN VICINITY OF TARGET iAEA 136 NAN X IANDINGS WILL BE MADE UPON SUCH BEACHES .S LRE NOT CONGESTED AND TO BE JANNOUNCED AT THE TIME OF LANDING X GUIDES FURNISHED BY NTLF WILL GUIDE RCT 106 TO
ASSEMBLY AREIS X ROT 106 WILL ERLPAR'E FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION IN THE ZONE

OF ACTION OF THE 2D AND 4TH MARINE DIVISIONS ON ONE HOURS NOTICE AITER 1600 JUNE 20 KING TIME X RECONNAISSANCE OF lREAS AND ROUTES TO POSSIBLE ZONES OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED DY RCT 106 X ROT 106 WILL PROVIDE ALL AROUND SECURITY AND COORDINATE ITS SECURITY WITH THE UNITS IN VifICH ZONE OF LOACTION THEY iARE ASSEIBLED X SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR DISPERSAL LGAtINST 'IR AND-iTILLERY ATTACKS AND DEFENSE AGAINST TANK ;iATTACKS X SUPPLIES WILBE DRAWN FROM BEACH DUMPS X SIGNA.L CCOMUNICATION VWILL BE CCORDINATED BY NTLF SIGNAL OFFICER X REPORT CO,'MMAND POST LOCATIONS iAND FURNISH LIAISON TO NTLF CO'MMAND POST X (INSTRUCTIONS: Prepeare this Mailbrief in duplicate, plus one additional vellow copy for each action addressee in excess of one, plus one additional rgpon copy for each information addrossee and -C , A CERTIFIED TRUE COPY:.-' for each file.)
'LUKE O. TR S, Capt,6 InfAdj.

Notes of meeting at RCT 106 Hq, 0800, 21 June 1944 - (in order as taken up)
Attending - CO, ExO, S-i, S-2, S-3, S-4, Surg, Commo, LGLO, NLO; COs, Hq,

Svc, On, & AT Cos; In Tm #6 Capt Betwee (U.Si-.[my observer) Capt Russell (Canadian Army observer) BLT-1 - CO, S 2
BIT-2 - 00, 3-2, S-3, Commo BLT-3 - CO, S-2, S-3, Opns Sgt
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Med Tk Co still attached to Regt as a Co - noX's4to Bns.

Cn Co CO to

handle breakdovm of area for biv of tk Co with

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S/P Engrs detached from Regtl, to Div control to be used fo!rg'eralEngr"^ jobs. We don't operate S/P. Co B 102d Engrs & Co C 102d Med silUj1t ed
to RCT. ~i

RCT 106 to be in Corps Res - Locations of 2d and 3rd Bns & Regtl units indicated on map. 1st Bn in vie TA 160. Info given as to how to get to 1st Bn area. 2d & 3d Bns Comdrs send staff officer to reconnoiter so will know where 1st Bn area is. 1st Bn is under Regtl control in Corps Res, but placed to North to facilitate committing any unit NW 2nd MarDiv area. (1st Bn not with 2nd MarDiv, but with Regt under Corps, merely displaced to speed movement to 2nd MarDiv area if needed. 1st Bn LnO to Corps. If Os reed from Corps, 1st Bn will comply with such orders, Understand TransDiv to be emptied by 1600, 21 June 1944. S-4, Bn S-4s & CO Svc Co to get on beaches, stay there, and get our supplies which will come in on YELLOW & BLUE Beaches. Supplies go into beach dumps under Corps control. Bn COs make re-check and notify when all combat units & equipt aro ashore make report of same to ROT Hq. (Report when units ready for combat). (Combat equipt & supplies include vehicles). To be no offensive action today (21 June) on part of Corps. Bns have overlays of situations. Only offensive action is by 27th Div cleaning out South tip of Island. EXPECTED, BUT NOT ORDERED - 27th Div move up NU of ASLITO Airfield in Corps ^W" hes. After one71) ldays rest, 4th & 2nd EarDivs atk toward N. ALSO EXPECTED., .? *^ ^IJ_1"It. tl06th Inf will revert, to '7th Div when 27th Div goes into Corps Res. EXPECTED, E ose, that assembly areas of 106th will remain as is. (27th Div expected to leave one (i)- in ;South tip of Island to clean up sniper action). DO NOT Bn RELY ON EXPECTATIONS, BE READY FOR ANY CHANGE. DO NOT MAKE SET PLANS. Bns will get all assistance possible. Casualties, 2nd & 4th MarDivs - heavy. 27th Div - light. (understand one (1) man had toes broken.) -1RCT 106 - none,

Notes of meeting at Rogtl Hq, 210800 June 1944 - continued To; Surg - See Corps Surg, clear up evacuation procedure while in Corps Res. (info given as to how to reach Corps Hq). CO, 1st Bn - check with 2nd & 3rd Bn cation & ground area. Comdrs, get clear picture as to lo-

COs, 2nd & 3rd Bns - in addition to staff 0 making check of 1st Bn area, etc.; get Div picture from Div; thence 4th MarDiv situation at 4th MarDiv Hq. S-2 will have enemy situation PM 21 June. !/,-

S-1 will check with Corps on what to do with neglected and abandoned cattle. No official info on SLF. From intercepted msg - SLF retd to EnXt k.CA SLF told Adm Turner unable (insufficient strength) atk GUAM if RCT ld i! n away from SIF. ROT must remain on 284 Radio net at all times. Dead Japs in area - Get detail, dig hole, and bury. 1st Bn will draw supplies (rations, water) from 2nd MarDiv. Assault rations & "D" rations will not be used--will be kept for use when going into and during combat period. Tank Communicators (with all equipment) will report ROT Hq to be with Tk Co so no matter where Tk Co is communicators will be with Tk Plats. TO: CO, Hq Co - get out guide for Div Comdr's expected arrival. Bn Comdrs - clean up trash, etc in biv areas. Adjourned 0835.

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Notes of meeting at ROT Hq, 221812 Jun 44 (events as taken up) Attendance: CO, ExO, S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, Commo, Mun 0 COs, Hq, On & AT Cos. Regtl Surg Representative from Serv Co. Capt Betwtee (observer, U.S. Army) Capt Russell (obserqer, Canadian Armry) ?'. NLO, AGLO, Lan Team.#6.
BLT-l - CO &S-3 (1830)

,f i' BET-2 - CO & S-3 <': BLT-3 - CO & S-3, Opns Sgt CO & Regtl InO, 762d Tkc (Co C) CO, 102d Engr Bn (Co B)

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4th & 2nd MarDivs have been atkg today - made considerable progreDiv had counter-atk which was stopped.

27th Div atks 23 June, passing through front lines of 2nd & 4th MarDivs, at 1000, (pass through lines of 4th MarDiv). RCT 106 will have to leave assembly area at 0530 - 1st foot elements of 3rd Bn pass IP at 0530, followed by 2nd Bn, followed in turn by AT Co, On Co & Hq Co. Med Tk Co will remain and await orders. Tk Co InO will accompany Regtl Hq. (Route of movement pointed out on map). 165th Inf atks on Div right, 106th Inf atks on Div left. 2nd MarDiv on right of 106th. When passing through Marine front, 106th Inf will have frontage of approximately 1,000 yds (just under), therefore going to move up into area in col of Bns, will assault in col of Bns in order: 3rd Bn, 2nd Bn, 1st Bn in Res. All through cane country, hill country, & cross country - no improved roads in our Z of action. Will progress around E side of MT TAPOTCHAU. %oen 3rd Bn finds going so tough that they cannot continue to progress, 2nd Bn will be put on left of 3rd Bn - freshest Bn on left flank. 104th FA will remain as normal support. Ln 0 will join Regt. Going into firing positions TA 144 & 145. Div Med Arty (& Corps Arty, if in extreme need) are available for additional support. 106th FA available for light arty support.

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Plan on using Med Tk Co (Go B 762d Tk Bn) if possible - on right flank of Z of I S-3 It40ion. Lg w5iial establish Antial CP at approx TA 162S. tns"ea:s without special dets. follow'"3rd Bn.'

Fwd echelon Regtl CP will

Do not contemplate running into mech atk until flank gets around MT TAPOTCHAU, but be prepare for mech atk. 3rd Bn to clear IP 061S. 2nd BEn to hit IP 0615 (adv elements). 1st Bn to reach RC 170 at 0930. To go into assembly area following Hq Co. -1-

Moeting at Regtl Hq, 221812 Jun 44 - cort:riod Objective - approx TA 212-E (pointed out on mnasp).

Will have phase line (approx phase line pointed out on map). 2d & 4th MarDivs will attack along with 27 Contacts right to left. < o Div -'es. iv.

One (1) Bn 105th Inf to be ta;:en im.ediately

up anuno supply with Div).

Munitions supply problems takon up with ~Imunit 0. (Minj.tO 0directed to take (CO, 1st Bn briefed by Regtl CO upon his arrival at 1830)X. ''
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Notes of meeting held by Regimental Commander rith his Battalion Commanders

and Staff, 242QQO 4t 1944 ":

Div atks KING Hour 25 Jun 194T0) 73) 165th Inf seize & secure the 3 hills at TA 186DS - 186-. 187A-F 106th Inf leaving 2d BA less one rifle Co to cover fot. of cliff in TA 185W to 174E-175A intersection. Go F to maintain contact witl' :2nd MarDiv vie TA 185E. Will move by marching column of Bns by route approx from TA 1740, 17511, 186!, 186iT, 175ICFB & atk from vic 196U to secure ridge running approx 196K, 195SNHGA. Orders of Bns - 1st, 3rd. The 1st Bn will start :ithdrawal from position now held at 0600. 2nd Bn relieve 1st Bn by 0645. Guides wvill be furnished by 165th In to lead the column thru 165th Inf area. Guides report 1st Bn CP at 0630. We will atk in col of Bns in order of march. The 1st Bn mission - The ridge from TA 195A thru B to H. 3rd Bn will move from present biv area at 0800 and will fTilow 1st Bn over designated route joining at 175X. It will follow the 1st Bn in the atk, its objective being the ridge from 195HNQ.
Boundary between Bns - 195QH - 204I.

AT Co and one (1) Plat M-8 S/P Cn Co atehd to 2nd Bn. All available medium tks atchd to 1st Bn. On Oo (- one plat) atchd to 3rd Bn. i-Arty will fire on green nose (186F) at 0715 (concentration).
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Notes on meeting at ROT 106 CP, 260615 June 1944 Attending: CO, S-l, S-2, LGLO, NLO, Surg, 104 FA LnO, Commo, Div LnO, CO 762d Tk Bn (Co B), CO Co B 102d Engr Bn, Marine LnO.

1st Bn was absolutely stopped yesterday (25 June 44). 3rd Bn moved back last night to assembly area N edge TA 175. 2nd Bn (after Div Arty took 2 batteries and put direct fire on the side of cliff) moved out and reached a line approx TA 186A,B,H & I. They had a counteratk last night (25 June), which was stopped. Some casualties. They have consolidated in perimeter positions out in open. (Regtl Comdr added, "Very precarious position, I would say".) (Areas Mt Tapotchau). 1st Bn pushed back from place where they got into trouble and now in assembly area near CHIACHA VILLAGE. 3rd Bn moves out 26 June under cover of the woods on E side of the position taken up to area TA 186-J, with mission of atkg to N17 to approximately the area TA 195-M,N. If 2nd Bn in condition, they will go along with the 3rd Bn in this atk. ROT 106 has been given Div mission to straighten out 0-5 line and to continue atk at 0-6 line on order from Div. From the make up of the ground, I (the Regtl Comdr) feel very certain we are going to have awfully tough going. Mft. Tapotchau reported to be in possession of the Marines. Great many steep hills in our Z of action which border the Div Z of action. Whether they (the enemy) have organized these positions as those on W side of "Death Bowl" were organized is still to be found out. Ve have to go along the edge of high ground. ROT 165 goes out in smooth cane country with not too many elevations. they will find the going easier. I think

It is reported that 4th iarDiv had cleaned up the peninsula from CHACHA Village and are to be assembled in Corps Res somewhere today. Meeting adjourned 0625.

Notes of meeting held at ROT 106 CP, 1200, 5 July 1944. Attending: 00, ExO, S-2, S-3, Surg
1st Bn - CO S-3 2nd Bn - CO, CO Co H (arrived 1212) 3rd Bn - CO

COs, AT, On 0(os COs, Co 0 88 Cnl Bn, Co B 102 Engr Bn Opn overlay, 050800 July 1944 distributed to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Bn Condrs; AT, On Cos; Co C 88 Cml Dn & Co B 102d Engr Bn S-2 Situation overlay, 050800 July 44 distributed to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Bn Oondrs; AT, On Cos; Co C 88 Cnl Bn & Co B 102d Engr Bn G-2 Situation overlay, 030900 July 44 distributed to Bn Condrs only. (See FO #13, Hq ROT 106 (Reinf), 051200 July 1944 for opn & situation overlays referred to) To CO, 3rd Bn - Contact CO, 3rd Bn, 105th Inf, pick out areas for assembly. Have somebody with you so that you will be able to have guides. Don't take big crowd with you.
To 00, 1st Bn - Contact GO, 1st Bn, 105th Inf, find out what his situation is,

reconnoiter for routes to positions, pick out assembly area and study terrain to the front. Same thing applies with regard to guides as to 3rd Bn. Undoubtedly we will relievel05th Inf and atk 060600 July 44, going through their lines. 2nd Bn will move on order to biv area vie TA 248-B,8. On Co have routes reconnoitered to both areas of our 1st & 3rd Bns. Undoubtedly a plat will be attached to each Bn when they initiate their assault. Co C 88 Cml Bn will move with Regtl CP. 17ill move up to Bn areas separately and not with Bns. (CO, Co C 88 Cml Bn stated he had about 750 rds of amno). Regtl CP will move and be in biv area (move depends on adv). AT Co be prepared to attach one plat each to 1st & 3rd Bns and move fwd with Regtl CP. To CO, 1st Bn - IThen completed ran come back here (to Regtl CP) and give us info as to what you think should be done. Tanks - Have no info yet. Tanks we get will go to 00, 1st Bn. COs, 1st & 3rd Bns will work hand in hand on tank situation. Time of movement will be announced later. Desire ran be made as soon as you can so that if orders come at 1600, Bns will be able to move today and be able to atk at KING Hour, 6 July. -1-

Notes of meeting at Regtl CP, 051200 July 44 - continued -

CP, 2nd Bn, 105 Inf - TA 237-H

3rd Bn, 105 Inf - TA 237-J Regtl Z of action when straightened out will be about 800 yds wide fron the beach. Plan, if relieve 165th Inf, 060600 July 1. 3d Bn on right (E.ast) 1st Bn on left (west) 2. Bn COs will proceed to Iq 165th Inf (vic TA 230-G), determine the situation as it now exists. a. CO, 3d Bn will contact Hq 2nd Bn, 165th Inf - determine situation and;
(1) Reconnoiter - route

biv area terrain to front (2) Arrange for guides - both 165th Inf and own
b. CO, 1st Bn - Same as 3rd Bn - 3rd Bn, 165th Inf.

O. 0O, 2nd Bn - Biv area TA 239-G,C. d. AT Co - reconnoiter routes - biv areas with Regtl Hq.
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On Co - biv areas with Regtl Hq - reconnoiter routes to ea Bn.

f. Tk Ln with Regtl Hq.

g. Cml Co - with Regtl Hq.

Plan, if relieve 105th Inf, 060600 July 44 1.

2.

3rd Bn on right (East) 1st Bn on left (iUest) a. Bn GO will proceed to Hq 105th Inf vic TA 247-L, determine situation as it presently exists. (1) CO, 3rd Bn contact 2nd Bn 105th Inf (Lt Col Jensen) Determine: Situation Reconnoiter route to biv area Terrain to front Arrange for guides both 105th Inf and own.
(2) CO, 1st Bn - Sane as CO, 3rd Bn 106th Inf.

b. CO0, 2nd Bn prepared to move on 0 to biv area vie TA 248-B,C.

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Notes of meeting at Regtl Hq 051200 July 44 - continued c. AT Co - reconnoiter routes to Bn area, move with Regtl Hq. d. Gn Co - Same as AT Co. e. Co C, 88 Cnl Dn - move with Regtl Hq.

f. Tic Ln with Rogtl Hq. Tine of all present synchronized. (00, 2nd Bn, 106th Inf, arriving late was given resume of plans & situation). Adjourned 1225.

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Meeting held at Div Hq, 180830 July 1944 Attending from 106th Inf - 00, ExO, S-2, S-3 Bn COs, S-2s, S-3s Meeting opened by Asst Div domdr (Brig Gen Ross) who held brief meeting. At Q-3 conclusion, introduae'4 who gave brief discussion of TINILAN operation as covered in Corps Order 30- /4. G-3 stated 27th Inf Div Would be prepared to land on four (4) hours' n.,otice on secured beach to be designated. G-3 was followed by talk by G.2 ewho briefed officers on the available intelligence information which is covered in Annex Baker to FO #57, Hq 27th Inf Div, 16 July 19.'4. At the conclusion of the G-2's talk, CG 27th Inf Div Arty gave over-all Arty plan for the seizure of TI2If1. The next speaker of the meeting was the OG, who stated if the 27th Div is employed on TINIAN, the 165th Inf will be the first to land followed by 106th. It is still questionable whether Div Hq will accompany the regiments or whether they will be attached to MarDivs upon landing. He further stated that we must impress upon our men of the importance of "dashf", which the Marines have plenty of. WIe must not be over-systematic or methodical. He further stated that the Comdrs pick men from their unit even though they are the junior Corporal in the Regiment to become officers if they show the leadership ability. Brought out point on promotions must not be based on seniority. They must be based on qualification. He concluded his talk by saying he was bringing with him twelve (12) officers, most of which will go to the 105th Inf due to the excessive losses. These officers are being brought into the Div not because of lack of leadership, but of necessity The meeting closed by the to fill the places of those lost in combat. Commanding General asking all officers whom he had not met to come forward and introduce themselves to him. The meeting closed at 1100.

Notes on meeting held at Regtl CP, ROT 106, 220830 July 1944 Attending: GO, ExO, S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, Surg, Asst S-3, Commo, TQM COs, Hq, Svce, AT & Ons Cos
BIT-1 - CO

BLT-2 - CO BLT-3 - CO

COs, Co B 102d Engrs, Co C 102d Med Bn, 762d Tk Bn RCT Hq has prepared Opns Plan #2 - requirement is that we be prepared to move from here on 4 hrs notice anytime after JIG Day. As to what we are going to do, it is still very vague. (Opn Plan #2, Hq RCT 106 (Reinf), 21 July 1944 distributed as shown thereon). May load at either the YELLOW Beaches, or at Tanapag, or somewhere else. Primary purpose of meeting is to make certain whole Regt will be ready to move within 4 hrs when notified. For the ration problem (having to stop preparation of meals and get ready to move), S-4 is arranging to get 1/3 a"K" Ration to handle the situation. Supplies to be carried: Anything to be carried by the men will be issued at the assembly area. Units will have to make prior special arrangements whereby they can issue supplies needed. Loads to be carried on each vehicle will be set aside--as soon as info is received that we are going to move, all that is necessary is to put them on the vehicle. ITe must carry two (2) 5-gallon (Gasoline will be available at the assembly cans of gasoline on the vehicle. area for filling tanks). MBake sure tank is full when leaving here and the two (2) 5-gallon cans of gasoline on the vehicle. Presume there will be causeways at TINIAN when we land and we may be able to load somewhere where the vehicles will not get wet. However, we must make every effort possible for preparing for immersion in water. If we load at YELLOVI Beach you can be sure vehicles will be getting wet. C&P Materials - Every man must have oil and patches. Men will carry in their packs: toilet articles, poncho, change of socks, rations (when issued). Remainder of personal equipment is to be put in barracks bags. We will leave behind barracks bags, kitchens and excess equipment that will not be used. S-4 will reconnoiter area for dump area. Barracks bags, kitchens, stoves, etc. will be stowed there on orders to move. Means we will have one (1) dump for all of our Regimental equipment in this area. Each orgn will leave men behind to take care of this equipment--Bns will leave ten (10) men, Separate Cos will leave two (2) men each. S-4 will detail one (1) officer to be in charge. These men are in addition to regular men from Bns with S-4. They will be with the equipment. Jap trucks can be used for movement of this equipment from biv areas to dumps. When it is possible to employ these men, they will get our equipment together. One of these men should be a driver (from Bns) and one should be anNCO--possible either Mess or Supply Sgt.

Notes of neeting at Rogtl CPT, 220830 July 44 - continued Pvt Machado, Co F, (under charges of violation of the 75th Article of War) will be left on SAIPAUT;--Div orders. W7ill be placed in confinement as soon as place for confinement is available on the island. To CO Tank Bn- Plan to attach one platoon of tanks to each of 1st & 2nd Bns for movement over in ainr creten and afterward we can assemble them, depending upon the situation. Understand water cans can be carried on the tanks particularly since not making assault landing. Tati GO advises can carry as much as will not interfere with the tank engine, From CO - plan on carrying as much water as possible on the tanks and advise RCT Hq how much water is on the tanks. To: 3rd Bn CO - Uhat about your schools being held covering deficiencies in last operation and methods of correcting? 3rd Bn CO advises schools being held by companies--he is going to check on their progress. 2nd Bn CO - Advises meetings held among officers on closer cooperation and coordination between tanks and etc., including aggressiveness, morale building. Progressing satisfactorily. 1st En CO - Reports meetings and schools progressing satisfactorily. Both 1st & 2nd Bn COs report they believe morale would be high if going to TINIAi. Relief from details, patrols before TIN'ILN JIG Day: Cannot expect any relief prior to JIG Day, but on that day, we will have all our men in the area and will be relieved of these details. Supply of illuminating shells - S-4 advises received. Grenades to be here by JIG Day. Panels - 2nd & 3rd Bns have enough, could use more, however. 1st Bn could use more, desires more. S-4 will check. 2nd Bn CO told of using larger AGL panels and cutting them down, as well as cutting down their own panels Not too much need for them as large as now. AGL may turn out to be very important and the panels will be needed very badly - C0. Mine fields - Engrs carrying with Regt 650 ft. bangalore torpedoes and 3 mine detectors. AT Co advises his AT Mine Plat capable of locating mine fields but not of disarming then. COs decision: Since AT Co Mine Plat has had more schooling on mines than others available, they will do some of the disarming work. 1st Bn CO suggestion - Have Engr platoon up on the front doing something about mine fields. - Engr Plat and AT Co Mine Plat are available for the Decision work. CO 2nd Bn suggested using bangalore torpedoes as "snake" pushed fdt by tanks. CO Co B 102 Engrs advises experiments made but not successful. CO Gn Co suggested using his guns for disposing of minefields, altho very expensive in
ammo.

4.5" Rocket - 10 rds per Bn will be carried by S-4 to TINIAN, to be in Bn Dumps. Meeting adjourned 0920. -2-

Meeting at Regimental Headquarters, 301525 July 1944 Attending: CO, ExO, S-1, S-3, Asst S-3, S-4, Surgeon
1st Bn - CO 2nd Bn - CO

3rd Bn - CO
Sept Th11bs - COs, Sve, -AT, Cn, & Hq Cos

Maps: Orders:

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27th Inf Div (less 165th Inf) has been rolieved from alert for TINIAN.
Inf remains on 12-hour movement alert.

165th

Div Arty remains on present mission.

106th Inf, in conjunction with 105th Inf, will opdrate in areas indicated on map, (see map, S-3 office), to eliminate all Japanese remaining in thab arca. LD and Z of action as indicated on the map, (S-3 to issue overlays covering all info). KING Hour: 1030, tomorrow morning (31 July 1944). Bns will be deployed abreast, 1st Bn on the left, 3rd Bn in the center, 2nd Bn on the right. Engr Ln 0 will report here and will contact Bn Comrs. Engr demolition teams and flame thrower teams will join the Bns at ID. One (1) plat of On Co and one (1) plat of AT Co will be attached to each Bn. Troops now on Beach BROWiN- or BROVN-2 will be relieved. that we guard will be guarded by Mine Plat of AT Co.
"K"E,"C", or "D" Rations will be issued.

Marine water point

Hq will be issued same rations.

We will stow TBA as previously planned for TINIAN Operation--in areas already picked out. Method by which Div Comdr described with considerable care as to how mission will be done: Wants to have a skirmish line set up so that it covers the entire area, step by step as men go forward. Will wipe out every cave, every clump of brush, make certain no Japs get through. In the employment of the AT Platoon from AT Co, Bn Comdrs can use those men as riflemen during the day time and bring up the guns at night. Every cave is to be investigated, burned out or knocked apart. When you get through there should be no Japs anywhere in the area. The Commanding General wants all troops on the line except one (1) company to be in reserve. This company will be broken into three parts and operate in the rear of the other companies. No foolishness about interpreters. If any sign of resistance on the part of man, woman, or child, shoot them. If anything looks like it is going to run, shoot it. -1-

Notes of meeting at Regimental Headquarters, 301525 July 44 - continued At some later time, we Wrill receivet from Division, overlays which will indicate phase lines. At the present, Regtl CO has no idea how Div is going to figure those lines out. With line port will regard to phase lines, the idea is if we move from phase line #1 to phase #2, we stop0 Bns report they aro there. When both 105th and 106th reto Div they are there, Divr will give the word to go forward. Movement be based on Div boundary.

Capt Shippen (Ass't S-3) will be the Regtl representative on the boundary between regiments. To Capt Shipp4n: Contact officer of 105th and make all necessary arrangements. Want periodic reports as to number enemy: killed or captured - break down into either military or civilian prisoners, or killed.- . - break down into meon, women, or children. If they become too much of a

On civilian Want to try to get these reports every hour. chore will make it every three (3) hours.

We all know that skirmish line will have to be broken. At the same time, that will not be an excused for the failure to maneuver up into these draws and make certain everything is cleaned out. While on skirmish line, we must be on the alert that at anytime the operation might go into a minor military operation. We will have to start movement from here at about 0700 tomorrow morning. Order of march; 1st Bn; 3rd Bn; 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn will take forward route out. Movement of motor vehicles will be echeloned until they get to their Bns. Start motor movement at 0700. One destroyer will be. made available for tomorrow (31 July 1944). They know there are friendly troops in area of operation, but nobody will say where. Caves too large to demolish with normal demolitions - clean out and make report. Do not booby trap. On & AT Cos plats reporting to Bns: 1st & 3rd Bns advised COs concerned they will want plats to report to them viC LD. 2nd Bn CO will advised COs of units concerned. One plat, Co C, 88th Chemical Bn - Attached to 2nd Bn.: Will check with Div. If we keep them, they will be attached to 2nd Bn and can be used as riflemen. -2-

Notes of meeting at Regtl Hq 301525 July 1944 - continued. Coll Co - will be available. More later.

S-4 will take care of supply of rations. Further instructions mi..ill be issued for method of handling prisoners. FTB will not move. Regtl CP will move. Div thir2ds will take only three (3) days for operation.

Adjourned 1553, 30 July 1944.

Meeting ROT 106 CP 311720 July 1944 Attending: CO, ExO, S-1, S-2, S-3 COs, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Bns

Advance until 1800. Keep contact, organize line at 1800. CO informed CG, 27th Div at 1715 they would b~ on 0-2 line by tonight. Line to be continuous. BD COs check right and loft Bn. Place sufficient fire and men alerted to prevent enemy infiltration. Orders for tomorrow (1 Aug 1944)From our front line, we will continue our advance starting at 0800. There will be no change in plan of action. There is no change in present attachments. The left flank of the 1st Bn is base for all movement. This is important - we must make reports to higher headquarters. Therefore, Bn COs will make certain that an officer has this duty and that he carries it out. And, that at 15 minutes to the hour he makes the report to the Rogt. There is too much chatter on radios and telephones. Then you have a message, give the message and stop. If an answer is needed, give the answer and stop. Continuous line will be maintained. Hostile infiltration will be stopped. Where necessary to maneuver around hostile forces, maneuver around, get the force completely surrounded and reduce this hostile force. Each cave, clump of trees, each house in the Z of action will be gone through. There must be no Japs left when we get through. All live Japs will be captured or killed. If they show signs of fleeing or trying to escape, they will be killed. Tell them they have 3 minutes to come out of hiding or get shot. If they don't come out, shoot them. The idea is to have as many men on the line as possible. 2nd Bn has 4 companies on the line with one platoon from each as a reserve. Regtl CO will not tie down Bn Comdrs on how to employ his Bn. Meeting adjourned 1745.

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Prepared by F. R. SHIPPE
Capt-bn, Infi-try,t

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1IECR011ESIA

A. Sope 1, Collectively, the islands, archipelagoes, and atoll groups of the Westem and Southern Pacific are known as Oceania, Covering some 55,000,000 square miles of the earth's surfaces the Pacific stretches over an area 10,000 by 9,000 miles, 2, Oceania is divided by geographers into four main divisions: Indonesia in the extreme Southwest; tMelanesia, South of the Equator; Micronesia to themorth; and Polynesia in the East and -outheast, e are concerned aith jrbronesia, stretchi ing Ior some 2,000 miles from East to '.est and nearly the same distance lforth of the Equator. Such are the characteristics of Micronesia that the total land area is only some 1400 square miles in spite of the 2,5VO odd islands, islets, and reefs of which it is composed. 3, Mdtthin Miicronesia itself are six main archipelagoes. From East to WAest, they are; Tho Ellice Islands, The Gilberts, The iarshalls, The Carolines, The Marianas and The Plevws (Palaus). Due to the varied sovereignty exorcised over those islands, it is to be noted that there may be as marn as six different spellings for some of the place namosl B. History of Discovw r-

1. The beginning of the mad scramble of discovery, exploration and conquest began in in cronosia when the famed Portugeso cxploror, Ferdinand Magellan, sailing under the colors of Spain, first touched Apra Iarbor in Guam, the largest of the Lkrianas, on 7 iarch 1521. Here, ho hoisted the flag of the King of Spain and clair-. ed the group under the Sp-sbh. sovoroignty' Heated rivalry botween Spain and Portugal led to further discovery of aieclanosiap when, in 1527, the Portugese, Juan do !icnoseso found Iew Guinea, Now Guinea was subsequently re-discovered many times by Spanish, Dutch, Portugoese and English, all of whom thought it to be the North Coast of Australial Discovery followed discoveryi The iarshall Islands wore touched by the Spanish explorer, do Saavorda who named thom Los Pintados (the Painted Ones) in 1529, The balance of the islands in the I-,rshalls wro discovered piecemeal, the last one in about 1809, The year 1527 saw tho discovery of the Carolines by Portugoso explorers. One large island not now identified was named Caroline in honor of King Carol of Spain by its discoverer, Admiral Lczcano. It -ns thus the group got its name,. Tho Palau (Pclow) Islands vire supposedly first discovered by Villalobos, the Portugose, in 1543,j but credit is given to Sir Francis Drake in 1579. Sailing under tho Sprcish flag from South America, I.condana do Noyra sighted theo first of the Ellice group, Ontong Java (Lord }owe Is,, or in nativo, Liucniua) in 1567. The Gilberts ro credited to the English explorers. Captains Gilbert and Mlrrshall, for vwom those chains arc named, in 1787, but wvre not then claimed by England. 2. The mognitudo of those discoveries reflects groa- credit on the intrepid explorers:, who, in the discovery and exploration of those islands in their small, fragile vrodon ships spanneod 1icronesials vast area of over 3,000,000 square miles, an area larger than the entire continental United States, known. ~...... 3. Prob.blv ~no-where ~ ~ ~ ~ ~nn~ exonnsa of the e"rjthts surflace so little ~ ~ ~ is so grerat - in much of 1,.1icronesia there is no i This is very likel;

.ritten language. Recent history and its facts are all safe in the archives of Japan and very little has been written on them since 1922. The Japs have feept their secrets well, C. Political History -

1. Remote though they be from the >.estern World, their history is inevitably bound to that of the Great Powers. Their political fortunes follow closely the great events in world history, 2. Probably because of the groat distances from the homelands, nothing was done by the TWbstern -,orld in liacronesia until 1668 when a Jesuit, Padre de Sanvitorcs, established a mission in Guam--the first in Oceania, The islands wore formally annexed by Spain in 1686.

3. Spain ruled her colonies wiVth the mailed fist and the sword, upholding the church in its efforts to force religion on the natives. Only one political up' e heaval disturbed this iron rule until 1898 whon the islands weore occupied by tho United Statos,
4. Gorman Empiro builders had their oyes on those rich islands for many years and in 1885 the German gunboat Iltis ontorod the harbor at Yap and raised the German flag. Spain protested loudly and at length, and finally it was agreed to lot the Pope decide the issue, The Popo concurred in Spain's claim and sovereignty but acceded to German demands for frcu passage and tradeo rights,
5, The islands had run down badly. The population had decreased in almost unbelievable proportions and the Spanish government deteriorated to the point of ruin, in 1898, the U.S. Cruiser Charleston sailed into Apra harbor in Guam and fired on the dilapidated Fort Santa Angelas built to protect the Spanish galloons on the Aoapulo-i-Ianila route, Theo Spanish governor sent word out to the cruiser that he regretted the forbts potodor was -vet and he could not answeor tho courteous salutel i!e had not heard of the war between Spain and the United States

6, Spain ceded Guam to the United States by Treaty of Paris, 10 December (l840.00o), 1898 and on 12 February 1899 sold the balance to Germany for $,500,000OO 7* In 1914h during the early months of iborld liar I, the Japanese occupied lAcronesia, while the Australians and Noew Zealanders occupied the lelanesian possessions of Germany. The German raider, "Cormoranl", took refuge in Apra Harbor at Agaua in Guam during the first year of the w-ar and remained there in peace and quiet until 1917 -ihon the United States entered tho hostilities. Vhen this news was received; the crow blow up the "Cormoran" in the harbor. She sank in five minuutes, The crewr.ere interned and sent back to the U:ited States to Prisoner of i9tr camps, 8. Although only indirectly cormected with I!icronesia, Japants actions during World ',Far I are, perhaps, indicative of her princip'3o. It is safe to assume that these actions were entered into against Germany for the sole purpose of grabbing licronesia--which she did with dispatchl Her only land .ction wMas to march 19,000 troops against the German garrison at Tsingtao, Shantung proviLce, China, during the opening days of the w;ar. Aided by a token force of English and Sikh troops totalling about 1,800, they attacked the Tsingtao garrison, lost 1,986 casualties and reduced the city. Shortly thereafter, untwovwn to the other powers, she oresented her "21 domands" on helpless China and gained full control of the best part of Shantungl Protest by the United St-tes 'ere brushed aside, claiming exigencios of .iar. Japan had a beach head on Chinas Her only other actions in Vtbrld IYTax I -'.ere in aiding in conveying Australian troops through South Pacific -,.tors and in sending the Cruisor AkLashi anid one destroyer division on 1 Febru:ry 1917 to guard convoys in the I'ieditorrancn,.

9. After World 7Wa I, Japan became a signatory to the Covenax, of thc League of Nations, of which our fameod and misunderstood President ibodror EWilson was Chairman of thu Supreme Council, and perhaps the most instrumental in its formation, 10, Under Article 22 of the Covenant, Japan was made I.andatory over the German possessions North of the Equator. This, of course, excluded Guam, but included Yap vjhich caused a year (1921) Of bitter press controversy between the U.S. and Japan. Yap is a cable beontr beteuon Guam, the Philippines, and China, as well as Tokyo and Singapore. During the initial session of the League, Yilson read a long paper advocat'.ng, in strong terms, that Yap be declared an international zone because of the cable* The League, hovever, neglected to take cognizance of the exception in mandating the Islands and it was put under Japanese iandate. The United States govt ernment asked Japan -hat she had done on internationalizing the island and v.as firmn The long series of diplomatic notes got exactly nowhere and ly told - "nothing". culminated in a U.S.-Jap]ni treaty in 1921 (to savre American faceL) that stipulated that Nationals of the U.S. and other signc.tory poleors viro to have free access to, permission to reside in, and to use the cable facilities of Yap. That the Japanese had no intention of fulfilling the obligations of this treaty has been borne out by the consistent and effective attempts of Japan to bar "foreigners" from Yap. Two Americoz.Naval Officers wont there and -eore never seeon again. ehon asked concerning them, Japan stated that they had mot mith an "accident" and When asked for the return of the bodies, the anoswr was, "Impossible". ten. Under Article 22 of the League Covenant, the Japanese Il:ndate was %jrit11 uomprohensively, the terms of this I.2andte are as follo-ms: Article 1: Gives the Japanese the Mandatoe Article 2: Full power of the .'andate explained, including legislative scope. Article 3: Prohibits slavery, forced labor, arms traffic beyond Con-

vention limits8 sale of intoxicants- to natives. Article 4: Prohibits military training of natives for other than

constabulatr purposes; forbids erection of fortifications or establishmnent of bases, Article 5: Insures "freedom of conscience" and religion. Provides for free access to League Eembor a3ssionarios, "to enter into, travel or reside" therein for missionary purposes. Article 6: Provides for annual report to the League, ArticIle 7: Requires consent of the League to change these Articlos and to submit any differences not able to be settled bctbVren the Mandatory (Japan) and any other signatory, to the Wbrld Court. (Article lh4 Covenant of The League of Nations.) 12. Japan religiously continued to send the League reports as demanded under Article 6 of the Iandate, but these roports wore felt to be inadequate by the League, if not deliberate falsehoods. Throughout the period of Japanese Iandata., and more particularly after 1932, foreigners ware diverted by every possible means from visiting 1icronesia. The League Articles had no real teeth in them, other than public opinion. Japan made the most of the golden opportunity tossed into her lap by the vealmneso and lack of foresight of the League members. Pressure Tas brought to bear So she on Japan, however, l:any questions w-Ver asked that Japan found unanswerable. resieod from the League in 1936, taking 13Icronesia with herl And no nation would do more than regret, or Ywito hot newspopeor articles about Japants duplicityl question that Japan had fortified Islands such as Bab13, There is little el-Thoab, Arakabesan, .alakal and Koror in the Pele-w; Rota, Saipan, Tinian in the

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Marianas (Rota is 49 miles from Ritidian Pt. on Guaml); Yap, Trukl1, Ponape and Kusaic in the Carolines, as we know they had done in the h.'arshalls and Gilberts. 14. At the outset of American participation in Elrld War II, December 1914, Japan at once moved in on Guam, the last outpost of the United States before the Philippines, which fell in three days. By the Washington Conference in 1922, as a concession to Japan, we had agreed to do-fortify Guam, and by 1932 the last of the carefull- placed large defense guns, luggod through jungle and swamp in 1917, were gone. And Japanese Rota is only 19 miles from Ritidian Pt., Guam4 15. Shortly theroaftor, the Japanese seized the Gilberts and threatened Ellice, 1Sidway and HIawaii: %'.':e had fallen after an heroic stand by 300 U.S. Marines. Japan held all the aces and the long struggle had begun. 16. In April, 1943, American forces occupied Funafr. i in the Ellice group.
November, 19h3, saw elements of the 27th Division and MIarines knock out 1iakin, Tarawam., and Apam.na in the Gilberts, In January and February, 1944, Army troops, including the 106th Infantry, and iLarines hit the h.rshalls at Ia&juro, Kwajalein and Eniwetok to take the first Japanese soil of the var. Vb are marching the long road back. D, Strategy -

1. The operations in Micronesia have several strategic aspects worthy of consideration. 2. Its invasion by Allied forces opens a new and the shortest route to Japan and the Philippines, Its success will cut our supply routes to the Orient by 9,000 miles as 3, vell as provide a new spaehead for the final drive to China and Japan. 4* By pushing westward through the Central Pacific toward the Philippines, the straight-from-the-shouldor punch through Micronesia vall supplement the "upperHacArthurts forces in the South-west the "rabbit cut" being delivered by Genoral I punches" of Wavell and Chiang Kai Chok from China, and the "blackjack" threat from

the Aleutians. The ring of steel tightens on Japan from all directions, but the thrust through the Central Pacific is shortest, fastest, of all a- and probably the most hazardous.,

5, One of the major advantages of ~he thrust through Micronesia is the fact that its conquest lail provide numerous excellent advance bases for fleQet, troop and air arm supply and jump-off pointsi Ab widll take tIacronesia like crossing a brook on stopping stones--each bringing us closer to the far shore, 6, Other considerations are that the reducing of these island strongpoints provides flank protection for our operations in Mlanosia and Indonesia to thO South and Vist; lengthens, or cuts off, Japanese supply lines to her far-flung armies; roduces Japanese "Island plane-carriers", thereby safguar'ding our OTn supply lines throughout Oceania and roduces the possibility of Japanese attack on UIdwioy and Haw-ii to almost zero. 7. Its completion vdll bring the Allied forces to VAthin 500 miles of the Philippines--loss than two hours flying time from MlvLiaLdinaol And 250 miles North of
Niow Guinea,
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Geography -

1. The Island groups of Hicronesia are of three types: Coral atoll, Votcanic and a combination of both wherein volcanic disturbances have pushed the ocean floor up through the coral and above the surface of the sea. There are 1400 major islands, and counting the islets and reefs, the total goes up to about 2,550. 2. The most notable volcanic islands are Yap, Truk, Ponape, Kusaie, and Bab-ol-Thoab. The liarianas, lyijg on the periphery of the volcanic circle which extends into Japan and dovm into the Philippines and Halaysia, are of combined coral and volcanic origin. These islands all exotend well above the sea, some to heights of several thousand feet, and rainfall is abundant. 3. The coral atolls, generally, are never more than twenty feet in height and rainfall is sparse. I.. For purposes of generalization on flora, fauna, seasonal conditions islands" and "low islands". and wvathor, the islands are usually divided into ,"hijh

5. thereas, there are no real seasonal changes, the year is divided by tho natives into two: The Northeast TcLnd Year and .The Southwest (Monsoon) iand year, each lasting about six months. The Doldrums are the periods of change.
6. Temperature averages 80 degrees, with a maximum change of 19 degrees the year round. 7. The islands ore so situated that the Japanese have been using nine (9) centers of communications: Saipan, Tinian, Yap, Palau, Angaur, Truk, Ponape, Kusaic and Jaluit.
F. Peoples-

1. licronosia, in the early days when the white man first discovered it, ~Pdd* The Spanish estimated 50,000 natives on Guam alone. No wasi-hea.ty figures are available on the whole group for this period and this is probably a high .6timate, but if it were true, it would indicate that 3009900 natives populated Kicronesia. 2. Since the begin-i..ig, the white and the yellow men have brought death, disease, and disaster to the natives, reducing their numbers unbelievably. 3, The chief scourges of the Blicronesian have becn tuberculosis, syphilis, vengeance and virtue.

h4.Mth the establishment of the Jesuit mission at Agana on Guam in 1668 began a long, bloody program of conversion that spread throughout the islands.
5. Dampier stated in 1686 that, "The Spanish had found 30,000 natives and but 100 remain". This in eighteen years$ 6. By 1736, the population had increased in Guam. The people, lmotn as Chamorri, wore intermingling rith Tagalogs from the Philippines whose colonization had been encouraged by Spain. The natives gradually became knov-n as "Chamorros" and few were left, except on Guam and Rota. The pure blood native was almost extinct. 7. The native population of all the islands in 1938 stood at 107, 334 and most of those are of mixed blood#

8. The influx of Japanese into the Jap MIandated Islands has been ous. In 1938, there vere 70,'41 as contrasted with the 793 Chinese and 261tremendEuropeans in the Gilberts. 9. To show the scale of Japanese immigration to the Mandates, the follovdng table is interesting: Year Japanese Native 1919 3,000 50,000

1939
73,028 40,406

1941 (est) 100(000 ?

10. Far back beyond the legends of the present natives of Micronesia, an ancient civilization inhabited parts of the Island groups. A region of wealth for archeologists is found particularly in Ponape and Lelel a small island off the coast of Kusaie, there hundreds of acres are covered with remarkable cyclopean ruins. One ancient village is an island vwater-tovn like Venice. Prehistoric ruins are found on Kusaie and Palau (-.;iere ancient fish wirs make navigation in the lagoons hazardous). 11 The very character of Micronesia lends itself to sea travel. Consequently, the natives of all groups are admixtures of Micronesian, Caucasian, Oriental, Polynesian, Filipino, Melanesian and Indonesian. In many islands, the oldetersr ,Tll greet you with the "Buenos Dias'" of Spanish, the younger element with "Guten Iorgen" of Germany, and the children vith the "Ohaiyo," of Japan. On Guam, in the Gilberts and Ellice Islands and on Kusaio, once the headquarters of the American Mission, English is spoken by some. Native tongues are consequently bastardized in those islands v hero the invader has set up his various governments, It is amazing to find that the languages of Truk has many words which are of common root vi-th the tongue
And the Japanese himself is believed

of the Pacific Coast American Indian; by geneologists to have Micronesian bloodL

Yet, on Uleai, for examples wviting is used, the alphabetic lines of which are traceable

12. On Yap and several other island groupsp no witten language exists. to Sumatra and the Philippines.

13. Another strain was added wvhen, about 1870, an American ship rams vwrekod off Ngatik, 30 miles Southwest of Truk. An American Negro, the sole survivor, made theisland and lived there. On being made a big chief, he took unto himself native v-ives, and added the blood stream of his people to the potpourri of races. 14. In the Iarianas, the native "chamorri" is now thoroughly mixed vith Spanish, Filipino, Tagalog, Ie:zican, Japanese, Chine:se and perhaps a bit of Yankeet Natives are primitive, generally friendly and practice polytheism which id steeped in superstitions of tabu and magic. Their daily life is guided by the spirit world of their ancestors, but with characteristic unconcern. They take it all in the stride of daily life. G. Flora, Fara and Indust -

1. In the discussion of the animal and plant life on the islands, consideration must be given to tiro factors : Geology and Economics. 2. It has been stated that for this purpose, the islands must be classified into two geologic types: The "high", islands, those due to volcanic action and the "loswe islands, or those due to coral formations. Those islands which are a combination of the two, although not so high as the volcanic islands, may be classed vath them.

3. Industry and economics on the other hand are responsible for bringing to the islands plas.t and animal life not otherwise indigenous to them. 4, In general, the "low" islands supply chiefly fish, coconut, guano (a rich phosphate), trepang (sea cucumber - dried and used as food in the Orient. Knonv also as beche-de-mer.), fruity pandanus and arrowroot. On the "high" islands, the altitude of the terrain causes great rainfall and nearly any tropical or semi-tropical plantlife flourishes, Hence; the foreigners have spent most of their efforts on these islands. The chief among them are Kusaie, Ponape, Truk, Yap, the Palaus and the Marianas,

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6. On the "high" islands are found dense mangrove belts near the muddy shores of brackish streams fed from the mountains. These mangrove and allied shrubs often form thicklts far into the sea at high tide. Stemless palms (Nipa) and two species of bamboo are found in the Marianas, and beaches are apt to be covered vith the vines of the goatfoot convoluouss beach plumb and custard apple. The most common trees found inl the Marianas are: wild breadfruit, Indian almond,

tamarind, areca palm (betel nut) and sago palm. Flowvers include vrild ginger, tumeric, arrowoot, guava and hybiscus, Grassy upland regions are devoid of trees and shrubs, but are covered -ith swordgrass grom-ig to six or eight feet.

jack-in-the-box, banyan, Aeafandrian Laurel, looking-glass tree, floTer tree, Manila

7. Bird life abounds. Chiefly are found the rose-crovaned fruit dove, the brona fruit dove, pigmy quail, megapode, short-eared oul, Kingfisher, svdft, bittern, rail and plover. The "low" islands bred the reef heron tern, booby and frigate bird, but these may be seen on the "high" islands as veli. Thero are foew reptiles, particularly on the 1"low"t islands. These are mostly large lizards, the gecko, or house lizard, sea turtles and land crabs that can crack a coconut shell (or a headi) with their giant claws. All are hcarmless to

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9. Insect life is annoying, but not harmful to man* Mosquitoes are a pest. The small scorpions and centipedes are annoying, but not deadly. There are no dangeobus spiders. 10. Two indigenous mammals arO found in the mestern groups: The "flying fox" or fruit eating bat, and a smaller insectivorous bat9 The former have a charaqteristic smell of musk and are sometimes eaten by the natives. 11. Of the imported mammals, the brown rat is plentiful and pestiferous. Guam has deeoor which werc introducod in 1773 by the Spanish Governor Don Tobias. They provide very good venison. Water buffalo have also been irpartcd together with other domestic animals, the goat, pig, dog, and cat which have gronm -Ald through lack of care. 12. On the "HIigh" islands, hearly every imaginable fruit tree and food plant of the tropics -dll be found. Taro, meango, papaya, lemon, orange, lime, coffee, sugar cane, members of the versatile palm family, pandanus, arrowroot, rice all .;ill grov abundantly under the ideal conditions*

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AND WOTES.

Ellice +.slands 1. 2. 3. Consist of nine low atolls of v~ich eight are inhabited, Exfend 360 miles from NW to SE and lie entirely beloiw the Equator, Discovered by Mendana de Neyra in 1567.

4. Ncbive population about 4,000, mostly Polynesian voith a scattering of Micronesians f::om the Gilberts. Highly intelligent, large of stature, light colored and use Samoan type language. Have an elaborate system of collective trading societies wvthich have outlasted the traders. Are 911% literate, 5, Formerly British. Funafuti occupied by U.S. in April, 1943. 13 by 10 miles, Trth 30 islets. Excellent base, 6. 7. B Are about 1,000 miles from Nauru. Served by INE trades from 1March to October, Lagoon

Gilbert Islands -

1. Consist of 16 coral atolls, total land area about 166 square miles. Highest point 20 feet above sea level. 2* Discovered by English Captains Gilbert and Marshall in 1787, but not claimed by England. 3, Germany annexed them in 1885, but England established a protectorate 1892, naming prior claim. They woreo annexed as a crov-n colony in 1915.

4. Estimated native population prior to 191 vas 28,000. 2,000 had been moved to the Phoonix group, 300 miles East,
5. All the land ovmod by natives.

This vras after

No 1arge plantations exist,

idmnistrative capital is Ocean Island. Nauru, an excellent base, 6. The a is 1,000 miles from Truk. Both have large guano (phosphate) deposits and furnish 1/12 of the worldts supply, 7. Nauru native population, 1941: Export: Copra, guano, 1,680

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9. Islanders, C.

People are 70% literate, are Licronesian and more primitive than Ellice

Marshall Islands -

1. Consist of two chains, the Ralik (VTst) and Ratak (East), ectending from 4 to 15 N. Lat., halfwayr from Hav-aii to Now Guinea. The Ralik chain has 16 atolls; the Ratak, 18. Jaluit is the center of trade for the atolls. Native population estimated at 1,000 in 1936. 2, Discovered about 1529 by de Saaverda of Spain vwho named them Los Pintados (The Painted Ones) from the queer markings on the natives bodies, Other parts

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of the Iiarshallasexplorod piecemeal through 1809. miles). 3* Are the nearest of the I;andatos to the Havmaii;-. Islands (about 2,600

4. Peoples areo :icronosian, semi-literate and quite primitive. D. Caroline -Islands (36 Island Groups).

le There are 652 islands, extending over 300 of longitude (1800-2000 miles), from Kusaie to Yap, from 2 to 120 . Late 2. Discovered in 1527 by Portugese; annexed 1686 by Spain. Altercation vith Germanys 1885, in Yap settled by the Pope. Partially occupied by U.S. during Spanish-Ameriecan k:hr, 1898. Sold to Germany, 1899, for 4h million dollers. Seized by Japan in 1914sI, Iandated to Japans 1920, Closed to foreigners by Japan, 1936* All island groups in constant radio touch iath Japan, 3, Seasonal changes not great, NE trades 6 months, SE monsoons other six.

4. Kusai.e

a. b, o. de e. Tf 5.

Easternmost of the chain. One of the "high" islands. Garden spot of the Carolines, very luxurious vegetation. Seat of American 1ission prior to the wtr. Jap fortified base, 425 miles from Eni~ttok and Truk, Site of ancient ruins, Exports much lumber.

Ponape (Asuncion Island), a. b. c. d. e. fe g. Largest island of Jap Mandate, one of the "high" islands, covering 130 square miles. Surrounded by a lagoon, it provides exoellc.t ship basin. Lagoon about 112 miles diameter - 33 islets. Adjacent islands of Ant (12 miles -ibst), Pakin, Ngatik (wohre Ajmrican Negro virecked, 1870, added his strain to the Mlcronosian).

Area of uhole: 31O square milos, Heavy vegetation, lumber. Streams navigable for boats and barges, harbor land:igs being cut into the irlands themselves. Islet of Jokaj, 876 feet above the sea, is fortified. Had been Spanish capital of Carolinos, On this island, as on Kusaie, relics of an olcient civilization are found, indicatitg cultural and physical admixtures of Polynesia,
fIelanesia, tho Philippines and Ilaclysiao particularly Indonesia.

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Truk,
a, b. co d. Largost Jap base, *Pearl Harbor" of Japane. icludos a cluster of 245 islets in a vast lagoon of 140 mile circumference. There are 70 larger islands in the group. Tr~u is the administrative center of Jap I.mandates; Island of Dublon, the center of goveonmont. Exports much the same as Ponape and Kusaic. Also d o large business in Tais, a native cosmetic mado from -wild ginger. Language of natives has many -words of comon base words vith Vbst Coast American Indian.
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Yap*
Located at extreme western end of Carolines, 500 miles from Guam, 300 miles from Palau. b. Consists of 4 islands: Yap, Toamil, ilap and Rumung, all located as . part of a band around a lagoon 19 miles in diameter. co Picturesque. Neglected by Spain, natives spent time fishing, raiding neighbors, raising yams, d. Use veird stone discs of calcite brought in open canoes from Palau and Guam for money. Discs run from 6 inches to 12 feet in diameter. Worship 30 gods and have four social classes: 1Hagicians, Nobles, rich and slaves. Have no written language. e. Numerous relics of ancient civilization are found, paved roads, temples, terraces. Ruins of ancient fish weirs make navigation in lagoon hazardous. f. Tomil- harbor on East Coast is chief port. g. Important cable center. Caused altercation tAtveen Japan and U.S. in 1921. h. Control neighboring groups of Uluthi (IicKenzie) whose chief port is iokomok; Uleai, whose trading post, Raur, ships much copra, pearl shell and Trepang. It is to be noted that Uleai has a written language with alphabetic lines traceable to Sumatra and Philippines. a.

8. Miscellaneous Caroline Groups a, b. c.

(East to Rest),

Pingelap - 3 small coral islets - small habitation - between Ponape and Kusaie. iokil - 60 miles NW of Pingelap - consists of 3 small islands, Urak, IManbton, and Kalap. The latter id capital. Ants, Pakin, Ngatik
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(See Ponape). Also knonv as Lamotreks.

d* Mortlocks

3 groups of 98 islands.

e. 1iMny other minor groups. E. Pau (Pelew) Islands 1, Vbst of end of Carolines, sometimes considered part of the chain. Wbsternmost archipelago of I.Tcronesia, 2< A compact chain of about 100 islands, extending North and South 500 miles East of Philippines, 1400 miles from Australia.

Drake in 1579.

3.

Supposedly discovered by Villalobos in 1543, but credited to Sir Francis

4, The name is supposed to have come from the Spanish "palos" meaning stick or nist (probably the appearance of the coconut trees from the sea) and has degenerated to Palao, Palau, Peleu and Pelew. 5. The chief islands are Bab-el-Thoab (has many spellings), Koror, Uruktapi, Irakong (or Eil Ih.lk), Pililiu and in the exterme South, Ntyaur. 6. The population shrunk from an estimated Li0,000 in 1800 to h4880 in 1916. The people are rather closer to Indonesians and Holanosians in appearance, customs, and society than their eastern licronesian cousins. -. 10-

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Estimated Japanese population, 1943:

15.,000. It

8. Bab-el-Thaob is the largest liicronesian island save Ponape and Guam. is 27 miles long and about eioht miles wide, Sand beaches are few and small with great mangrove tangles along most of the shore. Bab-el-Thaob rises to a maximum height of 600 feet above the sea,

9. There are 26 principal islands in Palau itself, guarded by a fringing reef off shore and a barrier reef about two miles o:l. The main lagoon is 60 miles long and the great basin, flanked by Bab-el-Thaob, is about ten by three miles in dimension. The basin is blocked at the North by hills and at the South by Arakabesan and Lalakal islands. 10. Arakabesan Island has been developed at .reat expense by the Japanese as an airbase, A mile long bridge connects it with Kozor, the capital. It stands guard over the great Bab-el-Thaob basin vwith alakal Island which has also been made an airbase. 11. The Channel to the lagoon is near the North end of the basin and is known as Toagel flungui. It is five miles long, ivth an average depth of 20 meters, but at the sea end it drops abruptly to 415 meters. Directly opposite this channel is a 200 foot hill mounted with a drum-like structure, probably harbor defense, 12, The island cf Angaur possesses huge guano (phosphate) deposits and exports 70,000 tons per years It is worked by "contract" labor on six months shifts, The terms of the "contracts" are open to discussion, 13. Rain in Palau falls 265 days of the year.

14. Col. Ellis of the Iarine Corps vent ashore on Palau around 1933 and later was reported by the Saps to have "drunk himself to death". F. lbiana Islands.

1. These islandrs are of volcanic-coral origin and are all classified under the "high" islands, 2. There 0 are 17 islands in all, fringed by coraL reefs and extending roughly from 13 to 21 N. latitude-about 400 miles from North to South, 3. They form a most important link in the chain from the Carolines to Tokyo through the Kazan, Bonin and Iza Shichito groups owned by Japan. L. Situated at the point where southern monsoon and trade winds meet, rain fall is almost continuous and hurricanes frequent. (A bad hurricane was suffered by Guam in 1918). Earthquakes are co-imon, as these islands lie on the outer circle of the great volcano belt. 5. The total area of these islands is 140 square miles, of which Guam is half-225 square miles.

6. All islands are mountainous but the highest is Agrihan, 3166 feet* duanms highest peak is Mt. Lamlam 1,334 feet.
7. From South to North, the islands are: Guam, Rota, Aguijan, Nafutan, Tinian, Saipan, Farallon de MIdinilla, Anatajau, Sariguan, Farallon de Torres, Guguand Alamagan, Pagan, Arigan, Asuncion, tang, Uracas, Farallon de Pajaros (sometimes confused with Uracas). - 11 -

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Nafutan is not listed by the Smithsonian Institute, which notes that due to the volcanic character of these islands, the small ones often sink into and an-ear from the sea, Kafuasnpr makes the eighteenth island. Tl ire are also several sizable reefs. )

8. Discovered in 1521 by Mage2lan~ the islcnds were left almost completely alone until 1668 when a Jesuit mission ,-,as established at Agana in Guam, the first in Oceania. The nat .ves, Chamorr:., l. mnst annihilated by the Spanish while trying to "Christianize" tL-.m, fled to other islands. 9. Magellan originally named the islands the "Iles of the Lateen Sails", because of the sailing outrigger used by the natives, but after he had suffered the loss of a shipSs boat and other things of value, he renamed them "Los Ladrones", The Thieves, vhich name stuck until the Jesuits renamed them Marianas in honor of the Spanish Domwager Maria Anao 10, Although having high humidity, the climate is excellent; the temperature varying from 70 to 95 degrees. 11. The Trades are Northeast from July to November, and Southwost monsoons from the China Sea are ofton found for days at a time. No hard and fast dry or rainy season exists, 12. Crops are mostly for home use. Chief exports used to be copra until the Japanese brought in sugar cane on a large scale. 13. Sugar production was in sharp increase by Japan. From 1921-1931, sugar production jumped from 71,930 to 9,237, 000 yen., In 1932, the Nanyo (South Seas) Developmant Co. subsidized by the Government had 1482 employees and 1354 families (providing 1862 more eomployos) on 4,665 Hectacres of land. Sugar has become the major industry, replacing copra, Fishing is next in importance. On Saipan, coffee las boon raised for export since 1927. Guano, copra, sugar, and alcohol comprise 92% of the exports. The 1932 returns on copra export wero 1,000,000 yen. 14. Guam: Largest island, 225 square milos, Harbor, Apra,. Capital, Agana, site of the M Spanish mission. Produce that of the "High" islands. High ground in South (1,334 foot); gently sloping plateaus in North (400-600 foot) covered vith svordgrass. 1,504 miles from 5,044 from San Francisco, 1,600 from 5aiila, Tokyo, Population (19220, exclusive of service personnel), 14,246. Run by U.S. as a Naval base. Foreign shipping prohibited. 31. Rota (or Luta): Forty-nine miles from Guam, Area 35 square milos. One town: of a'w hundred very backamrd people. .l.h point in a t3Ssb, 1612 feet. 16. Aguiguani Tinian, Saipan form a group 50 miles Northoast' of Rota. Of these, Tinian and Saipan are liportant. In the tovm of Garapan, Saipan, the Grmans established the seat of government for the group and it has boon kept by the Japanese. The harbor is Tanapag , -ith another bay, lMagicienne, to the Southeast -which
is not suitable for an anchorage,

Southeast, the highest peak being Tapotchau, 1,554 feet high. Saipan is about 15 miles long and seven miles vwde at its greatest dimensions. An airfield is located on the southern end. Saipan is separated by the 4-mile -ride Saipan Channel from Tinian. Tinian occupies 20 square miles, being 10 miles long and five vide at its greatest dimensions. It is very similar to Saipan, but not so hilly, the top peak riprdng only 564 feet.e t bears rolics of ancient civilization. Aguiguan is very small and uninhabited according to latest available reports. Nafutan is the same, 17. Anatajan,, 65 miles North by west of Saipan, occxpies 12 to 1$ square miles, is uninhabited and rises 2,585 feet. -12 -

A mountain chain runs do=n the center tovard the

18. Farallon de Medinilla is a barren rock, rising 50 feet above the sea, 45 miles North of Saipan. 19. Sariguan is an uninhabitable volcanic cone, 1801 feet high, one and one half miles in diameter, and lying 30 miles North and East of Anatajan. 20. Farallon de Torres, 26 miles North and East of Sariguan, is a small table rock, uninhabited. 21. Guguan is 16 miles North of Fallaron de Torres, It is a barren isle with a smoking volcanic crater, split on one side to the sea and having a bitter It is uninhabited. brackish lasle inside it. 22* Alamagan is 19 miles North of Guguan, and has a small dornant volcano rising to 2441 feet. It is uninhabited. 23. Pagan, 26 miles North, n:ortheast of Alamagan, is 18 miles long by eight It consists of two separate volcanoes, one vdth two cones, the smaller with wide. one. All three are active. About half the island is habitable. There is a legend concerning an American Naval Officer Vwho turned renegade in 1825 and used his vessel to attack the passing shipping. He is said to have buried his treasure on Pagan Island.. High peal is 1,883 feet on southern tip. 24. Agriga lies 41 miles North by West of Pagan. It is elliptical in 2hape and has twin 3,000 foet peaks. Its length is 6 miles and its shorelines are steep cliffs. The Spanish are said to have jumped from the bowsprits of their ships to land and hunt dovm fleeing nqtives. 25. Asuncion is 52 miles North of Agrigan. It consists of an active volcanic cone 2,923 feet high, 3 miles in diameter. There is only one break in the steep cliffs there a landing could beo ffected. 26. Maug (Magpies) consists of three small islands connected by a solid line of breakers. It is 13 miles from Asuncion. This island group did not exist prior to 1669. 27. Farallon de Pajaros and Urracas, 31 miles North of Maug are the last of It is the chain, They consist of a large islet -vrith tv.o little cones beside it. all rock, with stoop cliffs, barren and uninhabited. 28. Three hundred miles North and East of Farallon do Pajaros lie the Japaneso islands of Kazan.

A.P.O. 27 25 May 1944

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NARRATIVE REPORT The 106th Infantriy and the Battle of Saipan. 19 June 1944 - 5 August 1944

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Administration Intelligence Operations and Training Communications

Air
Naval Gunfire

Artillery
Chemidals Medical /Transportation and Supply General SECTION III - REGIMENTAL JOURNAL SECTION IV - FIELD ORDERS, FIELD MSSAGES, NOTES.

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1. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY3-S-,

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A/ B A V

a. On the return of the ry from the CATCHOLE operation, 15 April 1944, after the seizueS. t ETOK ATOLL, the Regiment a initiated training as directed by Hqo 2t Infantry Division. This training stressed
the following: (1) (2) (3) (4) Physical conditioning. Maneuver of tanks and Infantry through sugar cane. Infantry-Engineer assault teams. Jungle training as conducted at the Unit Jungle Train-

ing Center.

(5) Command Post Exercises. (6) Training Cruise.

In general, the training as directed was successfully conducted The training of the Infantry-Engineer assault teams proved most satisfactory in combat. The Training Cruise was actually a operation and had no training value for "dress rehearsal" for the coming the troops involved due to the previous training and actual amphibious operation already executed.

and GUAM. Twenty-one Divisional plans covering possible employment of the Division wore received. This Headquarters prepared plans in compliance Division instructions which are covered in FO #7, Headquarters RCT 10

ation. This Regiment was given the mission of reserve for the 27th Infantry Division. The 27th Infantry Division, as the reserve for the'Expeditionary Forces, prepared plans to land on order on the Islands of SAIPAN, TINYiN,

b, An orientation pamphlet, "Micronesia", was distributed to all units of tho RCT to familiarize them target area. When authorized by Division Headquarters, Battalion Staffs wore oriented on the general plans for

prepared and with a general the Regimental and the FORAGER oper-

c. The 106t entry, Xanattachod units embarked on TransDiv #34, 29 May 1944 enrouto M.UVAJEA1,7nd MARIANAS area. TransDiv #34 consisted of four converted
secrecy requirements were lifted and all troops WoroifAmiarized with the plans for the operation. During the voyage to KW.JAL-IN, emphasis was placed on seizure of SAIPAN. A training exercise was prepared for execution in - 1 Libipone AK. The troops were crowded and physical conditionin during thu"'lrge was of necessity radically

restricted.

Immodiatoly after dpa/tt~ from OAHU, the

the KNAJAkLEIN Lagoon. As the stay at ICfWAJJALEIN was short and landing craft were not available, this exercise was never executed. d. Shortly afta 4 rrival of TransDiv #34 at EKLJALEIN Lagoon, the Regimental Commander4fAs, orered to report to the Commanding General, Southern Landing Force, aboard:te !iAPALACHIANo Major General Goeiger informed him that it was planned to attach the Regiment to the Southern Landing Force and oriented him on the nct the 106th Infantry was expected to play in the attack on GUiA. The palad:irocted that the 106th Infantry land on order in rear of the 1st Provi:ghilcnc. arine Brigade and capture OROTE

PENINSULA.
for was all and

Operations Plan #1, this HedX. uarters, attached, was prepared

the employment of the Regiment on GUAVIA Study of SAIPAN and TINIAN discontinued and all efforts wore diroc- toward familiarfiation of personnel in the plans of the Southern'U EL g Force and the terrain Japanese dispositions on GULEAM.

e. TransDiv #34 arrived off the Island of SAIPAN on 18 Juno, the 106th Infantry was ordered to land on this Island in compliance with orders to bo issued, thus scrapping all plans which had been previously prepared. 2. a. On the morning of 19 June, TransDiv #34 was in Area Fort about seventy miles Northeast of SAIPAN. At 1100 that morning, the Commanding Officer of TransDiv #34 received orders to land the 106th Infantry and attached troops on Beach BLUE, commencing at 0530, 20 June. Detailed information was to follow. This information was disseminated to all ships in the TransDiv and all units initiated preparations for the landing on SAIPAN. By 1530, this date, ships and troops were in the proper alert status for the execution of any orders which might be received. b. Additional orders, when received, required that the Regiment be landed on YELLOW Beach, trans-'shipping the troops to LSTs with a minimum of combat equipment. It was planned to land in the order, 1st Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Battalion, Headquarters Units. The 1st Battalion was trans-shipped to an LST and was enroute to shore at 1031, 20 June. Cargo was to be unloaded as landing craft became available. c. The Regiment landed in the order planned. Guides were furnished by Hq., Northern Troops and Landing Force. The Regimental Command Post was established in TA 136--N in a wooded draw about one mile inland. The Battalions moved to assembly areas in the vicinity of the Regimental Com ond Post. d./ ,! 0 !ROCT, loss Artillery, on landing, was placed in Lafnding Force reserve. One BLT was moved to an Northern Troo6psan9 assembly area in* 'he .vicinity of TA 160-R. The remainder of the Regiment was moved to assembly areas in'the vicinity of TA 136-N. The Regimental Combat Team was directed to be prepared for action on one hour's notice after 1600, 20 June, in the zone of acat-ion of either the 2nd or 4th MarDivs. Terrain and route reconnaissances were. t be conducted. Special precautions wore to be taken against air and taink attack. A liaison officer was sent to the Command Post of Northern Troops and Landing Force. - 2 -

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ACTION OF 21 JUNE:

a. Early on the 21st of June, a minor enemy air raid resulted in the dropping of bombs in the vicinity of the Regimental assembly area. No damage resulted. b. A Unit Commander's meting was held at 0800, 21 June, where the Regimental plan was discussed. -,To plan adhered to that of the Northern Troops and Landing Force. The.entiQRogimont was in Corps Reserve, with the 1st Battalion in an assembly areea in TA 160, placed to the North in order to facilitate its employment in foe zone of action of the 2nd MarDiv. This Battalion remained under Rogimonthal-ontrol, but was also directed to accept orders from V Amphibious Corps ilf re7eivod. The entire Corps was inactive this date with the exception of .'eltents of the 27th Infantry Division, which were operating in the NATANtToea. The Regimental Commandiato reconnaissance in or issued instructions requiring all units td i sais, with particular the zones of action of both the 2nd and 4th. believed that the 27th attention to the zone of the 4th MarDiv as it[ Division would most likely be employed in that~ aoa. c. Immediately following the Unit Commander's meeting, the directed reconnaissances woere initiated. In conducting this reconnaissance, a group from the Anti-tank Company was ambushed by an onermy detachment about one mile in rear of the front line in TA 144-K. This ambush caused the first casualties in the Regiment, consisting of one officer killed and one officer and two enlisted men wounded. d. At 1030, the Regiment directed the 1st Battalion to initiate patrols in the SUSUPE Swamp, TA 148, with the mission of clearing the vicinity of V Amphibious Corps Headquarters and a Mlarine hospital nearby of snipers. One platoon of Company C was detailed for this mission. The 2nd and 3rd Battalions were ordered to send out anti-sniper patrols in TAs 136, 137, 142. At about this time, the 1st Battalion reported that they had received orders from V Amphibious Corps to furnish three rifle platoons for a mopping-up detail Wdest of LAKEi SUSUPE. The remainder of Company C was assigned this mission in addition to the one previously given. o. A message-was received from the 2nd MarDiv at 1324 stating that the 1st Battalion, 106th Infantry, was released to the 2nd MarDiv until 220400 June, at which time they would revert to their previous
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X ]:^:f./? ; 1920, the 27th Infantry Division informed the Regiment droEain on its present mission until further orders. Shortthat it was t ly thereafter, an air raid was sounded with two others occurring during the night. No bombs worocdroppod in the Regimental area. Several enemy shells landed in the Regimeantalassembly area during the course of the night without casualties or dp.iage being caused.

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OPERATIONS ON 22 JUNE:

a. The entire 1st Battalion was employed on the 22nd in clearing out SUSUPE Swamp. Sonm enenmyresistance was encountered. Eighteen of the enemy were killed anctftwo Prisoners of War taken. The 1st Battalion reported its mission as co6pleteit at 1345. On the completion of its mission, the Battalion returned-tc'o its-riginal bivouac area vicinity of TA 160-R. b. Orders were received froe-the ,?.aiphibious Corps at 0700, returning the Regiment, less the 1st Battalio,: o Division Control. At about 1300, the RegimoenlCorm-ander reported to.2[ti,: n Headquarters for verbal instructions concerning the operations foez2 A meeting of Unit Commanders at the Regimental Headquarters wv Ma d for 18l10, where the instructions received by the Regimental Commria i re disseminated. The 27th Infantry Division was to attack at 1000, 23 June, relieving portions of the 4th MarDiv. The Division's plan of attack placed the 165th Infantry on the right, the 106th Infantry on the left, with the 105th Infantry, less one Battalion, in reserve. (See Situation Map). The Division was to attack at KING Hour (1000), seize the 0-5 Line and on order advance and seize the 0-6 Line. The line of departure was to be that line hold by the 4th MarDiv within the zone of action. c. In order to comply with Division's instructions, the Regiment was to commence its movement from the present assembly area at 0530, 23 June. The order of march: 3rd Battalion, 2nd Battalion, Anti-tank Company, Cannon Company, and Headquarters. The medium tank company was to remain in its present location and await orders. The 1st Battalion was to join the column in rear of Headquarters Company at 0930 in the vicinity of CR 170. The Regimental plan was to attack in a column of Battalions, the 3rd Battalion to execute the initial assault. It was further planned that as the situation developed and the advance of the 3rd Battalion was stopped that the 2nd Battalion would be employed on the loft of the line. The medium tanks would be used if possible on the right of the Regimental zone of action. The objective for the day was placed in TA 212-E. The initial Regimental Command Post was to be established in TA 162-S. Contact: Right to loft. The Regimental FO #8 was issued as of 0100, 23 June, confirming previous verbal orders. During the night, the Regimental assembly area was subjected to hostile Artillery fire and air bombardmcnt .tno casualties and no damage resulting.
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tiSThLIONS ON 23 JUNE; +

a-. 'The '3dBattalion passed the initial point at 0530 as ordered. The forward 'comandt'pb.t was established at TA 162-S at 0600. An error on the part of guid'os / ished by the 4th MarDiv resulted in the

165th Infantry and the -106thn 'nf.ry mingling columns on the same road,
which made it impossible for h'.e/jrd Battalion to arrive on its line of departure at such time as to attack at KING Hour. The original line of departure (the front line of the 4th MarDiv), as indicated the previous day, was found to be in enemy hands at the time of relief. The 3rd

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Battalion was in position and attacked at 1055, instead of 1000 as ordoered. Company K was on the right, Company L on the loft, Company I in roserve, and Company M in general support. b. The Marines hd reported that they had boon hold up by automatic weapons fire from hfden ct.vos on the loft flank. In an atcnmpt to overcome this opposition, Company',L maneuvered to tho loft and Conpany K to the right. In the course of t'h manroeuvor, the Battalion Anti-tank Platoon exploded an ammunition dump wjich hold up Company L for two hours while the dump burned out. Hostile 'ostancowas temporarily neutralized and a Battalion line established at Tf; 74--DE. By 1125, the front line had been extended to include TA 174-C i'Q platoon of the reserve company was cormitted to maintain contact with 5th65th Infantry. Visual contact was maintained with the 2nd MarDiv on thi6o?'$ At 1200, physical contact with the Marines was impossible duo to s-teo ffs. At this time, the reserve company and the rear command post o Io% rd Battalion were moved forward to the vicinity of TA 174-H and an o0b ation post established in TA 174-I. The attack was continued at 1315, supported by one platoon of tanks, but was unsuccessful. The tanks were withdrawn, an Artillery concentration placed in the immediate front of the Battalion, whereup a second attack failed with the line remaining at the initial line of departure. Lll efforts to advance during the remainder of the afternoon failed duo to the heavy enemy fire on the exposed left flank. c. Company F was ordered into the line on the left to maintain contact between the left flank of the Regiment and the right flank of the 2nd MarDiv. The terrain was such that physical contact was impracticable, but visual contact and communication wero to be maintained. The remainder of the 2nd Battalion was prepared to move into the line on the left of the 3rd Battalion and their command post was established in TA 174-R. In executing its mission, Company F ran into a Jap patrol of about twenty men, of which twelve were killed before the Japs broke contact. At 1715, the 2nd Battalion, with the 3rd Platoon of the Cannon Company attached, was ordered into the left of the line. At this time, both Battalions established their porimotors for the night along the initial line of departure. d. At dusk, a report was received that enemy troops and tanks were massing near a cliff approximately eight hundred yards to the left front. Shortly afte 1930, an enemy counter-attack, consisting of Infantry led by five tanks areceived. The enemy was dispersed, four of these tanks were knocld/. : the Infantry Anti-tank Platoon and the 1st Platoon of the Cannon'OmpiapLyAbut the fifth, after suffering a hit, broke through on the right flank andl inficted several casualties and set fire to a large ammunition dump located 'ile nearby woods before disappearing to the rear. On its way through tho. :1es, the tank sprayed the Battalion Aid Station with machine gun fire,i ff'ing some of the personnel and some of the casualties in for treatment ' ploding shells in the ammunition 0 dump caused the 3rd Battalion to wrthai'aw about one hundred yards on the right. The ammunition burned out during the night and the Battalion moved back to its original line prior to daylight.

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6. ACTION FOR 24 JUNE: a. In compliance with verbal instructions confirned by FO #47, Hq. 27th Infantry Division, the 106th Infantry was to attack at 0700 on 24 Juno, seize Objective 0-5 and on Division order advarnce and seize Objective 0-6. The line of departure was the present front line and the zone of action remained unchanged. b. ^ errain through which this advance was ordered is a natural en-^e~ t,6'te area North of GEAPJA2N, TANI2AG HARBOR and FLORES POINT. It onSthe VWest by the rising slopes of MAT. TAPOTCHAU hounded which is in al (p;ces -v~iErrugged and in some places precipitous. On the Eastern flank, there. is-a :rod,! ridge conrencing in the vicinity of TA 186-C and running to thoe' N: s:to the vicinity of TA 195-U, at which place there is a general levelinofff% the ground to the East, It was apparently the enemy's plan to6 -cp!y? si4:s of the high ground and from' positions in caves, take our troopsfunder enfilade fire as opportunities arose. These cliff positions were practically invulnerable to our Artillery and mortar fire. Each positions had to be definitely located and brought under direct fire of self-propelled mounts or tanks before neutralization could be effected. In addition, it was necessary to occupy these positions with Infantry before their oxternination was assured. c. Action of the 3rd Battalion: In order to allow necessary coordination, KING Hour was delayed until 0830. The 3rd Battalion attacked on the left of the line. After an advance of approximately 100 yards, the Battalion was stopped and withdrew to its original line of departure. Two of our medium tanks were disabled during this attack. The 3rd Battalion reported tanks in its zone of action at 1240, and by 1300 had destroyed four. d.. Action of the 2nd Battalion: The 2nd Battalion on the left of the line, operating in the area, TA 185-Q,R,V,W, attacked at 0830 in conjunction with the 3rd Battalion. This area was very heavily wooded and operating against machine guns and sniper Pire, the advance was very slow. Company F, on the left of the line, advanced rapidly in conjunction with the Marines, losing contact with the remainder of the Battalion. One Platoon of Company G was employed to maintain contact with Company F. This contact was effected, however the rugged terrain made necessary a considerable gap in the line. c. g W #P) th~ lst Battalion; The lt Battalion, in Reginental reserve, i %3rb.df ir4a:O _ l100 moved to an assembly area in 'a the vicinit 3 At 1150, the ?s M!I74-N.: attalion was ordered to relieve the 3rd Battaion on the line anr mnoveent was initiated by covered route at 1245. Report of a tank attack in the 3rd Battalion area caused a delay in the forward movement at approximately 1335. The relief of the 3rd Battalion along the line TA 174-C,D,E was completed by 1515 with Company A on the right and Company B on the left. The 3rd Battalion, Thon relieved, moved to an assembly area in TA 174-X. - 6 -

6. f. During the day, the Cannon Company was employed where possible to assist in the neutralization of enemy machine gun positions. Some disabled enemy tanks from which fire was being received were completely destroyed. Late in the afternoon, the entire Anti-tank Company .r's attached to the 2nd Battalion. The Regimental conrand post was moved to TA 174-R, where it opened at 1415. g. Plans r 25 June: The Regimental Cormmander held a meeting r$e Unit Connanders at 2015 for the purpose of rte of his Battalion aid issuing orders for fH'etactean on 25 June, These orders were issued in compliance with FO #48' H.' 27th Infantry Division, which order required B, 762nd Tank Battalion, less one that the 106th Infantry,'with to platoon, attached, was to move by coygood route at 0600 through the zone the North and seize the 0-5 of action of the 165th Infantry, at.taek5 high eth. ground in the vicinity Line after the 165th Infantry had captureftlhe 106th Infantry was to of TA 187-A and 187-K. The 2nd Battalion of remain in its present position and assist in fmopping-up operations in TA 186. The orders issued by the Regimental Commander directed that the 1st Battalion and the 3rd Battalion move in column in the order named over the route TAs 174-0, 175-L,N,0, 186-Y,T, 187-K,F,B, and attack from the vicinity of TA 196-U to secure the ridge running approximately TAs 196-K, 195-O,N,H,G,A. The objective of the 1st Battalion was the ridge TA 195A,B,H; that of the 3rd Battalion, TA 195-HN,_. The medium tanks wore attached to the 1st Battalion, and Cannon Company, less one platoon, attached to the 3rd Battalion. A fifteen-minute Artillery concentration was to be put on the wooded nose, TA 186-F at 0715 and the 104th Field Artillery Battalion was to be prepared for call fires along the ridge, TA 195-A,B,H,I,O. Guides for the movement of the two Battalions were to be furnished by the 165th Infantry. 7. ACTION OF 25 JUNE:

a. Action of the 1st Battalion: The 1st Battalion was relieved on the line by elements of the 2nd Battalion and was ready to move at 0755, one hour and fifty-five minutes lateo. While in movement, the Regimental Commander changed the route of march so that the Battalions would move to CR 189, TA 177-H, thence to the Northwest through RJ 137, TA 188-V, to TA196-U, along a well-defined road. The Battalion was brought under fire fronm the Northwest and moved into an assembly area, TA 177-H. The Battalion was ordered to attack astride the road to the Northwest in order to gain positions in TA 196-U, preparatory to attacking for its previously-assigned objective. This area (CR 137) was in the zone of action of the 165th Infantry and was in roar of their reported front line. It was impossible to employ Artillery in this attack due to .ed location of friendly troops and, therefore, the only fire the lb guns and mortars. The Battalion jumped off at 'to6onahio a? suptL a i 'aaaAlT 'fabout three hundred and fifty yardsi At t..f22 112,. gc ' this t'i' , the. Battalion was unable to move due to heavy fire from their front. At 1225, an enemy counter-attack was launched against Company B on the left. This attack was dispersed without difficulty. Artillery fire began falling on our front line at 1300. All forward movement had been definitely stopped by 1330. The Battalion was then ordered to withdraw to an assembly area in the vicnity of TA 177-H, which was accomplish-

ed at 1530 under the cover of a smoke screen

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7. b. Action of the 3rd Battalions The 3rd Battalion moved in rear of the 1st Battalion as ordered, established a command post and went into an assembly area in the vicinity of CR 189. This Battalion was not employed during the day. At 1455, the Battalion was moved to TA 175-X, where it established a perimeter for the night. c. Action of the 2nd Battalion: The 2nd Battalion held the line, TA 174-D, 175-A, 185-W, at 0855. This Battalion received instructions from Regiment to attack and s e the high ground in TA 186-A,B,C,D. At 1630, the Battalion advanced ^ /i t hundred yards of rolling canefield under machine gun fire from ;. This sfibo/: line proved untenable due to heavy fire from enemy positions alohng:choe^ihih ground on their left. Under cover ; of darkness, Companies E and- G irithd;rOt% the right rear in the vicinity of TA 186-W. Company F remained in cent ad&ith the M:arinos and advanced
with them along the high ground on the ?6sWt.Ok of the 2nd Battalion.

Physical contact with this organization was imrpi lo, but visual contact was maintained at all tines. The Anti-tank Cornpany boing attached to the 2nd Battalion, hold a line in the vicinity of TA' 174-E. A minor counterattack directed at the 2nd Battalion at about 1930 was easily repulsed and was the only hostile action reported during the night.
8. ACTION ON 26 JUNE:

a. Plan for 26 June: The Division order as contained in FO #49 required the 106th Infantry to continue mopping-up operations, reorganize and consolidate on the 0-5 Line, where it would be prepared to advance and seize the 0-6 Line on Division order. Consolidation and reorganization were to commence at dawn. KING Hour was set at 0800. At 0615, 26 June, a meeting was held by the Regimental Commander for his Staff during which the previous day's action and plans for the action for that day were discussed. Verbal orders had been issued by the Regimental Comnnander directing the 3rd Battalion to move to a position in the vicinity of TA 186-J where they were to attack to the Northwest and seize the high ground in the vicinity of TA 195-lI,N. The 2nd Battalion was to follow the 3rd in column. The 1st Battalion was to take over the positions occupied by the 2nd Battalion and continue mopping-up operations in TAs 174 and 185-Q,R,V,IW. b. Action of the 3rd Battalion: The 3rd Battalion at 0600 passod through the 2nd Battalion line and moved out along the wooded ridge, TA l86-X,R,0. The terrain was extremely difficult, but enemy resistance was slight until a point in the vicinity of TA 187-K was reached, where enemy resistance increased along the ridge to the front. It was the Battalion plan to move forward along this ridge and launch a flanking attack, taking the high ground in the vicinity of TA 186-E, thus putting jc Jattalion back in the Regimental zone of action. At this time, flank 6dcAc:--s nebulous and the flanks insecure. As the Battalion column, hea6d' :by Compaor .' rpaa ed a small saddle, the enemy fire increased and eat about 1300' Company L aatl/, along the ridge to its front. It was net by withering fire from unsocn enemy and suffered many casualties. Company L withdrew and laid down a mortar barrage on the ridge and tried again to push forward. Troops moving forward in open terrain at the foot of the ridge were struck by fire from hill in TA 187-A. Company L suffer-

ed twenty-seven casualties in quick succession in its second attack and was replaced by Company K. Company K was unable to advance and the Battalion moved back a short distance along the ridge and set up a perimeter defense for the night. c. Action of the 2nd Battalion: The 2nd Battalion, less Company F, followed the 3rd Battalion in colunn to the vicinity of TA 186-0. No action was conducted by the Battalion during the day and it dug in, in this vicinity, for the night. Company F remained on the heights of SIT. T2POTCIU.U in contact wit % ho Marines and was in contact with the Battalion by radio and panels, / ltion L Dring the morning, the 1st d. Action of Battalion moved back along t' .r'oute 1iat it had taken on the 25th to TA 175-G, whore at 0930 it awaited 175-L. At 0900, the Battalion moved t6h i At 1030, the Regimental orders to move into action on the lofb ff'Za: Commander ordered the 1st Battalion t-o attack dt 1230 to the North from of action. Following TA 174-C,D on the loft flank of the Rogimental. pod off as ordered a ten-minute Artillery preparation, the Battalion'/ with Company B on the right and Company C on tho left. The line was imnediately subjected to heavy fire from machine guns and mortars. Company B was immediately pushed back to its line of departure. Company C made some slight advances, but was unable to move more than about seventy-five yards by 1430. e. lt 1130, word was received that the Regiment had a new Comnander and Executive Officer, and at 1215; the Regimental Commander returned to the command post and reported his relief from command of the Regiment. f. Plans for the action of 27 June: Action for 27 June was ordered in compliance with FO #50, Hq. 27th Infantry Division which was issued at 1600 on the 26th. This FO was modified by Field Message #1, Hq. 27th Infantry Division, which attached the 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry to the RCT. The Battalion Commanders were assembled at the Regimental Command Post at 1630. Verbal orders were given by the Regimental Commander which later were confirmed by FO #9. The 1st Battalion was to attack in the area, TA 185-Q,R,V,W, and clear out all enemy opposition. On the completion of this mission, the Battalion would revert to Regimental reserve in the vicinity of TA 174-E. The 3rd Battalion was to attack in its zone of action, seize the initial objective and prepare for further operations to the North. Tt> jd Battalion was to follow the 3rd Battalion in column, capture its initiabiective to the right of the 3rd Battalion and prepare to push t the:North :tSe ,nd Battalion, 165th Infantry, less Company E, was to attack iand seize':t:a Y1i9l, TA 186-E. continue the attack to the North, seize RJ 470, TTA 195-J, andRaroe for further operations on order. (At the timoe, those orders were issued, the Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry, had reported that the hill in TA 187-A, commonly klown as "Hill Able", was in the hands of his Battalion. This information confirmed previous reports to that effect.) Company E, 165th Infantry, was to clean up hostile resistance in the area, TA 187-N, and on the completion of this mission return to its narent Battalion. At KING Hour. two platoons of 762nd - 9 -

Tank Battalion, attached, were to attack from the vicinity of TA 174-E to the North, moving to the East of the main road through TA 186, reduce enemy installations in TA 186-B,C,D and on the arrival of the Infantry return to their rendezvous in TA 174-E to await further orders. Five minutes prior to KING Hour, Company C, 88th Chemical Battalion, was to lay a five-minute concentration of screen smoke in TAs 195-V, 186-B,G,L to cover the advance of the 3rd Battalion to its initial objective. An Artillery concentration was ordered to 4e placed in TA 186-A,B,C,D,E. 9. ACTIE&

7.. J:NE:

a. The'-Initial Attack: The tanks arrived in their rendezvous area, uph the road cut into the valley where, keepTA 174-E, moved in column ,:h ing to the East of the main ro:d,?sone fire was received fro. TA l85-Q,R,V, W and from field pieces along, th'b of MT. TAPOTCHAU to the North without it started to rain and the dust which any damage to the tanks. At this> : had accumulated on the tanks wass'tii! ,^ nud, obstructing the vision of the tank drivers. This caused loss df d'ection and the tanks fired in the direction of our forces (3rd Battalio'n).. This fire successfully ruined the coordination of the attack and the 3rd Battalion did not advance. The tanks weex immediately ordered to return to their rendezvous area, which was .accomplished with the loss of one tank due to its throwing a tread. The crew returned without casualties. At 0900, information was received that "Hill Able" was not in the hands of the 165th Infantry, but was still hold by the onemy. Troops in the vicinity of "Hill Able" were withdrawn and an Artillery concentration placed on that hill at 1045. b. Action of the 3rd Battalion: The fire received from the tanks having stopped the initial attack of the 3rd Battalion, it was necessary to coordinate prior to launching the second attack. The information that "Hill Able" was not in friendly hands and the Artillery barrage fired thereon further delayed this attack. The 3rd Battalion finally jumped off at 1250 following the Artillery barrage and supported by machine gun and mortar fire. Fire was received from "Hill Able"' and from positions along the Western side of the valley. With the assistance of tanks which neutralized the hostile fire on the West flank, the Battalion gained its initial objective, TAs 186-B,C,D. Unit organization was difficult to maintain during the advance across the open terrain due to the rapidity of movement and scarcity of cover. The Battalion had accomplished its mission by 1342. From the tine of arrival on the objective, the Battalion was subjected to heavy fire until about 1630. This fire included mortars, Artillery, and small arms. > j~%cSw. Action of the 2nd Battalion: The 2nd Battalion followed the 3rd ? Bapta:i' s directed. Their advance was supported by mortars and machine but moved forward and rcahe&,:its objective through sniper and machine gun fire from "Hill Able" and f:fronhe Western side of the plain. The fire fron the Western side of the'plain was the severest. Company F remained on the heights of MT. TAPOTCHAUI, maintaining physical contact with the Marines and visual contact with the 106th Infantry. By 1700, the Battalion
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AOn :reachiQ theoopen area, Company E was delayed by Artillery fire, gs.?,

was on its objective and the flank coordinated with the 3rd Battalion, At the conclusion of the day's action, the Commanding General, 27th Infan-ry Division addressed the following message to the Commanding Officers of the 2nd and 3rd Battalions: "Congratulations on a day's work well done, I have the utmost confidence in our continued success in a vigorous push against the remaining enemny. Keep up the good work. Jarman." d. Action of the $AtsV ttalioni In order to accomplish its mission of clearing out the enemy ^ t sein the vicinity of TA l85-Q,R,VW, the Battalion planned to orploy AQrp.,n, containing force while Companies as a A and B wore to proceed to thoec.' o100onpany C, outflank the enemy positions in the cliff, and approach then or:~Sabove and in rear. Companies A and B moved out in the order nareod under'tho c'dra-nd of the Battalion Executive Officer. Company A soon made contaca't. and ant.45 the Battalion front line was reported as TA 185-V,W, 174-D. Company'.'Dw committed to action on the loft of Company A and soon made contact wftHi?< onemy. Company C gun and mortar requested two tanks to assist in oliminatingoencfy ,hine positions, and due to the densely wooded torraiS h aged its method of attack from an effort to maintain a line into a series bf.2combat patrols. Visibility was from ten to twenty feet. Fighting all the way, Companies A and B reached the top of the ridge after knocking out many enemy positions. One strong point was encountered housing about twenty of the enemy, which contained three American BARs and two enemy machine guns. Engineer flame thrower and demolition teams were employed to augment Companies A and B. By 1500, the enemy in cave positions holding up these two units had been wiped out. At 1600, Companies A and B were halted to establish a night perimeter. At 2000, an enemy air raid warning was received. The Japs fired a red flare which apparently called the plane!s attention to the disabled tanks in the pocket where a single bomb was dropped. There were no casualties and no damage. e. Action of the 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry: The 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry, continued to attack "Hill Able" during the day. Several machine gun positions were destroyed, but the hill was never captured. Company E completed its mission by 1100, destroying the enemy in TA 187-H. f. Supply & Evacuation: Due to the enemy fire from hostile positions in TA 185-Q,R,V,W, use of road through that zone of action of the 106th Infantry was denied to all vehicles without armor. Even in armored vehicles, the movement was hazardous. Two Battalions were now operating one thousand yards in advance of this area. It was, therefore, necessary to provide armored vehicles for evacuation and supply or to hand-carry all lies and casualties along a covered route on the ridge to the East of ],^v&Ae. This route was extremely difficult and practically impossible
imprposes. Whenever tanks moved forward to the attack, ) X[ i, qhd 5 va e th~ey ~' E d!additionaI' aER tion, water and rations for the Infantry organizations.- 'On their rtr, they were loaded to capacity with casualties.

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half-tracks within the Division were obtained for

g. Plan for the action of 28 June-: The 27th Infantry Division FO #51 directed the action for 28 June. In compliance with this order.
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verbal orders were issued by the Regimental Commander which were later confirmed byj ,,#10,Hq. ROT 106. The Regiment was to attack with the 2nd and 3rd Bat 1fi n.abreast, (five light and four medium tanks attached to each Battaliattalion on the right, and seize the 0-6 Line. Time of attack: hones' of Action: See map. A fifteen-minute Artillery Zo preparation wasto precede the attack. The 1st Battalion, with a platoon of the Cannon Codiny attached, wouth continue its operations in TA 185Q,R,V,W. The 2nd Battalion, 106th Infantry, with a platoon of the Cannon Company attached, was to attack witlv its zone of action. The fire of two Battalion of 155-mm Artillery ,weT? vplaced at the disposal of the Regiment. It was endeavored to employ thislf e in TA 185-Q,R,V,W. This request was refused by Hq., Northern Troops an Landing Force, due to the location of the headquarters of the 8th Marines. Efforts were made to have the Marines to move their headquarters, but to no avail. Although this area was in the zone of action of the 106th Infantry, it was never possible to place Artillery fire on this target due to opposition by the Marines in an adjacent area. This opposition undoubtedly hampered the advance of the 106th Infantry for about a week. Artillery placed in this heavily wooded area would have destroyed the Japanese narrow lanes of fire and make possible the near approach of assault troops so that they would have been able to locate the enemy and a place where their action would be effective without suffering large numbers of casualties. 10. OPERiATIONS ON 28 JUNE:

a. Action of the 3rd Battalion: The 3rd Battalion attacked at 0645, threw the enemy back and pushed toward the next prominent ridge, TA 195-L,M,N about six hundred yards to the front. The enemy was found to be well dug in in small groups in little draws covering the zone of advance. The Battalion reached this intermediate objective prior to 1000. As the effective strength of riflemen within the Battalion had been reduced to approximately one hundred, Companies I, K, and L were reorganized under the command of the senior company commander into one composite company. At 1245, the reorganization was completed and plans were being prepared for the continuation of the attack to the 0-6 Line. This advance was subject to the advance of the 2nd Battalion whose right flank was seriously exposed by the failure of the 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry to capture "Hill Able". At about 1400, the Battalion Commander was killed and shortly thereafter the Battalion was ordered by Regiment to hold its present position as it would be relieved by the 1st Battalion during the night. >ifAction: of theo 2nd Battalion: The 2nd Battalion attacked at 0645 in c' d~on-with the 3rd Battalion and by 1000 was holding the line, TA 195-N,0. '%| ~ttalion suffered many casualties from fire by an enemy tank concealed to Thiir gront which apparently limited its fire toward the woods on the Battalion boundary, and also/by hostile fire from "Hill Able". Infornation was received that an organi7a'tion from the 4th Marines was in the vicinity of TA 196-W and a patrol from Company E was sent out to gain contact. This patrol ran into three enemy tanks in the vicinity of RJ 353, TA 196-V, and suffered heavy casualties. Unable to accomnlish their mission, the remains of the patrol returnee
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air strike was requested on this-area, but was refused due to the reported proximity of friendly troops. As the Regiment,was now firmly established in the valley and ,l advance of the Marine line, Company F was ordered frorm the heights of CT^ gh- CHAU to rejoin the Battalion. As they moved dowr a wooded road ' t rear of the Battalion, they encountered a considerable number of 4 apindsS, k]illing about fifteen and destroying several machine guns. Fahen the Company joined the Battalion, it was ordered into the line on the Battalion's left, taking over part of the zone of the 3rd Battalion so that the 3rd Battalion could extend its line to the Regimo-ntal boundary. The 2nd Battalion was oiaered to hold its present line pending the relief of the 3rd Battalion. I attempt to burn sugar cane fields on the immediate front of the Regiimeati order to facilitate the advance the next day, Company C, 88th Chemic6al-ttalion, fired seventy rounds of *white phosphrous. This mission was oQ1y moderately successful. c. Action of the 1st Battalion: The 1st Battalion continued its operations at 0630. Progress was slow as the terrain was difficult and the enemy continued stubborn resistance. Company A continued the attack over the hill in an attempt to consolidate their lines with Company C, TA 185-X. Company B was again committed.on the left of Company A with the mission of knocking out machine gun positions in caves along the cliffs. The Battalion was ordered to pull back to an assembly area, TA 174-J, late in the afternoon in preparation of relief of the 3rd Battalion. Company C was ordered to remain in position to contain the enemy in the pocket. The Battalion made a night movement to TA 195-N and was prepared to relieve the 3rd Battalion on the line. The entire Battalion was in place prior to

2400.

d. Action of the 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry: The 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry, reported its readiness to attack at 0745. At 0800, the Battalion jumped off from the line, TA 186-X,Y, 187-U,V. It had boon given the mission of taking "Hill Able", cleaning it out, and combing it for field pieces. Shortly after 1100, the Battalion Commander was notified that five friendly litter bearers had been observed walking around the West base of "Hill Able" without receiving any fire. The Battalion was directed to execute a holding attack South of the hill and to attack from the West by maneuver without delay. This was acknowledged and the attack pressed forwards The Hill, however, was not secured, and at 1815 word was received from Division that the Battalion was released from attachmont to the 106th Infantry and attached to the 105th Infantry who was to take over that zone of action. o. jfi] remained as diffi.l : d Evacuation: On the 28th, supply and evacuation a-i onthe 27th.

f. The Rogimental Commaniot was moved to TA 175-M'9, where it opened at 1245. ?? ) g. Plans for 29 Juno: FO #52, Hq 2th Infantry Division, directed the action for the 29th. The 106th Infantry was to attack with Battalions abreast and seize the 0-6 Line within its area. When our 3rd - 13 -

Battalion was passed through, it was to revert to Division Reserve in TA 185-S,X. The 105th Ijfantry, less two Battalions, with 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry attached, S .attack and seize "Hill Able"0, TA 187-A, and continue the attack t h, passing through elements of the 4th MarDiv reportedly located in that sector. They also were to advance and seize the 0-6 Line in their zone of action. FO #11, Hq. ROT 106, carried these instructions into effect.: The lst* Battalion was relieved of its present mission and was directed to move tnkdr cover of darkness and relieve the 3rd Battalion on the line. The lst aM 2nd Battalions were to attack at KING Hour with the 1st Battalion on, ft, and seize the 0-6 Line. The 3rd Battalion, on boinc relieved, VOa' mble and return to TA 174-J in Division Reserve. 11. ACTION ON 29 JUNEE:

a. Action of the 1st and 2nd Battalions: Due to the late arrival of the tanks, KING Hour was delayed to 0730, at which tine the 1st and 2nd Battalions attacked. The advance was slow due to hostile sniper and machine gun fire, particularly on the right flank of the 2nd Battalions The 3rd Battalion, 105th Infantry, was moving forward very slowly, not only on account of hostile resistance, but also because of difficult terrain. This necessitated a slow advance on our right as considerable enemy fire was received from the zone of action of the 105th Infantry. This fire was particularly effective as it was generally received from our rear. At noon, the line had advanced only one hundred yards on the right and was temporarily stopped to allow for reorganization and coordination of the attack to be launched at 1400. In this action, it was expected that all arms, including Naval gunfire, would be used. Enemy Artillery fire was received on our front lines at 1300, barely missing officers who were gathered there to complete details. Eventually, the coordination was comploted and the attack launched all along the line. The attack was more rapid than it had boon in the morning, but the right flank became more and more refused duo to the slow movement of the 3rd Battalion, 105th Infantry. At 1445, the front lines were in TA 195-B,C,D,E and an advance of about four hundred yards made through severe rifle and machine gun fire and fire from hostile tanks. Contact on the left was insecure due to the steep cliff between units. Efforts to maintain visual contact were made by the use of smoke. During the day, three nedium and one light Japanese tanks were destroyed. b. Action of the 3rd Battalion: The 3rd Battalion ronaipnd in position until after the assault Battalion had launched their attack. They then withdrew to the rear and moved to an assembly area in the vicinity of TAj74J and relieved Company C in its mission of containing what enemy remainedlS iEA l85-Q,R,V,W. c. 'Under the direction of the Regimental S-3, one platoon of the Cannon Company and one plattoo'i f Company C, 88th Chemical Battalion, placed heavy fire in the area, TIA ?I-3 SW,X. This concentration was inmediately exploited by patrols from the 13rd Battalion. Several enemy field pieces wore destroyed and approximately two hundred Japanese killed.

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This bombardment opened the road passing through the valley for evacuation and supply. Capture of "Hill Able" by the 2nd Battalion, l6;th Liufantry, removed the last enemy position to interfere with the supply route. d. Plans for 30 June: Field IiMessage #2, Hq. 27th Infantry Division, d' ted that the action for 30 June would be a continuation of operation ored in FO #52. It further stated operations to reduce "Hill Ableo :-7-A), would be concluded by the 2nd Battalion, 165th ^ Infantry. Fi tld essage #1, Hq. RCT 106, was prepared in complianco with Field Message #2; Hq. 27th Infantry Division. It directed the attack to jump off at 0700; line of,doparturo, present front lines; and no change in boundaries,, objectivos and etc. The 3rd Battalion was to continue offensive operations in TA 185,rS,X. 12. ACTION ON 30 JUNE.

a. Action of the lst. n d Battalions: The attack commenced as directed at 0700 following ahJtillory concentration of fifteen minutes' duration. The advance was slow, contact being from right to loft. The 105th Infantry on the right was passing through heavily wooded hills against enemy emplaced in natural caves. Enfilade fire from these caves was being received along the 2nd Battalion front. The 1st Battalion on the left of the Regimental sector was required to employ its reserve company, Company C, on the left flank in an effort to establish contact with the 8th Marine Regiment. In order to establish andmaintain this contact, a platoon of the Division Reconnaissance Troops was employed, one squad with the 8th Marine Regiment and one squad with Company C. In this manner, contact was maintained between the 8th Marino Regiment on top of MT. TAPOTCHAU, and Company C at the base of the cliff. At 0845, the Regimental line formed a "V", the boundary between the Battalions being the center of the "V". During the morning, the 1st Battalion mot little opposition, but the 2nd Battalion found it difficult to maneuver against the fire being received from its right flank. Movement forward was halted at 1130, units reorganized and an attack coordinated for 1230. A fifteon-minute Artillery concentration was fired at 1215. The attack commenced at 1230. The 1st Battalion with throe medium and three light tanks attached and the 2nd Battalion with one platoon of the Cannon Company attached jumped off at that time. This attack was supported by the Battalion Anti-tank Platoons from the ridge, along TA 195-N. Opposition encountered consisted of, (1), machine guns in concrete water pits in the vicinity of destroyed dwellings; (2), machine guns emplacod in the cliff to the loft of the Regimental zone; and (3), small 'iJ,tod Infantry groups in covered positions to the front. The oppositi6onm'.overcomo by fire and movemont and a line established along TA 2O4- L,? go or the night. b. Action of thei O3rd Battalion: The 3rd Battalion, having tired to TA 185, sent combat pAgirls to the North along the West side the "saucer", TA 185, with the mis!os of clearing that sector of all maining enemy. During this day, not'on. activity was encountered in Battalion zone of action. , " c.
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The Regimental Command Post moved into a defiladed position,

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team of one officer and eighteen enlisted men were attached to the Regiment for the purpose of salvaging equipment in the Regimental zone of actiion. This tean operated throughout the remainder of the action colleciung tremendous amounts of equipment which was turned in as salvage to Division. d. Plans for 1 July: Field ,Message #3, Hq. 27th Infantry Division, directed the action for 1. July. It stated that operations would be a continuation of those in PO #5.2 and Field hotessago #2c This Headquarters published Field Message #2 in conplianco with the Division order? direc-ting the time of the attack as 0730; theb.lino of departure, the present front line; and no change in boundaries, objectives, etc. The order issued to the 3rd Battalion stated that it would con'ain and complete by nightfall a systematic search of the entire area of TA ,,l8 including caves therein. It further stated that offensive operations; w6u3labe vigorously conducted to seize the Regimental objective by nightfall'.: t'ing was arranged for 0530, 1 July, at the 2nd Battalion Command Post, at ':hi; the Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, 105th Infantry, was to attend cffAthe purpose of coordinating the Artillery concentration prior to the tvj f attack the following morn13. ACTION ON 1 JULY:

a. Action of the 1st and 2nd Battalions: The attack jumped off on schedule. Forward movement was slow due to intermittent mortar, machine gun and rifle fire of moderate intensity being received from well-emplaced positions to the front. At 1000, a Jap field piece was discovered in TA 262-0. This field piece was placed under Naval gunfire. In addition to destroying the Jap field piece, all the buildings in TA 262-B were completely demolished, thus neutralizing the area to the Regimental front. During the morning's action, one of the tanks attached to the 1st Battalion was knocked out. At 1200, the front line was halted for reorganization. An attack was coordinated to jump off at 1400. An air strike was requested to precede the attack commencing at 1350. This air strike was refused and an Artillery concentration was called for in its place. This concentration started at 1400, lasting ton minutes. All units jumped off at 1410. Movement on the right of the line in the 2nd Battalion zone of action proceeded rapidly without much resistance. Company C on the loft flank of the Regimental line had considerable difficulty in moving forward. The Battalion Commander directed Company C to contain the enemy holding up the advance while the Battalion moved on toward its objective. Attached to Company C were the remaining tanks of the Battalion. With the aid of this additional support, Company C was able to destroy the enemy positions and by 1600 had pushed forward to the Regimental front. During this movement, conet with the 8th Marines was lost. It wasn't until 1710 that visual con %%ra made with the Marines to the left rear. During the day, a total advance, ,ia"proximately 1,200 yards was accomplished. This put the Regimental Iin&ein/!A 12-X where the perimeter was established for the night. The 2nd Batt alion had'^captured several enemy dumps containing large quantities of Ordnanco equipme t including approximately sixty "knee" mortars and a number of machine guii:; b. Action of the 3rd Battalion: To accomplish his mission, the Battalion Commander sent out strong combat patrols -16_(l-B^^^^^^^^^

the caves and wooded area on the Eastern slopes of MT. TAPOTCHAU. This mission was accomplished by 1430, at which tine the Battalion was relieved from Division Reserve. Thbs Battalion was ordered into Regimental Reserve and directed to proceedV2.1 assembly area in the vicinity of TA 204-S. In proceeding to this /'&>] Battalion marched across the now-silent
valley.
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c. Company C, 88th Chemial Battalion, remained in general support during the day's action, fiPig on targets of opportunity. Numerous missions calling for white phosphorou gainst well-dug-in enemy followed , immediately by high explosive were 'fi'ieddThis combination proved very
effective.

d. Plans for 2 July: FO #53, Infantry Division, directed the action for 2 July. The attack wou',, ontinued within the zone of action with the mission of sei-ing the 0-7 tgo. Corps Artillery was placed in general support of the Division. The line of departure was that line held at KING Hour (0830). Ono light tank platoon of the 762nd Provisional Tank Battalion was attached to the 106th Infantry as of 020530. Regimental FO #12 directed the continuation of the attack, Battalions abreast, 2nd Battalion on the right, 3rd in reserve. Company C, 88th Chemical Battalion, was to provide supporting fire within the Regimental zone of action and be further prepared to support the advance of the 105th Infantry on order. One platoon of the Cannon Company and one of the Anti-tank Company wore attached to each assault Battalion. 14. ACTION OF 2 JULY:

a. Action of the 1st and 2n'd Battalions: During the early morning hours, prior to KING Hour, enemy mortar fire landed among our front line units. This fire caused minor casualties, however, it did not delay the jump off at 0830. Prior to KING Hour, two enemy tanks were observed along the cliffs to the left front 'TA 212-.L). These tanks were knocked out by weapons of the Anti-tank Platoon of the 1st Battalion. A joint observation post was established by the 1st and 2nd Battalions in TA 204-H. The initial objective was established at the ridge line to the Regimental fronm in TA 220-D. The attack jumped off at 0830 in the fern of strong patrols supported by the attached tanks and Cannon Company mounts. This proved very successful in bringing fire from well-camouflaged enemy positions along the cliff line. This fire included that of two additional enemy tanks. A number of these positions wore destroyed through wellplarnnid fire and maneuver. At 1000, a halt was made for reorganization and coordination for an attack to commonce at 1100. Slight diffioulty was encountered in coordinating the attack with the 105th Infantry, delaying theXump off until 1120, This attack was supported with a mortar barrage u eapturod enemy mortars and ammunition. Forward movement stopped at 5,3 >.g*: ]Hgh this last attack, three moro enemy tanks were knocked out aLon g a 4' li.,A1 212-K to F. While moving forward, Company C, on thu extrom& l6oft flak an into heavy resistance. Company C was ordered 1 to contain and 6estroy then"e; moving forward on the completion of its nmissi.on. Ait 17i5, Companly 6c 1 fighting stubborn resistance. At this time, Company K of the 3rd'?`BAtalion was ord -'1 47'

14. b. Action of the 3rd Battalion: Company K moved out to relieve Company C who pushedipn to join its Battalion. During the day, the 3rd 3 Battalion patrolled .tj:rear of the Regimental area and moved forward in ofhSe: assault Battalions, establishing a bivouac in the close support vicinity of TA 2044a,C.C ' c. At 1100, the Regirmental Command Post moved forward and opened The night 2-3 July was fairly quiet along the entire front. in TA 204-.Q A heavy rainfall occurred at approximately 0230, at which time small enemy groups attempted infiltration along th, front without success. i tantry Division, directed the d. Field Message #4, Hq.42~i ion of the previous day's action for 3 July, It was to be a co t action as ordered in FO #53, Hq. 27th Thfntry Division. Field Message #3, Hq. RCT 106, was prepared in compliance with Division order, setting KING Hour at 0800 with no change in boundaries, etc. The 3rd Battalion was directed to clean out by-passed pockets of enemy resistance along the Eastern slope of MT. TAPOTCHAU. The Anti-tank and Cannon Companies were to support the advance by placing one platoon in support of each of the front line Battalions. The advance of 3 July was to be a turning movement around the North base of MT. TiPOTCHAU as shown on the. Situation Map. 15. ACTION FOR 3 JULY:

a. Action of the 1st and 2nd Battalions: Prior to 0800, the time of the attack, the 2nd Battalion reported receiving fire from its left flank. This fire was concentrated on the right flank of the Rogimental front, causing a delay in the time of jump-off. Artillery was adjusted and at 0840, the attack moved forward. The 2nd Battalion, with Company G on the right and Company E in reserve, moved forward against light resistance. However, the 1st Battalion, with Company A on the right, Company C in reserve, met heavy resistance, consisting of intense machine gun fire from the left flank. The tanks and SMIls attached to the 1st Battalion were moved in to aid in reducing the enemy positions. By 1105, this enemy resistance had been reduced and the front line established along TA 220-F,G,H,C,D. Contact had been established with the 105th Infantry on the right and the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment on the left. The Battalion Commander of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, conferred with the Battalion Commanders, 1st and 2nd Battalions, 106th Infantry, to coordinate plans for an attack to jump off at 1500. The plan was to shift the 1st Battalion to the right of the road in TA 220-G,I1 and the 8th Marines to use tha^ond as their right boundary. Prior to 1500, word was received iading General, 27th Infantry Division, that the line must from the' stl advance -tos 9-g 230-A, 238-W, by 1500 where they were to await orders. 'By/'645, haispobjective had been successfully accomplished without much opposition, an&'thg units dug in for the night, maintaining conon tact with the .Marines theo !t and the 105th Infantry on the right. b. lction of the 3rd Battdlion: The 3rd Battalion ordered Company I to assist Company K in wiping out the enemy pocket of resistance in TA 212,K. This strong point consisted of well-defended caves to the left of the Regimental zone of action. One company of the 8th Marines
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were attempting to destroy this position while Company K contained the enemy therein. It had been successfully by-passed by the Regiment, but could not be left unguar d^ To accomplish the reduction of this enemy strong point, it was decide r fijthdraw friendly troops approximately four hundred yards SXIT Artillery concentration was laid down. Although from the cave helpful, this concentration did not completely annihilate the enemy and Companies I and K, with thE Marine Company on the high ground to the West of the cave, maneuvered forwad in an attempt to destroy the onony. Nightfall found this strong point stlj in the hands of the onony. At 1500, the Battalion, less Company I and CompSpy K, moved forward to an assembly area in TA 220-N. During the night 3 J^ a small enemy patrol succeeded in The Battalion was unable to killing two men of Company M by' gd. locate the enemy causing these casud es. c. The Regimental Command Post displaced forward to TA 212-H, opening in that area at 1200. In the forward movement of the Command Post, a sniper was observed in an empty farmhouse by the side of the road. A patrol was dispatched at which tine the sniper took cover in a concrete water tub in the vicinity of the house. As the patrol closed in on the well, the forward member threw a grenade into it. The Jap tossed the grenade back, hitting this member in the head, mortally wounding him, at which time the patrol finished off the sniper with dispatch. d. During the day's advance, the Regiment captured great stores of rice, army field rations and ammunition, together with two three-inch dual purpose guns which had been destroyed by the enemy prior to abandoning then. The night 3-4 July was uneventful with the exception of an attempt by two Japs to infiltrate into the line of the 2nd Battalion. These soldiers broke out with the cry, "American soldier die", at which time one was shot and the other, a Jap officer, destroyed himself by use of a grenade. e. Plans for 4 July: The action for 4 July was covered by Division Field Message #5 which stated that the Division in conjunction with the remainder of Northern Troops and Landing Force (hTLF) would conclude operations as ordered in FO #53, Hq. 27th Infantry Division, and seize Line 0-7. The tine of attack was set at 0700, the line of departure being the line held at that tine. Boundaries, etc.: No change. Field Message #4, Hq. RCT 106, was prepared in compliance thereof, stating the Regiment would conclude operations as outlined in FO #12 and after seizing the 0-7 Line would mop-up areas of resistance within the Regimental zone of action. The limiting points of this action were set at TA 220-V and 229-I. Upon completion of the mission, the 1st and 2nd Battalions were to assemble in areas within their zone of action, prepared for offensive action on order. The 3rd Battalion was to assemble on the ridge of thoroesent front line overlooking TANAPAG HARBOR. ON 4 JULY: - a'. Action fbhe 1st and 2nd Battalions: Orders wore received changing KING Hour at OSr 6 Xe attack was preceded by a "fire works re poured into FLORES POINT Seaplane barrage" of combined fires hc Base below. Participating were660- and 81-mm n
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mortars, Artillery, and machine guns. The attack jumped off on schedule, initiating the necessary turning movement, meeting little or no resistance as it advanced. Delay was caused by difficult terrain. The reserve companies of the Battalions were committed to maintain contact as the terrain within the zone of action was covered with dense growth. The small resistance encountered during this action consisted of isolated suicide parties left behind as the enemy fled to the North. By 1430, the Regiment had taken it^bective, FLORES POINT Seaplane Base, and the Battalions assembled anization, During the movement down the slopes toward the harbor , siderable quantios of enemy materiel consisting of food, ammunition, ad cpothing~ were discovered. Much valuable equipment in the form of bomb si its andcother aviation parts were found in concrete blockhouses located at "'t-e Seaplane Base., b. Action of 'heho.;d BXttalion: The primary mission of the 3rd Battalion was to clean out theI' +;. the vicinity of TA 212-K,L. Companies K and I were given this/ ss en. The remainder of the Battalion was to set up the defense between: Jl10 and 510, protecting the high :'S ground overlooking the Seaplane Base Companies K and I, by use of flame thrower teams succeeded in destroying several enemy machine gun positions that had been protecting a large cave. The destruction of these positions offered the opportunity of movement into position preparatory to the destruction of the main cave. At this time, the attack was suspended and an attempt made to pursuado the remaining Japs within the cave to surrender by means of interpreters speaking over a Public Address system. This attempt was unsuccessful. The attack was resumed and the enemy position reduced. The results of this strong point were one wounded Japanese Prisoner, fifty Japanese killed and an unknown number sealed up in small caves adjacent to the large cave. The largo cave proved to have boon a Japanese Command Post. A large amount of radio equipment and documents were turned over to Division Intelligence Officer. With -the completion of this action, the last known Japanese strong point of the slopes of MT. TAPOTCHL.U had been reduced. c. The Regimental Command Post displaced forward to TA 229-A, opening there at 1500. The platoons of the Anti-tank and Cannon Companies were returned to their parent units for reorganization and preparation for further action. d. At 1115, this date, orders were received from the Commanding General, 27th Infantry Division, that upon arrival at the sea, guards would be placed over all onoey property and Division notified as to the location and type of equipment captured. Division was to advise the Island Commandor of such dumps and at a future time our guards were to be replaced by garrison forc ersonnel. e.? > l3tigg the mission, the ammunition supply of the Chemical sMlo a'Compiany att ie^had been depleted. The Company Commander was notified het.as nof fru9ehbr eplacement available. f. Plan for 5 July: FO ~54~Hq 27th Infantry Division, stated the 27th Infantry Division was to continueSthe attack and seize the 0-8 - 20

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Line, 165th Infantry on the right, 106th Infantry in reserve.

was bet as 0800; line of departure, etc., see Situation Map.

KIING Hour
ROT 106 was

to renain in selected assembly areas and by 060600 be prepared on order to relieve the line held by the 165th Infantry at that tine. Field Message #5 was prepared and distributed at 050900 in conpliance with the Division directive. The Ba alion Conrandors were directed to reconnoiter routes 4^ h ouch a relief. FO #13 was prepared and distributof advance to a C , 051200. This was accomplished in compliance with ed by this HoadcMtUr verbal orders roco.vdl frfn tho Cornaanding General stating that the Regiment
would be prepared to reliovc the line hold by the 105th Infantry any tine

after 060600. The order direct&d8tho 1st Battalion would be prepared to reliovo the loft Battalion, 105thl/Itantry, by 060600 July, the 3rd Battalion alion of the 105th Infantry by to be prepared to relieve the right'-AB the same tieo. Those Battalions weore `r oed to reconnoiter routes forward within the zone of action. The 2nd, Battal n was to remain in Rogimnental reserve, prepared for offensive actionwitbhin the Reginontal zone. It was directed to be prepared on order to ovo'-to an assemnbly area in the #5 vicinity of TA 248-B,C. In carrying out orders as directed in iM and Hq. ROT 106, the Reginont was prepared to relieve either front-line FO ,#13, Roginent of the Division. 17. ACTION ON 5 JULY:

a. Action of the Regiment: 5 July found the Reginent in The Division Reserve with reconnaissance missions to be accomplished. Battalions remained in their assembly areas during the day, reconnoitering routes of advance toward the Division front. Weapons and equipmeont were cleaned, am.unition resuppliod and all nado ready for the conteonplatod relief of a sector of the Division front. Troops were oriented on the present situation on the battle for SAIPAN and were given tho possible future missions of the ROT. During the night 5-6 July, an air raid was
experienced. No casualties were suffered.

b. Plan for 6 July: Field Ifessage #6, Hq. 27th Infantry Division, received 051800, directed that operations for 6 July would be a Continuation of operations as ordered in FO //54. KING Hour was to be 0900; boundaries, zones of action, renained unchanged. The 106th Infantry was to continue reconnaissance in zone of action to the front. In conpliance ,with this messago, FO #14, Hq. ROT 106, stated ROT 106 would remain in present assembly area prepared to relieve the line held by the 105th Infantry on order, BLT-1 prepared to relieve the left Battalion, BLT-3 prepared to relieve the right Dattalion, BLT-2 would remain in Reginontal reserve, prepared for offensive action within the Rogirental zone. 1S ALOTION ON 6 JULY: /"~!~i/ffli) 5, received prior to the time of attack on the morning < -r9sindedl ous instructions issued and directed that the of 6 JuIy Division w~a to attack at 12W/ -eizo the shore line prior to darkness on vision Reosrvc. The 3rd Battalion, that day. ROT 106 would reairMhih 106th Infantry, was to move to 'a / 'emnbly area in the vicinity of TL 239-B and the 1st Dattalion to ana-soeibly area in the vicinity of TA
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249-R,N. The remainder of the Regiment would remain in their present assembly areas. Accordingly, Battalion Connanders were directed to carry out orders as mentioned above. The 3rd Battalion moved to the new assembly area, arriving there shortly after noon. At approximately 1300, this Battalion was attached to the 165th Infantry and given the rission of tion with the 2nd Battalion, 165th Infantry, in the attacking in cm vicinity of T~Y ~-Jf This attack moved the two Battalions around the 1st Battalionr ehbJai 65th Infantry, who at this tine was unable to move forward. The ohlytpossiblE route of approach for the attack was down a precipitous drau. Becaus6 odTthe late hour, the Battalions were ordered to set up perimetors and await orgers ior the following day's action. At try, Command Post was established in 1725, the 3rd Battalion, 106th Id i^coivod the order to push along the TA 249-J. At 1830, the 3rd Battal~o ~ling in the gap between the 2nd M line in TA 250-P,L with the misSioii talion, 105th Infantry. NightBattalion, 165th Infantry, and the 3rdij >^ro it remained for the night. Durfall found the Battalion in TA 250~-PI ing the night, the Battalion received heavy fire from Japanese mortars causing considerable casualtieso b. At 1600 that afternoon, the 1st Battalion moved from its Thilo present asstobly area in the direction of TA 249-R as directed. onroutc, the Battalion was ordered to movo into the area vacated by the 3rd Battalion which had beeoon cormittcd with the 165th Infantry. The Battalion closed in the bivouac area, TA 239-G at 1815 whore it established perimeter for the night. c. The Rogieont, loss the 1st and 3rd Battalions, remained in their present assembly areas for the night 6-7 July. Late afternoon, reports were received that the 105th Infantry was meeting severe resistance in their zone of action. It had encountered mine fields which had knocked out two or more of their tanks. They were also receiving mortar and machine gun fire. By the close of 6 July, the 105th Infantry had a line extending from TA 257-U to TA 248-J. Several Marinc Artillery batteries moved into position between the front line held by the 105th Infantry and the assembly area of the 2nd Battalion, 106th Infantry. d. Plans for 7 July: Field elossage #7, Hq. 27th Infantry Division, received at 062000, stated that the 105th Infantry and 165th Infantry with the 3rd Battalion, 106th Infantry, attached, would attack at 0830 and conclude operations as ordered in FO #55. Regimental units wore informed of the expected action for 7 July. 19. ACTION ON 7-8 JULY:

.Sil'51,

7 July, the 105th Infantry reported that a "sake"

Ynder ay.,pco[ning down the corridor in the direction Northattack app ed/ east to Soutlhwtalongl the ' rira4 tracks and South to a general line, as received that BLT 105-3 received TA 259-M, 258-W. At the same tine,?ad~ a heavy attack from its front, TA 249-A, C. The attack, moving from Northeast to Southwest, increased in intensity and during the early hours had succeeded in overrunning the line held by the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 105th Infantry. The enemy was advancing South along the railroad tracks parallel-

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ing the shore. At 0700, orders were received frorm Division to move the Reginent, less the 3rd Battalion, into position at FLORES POINT and attack to the
North along the railroad tracks. The 1st Battalion was immediately ordered

to counter-march to the vicinity of the Regimental Comrand Post.

The 2nd

Battalion, being in an assAbly area at FLORES POINT, was directed to attack tracks, The 2nd Battalion was told that upon to the North along the r e the arrival of the 1st Bati ^otho railroad tracks weore to become the Battalion boundaries and the a:tia;c would be pushed, Battalions abreast, with the mission of repulsing the Jaltnoso counter-attack. The Regimental plan to attack Battalions abreast as;6ri^the railroad tracks was organized upport of the assault, a provisionand moved forward as scheduled by 1000. " al company of tankls was attached to the Regirft. These tanks were used in ! J the lost Battalion zone of action. e right, Conpany A on b. The 1st Battalion, with Company C ^on the left and Company B in the center, moved forward meeting disorganized pockets of resistance in complex trench nets, pillboxes and foxholes. The general terrain was a marshy flat. By 1430, the left flank Company had cleared the 105th Infantry Corland Post area and was proceeding Northward along the road paralleling the beach. Company B in the center of the Battalion line met no resistance of any importance. Company C killed many of the enemy while moving through the swamp area. The tank support proved very effective along the ocean side, killing many of the enony by use of machine

guns. At approximatoly 1500, word was received that the 105th Infantry was still receiving considerable onemy fire from positions about their Command Post. A combat patrol was irmndiately dispatched with the nission of again sweeping the woods in the vicinity of the 105th Infantry Command Post and advancing along the flats between the road and the beach, moving forward until contact had been established with elements of the 1st Battalion. In carrying out this mission, the patrol succeeded in killing several of the enemy which had been by-passed in the initial advance. At 1500, the 1st Battalion had retaken one of the Mlarino Artillery positions that had been overrun by the Japs. Fourteen Marine casualties wore evacuated from the battery position at this time. By 1630, the Battalion had arrived at favorable ground to establish a strong line for the night. During the day's action, the 1st Battalion had encountered the heaviost resistance along the left flank among the inter-connmmunicating trenches throughout the area. The Japs fought from these trenches intermingled with their own dead. c. The 2nd Battalion, in its advance, noved forward with Company F on the left, Company E on the right, Company G in reserve, in support By 1200, the Battalion had of which was a platoon of the Camnnon Company. ig bne Marine Artillery gun battery and a Headquarters located in the zone of advance. The attack moved forr-rable resistance, and exacted a toll of Japanese until TA. 2'S?24S-P at 1600. 7,* *^ Q%:W 2nd Battalions established a line, TA 247s%'d d. At 1600, the l't H,I,S, 248-P. The Regimental 'line tied in with the 3rd Battalion, 105th Infantry on the right. The 3rd Battalion, 6th Marinos, had noved to the high
,'rminrl t+n +.hi r hti+.f +.he Prsinnn+.nt1 linc tn nrovent onemry infiltration in-

to the hills.

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weapons, tanks, 37-ru.i guns along the front. Mortars and Artillery were registered and by darkness a strong defensive line had been established. e. Shortly after midnight, the enemy began infiltration attempts in waves. Fire poured from our line in great volume, mowing down the enemy nued these attacks throughout the remainder of in droves. The enemy co functioned as one machine. During the night, the night. All men an ds getting through the line where they wore i only two Japanese succ By 0500, $o fieapsns they sought to destroy. w killed within a few feet Several machine gun barrels had Krunning.,pw. ammunition along the line wvs burned out and a request for tsbenty Ifs<'wDa.s received. Supply functioned excellently and on short notice re',pply of'io<hine gun barrels and M-ls were delivered to the front lines. By 0645, tebcountor-attacks had boon completely repulsed and at 0730 word was roc 'lOo,% at elemeonts of the 2nd Mar Div were to move in the morning, relievichg> 'hee 06th Infantry along the

5 front. At 0900, the Division Commander, nowsp'apeR reporters and representatives of higher echelons csae into the forward area. At this time, our troops wore still mopping up the remaining enemy to the front. lAt 1030, the Battalion was relieved and moved into an assembly area, TA 212-G. At 1130, the 2nd Battalion was relieved and moved to an assembly area, TA 213-G,H. It was estimated that during this action approximately one thousand Japanese had been killed to the front of the lst Battalion, and approximntely nine' hundred 'tnthe fxont of thi2nd Battalion. The actual number killed was impossible to obtain. f. During this action, the 3rd Battalion, having been attached to the 165th Infantry, was in the fight within the zone of action of that Regiment. The 3rd Battalion was ordered to attack down a draw in the vicinity of TA 249-G,F,A, and to push the attack to the sea. This draw proved to be a heavily fortified center of resistance which was holding up the left flank of the 165th Infantry line and the right of the 105th. The Battalion moved into position for the attack on the nose of a hill, TA 249R,S which overlooked the draw and a clear field of observation was obtained across the coastal plain. Automatic weapons were moved into positions on the hill to support the attack. Columns of Japanese troops and many scattered enemy forces were observed on the flats to the front. Proceeding with the attack on the draw, the Battalion found that it was able to divide its fire between enemy forces in the draw and those which were noving unopposed on the plain below. With perfect observation to the front and by using

Anti-tank guns, machine guns and mortars, an estimated five hundred enemy weore killed on the plain to the front, North and South of RJ 54. The attack down the draw got under way at 0830 and continued without delay. Company K was on the right, Company L on the loft. An intense mortar, Anti-tank and ,s achine gun preparation was laid down. This fire enabled the 1st Battalion, Ignfantry, on our right to nove forward safely, The 3rd Battalion, 6/ :~ 5t fatry on the left had orders to remain in its present location. ps '' trori; f'lan throwers and demolitions moved down the draw, encountering These caves were sealed or rendered ineffeceeen|-'nfested'-'caes :, nunue tive by the as'sault teams. "+' all cases, the enemy refused to surrender and an unknown number were kille~ or buried alive in the caves. The attack had pushed well beyond the 3rd,:Battalion, 105th Infantry and an exposed flank on our left developed. It became necessary to move Company I, the reserve company, in on this flank. In moving into position, this company encounter- 24 -

ed fired from caves and enemy tanks to its left front.

had reached its intorrn.oato

By noon, Company K

objective atop a ridge which overlookod the

open ground of the co t plain. Troops of Company I and Conpany L wore astride the draw app t./t one hundred yards from its opening in the vicinity of TA 249-A. hfi-irnc, the Battalion stopped to reorganize and resuncd the attack by O00. Thcoattack had barely started whoen orders wore received for the Datta!ion to h;ld, in place, which at that time was TA 249-F,D,C and to dig in on suitable t~errgain for the night. Further, the instructions stated that a Marin BDatta'iion>would move in on the left to close the gap which existed on the loft flank; It had boon expected that the Battalion would suffer heavy casualtiQs.,i6!ver, only three casualties were caused during the day's action, and appro.xiatoly three hundred enemy, not including those destroyed by long-range fir6 on the plains below. During the night 7-8 July, the Battalion sot up outposts at points on the loft flank. This outpost commanded with the draw which had boon the site of the day's battle and during that night had wiped out an enemy force which attempted to break through the draw to the North. At daylight, the morning of the 8th, the outpost reported approximately twenty dead in the snall draw to the left. Shortly after daylight, word was received that the Battalion was to be relieved when a Battalion of Ilarines passed through the lines. At that time, the Battalion reverted to its parent Regimental control. This was accomplished at approxinately 1030 that morning. The Battalion moved into an assembly area, vicinity of TA 212-J. 20. PLANS AI.D ACTIONI OF THE REGIILZ-IT, 8-10 JULY:

a. At 2000, 7 July, FO jy56, Hq. 27th Infantry Division, was received. It stated that the 27th Infantry Division, less the 165th Infantry, would be relieved by elements of the 2nd MarDiv. Upon relief, it would assemble South of the line, TA 220-.1, 230-0, prepared to hold the high ground, or to reinforce the 4th NlarDiv, or to execute other missions as assigned by iTLF. lt 0800, 8 July, FO #15, Hq. RCT 106, confirring verbal orders, was distributed, directing the Dattalions to move into assembly areas in the vicinity of TA 220 upon being relieved by the I.arino Battalions. The Regiment closed in its assigned asoonbly area by 1600, 8 July, where it remained until 10 July. Report was received the afternoon of 9 July that the Island of SAIPAN had been secured as of 1615 that day. ,ff TBE REGEIENT.L ACTIVITY, 10-31 JULY: ^. ^ ? 'pitnent noved to an assembly area, vicinity of TA 197, ... ~~ ?where 1f ~eiaiui[ed iA bivouac from 10-31 July. The mission of the Regir.uent during this pIerodwas that .fspatching anti-sniper patrols and defending areas of responsibility a^sl ovnm in FO #16, Hq. RCT 106. The Regiment was directed that it was tb& amin in readiness to participate in the TIFIAN operation, if required. b. The Commanding General, CVA1, visited the Reginent the afternoon of 14 July, speaking to a representative group.
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21. c. Operations Plan #2, Hq. RCT 106, was prepared on 21 July; covering plans for landing on TINILN. The Regiment was placed on a fourhour's alert status, preparatory to the TINIMN operation. It remained on this status until 30 July when FO #58, Hq. 27th Infantry Division, was received, releasing the Division from the TINIAN alert and assigning a new
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