I would have noticed the PMOS of George once I returned from Saigon, and brought it to the attention of the 1st Shirt, i.e. Bourlier, the OIC, had no NCOIC (usually an SSG-E7 or SFC-E6). By early May 1967 he was really short and scheduled to rotate {ETS} out of Tay Ninh. It was a difficult juggling act, as stated previously in this history, to use personnel efficiently (who indeed wore many hats) whenever and wherever needed. We settled into an everyday routine. The 228th Company Clerk was not privy to the words spoken by General Abrams to the Senior Officers of the 228th. In these formations names were called out along with the assigned units one would be sent to. He wasnt CS about anything and pretty much followed the Battalion motto of DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. This OPLAN was published in support of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade atTay Ninh. Where it should have read CPT Jerry D. White; Commanding they read 1LT Floyd C. Hughes; Company Officer, later Commanding A comminique with F.C. 14 November 1966the 228th withstood second mortar attack without injury or damage {most rounds dropping near end of company street and missing quarters and equipment areas}.the 196th and 45th {Field} Surgical Hospital suffering some 50+- KIA and/or wounded. I dont want to sound negative but I couldnt get up much enthusiasm for Christmas. Before boarding said conveyances each man was issued three (3) rounds of ammunition for his M14 without instruction, other than in case we meet enemy fire. Each battery had about 100 men, which broke down into five officers and 95 enlisted of various ranks. In talking with 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker who rotated in mid February 1967, he too rotated from 90th Replacement Battalion in Long Binh and flew out of Bien Hoa. Switchboard operators worked under a call priority system that they (and we) had to follow in which to allow high priority calls as opposed to routine calls to be placed. In summary, during the period 1966-67, the 228th created from scratch and operated a Stock Control unit which reliably anticipated and met the needs of all supported units located at Tay Ninh during a period of substantial troop and unit buildup, and with the primary supported combat unit (the 196th) conducting many major operations during the period. No sooner had this happened when mortar shells started landing in the airstrip area. On or about late November 1966 through December 1966 the 228th began receiving additional officers assigned to the unit along with other officers attached.such that, instead of 4 officers assigned, there were now 6 officers assigned, 2 attached with a WO1 (Warrant Officer) attached. Title. Some donated books containing valuable information regarding individuals and unit histories may also be part of this collection. As such, Laundry operations were eventually subcontracted out to Tay Ninh City civilian operations, while the 228th maintained, ran and operated a Hot shower point facility adjacent to the airstrip within the Base Camp itself. Search for "Pennsylvania" in birthplace | Lives of the First World War With the entire area abuzz with thirsty helicopters, I quickly drove to our petroleum supply point (POL yard) for a first hand look and fast inventory of our fuel on hand status. SP4 (Ronald L. Fischer) who had worked in the Orderly Room was told to find other quarters and seemed to be on Guard Duty everyday until his orders arrived to rotate in mid June. {Orders for this transfer were neverreceived by 228th and as of February 1967 up to May 1967 Terry was carried as assigned to the 228th and TDY with the 266th by Morning Report and Company Roster}. Well, not only did the convoy arrive, which we unloaded, but a planeload of turkeys was air-lifted in to Katum as well. Of the 185 assigned, 28 were TDY in other locations, leaving 161 physically stationed in Tay Ninh. Additionally, the 5 remaining personnel TDY at Bien Hoa Airfield arrived. After you slept, youd awaken and there was nothing to do except wait for the next Guard Mount that evening. Unit Histories. I remember leaving for Tay Ninh very early in the morning by convoy. Two other cooks with 228th but assigned to 624th S&S Co (DS) were severely wounded, transferred to 45th {Field} Surgical Hospital and subsequently returned to CONUS for further hospitalization and/or rehabilitation. My last night in Tay Ninh and with the 228th, I slept on the east side of the bunker outside my hootch. I guess this is as good a time as any to state, that technically my Platoon should have had 54 to 57 personnel per Table of Organization under non combat conditions, whereas I only had approximately 30 in combat conditions. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Note:Per data online, Operation Attleboro consisted of two parts; Attleboro Phase I and Attleboro Phase II. Im sure the guys who did a lot of convoy driving must have seen these types of things all over the place. I would be less than honest, if I did not state I found both assignments quite intimidating. Note:This attack is not mentioned in 29th General Support Group Quarterly Report ending 31 January 1967. that required the yards to notify SC if the last one of any item was issued, and SC to notify the yards if an item was reduced to zero on the SC records, and in either case wed send someone out to the yard to hunt around with yard personnel just to be sure the item really wasnt there (and correct the SC records if needed). To be honest we talked and enjoyed the reunion for about a half an hour when I just couldnt keep my eyes open any longer and went to bed.
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