A Fully Researched Award For Heroic Combat In North Korea.

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S-3 Monthly Summary (September)

From 1 thru 4 Sep 52 38th Inf Regt W/ND Atchd Cont Def and improvement on LINE JAMESTOWN. Res Bn conducted unit and specialist training, The Regt'l RTC Cont six (6) day Replacement Training Program throughout period.
On 1 Sep 52 L Co Rel I Co on Psns, assuming Resp for sector at 0550 Hrs.
On 3 Sep 52 F Co Rel G Co on Psns, assuming Resp for sector at 0815 Hrs.
On 5 Sep 52 1st Bn commenced Rel of ND on Psns, 1st Bn assuming Resp for sector at 1645 Hrs. B Co ND passed to Opnl C 1st Bn at 1645 Hrs. Rel of ND Bn by 1st Bn complete at 0606001 Sep 52 and B Co reverted to Ctl of ND Bn. ND Bn Ret to Regt'l Res Vic CT309282 assuming Resp for Regt'l Res 061645 Sep 52.
From 7 Sep 52 to 16 Sep 52, Regt Cont Def of LINE JAMESTOWN with Res Bn conducting unit and specialist training.
On 9 Sep 52 K Co Rel I Co on Psns, with 2d Recon utilized as blocking force in K Co Psns during Rel. At 1605 Hrs K Co assumed Resp for new sector. At 1840 Hrs I Co assumed Resp for Prev K Co sector releasing 2d Recon Co. 2d Recon Ret to Prev Reptd Res Psns at 1840 Hrs.
On the night of 11-12 Sep 52 E Co dispatched a combat Ptl. Ptl Eng UNE in commo trenches and bunkers Vic CT296356. Brief FF resulted in 5 to 8 En casulties. Frdly Prl Clsd Psns at 0550 Hrs with negative casualties. Two other small Ptl contacts on night of 11-12 Sep 52. Brief FF with En withdrawing.
On night of 12-13 Sep 52 C Co Ptl with I&R Atchd Eng UNE in intermittent firefights from 2030 to 0035 Hrs in Vic CT278356 and CT283355. En suffered Est 4 WIA and 12 counted En KIA. Two other Ptls contacted En with 10 and 5 minute firefights. En suffered an additional 20 casualties.
On 17 Sep 52 ND Bn commenced Rel of 2d Bn on Psns. ND Bn assumed Resp for sector at 1805301 Sep and Rel Completed at 0640 Hrs. 2nd Bn Clsd new Res Psns 18 Sep and prepared for unit and specialist training.
On 1819001 Sep 52 En Bn launched coord Atk on OPs Baldy and Porkchop. Action on Baldy cont until 2106201 Sep 52 when Frdly forces secured the Hill.
On 1819001 Sep OP Porkchop Atk by Est En Co. B Co Plat held Psns and FF ended at 2330 Hrs. 1st Bn Raider Plat reinforced B Co immediately following FF. At 1400 Hrs A Co Rel B Co and Raider Plat on Psns, assuming Resp for Porkchop at 1400 Hrs. En casualties suffered were counted 60 KIA and 130 Est WIA.
On 1819001 Sep 52 Op Baldy Atkd by Est En Bn (-). Action Cont thoughout the night with K Co Psns on rest of hill overrun, holding fast to left slope of hill. Elms L Co crossed LD at 2200 Hrs to ascertain situation on Baldy. E Co moved into bocking Psn Vic CT266321, assuming Resp for Psns at 1823451 Sep 52. At 2040 Hrs E Co Atchd Cpn Ctl of 3d Bn. At 1906551 Sep 52 Elms L Co forced to W/D due to intense En fire. At 1908001 Sep 52 G Co assumed Resp for L Co sector and passed to Opn Ctl of 3d Bn at 0715 Hrs. At 1912001 Sep 52 Elms of E Co, K Co, L Co with 5 Tks 38th Tk Co Atchd, C/Atk on Baldy, reached crest of hill but forced to W/draw due to intense En fire. C Co 2d Engr reverting to Ctl of 2d Engr Bn at 2010001 Sep 52. Elms I Co Deptd LD at 200530 Hrs reinforcing 5 bunker Psns held on left slope of Baldy. At 2045 Hrs G, F Co crossed LD for Coord Atk on Baldy, G on left flank and F Co on right. At 2105 Hrs G and F Co engaged in FF, moving forward slowly. At 2230 Hrs F Co pinned down by heavy En fire, E Co moved forward at 2247 Hrs to reinforce F Co. G, F, E Co moved slowly up hill reaching crest of hill 2106201 Sep 52 securing hill.

S-3 Monthly Summary (cont'd)

On 2115301 Sep 52 Bn 9th Inf commenced Rel of 1st Bn on Psns, assuming Resp of sector at 1730 Hrs. 2d Bn 9th Inf passed to Opn Ctl of the 38th Inf 2117301 Sep 52. Rel by 2d Bn 9th Inf completed at 2050 Hrs. 1st Bn Clsd new Res Assy area at 2115 Hrs.
On 2208301 Sep 52 A Co 38th Inf Rel Elms E, F, G, Co on Baldy, 1st Bn assuming Resp for Baldy at 0830 Hrs. 2d Bn Clsd Regt'l Res Psns at 1050 Hrs.
On 2308301 Sep 52 Col A W Stuart assumed command of the 38th Inf Regt.
On 23 Sep 52 C Co Rel 2d Recon Co on Psns, assuming Resp for Psns at 1155 Hrs. 2d Recon Co Ret to Prev Co area, Atchd Opn Ctl of 38th Inf at 1155 Hrs. On 2311551 Sep 52 1st Bn assumed Resp for former 3d Bn sector. At 0600 Hrs D Co Rel M Co on Psns.
On 23 Sep Frdly Ptl Eng En Ptl Vic CT267344 at 2350 Hrs. Brief FF with Frdly disengaging and Ret to Frdly Psns at 0130 Hrs.
On 24 Sep 52 ND Ptl Eng 5 man En LP at 2100 Hrs. Brief FF, Frdly Ptl Ret to Frdly Psns at 2230 Hrs. Enemy suffered Est 2 KIA.
On 25 and 26 Sep Res Bn conducted unit and specialist training.
On 26 Sep 52 B Co Rel I Co on Psns, assuming Resp for sector at 1230 Hrs. I Co Clsd Res area Vic CT273305 at 1630 Hrs.
On 27 Sep 52 I Co Deptd Res Assy area for Regt'l Res area, closing new Res area Vic CT298313 at 1913 Hrs. I Co reverted to Ctl of parent unit at 1915 Hrs.
On 27 Sep 52 2d Bn 38th Inf Rel 2d Bn 9th Inf on Psns. 2d Bn 38th Inf assumed Resp for sector at 0900 Hrs, Rel completed at 1107 Hrs. At 0900 Hrs 2d Bn 9th Inf reverted to Ctl of parent unit. K Co Rel C Co on Psns at 1355 Hrs, K Co assuming Resp for new sector and passing to Opn Ctl of 1st Bn at 1355 Hrs. C Co Clsd new Res Psn Vic CT279306 at 1450 Hrs.
On 2710301 Sep 52 3d Bn opened CP Vic CT309282.
On 28 Sep 52 C Co Rel A Co on OP "Old Baldy", Rel completed and C Co assumed Resp for OP "Old Baldy" at 0950 Hrs. 2d Recon Co reverted to Division Ctl at 2724001 Sep 52. Co C 2d Engr Bn Atchd to 38th Inf effective 2812001 Sep 52.
On 2806001 Sep 52 1 Plat L Co atchd to C Co, L Co (-) remaining Prev Reptd Psns.
On 29 Sep 52 A Co Rel K Co on Psns, assuming Resp for sector at 1415 Hrs. K Co Clsd new Res area Vic CT266314 at 1430 Hrs, reverting to Ctl of 3d Bn at 1415 Hrs.
On 30 Sep 52 3d Bn (-) commerced unit and specialist training.

Raymond M Baranouskas Capt Inf S-3

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EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
During this period the Regiment continued its occupation of the LINE JAMESTOWN.
For the period 1-18 September 1952 the emphasis was on improvement and rehabilitation of existing fighting positions. Bunkers were rebuilt, communication trenches deepened, and protective wire laid. All of this work was done under a steady increasing tempo of enemy mortar fire. This action reached a climax on 18 September 1952 when Pork Chop and Baldy received tremendous all day pounding by mortar and artillery to which was added direct fire artillery. This fire severely damaged these positions' bunkers that had previously been considered sound.
Just before dark the fire increased on these positions and the enemy began harrassing fire on the MSR. The Chinese attacked under the cover of this fire and overran both positions. Subsequent events indicate that the Pork Chop operation was a diversion but the enemy intended to stay on Baldy.
The enemy was unable to achieve his goal on Baldy because the Regiment did not give him time to consolidate and organize his position. Constant pressure was maintained on him by combat patrols, tank fire, artillery and mortar fire and air strikes.
On the night of 20-21 September 1952 a seemingly complicated but well coordinated counter attack succeeded in retaking the hill.
Once the hill was retaken the immediate problem was holding against enemy counter attack. Bunkers and communication trenches were almost totally destroyed by the proceeding action. Temporary fighting positions were prepared from material salvaged on Baldy. Then a comprehensive plan was drawn up to construct a self sufficient defensive position. Where previously units had been required to improve positions with their own personnel, all the resources of the Regiment plus engineer and KSC labor were made available to the unit holding Baldy. Work details were set up from the reserve battalion to string barbed wire. The results of this concerted effort has been the steady progress to a truly6 strong defensive position well dug in with plenty of protective wire and a well coordinated defensive fire plan.
Bunkers must be dug in so that only the top protection shows above the surface. Vertical bracing is not enough to stand up under repeated direct hits. Interlocking logs or timber built log cabin style is required. On hill such as these they should be set in the hill with one corner projecting out from the hillside so that grazing fire can be secured. Too many bunkers provide a fine view of the enemy but very small fields of effective fire.
During the period before 18 September 1952 materials such as logs and concertina wire were in short supply and the Regiment was attempting to stay within the ASR on ammunition. The diminution of our fire was countered by an increase in that of the enemy. This increase progressed with an insidiousness that allowed him to punish us severely without it appearing abnormal.
To coordinate the effort of the reconstruction of the Baldy defenses we stayed within the framework of normal command responsibility rather than setting up a special task organization. This has proven most successful.

Roy Brooks Lt Col Inf Exec Officer.

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HEADQUARTERS
38th Infantry Regiment
APO 248

8 October 1952

SUBJECT: S-3 Evaluation for Period 1-30 September 1952
TO: Commanding Officer
38th Infantry Regiment
APO 248

Regimental activities for the month of September were generally limited to the active defense of LINE JAMESTOWN in the regimental sector.
During the period 1 thru 17 September 1952 Regimental effort was directed toward the improvement and strengthening of defensive positions. A comprehensive program of barrier erection was launched with special emphasis being placed on Outposts ARSENAL and OLD BALDY. Due to the proximity of enemy positions as well as the frequence of enemy mortar and artillery fire it was soon determined that it was necessary to erect a form of prefabricated barrier which could quickly be installed with a minimum of personnel. Concertina being unavailable, personnel from reserve elements were utilized to construct wooden knife rests around which barbed wire was attached. These knife rests were carried to the hill crests during daylight hours an fastened in place during darkness. The process achieved excellent results for several nights until the enemy was able to observe our intentions. Subsequent work was greatly impaired by periodic mortar and artillery fire which sometimes totaled between 200 and 400 rounds nightly.
During the period 10 through 20 September 52 great concern was expressed by higher headquarters on ammunition expenditures. At this time tank and mortar ammunition allocations had been exceeded in the division and instructions were received not to fire certain types. Due to shortage of ammunition, efforts were made without success to obtain air strikes.
On 18 September 1952 the tempo of enemy fire increased to such an extent that a special request was submitted to G-3 for tank ammunition. During the day, positions on Baldy were repeatedly hit by recoilless rifle and rocket fire as well as some tank and SP gun fire. During midafternoon an additional allocation of 200 rounds of tank ammunition was received and the tanks on Baldy given permission to fire.

S-3 Evaluation for Period 1-30 September 52 (cont'd)

At 1818501 September 1952 the regimental sector was subjected to intense fire which continued sporadically throughout the night. At 1819001 September 1952 an estimated enemy battalion was reported attacking Old Baldy and an estimated enemy company was attacking Pockchop. Wire communications to the outposts were severed in the initial barrages and subsequent information of a fragmentary nature only was forthcoming by radio from the outposts. The outpost on Porkchop remained in radio contact until 2330 hours when the enemy withdrew and the outpost was re-inforced.
On Old Baldy fragmentary reports indicated that some friendly elements remained on the position. Artillery V. T. fire was placed on Old Baldy upon arrival of the attacking enemy and continually throughout the engagement.
Several counterattacks were launched by Co E from the right and Co L from the left on 19 September 1952. These attacks moved to the extreme flank positions on Baldy where they were forced to stop by heavy casualties inflicted by artillery, mortar and hand grenade fire. Remaining elements of E Co withdrew to blocking positions along the MLR where they were relieved to regroup and prepare for a coordinated counterattack. Elements of L Co remained in position on the left until relieved by a platoon of I Co who remained in contact.
During the period 19-20 September 52 a systematic program of neutralization of enemy positions by tank, artillery and mortar fire coordinated with all available air support was conducted. During this period of attack by fire it became readily apparent that the enemy's ability to defend was seriously affected.
At 2020451 September 1952 a coordinated attack was launched by the 2d Bn to retake Old Baldy. The double envelopment was launched without preparatory fires and was well on the way to the objective before detection. Upon making contact all available supporting fires were called in and the attack progressed slowly against heavy enemy resistance. The reserve company was committed and joined the right company in the assault. The firefight continued throughout the night with attacking forces finally joining on the objective at 2106201 September 1952 and the hill secured.

S-3 Evaluation for Period 1-30 September 52 (cont'd)

On 21 September 1952 2d battalion 9th Infantry was attached to the regiment and relieved the 1st battalion 38th Infantry on position. the 1st battalion then relieved the 2nd battalion on Old Baldy on 22 September 1952 at which time the 2d battalion moved to reserve assembly areas for regrouping.
On 23 September 1952 Colonel A W Stuart assumed command of the regiment and the 1st battalion relieved the 3rd battalion of responsibility for the left battalion sector. The 3rd battalion reverted to regimental reserve.
Following the occupation of Baldy all supporting effort of the regiment was directed at organizing the defenses of the position. Due to enemy fire the number of personnel utilized at one time was restricted. Details were organized to work around the clock with emphasis on forward positions during darkness. Concertina previously unavailable was now provided and a master plan prepared to organize the position for all around defense. Two days after the retaking of Baldy the regiment was placed back on the ASR except during enemy attacks.
On 27 September 1952 the 2d battalion 38th Infantry relieved 2d battalion 9th Infantry on position and the latter unit reverted to control of the 9th Infantry.
During the remainder of the month the regiment continued improvement of positions and dispatched 8 to 12 patrols nightly. The reserve battalion started a seven (7) day training program.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That a systematic program be inaugurated to provide frequent air strikes in front of critical terrain features such as Baldy, Porkchop and Arsenal.
2. That the ASR on ammunition consider the tactical significance of specific positions held so that the defense zone is not jeopardized.
3. That wherever possible communication lines be laid in communication trenches or buried to reduce the possibility of severance of wires by enemy fire.
4. That ready reserve be maintained at close reinforcing distance to critical areas so that counterattacks may be launched swiftly and decisively.
5. That where immediate counterattack is not feasible or fails, that the position be reduced by fire and reoccupied after a well rehearsed and coordinated counterattack can be launched.

Raymond M Baranouskas
Capt Inf
S-3

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C. INTELLIGENCE

HEADQUARTERS
38th Infantry Regiment
APO 248
S-2 Evaluation
September 1952

October 4, 1952

1. a. During the period 1-30 September 1952 the regiment occupied positions on line Jamestown.
b. the enemy to the front of the regiment displayed a much more aggressive attitude than was noted in the previous period reported on. Friendly patrols contacted enemy elements at points previously traveled by our patrols without interference. In a few instances he showed disregard for our retalliatory fires, which were limited by available supply rate, by employment of tanks and recoiless rifles in direct fire on friendly positions. The enemy displayed his ability to attack, without warning, under a heavy concentration of supporting artillery,by execution of simultaneous attacks on outposts "Baldy" (CT256323) and Porkchop (CT268337), both of which were successful from the point of view that the enemy was able to reach friendly positions. There two actions are discussed below.

2. a. Baldy Action. On 17 September two enemy tanks and an unknown number of recoiless rifles brought direct fire to bear on positions on "Baldy" (CT256323). This was the first time such action by the enemy was reported in that particular sector. On the following day, the enemy delivered a very large volume of accurate fire throughout daylight hours, covering "Baldy" with at least 1000 rounds. Previous intercepts of enemy radio traffic had mentioned enemy offensive action was to take place on 18 September. This warning, plus the much heavier than normal incoming artillery and direct fire mentioned above, were strong indications of an enemy attack forthcoming and all troops were alerted. At 1850 hours a very intense enemy artillery, mortar, tank fire, and recoiless rifle fire preparation fell on outpost "Baldy" (CT256323), outpost Porkchop (CT268337), and on friendly MLR positions, with a large amount of harassing fire coming in on rear areas. By 1900 hours elemennts of an enemy infantry battalion succeeded in gaining positions on "Baldy", having moved in with an attack towards the center positions and an enveloping force around the east flank.
Although heavy friendly artillery and Cal 50 machine gun fire was immediately called in on friendly positions and although small groups of friendly infantry remained in control of some portions of the hill, the enemy succeeded in his attack and had actual over-all control of the hill. Furthermore, the enemy established a platoon sized ambush on a likely avenue of movement of friendly reinforcements and succeeded in preventing a friendly company from reinforcing during the night of 18-19 September.

Counter attacks by friendly elements during daylight hours of 19 September maintained pressure on the enemy but were driven back by heavy and accurate enemy artillery and mortar. Pressure on the enemy was also placed by friendly tanks, artillery and air,l denying the enemy the opportunity to properly organize the position.
On the night of 20 September a friendly counter attack, moving very aggressively, drove the enemy from "Baldy" in complete confusion. Retreating enemy elements were caught in the open with very heavy VT fire from friendly artillery.
b. It is believed that in spite of the warnings of impending enemy attack, the enemy achieved complete surprise in the initial phase of this action by the following means:
(1) Timing of the attack. Previously the enemy had customarily attacked during complete darkness, usually around midnight. His attack during daylight was a complete departure from past experiences and undoubtdly caught friendly troops at a time when preparations were not completely made for expected action.
(2) The closeness of enemy troops to their own artillery preparation. The enemy infantry was on friendly psotions 10 minutes after the preparation began and before the preparation had completely lifted. Since no unusual sighting had been noted during the day, it is apparent that the enemy successfully infiltrated a battalion sized force to an area 10 minutes marching distance from "Baldy" and assembled and concealed it there.
(3) Intensity of artillery preparation. Friendly troops, although they had received heavy incoming artillery during the day, were not prepared, by experience, for the terrific preparation just prior to the attack.

c. (1) It is believed that the enemy's mission was to attack and hold "Baldy". Indications which point out that intention were numerous. The enemy dead found on the hill were generally equipped with various types of bags containing rations and large amounts of ammunition. At least 60 cases of grenades were brought up by the enemy and put on positions. Many cave type emplacements were found that had been dug by the enemy in his attempts to organize the position. Two flags were found, which has been prepared by enemy units dedicating those units to the siezure of the hill.
(2) The enemy's failure to accomplish the mission of holding "Baldy" was probably due to the constant pressure placed on his troops by friendly air strikes, artillery, tanks, and infantry counter-attacks. It is believed that he suffered approximately 500 casualties during the entire operation and was never able to effectively organize a defense.

3. a. Porkchop Action. At precisely the same time as the artillery preparation and infantry attack took place on "Baldy" similar enemy action was taking place on outpost "Porkchop" (CT268337). The enemy attacked from the north and from the west flank, closely following their artillery preparation as in the "Baldy" action. Enemy infantry reached friendly positions, moved through them and back, assaulted once more to pick up their wounded, and withdrew.
The enemy achieved surprise in much the same manner as noted in the "Baldy" action.
b. It is believed that the enemy's attack on this hill was a diversion to the main effort being made on "Baldy". The indications bearing out such enemy intentions were (1) The enemy could probably have occupied the outpost had he so desired, since most of the friendly troops on the hill were casualties.
(2) A very definite withdrawal, along with attempts to secure his wounded,was made, seemingly according to plan. (3) "Porkchop" could very easily be made untenable to enemy by virtue of friendly dominating observation of the outpost.
4. Aggressive friendly patrolling resulted in 13 patrol contacts, verifying enemy presence at the points of contact and his intentions of resisting efforts to drive him from positions he now occupies. Meeting engagements with enemy patrols in unoccupied terrain showed a marked increase indicating more aggressive patrol activity on the part of the enemy.

5. The enemy only initiated contact, in addition to the two outpost actions noted above, occurred when a small raiding party succeeded in infiltrating to friendly positions on "Baldy". This group entered the communication trenches and succeeded in capturing 1 Katusa soldier before being detected. It is probable that this manuever was executed by a specialized reconnaisance unit whose sole mission is to capture prisoners.
6. Two CCF prisoners, both wounded, were captured by friendly troops during the period, but died of wounds before interrogation was possible.
7. The enemy to the front of the regiment consists of: 39th CCF Army, 1st Bn, 345th Regiment, 115th Division deployed between the CT23__26 grid lines. 38th CCF Army, 1st and 3rd Bn, 337th Regt, 113th Division deployed between the CT26-32 grid lines. The enemy occupies OPLR positions from east to west in our sector on "T-Bone" (CT295358), "Pokkae (CT276349), "Hasakkol" (CT264348) "Hill 228" (CT252325), and "Hill 222" (CT243319).
8. Artillery and mortar fire received has varied from very heavy to very light, with the general pattern throughout the period of a build up to the time of the "Baldy" action, with a very marked decrease since that time.
9. The enemy remains capable of:
(a) Continuing in active defense with units now in contact.
(b) Launching limited objective attacks with units now in contact.
(c) Reinforcing "a" or "b" with reserves consisting of 22 battalions.
(d) To launch all out attack with units now in contact and 22 additional battalions carried in reserve.

Walter H Root
Capt Inf
S-2

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D. PERSONNEL.

HEADQUARTERS
38th Infantry Regiment
APO 248

5 October 1952

SUBJECT: S-1 Evaluation for Period 1-30 September 1952
TO: Commanding Officer
38th Infantry Regiment

SECTION I: STRENGTH
Strength as of 1 September 1952: 92.9% of T/O
Strength as of 30 September 1952: 98.8% of T/O
Strength of the Netherland Battalion attached: 44 offices, 61 EM.
KATUSA attached to Netherland troops: 195, KATUSA attached to the US troops: 456

SECTION II: ADMINISTRATIVE
During the period 1-30 September 1952 particular emphasis was placed on casualty reporting procedures. New casualty reporting forms were introduced to be used on a trial basis. This procedure was instituted by the Department of the Army. The purpose of the new forms was to simplify casualty reporting procedures and provide a rapid and accurage means for the individual soldier to report casualties. To facilitate causality reporting by attached UN troops, the casualty reporting forms were produced in Dutch and Korean. In addition, another type of casualty reporting form in simplified pamphlet form was received to be used on a trial basis. From the limited use of these forms it is believed that this system has somewhat simplified casualty reporting. After the attack on "Old Baldy" on 18 September, which resulted in over 400 casualties, the casualty reports in most cases were received accurately and promptly, indicating that the new casualty form is an improvement. The personnel Section, firmly established after its move from Chunchon, was able to provide much better service to the Regiment.
SECTION III: AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
The following awards and decorations were awarded or recommended during this period:
Distinguished Service Cross - 1
Silver Star - 11
Soldier's Medal - 10
Bronze Star (V) - 8
Bronze Star (M) - 30

SECTION IV: MORALE AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

Morale during the above period was excellent. In that the Regiment was committed during the majority of the month, recreation facilities were considerably curtailed. There were a total of three USO shows shown to the troops during the month. Movies were made available to the reserve units on every other night basis. Mail delivery has been improved since the movement of the Regimental APO to the forward area. All units on line were issued 101 rations and an excellent supply of PX items, including many critical articles, were available to the troops. The Soldiers Deposit program was continually emphasized, and though the Regiment was on line, the results obtained during the month of September reached an all time high, $24,615 being deposited. The Regiment also contributed generously to the 2d Division Orphanage fund, I Corps Amputee fund, and the Army Emergency Relief. The Regimental Chaplains continued their policy of conducting frequent visits to the front line units in addition to holding regular Sunday services. During this period the Regiment received much publicity from both FECOM and ZI newspapers and magazines, particularly concerning the action on "Old Baldy", Porkcohp, combat outposts in the Regimental sector.

SECTION V: CASUALTIES
During the above period there were:
104 KIA
308 WIA
19 MIA
45 NBC

SECTION VI: REPLACEMENTS
A total of 451 enlisted replacements and 19 officer replacements were received during this period. Replacement flow and rotation was not normal during this period. The combat losses coupled with the small number of replacements received prevented the Regiment from rotating September eligibles, except ETS personnel, during the month. This affected 109 enlisted men; whom, although they had the necessary constructive months credit, were unable to rotate. Although this procedure is not conductive to a high state of morale, it was necessary to hold these eligibles in order to maintain the combat efficiency of the Regiment. Training of replacements was conducted by the Regimental Training Center in seven-day cycles. During their cycle of training, trainees were addressed by the Regimental Commander, Regimental Executive Officer, Regimental Chaplain, TI&E Officer, and the American Red Cross representative. The policy of instilling in them high esprit de corps is successfully continued.

PAUL R. WHEATON
Capt Infantry
Adjutant

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S-2 MONTHLY SUMMARY
September 1952

1. During the period 01-30 September the 38th Infantry Regiment occupied positions on Line Jamestown.
2. A program of aggressive patroling was carried out with an average of 12 patrols dispatched for each 24 hour period. Contacts were made by patrols at the following points:
CT282354 CT256323
CT295358 CT267344
CT260336 CT294358
CT249317 CT257328
CT283355 CT295358
CT281346 CT275348
3. The enemy attacked positions on "Old Baldy" (CT256328) with one battalion supported by heavy artillery and mortar preparations at 1850 hours on 18 September. In this attack he succeeded in gaining his objective and remained there until driven off by friendly counter attack on 20 September.

4. At the same time, 1850 on 18 September, the enemy executed a secondary attack against positions on "Pork Chop" (CT269338) with a reinforced company, also supported by a very effective artillery and mortar preparation. In this attack he succeeded in gaining the crest of the hill, but withdrew apparently according to plan.
5. During the night of 2 September 52, an estimated enemy platoon succeeded in moving to the right flank position of "I" company on "Old Baldy" undetected. A few CCF entered the communication trenches capturing 1 Katusa and 1 US soldier after a brief fire fight. The US soldier succeeded in escaping while being dragged down the slope. The enemy covered their withdrawal with intense mortar fire.
6. Arty and Mortar Received:
Arty 3251 Rds
Mtr 7076 Rds
7. Enemy Losses:
PW_____________ 2
KIA - (counted)__ 86
KIA - (estimated) 293
WIA - (estimated) 610

WALTER H ROOT
Capt Inf
S-2

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E. SUPPLY (LOGISTICS)

(Pages 1-8 of the Supply summary AWOL)

Evaluation
Headset, HS-30 1
Lantern, MX/290 GV 5
Microphone, T-45 14
Antenna, AN/130 19
Antenna, AN/131 14
Detector Set, SCR 625C 1
Reel, RL-39 1
Bag, BG-150 5
Compass, Lensatic 43
Maul, wood 1
Shovels, long handle 65
Picks, railroad 10
Mattock, pick 25
Board, plotting, M-10 1
Shovel, general purpose 15

7. Our three (3) "Surge Points" (Emergency Supply Points) are stocked with thirteen thousand, four hundred forty (13,440) "C" type rations and a two (2) day supply of ammunition for each of the three battalions on line. The shower point has been in operation throughout the period. A clothing exchange and barber shop located at the shower point, were put in operation during the period.

8. The total amount of Statement of Charges for the period is One Hundred Ninety-Five dollars and forty-two cents ($195.42), a decrease of Two Hundred Eight dollars and eighty-four cents ($208.84) under the total for the preceding period.

9. During the period the Fire unit repair shop repaired twenty-two (22) fire units for the regiment. Twenty-seven (27) fire units were turned in to Quartermaster for salvage or repair, of which twenty-seven (27) were repaired or replaced and returned to us.

10. Personal effects of thirty-four (34) persons were processed by the Graves Registration Section, also one-hundred eighty (180) bodies of which forty-one (41) were enemy dead, were evacuated during the period.

John O. Ensor
Capt Inf
S-4

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HEADQUARTERS
1st Bn, 38th Infantry
APO 248
S-2 JOURNAL SUMMARY FOR SEPTEMBER 1952

During the period 01 Sept 52 to 05 Sept 52 the Bn remained in Regt res and cont work on res area.
On 6 Sept 52 the Bn rel the ND Bn and assumed responsibility of sector on Line Jamestown.
During period 6 Sept 1952 to 21 Sept 52 the Bn sent out 13 recon patrols and 13 ambush. During this period the patrols made 6 contacts and inflicted a total of 42 enemy KIA's counted; 113 est en KIA's; and 125 est en WIA's.
On night of 18 Sept 52 at approx 1830 the Bn began receiving heavy volumes of arty & mortar fire. At approx 1900 rs unkno. en attacked Porkchop OP and overran the psn. After overrunning the psn, the enemy pulled off because of the heavy casualties they suffered. The estimated enemy loses were not known.
Also on night of 18 Sept the en threw a Bn(+) sized atk on Baldy and captured it after fierce hand to hand fighting which lasted 10 hrs.
The night of 20 Sept 2d Bn, 38th Inf counter-attacked Baldy with G Co on left and F Co on right. After 9 hours of hand to hand fighting they retook the hill at 0630 hrs.
At 1600 hrs 21 Sept the 1st Bn was rel by 2d Bn, 9th Inf.
The morning of 22 Sept 52 the Bn rel the 2d Bn, 38th Inf and assumed responsibility of Baldy and sector of Line Jamestown.
From 22 Sept 52 to 30 Sept 52 the Bn sent out 16 screening ptls to cover the flanks and front of Baldy while wire teams laid wire around area. These screening patrols made 3 contacts with no est of en losses.
During the month the Bn received sporadic arty and mortar except for the 18 & 19 Sept when approx 3,500 rds fell on Bn. Total rds for the month of Sept on Bn sector was 5,264.
Various weapons, hand grenades, and documents were captured due to activity during month. All captured material was evacuated through S-2 channels.

HEADQUARTERS
1st Bn, 38th Infantry
APO 248
S-3 JOURNAL SUMMARY FOR SEPTEMBER 1952

1-2 Sept Bn was in Regt'l res & conducted tng.
3 Sept Bn stood a Command Inspection. Lt Col James B. Barrtholomees assumed command of Bn.
4 Sept Bn remained in Regt'l res & made prep to rel ND in sector of Line Jamestown.
5 Sept Bn began rel of ND and completed rel 6 Sept. New Bn CP set up vic 285319.
6 Sept thru 21 Sept Bn remained in sector of Line Jamestown & continued def.
On 18 Sept Bn was subjected to a terrific barrage of en arty & mortar fire. At 1845 hrs en atckd Porkchop outpost (1 plat B Co, CT268337) in an est atk of company size. Terrific fire fight ensued and en overran Porkchop onlt to be driven off by frdy arty, mortar, and AW fire. At 2337 hrs Bn CO led the Raider Platoon up Porkchop and reached top at 0012 hrs 19 Sept and secured Porkchop. He then ordered the reinforcement of Porkchop and evacuation of Frdy & en KIA's &WIA's. On 19 Sept from 1300 hrs to 1900 hrs A Co & Porkchop were again subjected to en arty barrage. Arty tapered off towards evening and sit remained quiet.
On 20 Sept est 30 en probed Porkchop and were driven back by arty & mortar fire after frdy forces had inflicted est 5 en KIA's and 10 en WIA's. In coordination with 2d Bn atk on Baldy which was secured by en on 18 Sept, A Co obsvd 250 en running frm Baldy and brought in AW and mortar and arty on en. Est 110 en KIA and 125 en WIA as a result of this action.
On 21 Sept 2d Bn, 9th Inf rel 1st Bn, 38th Inf in sector. Bn set up new Bn CP vic CT281313. Remainder of Bn remained in assy for 21 Sept after being rel 2d Bn, 9th Inf.
On 22 Sept A Co rel G Co & E Co of 2d Bn, 38th Inf on Baldy at 0600 hrs. D Co rec'd 1 KIA & 2 WIA from en shelling on Baldy 1917 hrs 22 Sept. Bn CO assumed responsibility of sector 23 Sept.
On 23 Sept C Co rel 2d RCN Co in Bn sector. Bn CO assumed responsibility of sector 1225 hrs 23 Sept. "I" Co remained in command of 1st Bn.
On 25 Sept D Co rel H Co in sector.
On 27 Sept K Co rel C Co in sector under control of 1st Bn.
On 28 Sept C Co rel A Co on Baldy; B Co rel I CO in sector.

S-3 JOURNAL SUMMARY FOR SEPTEMBER 1952 continued

En shelling during entire period was concentrated primarily on Porkchop and Baldy. With exception of 18-21 Sept en shelling was sporadic throughout entire period.
During period Bn was in sector of Line Jamestown (CT266323 to CT296328) Bn engaged in entensive repair & reconstruction work on psns concentrating mainly on Porkchop OP (CT268337).
During period Bn was in sector of Line Jamestown (CT266323 to CT253306) Bn engaged in extensive repair & reconstruction work on psns concentrating mainly on Baldy OP (256323)
At close of period Bn remained in sector of Line Jamestown (CT253306 to CT266323) and continued defense.
At close of period Bn sit was negative.

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HEADQUARTERS 3D BATTALION
38TH INFANTRY
APO 248

4 OCTOBER 1952

SUBJECT: S-1 Monthly Unit Summary
TO: Commanding Officer
38th Infantry Regiment
APO 248, U.S. Army

1 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours followed by breakfast at 0630 hours, followed by police of area - Projector and sound equipment from 3d Bn turned into A&R Section Regiment by 1st Lt McDonald - 1 EM interviewed by Battalion Commander and assigned to Mike Company - Monthly reports finished and turned into message center for delivery to S-1 Regiment - Punishment Report - Rosters - Cadre Certificates - Corporal of the Guard woke Sgt Major 2300 hours stating that shots had been fired on Post #2 Sgt of the Guard with 2 reliefs sent to investigate, Capt Walker notified. Patrol sent to investigate listening posts set up for the remainder of the night.

2 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours followed by breakfast at 0630 hours, followed by police of area - normal routine of day followed

3 Sep - Reveille 030 hours followed by breakfast at 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours - 1st Lt McDonald to A&R to find out about Post Exchange and setting up Battalion PX - 1 EM each from I, K, L, M Companies given clothing inspection by Sgt Major and sent to RTC Service Company in preparation for departure for NCO Academy departed S-1 1400 hours - Quota for R&R received from S-1 Regiment of 22 EM broken down as follows Hq 3, I 5, K 5, L 5, M 4, physicals to be taken 1300 hours 5 September 1952 departure 6 September 1952 - King, Krystal, Pfc, US54059184, Hq Co, to clearing - Burns, Clarence D, Cpl, US52001682, Co L, insect sting, to collecting and returned to duty - Steward John E, Pfc, US53097990, Co I grenade fragments, head, right hand blown off, NBC died of wounds in Battalion Aid Station - Lt McDonald, to S-1 Regiment to escort Lt Detweiler to 3d Battalion, assigned to King Company arrived 2000 hours

4 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours followed by breakfast at 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours - 1 EM from I Company returned errouneously from NCO Academy sent back through RTC - Heckert, Cpl, I Company, US55145970, possible fracture of left foot concussion grenade to clearing - Lazier, Ralph, Sgt, I Company, RA11200087, WIA penetrating wound right upper arm abrasion back right knee to collecting - Woods, Hawatha, Pvt, RA13420446, penetrating wound left side to collecting - Southeland, James L, Pfc, Company King, US56129180, broken leg, head and neck, WIA - Kawaguchi, Kohei, Pvt, Company King, US56096543, fragments of right leg WIA - Hill, Leroy J., Cpl, L Company, US52125022, WIA right leg left shoulder - Legrand, William S., Pvt, Company I, RA144391114, leg and neck WIA - Hutcherson, Thomas E., Pfc, Company I, RA53077988, KIA, fragments both legs - Tapscott, Jack G., 1st Lt, 02211330, Company M, mortar fire, wounds of shoulders, chest, KIA - Flamm, Norbert J. Pfc, Company M, US55160623, Mortar fire left arm, chest, and shoulder.

5 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, police of area 0730 hours, negative report on Casualties this date 5 September 1952

6 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours - picked up 5 replacements from RTC, 1800 hours and assigned as follows, 1 K, 1 L, and 3 M - one EM returned from Emergency leave reassigned to King Company - 1 Officer assigned to I Company.

7 Sep - 5 EM 1 each from Hq, I, K, L, and M companies sent to S-1 Regiment to witness drawing of NCO Raffle departed 0700 hours - 3d Bn, NCO Counsel met with the following companies represented Hq, I, K, L, and M companies, and Sgt Major presiding as chariman, Major Friedenwald representing Bn Commander - Ballek, William, Cpl, US52101318, Hq Co, shell fragment wounds back of right thigh, to clearing - Gutche, Glenway, Pvt, RA16394671, Hq Co. shell fragments of left lower arm, right thigh, returned to duty - Bach, Frederick, Pvt, RA21921582, Mike Company, WIA, contused wound left shoulder and left jaw to collecting - Barz, William, Cpl, US55516223, I Company, WIA, perforating wound right lower cervical region, to collecting - Whipple, Howard, 1st Lt, 01340725, I Company, WIA, left scapular region and right side, to collecting - Braun Walter C., Sgt, RA1637179, I Company, WIA, penetrating would right forearm, back to duty - Maynard, Roy L, Pfc, US53107607, I Company, WIA slight left cervical region wound, to collecting - Sifuentes, Daniel, Pfc, RA18372881, Hq Co, KIA, mutilated right arm, both legs - Bak Sing Ha, Cpl, K1138879, Company I, WIA, penetrating wound, lower lumbar region to collecting - Woods, Herman, Pvt, RA12337421, Company I, penetrating wound left side, throat, right hand, to collecting - Martin, Thomas L., 2nd Lt. 0990137, Company I, mortar wound right foot, to collecting - Ramarez, Elias Diaz, Pvt, US50112748, Company I, WIA, penetrating wound right buttock, returned to duty - Ou Meng Ju, Cpl, K1128106, Company I, WIA, small of back, wound of right arm, possible fracture of right thigh, to collecting - Canter, Rex F., Pvt, RA13357867, Company I, WIA, penetrating wound right thigh and right arm, to collecting - Morrision, William Pvt, US20910831, Company I, WIA, penetrating wound upper and lower arm, to collecting - Bartian, William, Pfc, US51132192, Company I, WIA, penetrating wound right side of nose to duty - Kyung Soo Kim, Pfc, K0693270, Company I, WIA, penetrating wounds left hand left buttock to collecting - Bowles, Charles, Pfc, US52131143, Hq Co., WIA, wounds of lower legs and right scrotum right hand, to 8055 MASH* - Bowman, Jack C., Pvt, US55204966, Hq Co., WIA, wounds of right arm and left eye to collecting - Toros, Diaz, Pvt, US50113108, Hq Co., combat exhaustion to collecting

8 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours - 4 EM 1 each from I, K, L, and M companies from NCO Academy - 22 EM departed from S-1 3d Bn, for Service Company, going on R&R 1100 hours furnished one meal prior to departure - 1 officer, 1 WOJG departed on R&R from S-1 3d Battalion to Service Company 1100 hours

9 Sept - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours, and general police of supply area - Serman, Joseph I, Pvt, US52132477, Company L, WIA, left thigh to collecting - 2 EM from RTC to 3d Battalion picked up 1400 hours assigned to Battalio - 1 2nd Lt,, assigned to Battalion - Regimental and Battalion Sgt Majors held meeting at S-1 Regiment 1500 hours, meeting was NCO Council reading of final report on recent NCO Raffle and profit also how money was divided. $2661.00 taken in, $492.75 paid out for purchase of prizes., balance of $2168.25 was divided as follows: $1084.00 to Officers council and $1084.25 to NCO Council.

10 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, police of area 0730 hours - 1 EM King Company, departed on Big R, ETS, departed 0700 hours to S-1 Regiment - 1 EM departed to S-1 Regiment to make compassionate telephone Call to ZI departed 000 hours - 2 EM love Company reported back through RTC from Hospital - 3 EM given clothing and equipment inspection by Bn Sgt Major and then sent to RTC fro further shipment to NCO Academy, departed 1530 hours.

11 Sep - Reveill 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, police of area, 0730 hours - Cushman, James E, Cpl, RA11171562, Company King, slight multiple wounds in back of head and right shoulder to clearing - Dickison, Ray E. Pvt, RA17316673, Company King, penetrating wounds side of face, neck, to clearing - 3 ROKs WIA sent to clearing.

12 Sep - Fry, Richard, Pvt, RA13411847, WIA, slight wound right upper and lower leg to clearing - Todderdale, Robert, 2nd Lt., 02205753, Company L., WIA,, slight penetrating wound left wrist incised wound left leg, to clearing - #No. of EM WIA, 3, from L Company, sent to clearing - 1 EM from I Company WIA, sent to clearing.

13 Sep - Reveille, 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, police of area, 0730 hours, general police of supply area - 1 Officer and 1 EM each from Hq, K, L, and M departed for winterization school to be held at Division forward at chaplain tent departed 0700 hours - 1 EM departed from S-1 3d Bn to Regiment for records check - 8 EM arrived in Battalion 1900 hours, for assignment within the Battalion, interviewed by 1st Lt McDonald - List from Regimental S-1 on R&R for Officers - 22 EM scheduled for R&R - Wilson, Robert, Pfc, US52128058, Company K, partial amputation of right lower arm, slight fracture of left lower leg, tp 8055 MASH - Sutherlan, Raymond, Pfc, US55196810, K Company, penetrating wound of left thigh, back of left knee to clearing

14 Sep - 1 ROK sent to 38th personnel on Emergency leave - 8 EM replacements interviewed by Lt Col., Fogle, and assigned to their respective companies - Elmes, Howard C., Pvt, RA13282262, Company M, SFW of face, chest, right thigh, KIA

15 Sep - 2 EM returned from NCO Academy - 2 EM returned from 8th Army Honor Guard - 1 EM returned from 2nd Division 2nd Replacement Company - 3 EM and 1 Officer returned from R&R - 2 EM from I Company WIA sent to clearing - 1 EM from K Company WIA, sent to clearing - 1 EM from love Company WIA, sent to clearing.

16 Sep - 15 EM to Regiment S-1 to be placed on Mandatory Levy - 1 EM ROK sent to Regiment S-1 for Emergency leave - Schnitski, Gilbert, Sgt, RA16333829, I Company, jaw infection NBC to collecting - 2 EM from I Company WIA, sent to clearing - 1 EM from Mike company seriously wounded in action, sent to 8055 MASH - 2 EM from L Company sent to clearing

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17 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours - normal routine carried out.

18 Sep - 16 EM replacements interviewed by Battalion Commander Lt Col Fogle and turned over to respective companies and taken to positions on hill - 22 EM and 1 Officer departed for R&R 1100 hours - Trains area alerted 1900 hours - attack on Baldy - 1 EM sent to Battalion Aid Station, 2 EM sent to forward Aid Station, 1 EM sent to collecting to obtain information regarding heavy casualty rate

19 Sep - Information coming in very incomplete as to number of casualties actually occurred - total casualties as of 19 September, 60 WIA, 4 WIA Officers, 3 KIM EM, 8 WIA ROK EM, 1 KIA ROK EM, reported as of 1800 hours -50 EM 1 WOJG reported into trains area from positions on hill - 1st Lt McDonald reorganizing remnants of L, and K Companies to determin known number of KIA, WIA, and MIA

20 Sep - Work going forward with the reorganization of Love and King companies, supervised by 1st Lt McDonald - 23 EM arrived in 3d Battalion trains area 1845 hours replacements interviewed by Lt Col Fogle, and turned over to clerks to obtain necessary information - 3 EM departed on R&R, 1 each from I, K and L

21 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours - 12 ROK soldiers brought from RTC to 3d Battalion and quartered for the night after interview with Battalion Commander - Captain Parr assigned to King Company as Battalion Commander, WOJG Jenkins assigned to King Company as Unit Adminsitrator - Lt Col Fogle interviewed WOJG Jenkins

22 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours - 2 trucks dispatched to forward Aid Station to bring back blocking force - 11 EM received from RYC - Lt Col Fogle interviewed 11 replacements and subject EM turned over to respective clerks - 1 EM each from Hq, I, K, L, and M companies, interviewed by Battalion Commander, likely candidate to compete with other EM of various battalions and organizations fir a trip to Japan, candidate chosen, Pogue, Roy J, King Company, SFC - 3 EM going on R&R sent to Battalion Aid Station for dusting - 4 EM returned from NCO academy EM from King Company 2nd in class.

23 Sep - 1 EM from Love Company departed for Emergency leave 0800 hours - 3 EM departed S-1 3d Battalion for scheduled R&R - 6 Officer replacements for 3d Battalion received, interviewed by Battalion Commander, and assigned to respective companies - 1 EM, King Company, to collecting for physical prior to rotating - 1 ROK EM departed on emergency leave - 22 EM scheduled for R&R On 29 September 1952

24 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours - normal routine carried out

25 Sep - Battalion to receive 44 EM replacements and 20 ROK EM at 1800 hours - 9 EM departed at 0400 hours for 2 day tour of Seoul Area - 44 EM replacements and 20 ROK EM received by Battalion and interviewed by Battalion Commander, turned over to respective companies - 44 EM replacements taken to respective companies.

26 Sep Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, followed by police of area 0730 hours - general routine of day carried out.

27 Sep - S-1 tent taken down, finished breaking camp and loading equipment and departed Blue Trains area 0915 hours. Arrived in new Battalion area 1000 hours and finished setting up S-1 equipment 1145 hours - 9 EM returned from Seoul area tour.

28 Sep - Reveille 0530 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, police of area 0730 hours - 4 EM departed for Jewish High Services at 0830 hours - 2 Officer replacements arrived, interviewed by Lt Col Fogle

29 Sep - Reveille 0630 hours, breakfast 0645 hours, followed by police of area 0715 hours - 3 EM returned from NCO Academy, EM from King Company stood 1st in class - 1 EM returned from clearing for duty to L company

30 Sep - Reveille 0600 hours, breakfast 0630 hours, following police of area 0715 hours - Pay Agents departed from S-1 for finance office 0900 hours - Pay Agents commenced paying personnel 1330 hours.

FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER:

JOHN W. McDONALD
Capt, Infantry
Adjutant