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Summary - June 1966

June saw the continuation of Operations Paul Revere and Hooker I in the Kontum area, which were not much more than a hot walk in the jungle.

June 22

While the rest of the battalion was airlifted to An Khe, Charlie Company remained at Kontum to patrol around the airfield and secure the Forward Support Element. (FSE) (Source: Annual Historical Report, Calendar Year 1966, 2^nd Battalion, 5^th Cavalry, Operations in the Republic of Vietnam.)

June 24

C 2/5 Cav moved to An Khe and became the division reaction force. (Source: Annual Historical Report, Calendar Year 1966, 2^nd Battalion, 5^th Cavalry, Operations in the Republic of Vietnam.)

Updated September 09, 2006