KENNETH F. NEVILL wrote on October 31, 2005
CITY AND STATE: DUNCANVILLE TX
UNIT: FOX, 2 BAT. 7TH MAR. 1ST MAR.DIV
SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA
Comments: Defenders withdrew when outpost first attacked by mortars...Two members left behind. One immoble other wounded but defended until BAR jammed and was over ran while defending with fragmentation granades. One killed fleeing during barrage. Body located half way up hill, no weapon observed,as enemy advanced. DC-3 dropped flares in overcast rain clouds. Enemy Tunnel entrance briefly observed at base of outpost East Berlin after captivity.Foot Note: Co.Brass unaware Outpost had fallen for some time before defensive action. Hill retaken after appox 19 dead,included former occupants.
Keywords: Outpost East Berlin, over ran eve of July 6,around midnight or after
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