9 July 1945

 

 " At 0900 rec. reports that Nip's were moving along the R.R. toward Fabrica. Co. alerted and set up perimeter around hospital and homes of the I.L.C.O. One man wounded from fall from observation post on hospital. Main force seems to be in vicinity of Palala River area approx. number 1500. No activity during night."
   

"Sgt. Thomas with BAR, sniper rifle, two radio oper­ators, & 16 guerrillas left company CP at 0900 with mission of recco San Isidro, Dap, Paz, San Jose as follows: aapr. 30 enemy in vicinity of San Jose (35.2-12.6) armed with HMG, LMG, & rifles. Guerrillas with patrol reported killing 10 enemy soldiers. Company alerted for move to Fabrica."

 
   
With the move to Fabrica I end my Phase III.