Co.'s Hqs, "D", and "E" are making preparations for move by rail to DIANAY BRIDGE (16.0-31.4). (Map: Negros I, Scale 1:250,000). Hqs and "E" will board railcars at 121030 hr. 1130 Trained (train) moved out after picking up Batry "A"; 462d Prcht FA. Hqs. Co. leaving behind mess personnel and supply. "D" Co. will move out this afternoon are tomorrow morning. "F" Co. to remain behind as security for FABRICA.

Advance group: Col. Jones, Maj. Padgett, Maj. Donovan arrived at DIANAY BRIDGE and established bivouac area. Perimeter to be set up by "E" Co. upon arrival.

Hqs. & "E" Co arrived in a bit of rain, "E" Co sent out recco patrols in the immediate area.

Train movement took longer than expected because of reported enemy activity in vic of DIANAY BRIDGE. This enemy reported by cub plane dropping message.

Bivouac area established. "E" Co maintaining perimeter around area.

Orders issued by Bn. CO for all men to dig in and maintain silence during the hours of darkness.

Plans made to send recco patrols out tomorrow morning."

"Entire Co. with LMG's attah. moved out at 1000 hr. by railcar dor Di-anay. Ariv. 1600 hr. Set up perimeter and dug in. Local patrols sent out. Nil activity."

"Company moved from abandoned warehouse to area formerly occupied by "E" Company which is located in Fabrica proper. First squad set up a guard for airstrip & called back at 1235 hr. Lt. Turpin with five men acted as guide & guard for regimental commander to San Pablo."

Turpin had been with the OSS during the later part of the ETO. He had jumped in the Marseilles area.

"Secured plane to trips to Dumaguette."

Lt. Col's Lawrie & Erickson awarded Silver Stars."

Col Erickson was a brave and efficient battalion commander. He was well respected throughout the RCT and deserved the award.