Nil activity during the hours of darkness.

"D" Co patrol returned and made the following report: When "D" Co was crossing river at (15.3-23.3). They observed five (5) enemy on the opposite side . Patrol opened fire and wounded one enemy. Wounded enemy committed HARI-KARI when patrol approached. Wounded enemy who committed HARI-KARI was carrying new enemy carbine and sixty rouds of ammo, and was a rated naval man. Patrol continued on approx 3 Km SW and reported all native huts evacuated and no sign of enemu activity. Patrol was unable to reach air strike area due to elapse of time. Patrol attempted tp recross river at (15.3-23.3) where they loss (lost) two men by drowning due to the dangerous current of the river. Patrol was unable to recross and remained in this position during the hours of darkness and returned at 150815I.

Message sent to see if train left this position.

Lt Presher with one rifle platoon, one mortar platoon, one LMG section left at 150800I to investigate area where twelve (12) enemy were killed yesterday at (17.2-24.4) and if possible to push on past this area.

Total enemy casualties from 131200I to 150800I is 27 KIA- 1 POW- 5 Civilians.Our casualties from 131200I to 150800 is: 2 WIA - 3 KIA.

Train arrived an began moving "F" Co to BUGANG. "F" Co to establish CP at (17.5-22.5) and will send out

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"Lt Gifford, Lt Watkins and ten men returned to the perimeter at 0730. At 0900 the 1st plt under Lt. Mara and the 3d pit. under Lt Watkins, left the perimeter at 0800, crossed the Himaagon River, and proceeded into S. Bago area. The 1st platoon in the lead surprised two Japs and opened fire but the enemy escaped. The patrol returned at 1700."

"7-15-45 1st and 4th platt with L.M.G. patrolled 2 mile to the S.E.      1 Nip KIA."

"Company moved by train to Bugand (sic) Lumber Camp & set up perimeter. Boarded train at 1545 & arrived at lumber camp one hour later. After arriving there, sent small recon parties out to feel out the area. Patrol returned with reports from civilians that Japs were living in houses on other side of camp. Patrols were sent out to investigate & found no enemy."