" Nil activity during the hours of darkness.

 At 190830 D co sent two rifle platoons, one LMG platoon to investigate vicinity (14.0-22.0) mission to recto that area and observe effects of artillery barrage. Patrol will remain in BAGO area overnight.

 Train arrived from Fabrica with beer issue.

Patrol, one platoon, that was sent out from "F" Co to recco rail line spurs SOUTH report nil activity.

E Co bring held in reserve for "D" Co.

Patrol sent out from F Co at 1300 hr returned at 1600 hr reported nil enemy activity, Recco area SE & SW along rail line.

The password for 191800I to 200800I is: LAUGHING-BOX.

Artillery interdicktory (sic) fire was used at 182300I.

The password for 191800 to 200800 is: LAUGHING-BOY.

"At 0939 the CO, Lt Gifford, the 1st plt under Lt. Mara, the 2d plat under Lt. Ward, and one LMG section crossed the Himaagon River and moved to the S Bago area. Two enemy were fired upon but escaped. One Jap 1st Lt was found in a hut and killed. Patrol set up perimeter at 1600."

"At 0830, third platoon moved out on combat patrol with radio communications. One squad plus radio section set up strong point at Malapesco. Two squads proceeded to Yaningan Creek. No enemy encountered. Patrol returned at 1600 hr."