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| D Plus 25 (D+25) 16 March, 1945 - The Assault of Iwo Jima |
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Page 6 of 6 28th Marines - D+25 1800, 15 March to 1800, 16 March. Night activity: The usual hand grenade exchanges occurred throughout the night, Daylight operations: The Combat Team held its same positions as on D+24, LT-228 on the left, LT-128 in the center, and the 5th Pioneer Battalion on the right. All three units were ordered to support by fire the advance of CT-26 on the right. Boundary between CT-28 and CT-26: 235 K north to 250 X northwest. LT-328 was attached to CT-26. TL-228 continued to reduce the pocket behind its left flank. Enemy small arms fire continued to be extremely accurate and intense all along the front. CP's: no change. Casualties for period: Supporting units for period OFF ENL KIA & DOW 11 1 destroyer for illumination only WIA 1 38 2d Bn, 13th Marines SK (evac) 1 11 Co C, 5th Tank Bn TOTAL 2 60 Combat efficiency: 35% |
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