unit history information
for 57 AHC
Tet-68 in Kontum
52 CAB
Tet-68
For date 680202
57 AHC was a US Army unit
52 CAB was a US Army unit
Primary service involved, US Army
Kontum Province, II Corps, South Vietnam
Location, Kontum
Description: The 57th Assault Helicopter Company after action report states at 0220 a mortar/rocket and ground attack was launched against the MACV, Signal and SF complex. Gunships were dispatched in support of these defense. Six team of 52d CAB gunships were on-station supporting the local forces against heavy enemy fire in and around the city. Control of the gunships and two gun teams that were not part of the 52d CAB became difficult and at one point all 52d CAB gunships were given a cease fire and returned to the 57th area until positive fire control was established. The contonment area received two 122mm rockets at 1900 which set a 5,000 gallon tanker on fire. Isolated sniper fire continued throughout the day. Total cumlative KIA and KBA count was 203.
Comments: MAJ Burnison, George E.; 57th AHC CO; ;
The source for this information was 57th AHC After Action Report dated 5 Feb 68
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