unit history information
for A/7/17 CAV
For date 700107
A/7/17 CAV was a US Army unit
Primary service involved, US Army
Operation WAYNE THRUST
Pleiku Province, II Corps, South Vietnam
Location, Camp Enari
Description: A/7/17th Cav reported their scouts discovered an area with much enemy activity. The Blues were inserted and they uncovered numerous bunkers, structures, clothing, medical supplies, 200 rounds of AK-47 ammo and a large food supply. Eleven VC suspects were detained. The area was completely destroyed by the gunships.
The source for this information was A/7/17 history by WO1 Charles E. Smith III
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