-12- 7 June 45
The goingdown was just as tough as the coming up, but getting back to some clean clothes andan fresh shave put all in good spirits..Gone were some of themustaches and beards the men had put so much time on, and had been justly proudof.
20 June 45
Have moved again, this time to a camp site about a mile or so below us, complete with squad tents and sacks, with plenty of time to use. Settingup camp and light patrolling carried out. Gettinggood food steak hamburger with a pork chop now and then. first we had seen in many months. Passes issued and this is the cause of much merrymaking. It had been a rough campaign, largely due to adverse livingconditions and sickness, be we�re allrecovering. LtKendall asumes duty of compny exec.
31 June 45
Small patrols sent to surrounding territory to investigate stories ofJaps being around, but no contact as yet. A recreation tent is beingset up in the Bn area as a relaxation point after the day is done. Training evident
3 July 45
Quite a few of the old men finally got startedon their way to th States. The point system seems to be popular with all. Small patrols still scour the area but no enemy action.
22 July 45
Company moved from Murcia to San calos a distance of eighty mile
First platoon movedto Calatrava about six miles further north. the company is set up in a house and quite comfortable. Small patrols sent out to search area.
23 July 45
Another group of old men are on their way home on point. They got a royal send off, and seemedhappy about the whole thing. The company seems to get smaller each day First plt sent a few Jap collaborators intoSan Carlos. They triedto buy salt for the Japs and were caught by Flips and turnedin to us.
31 July 45
Company moved again. This time to William A Jones. A distance of approximately 25 miles. The company is right by a stream and the area is good. Platoon patrols sent out.
5 August 45
Company alerted for move. All patrols called in.
6 August 45
Company moved to Cabugan, preparatory to moving ino the hills. Expect to meet much Jap resistance this time.
7 August 45
Company left Cabugan at 0800 hr and began long hard march into the hills. The terrain is pretty open and not like the other side of Negros for which we are happy. The first platoon hit the Japs at 1415 hr and after a rough fire fight killedfive Japs without a casuality. The company bivouaced at Nataban Distance marced was two miles straight up.
