|
|
|
DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION, A/136
Company A, 136th Infantry Regiment, is cited for outstanding performance of
duty in action against the enemy during the period 3 to 4 May 1945, in the
vicinity of Tebbo, Nueva Viscaya Province, Northern Luzon, Philippine Islands.
The company was a portion of a larger force assigned to occupy an important
position on Skyline Ridge. This position commanded the approach to the position
near Tebbo. At 0400, 3 May 1945, Company A began their movements up the open,
razorback ridge, which led to the enemy stronghold. At 0600, they had gained a
position from which they could attack. This barren ridge line offered little
cover from the vicious fire of the enemy machine guns and mortars. About 2100,
native carriers were dispatched to re-supply them with ammunition, but when the
carriers had nearly reached the position, enemy mortars opened up from concealed
positions. The fire from these mortars covered the entire position held by
Company A, causing several casualties. The barrage lifted and the enemy launched
three consecutive Banzai attacks. All were repulsed by the gallant men of
Company A. Later, carrying parties re-supplied them with ammunition and, by
early morning, they were organized for an attack upon the main objective. On 4
May 1945, the weary men of Company A hurled themselves upon the enemy with such
ferocity that by midmorning, the enemy stronghold was overrun. Sixty-nine enemy
lay dead upon the position and several enemy light machine guns, mortars, and
artillery were captured. The determination, unflinching devotion to duty, and
superb courage displayed by each man of Company A, 136th Infantry Regiment,
contributed immeasurably to the success of operations in Northern Luzon and are
in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
Back ||
Documents || Medals
|