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27th Marines - D plus 16 7 March, 1945

The enemy made light attempts to break through our lines during the night and there were a few hand grenades exchanged. During the day they continued to defend the ground foot by foot from bunkers, caves, fox holes, and rocky ledges. Again small arms, knee mortars, and hand grenades were the principle weapons of defense. The terrain was excellent for defensive purposes and the enemy fields of fire were short. The enemy dead reported to date was 1137.

28th Marines - D+16 1800, 6 March to 1800, 7 March.

Night Activity: Two enemy infiltrators were killed in LT-328's zone of action. Otherwise all areas quiet.

Daylight operations: Little enemy activity had been noted on D+15 in front of LT-328 and LT-327, and they were ordered to send combat patrols out and follow up with the main body. The patrols moved out at 0900 and the main body of the landing teams began to move out at 1000. Boundary between CT-28 and CT-26: 234 Q center to 234 D southwest. Direction of attack northeast.

Only small pockets of resistance were encountered but movement was slow due to the extremely difficult terrain. Numerous caves had to be by-passed.

By 1530 an advance of 600 yards had been made on the left and about 250 yards on the right. Further advance was possible, but it was decided to have the troops dig in for the night because it was late in the day and the ground was good for defense.

During the morning LT-128 moved to 217 P in Division Reserve.

In the afternoon, LT-228 moved to a forward assembly area in 216 N.

Lines at close of period: 233 I northwest, 233 O south, 234 L southeast.

CP's: LT-128 in 217 P, LT-228 in 216 ), otherwise no change.

Casualties for period: Supporting units for period

OFF ENL

KIA & DOW 5 1 destroyers, 1 LC(S) WIA 6 2d Bn, 13th Marines SK (evac) 8 TOTAL 19

Combat efficiency: 50%