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23rd Marines - DOG PLUS TWENTY-THREE, 14 MARCH, 1945

No positive contacts with the enemy were made during the hours of darkness. Some minor attempts at infiltration were reported which were believed to be isolated individuals or small groups of the enemy, cut off in the rear areas and wandering about aimlessly. At 0630, RCT 23 continued mopping-up, burial of enemy dead, salvage and general police within the zone of responsibility. Around 0810, the unimproved road in the vicinity of TA 185 ABG was subjected to enemy small arms fire and traffic on the road was temporarily suspended pending the reduction of the enemy fire by patrols of 3/24. Mopping-up activity was continuous in the zone throughout the entire day with large quantities of demolitions being expended on sealing the entrance to the open caves remaining within the area. At 1315, Det of 7th War Dog Platoon was released from RCT 23 control and reassigned to the 3d Mar Div. At 1750, Cos I and L (3/23) were established on an RCT rear security line in the vicinity of TA 201 KPU to prevent any infiltration into the rear areas from the 3d Mar Div zone of action. These companies closed in the new defensive area at 1930. Prior to 2100, all units were ordered to continue assigned missions in the present areas on 15 March and further, to be prepared to release the maximum organizational equipment for loading aboard ships when ordered. Embarkation points had been established and ship alignments were completed on this date.

24th Marines - 14 March, 1945

Orders were received from Division to continue with the missions previously assigned on 12 March, 1945. BLT 3/24 and BLT 2/24 remained attached to RCT 23 and RCT 25 respectively. RCT 24 (less BLT 2/24 and BLT 3/24) remained in Division Reserve and continued to police its assigned area, salvage gear and equipment and patrol for enemy. Reconnaissance of forward area continued. No enemy activity occurred in the RCT area during the period.