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68 years tomorrow - May 10, 1945, 22nd Marines crossed the Asa Kawa

From the Special Action Report of the First Battalion, 22nd Marines:

"10 May - Under cover of darkness A Company crossed the ASA-KAWA and assumed position on the high ground, just to the south, prepared to support the advance of the 2d and 3d Battalions. Due to enemy opposition encountered the battalion was committed. C Company committed on A Company's left flank and B Company on the right flank of A Company. At 1345 B and C Companies jumped offf toward the next ridge. During the day enemy artillery, machine gun and rifle fire was encountered, this ranged from light to heavy. Set up defensive position at 1700 tied in with 3d Battalion on the right and 2d Battalion on the left."

The 1st Bn Special Action Report was submitted by Major Norman Sherman, Bn-X, by order of LtCol G.C. Humphrey.