OEF 04
10 May 2005: India Mortar Attack in Korengal Valley
“A platoon from India Company sustained ineffective mortar fire at their patrol base in the Korengal Valley, Pech District, Kunar Province resulting in no casualties or battle damage.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more
India MEDCAP in Sarkani District (9 May 05)
“India Company conducted a MEDCAP operation in Sarkani District, Kunar Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
India Ops in Korengal Valley (9-13 May 05)
“India Company conducted duration operations in the Korengal Valley, Pech District, Kunar Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
8 May 2005: Kilo-2 Mayl Valley Ambush
Nick Kirven (L) and Richard Schoener (R)
“2d Platoon from Kilo Company was ambushed with RPG, RPK, and small arms fire while on patrol in the Mayl Valley, Laghman Province resulting in the death of two Marines Killed in Action (KIA) and a confirmed 14 enemy killed (aerial BDA and enemy radio traffic estimated 23 total enemy killed) through coordinated ground/air attacks.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
India UXO at Camp Blessing (8 May 05)
“India Company recovered (11) 107mm rockets, (31) 82mm mortars, and (12) RPGs that were turned in by a local national at Camp Blessing.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005