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During the conduct of OPERATION SAMURIA over the period 15 July 1967 through
18 August 1967 we, the Delta / 281st Team, exacted a heavy toll from the enemy.
Today, our combat team enjoys a reputation never approached before and one
which my be hard to exceed in future operations.

It is very clear that our successes are directly attributable to the supreme efforts of
men such as Warrant Officer Daryl L. Miller, Private First Class Soper and Private
First Class Goffredo who lost their lives in aggressive pursuit of their highly
dangerous and demanding jobs.

It is difficult to fill the void created by their absences with words of condolence;
however, for the lack of any approach more effective, my men and I offer our most
profound sympathy.

Charles A. Allen
Major, Infantry
Commanding

The account of this incident is based on US Army records of the operation and
incident provided by Col. Bob Mitchell, Historian, 281st AHC Association and the on
site observations of the following individuals:

Major Robert Moberg, Commander, 281st AHC Fight in support of Project Delta.

Major Barclay A. Boyd, Commander, 281st Gun Platoon (Wolfpack).

Captain Fredrick Mentzer, Commander, 281st Gun Platoon Section (Wolfpack) and
the 281st AHC investigation officer responsible for the official investigation into the
facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.

WO Gary Omdahl, Aircraft Commander, UH-1D 65-09919.

Benjamin G. "Ben" Sharrow, who served with Michael, John and Daryl in 1967
provided the 281st AHC Memorial Service Program and letter from Major Allen.

With the help of the above individuals this document was prepared by:

Col. John W. Mayhew, USA Ret.
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Gambrills, MD 21054
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