Operation CORTEZ took place in CHU LAI Province. It Started on 1966-11-07 and ended on 1966-11-12.

Unit Awards For This Operation Included:

3rd Battalion 5th Marine Battalion Officers
Commander	Maj J. T. Elkins
Executive Officer	Maj P. M Johnston
S1-Personnel Officer	2ndLt B. F. Beggs
S2-Intelligence Officer	Capt R. P. Tatum
S3-Ops/Plans/Training Officer	Capt E. S. Piper Jr
S4-Logistics Officer	Capt S. S. Glaize
S5-Public Affairs Officer	Capt C. Kelly
H&S Company Commander	1stLt E. P. Conti
India Company Commander	Capt J. M. Sims
Kilo Company Commander	Capt R. E. Maresco
Lima Company Commander	Capt R. W. Vorreyer
Mike Company Commander	Capt M. D. Pettengill

Actual Reports

Operation Plans

Situation Reports

Command Chronology

Stories Submitted By Members

Battalion Casualties
Killed In Action	1
Died of Wounds	1
Wounded In Action	5
Wounded In Action Not Evacuated	0
Non-Battle Casualty Evacuated	0