16-4-3 Colonel Odway's Night Shift Order and Withdrawal from Nakdong River

Colonel Odway's decision to move at night (143)

Colonel Odway decided he couldn't wait until daytime, and decided to move west for the night.

Because the enemy was in control of the northern highlands of Bongam-ri, it was impossible to move during the day and thought that it would entail massive losses.

The US 24th Division's infantry battalion has not yet arrived.
Regiment Commander's Order for Night Movement

The commander of the regiment issues a move order at 04:00
Artillery battalion followed, 1st battalion behind

One of the artillery officers who arrived at Bongam-ri reported to Colonel Odway that the artillery unit abandoned the artillery and dispersed.

Colonel Odway meets the 1st Battalion on the way to Bongam-ri
The battalion commander reported that they were all over and the artillery was dispersed

Colonel Odway ordered the 2nd Battalion to go to Bongam-ri and rescue the units behind the regiment and the remaining units.
Attack of the 13th Regiment of the 6th Division of the North Korean Army

As the day dawned, the 13th Regiment of the 6th Division of the North Korean Army in Bongam-ri launched attacks from three directions to encircle the positions of the US 555 and 90th Field Artillery Battalions.

North Korean tanks and self-propelled guns were advancing from the north of Bongam-ri, and anti-tank guns in the floodgate were also observed.

As Company A and tank squad abandoned the road blockade and withdrew, the enemy armored regiment approached without any resistance.

The US 555 field artillery battalion, which was deployed in open areas, was fired by the enemy.
The 155 mm Howitzer of the 90th Field Artillery Battalion engaged in combat with enemy tanks and self-propelled guns.

At the same time as the enemy armored unit appeared, North Korean troops on the northern ridge of the road fired fiercely with firearms and automated machines.

Several 4.2-inch mortar gunners were killed and the mortar was unable to fire.
Heavy machine gun platoon dug into the arc and fired in response

One of the artillery lieutenants followed the road and told Lieutenant Colonel Loerov about the situation in the bridge and village, explaining that the cannon was broken, the vehicle was fired, and the soldiers each escaped.

Lieutenant Colonel Loerov has 4.2-inch mortars to move on the road, followed by a platoon of heavy machine guns.

When the 1st Battalion's troops are evacuating, 3 friendly tanks run out of Bongam-ri.
The tanker told Lieutenant Colonel Loerov that all those in the bridge and stream were dead.

Lieutenant Colonel Loerov rearranged and organized 180 C Company, putting Company A ahead and allowing the survivors of Company C to follow.
B Company, in contact with the enemy, was descending from the northern highlands of the road in platoon units.
B Company received the cover of 3 tanks and withdrew successfully, around 10:00 a.m.