STATUS OF AGENCY PERSONNEL IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

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• Document Creation Date: January 28, 2019

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Executive RegiUtry;
2 February 1968
MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT : Status of Agency Personnel in the Republic of Vietnam
REFERENCES: A. IN 42321, 2 February 1968
B. IN 42329, 2 February 1968
C. IN 42400, 2 February 1968
1. In Reference A, Ambassador Koren advised the Danang Regional
Officer that as of 2 a.m., 2 February (EST), he had received names of
US civilians currently located at the MACV compound in Hue and that the
list did not mention any Agency employees. The welfare of our personnel
and their whereabouts remain unknown.
2. Reference B indicates that Agency medical facilities and
logistics facilities in Saigon are operating around the clock. Supplies are
being drawn from and loaded at Vung Tau for shipment to regions where
necessary. Most male personnel at the Duc Hotel
are armed. Female employees living in unsecure areas have been
moved to this hotel. Of the 100 personnel present at the Duc Hotel, two-
thirds are male. Agency communications is considered excellent in South
Vietnam and in Saigon -- situation considered. Should the Saigon Air Base
become inoperational, the Station plans to ship supplies and equipment to
regions direct from Okinawa.
3. The last reference (C) indicates that
was visited on 2 February at 0200 Hours (EST) and is in good spirits and
will recover.
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