[G-Bob]

No, I've not read the report. Thus the genesis of my initial question.

I'm looking for a source to Thurlow's Bronze Medal citation.

I want to read it and see for myself.

[Remington Rebel]

I'm sure its referenced in "Unfit for Command" they say that book has LOTS of references to documents to back up the allegations

[secretagent]

Excellent scepticism.

The truth seeker seeks to make a stronger case for his opponent than his opponent does.

Thus does FR distinguish itself from some other sites.

[Cboldt]

FWIW -- the Spot Report for March 13 recites "PCF 23 joined at Cai Nuoc. PCFS with MFS [The Swift Boat with Rassman on it] departed Cai Nuoc at 1445H proceeding down Bay Hap. At VQ995772 mine detonated under PCF-3 lifting boat about 2-3 ft out of water. Very heavy blk smot [? emoke, I think] observed at same time boats rcvd heavy A/W and S/A from both banks. ..."

Another layer of argument has to address how the Spot Report came to be in error on the point of A/W and S/A from both banks. I'm still looking for Thurlow's citation for the Bronze Star.