 A half hour later, while trying to find a way to Meloy's perimeter; Barott was also killed.Because of the short distance separating the company from Meloy, it was impossible to bring artillery fire on the PAVN between them, nor could Meloy provide supporting fire for fear of hitting the company's survivors.Twice during the night he tried to relieve them in place and bring them out, attacking through apparent gaps in the PAVN lines.