 Intending to withdraw west to regroup, on his signal the platoon rose to their feet.One of the Australians was immediately shot and killed as he did so, while two more were wounded before they reached a position of temporary safety.From this location Buick could see yellow smoke away, and believing it to be Smith's headquarters, 11 Platoon moved towards it in what Buick described as a "mad scramble" in his autobiography, calling out to identify themselves as they approached.