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History

The base was established in 1967 by the

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and was located approximately 17 km west of Tam Kỳ and 7 km northeast of

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. The base was occupied by elements of the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment and 3rd Battalion, 82nd Artillery when it was attacked by the

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(PAVN) 35th Sapper Battalion on the morning of 11 June 1969, resulting in 16 U.S. and 27 PAVN killed.

Current use

The base is abandoned and has returned to jungle.

References

Buildings and structures in Quảng Nam province Installations of the United States Army in South Vietnam 1967 establishments in South Vietnam {{VietnamWar-stub