Landing Zone Virgin
| Landing Zone Virgin | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 14°27′04″N 107°43′16″E / 14.451°N 107.721°E |
| Type | Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1968 |
| In use | 1968-9 |
| Battles/wars |  Vietnam War |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment |
Landing Zone Virgin is a former U.S. Army base northwest of Kon Tum, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
History
[edit]The base was established in April/May 1968 by the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment and was located approximately 33 km northwest of Kontum overlooking the northern Plei Trap Valley.[1]
The 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division operated here in April 1969.[1]
Current use
[edit]The base is abandoned and has returned to jungle.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kelley, Michael (2002). Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. p. 540. ISBN 978-1555716257.
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