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Operation Kingfisher
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Operation Kingfisher was a US Marine Corps operation that took place during the Vietnam War. The operation was carried out in the western part of "Leatherneck Square" near Con Thien, lasting from 16 July to 31 October 1967.
3/4 Marines patrol with a 3rd Tank Battalion M48, 29 July 1967
3/4 Marines patrol with a 3rd Tank Battalion M48, 29 July 1967
2/9 Marines return through the lines of the 3/4 Marines on 29 July
2/9 Marines return through the lines of the 3/4 Marines on 29 July
Con Thien
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Con Thien was a military base that started out as a U.S. Army Special Forces camp before transitioning to a United States Marine Corps combat base. It was located near the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) about 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) from North Vietnam in Gio Linh District, Quảng Trị Province. It was the site of fierce fighting from February 1967 through February 1968.
Company E, 2/12 Marines 105mm firing in support of 1/1 Marines near Con Thien, 25 November 1967
Company E, 2/12 Marines 105mm firing in support of 1/1 Marines near Con Thien, 25 November 1967
Leatherneck Square
Leatherneck Square
Company B 1/4 Marines and 3rd Tank Battalion M48s in Operation Hickory II
Company B 1/4 Marines and 3rd Tank Battalion M48s in Operation Hickory II
2/12 Marines firing their 105mm howitzer, Con Thien, 19 October 1967
2/12 Marines firing their 105mm howitzer, Con Thien, 19 October 1967