Operation Kingfisher was a U.S. 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
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
Operation Kentucky was a multi-battalion operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area south of the DMZ in Quảng Trị Province. This was another operation to secure the Con Thien ar
Operation Kingfisher
…killed by U.S. forces and 155 weapons were captured. Tactical victories were claimed by both sides. Operation Kingfisher was followed immediately by Operation Kentucky. This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps…
Kentucky, Napoleon and Lancaster areas of operation
Crewman of 3rd Tank Battalion keeps watch for PAVN snipers east of Con Thien
9th Marines supported by a tank engage a PAVN position north of Dong Ha