- Operation Hickory
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Operation Hickory Part of the Vietnam War Date May 18, 1967 – May 28, 1967 Location Belligerents United States North Vietnam Commanders and leaders Unknown Casualties and losses 142 killed, 896 wounded (USMC account) 304 killed, 30 POW, unknown number wounded (USMC account) Operation Hickory was an operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area around Con Thien, South Vietnam known as Leatherneck Square from May 18, 1967 until May 28, 1967. During the course of the fighting Marine casualties were 142 killed 896 wounded while the NVA suffered 304 killed, unknown number wounded and 30 taken as prisoner of war.
Contents
Background
Operation
Order of battle
- United States Marine Corps
- 1st Battalion 9th Marines
- 2nd Battalion 9th Marines
- 2nd Battalion 26th Marines
- 3rd Battalion 4th Marines
- 1st Battalion 3rd Marines
- North Vietnamese
- 324B Division
See also
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References
External links
Categories:- Battles involving Vietnam
- 1967 in Vietnam
- Battles and operations of the Vietnam War
- Battles involving the United States
- United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War
- United States Marine Corps stubs
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