Operation Kentucky

Operation Kentucky Part of the Vietnam War Date November 1, 1967 – February 28, 1968 Location Northwest of Con Thien, South Vietnam Result U.S. tactical victory Belligerents United States North Vietnam Commanders and leaders Unknown Casualties and losses 520 killed, 2,698 wounded (USMC account) 3,839 killed, 117 POW, unknown number wounded (USMC account)

Operation Kentucky was an operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area around Con Thien, South Vietnam known as Leatherneck Square from November 1, 1967 until February 28, 1968. During the course of the fighting Marine Casualties were 520 killed 2,698 wounded while the NVA suffered 3,839 killed and 117 taken as prisoner of war (USMC account).

References

United States Marine Corps portal

• History of the United States Marine Corps