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Former U.S. Army base in Vietnam
Landing Zone Virgin
Coordinates14°27′04″N 107°43′16″E / 14.451°N 107.721°E / 14.451; 107.721 (Landing Zone Virgin)
TypeArmy
Site history
Built1968
In use1968-9
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Garrison information
Occupants2nd 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

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.

The 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division operated here in April 1969.

Current use

The base is abandoned and has returned to jungle.

References

  1. ^ Kelley, Michael (2002). Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. p. 540. ISBN 978-1555716257.
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