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Landing Zone Virgin

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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

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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.[1]

The 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division operated here in April 1969.[1]

Current use

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The base is abandoned and has returned to jungle.

References

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