Operation Hickory

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Operation Hickory
Part of the Vietnam War
Date May 18, 1967 May 28, 1967
Location
Belligerents
United States United States North Vietnam North Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
Robert E. Cushman, Jr. Vo Nguyen Giap
Strength
2/26, 2/9, 3/9, 2/3, 3/4 Battalions 324B NVA Division
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.

Background

Operation

Order of battle

United States Marine Corps
North Vietnamese
  • 324B Division

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