Operation Maui Peak

Operation Maui Peak
Part of Vietnam War

MAG-16 CH-46 lands supplies
Date1–19 October 1968
Location15°50′24″N 107°55′52″E / 15.84°N 107.931°E / 15.84; 107.931
Result U.S. victory
Belligerents
 United States  North Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
MG Carl A. Youngdale
COL Herbert Beckington

Units involved

1st Marine Division

1st Battalion, 1st Marines
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
2nd Division
21st Regiment
141st Regiment
368B Rocket Regiment
Casualties and losses
28 killed US body count: 202 killed

Operation Maui Peak was a US Marine Corps operation that took place near the Thường Ðức Camp southwest of Danang, during the Vietnam War. It lasted from 1 to 19 October 1968.


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