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Besides normal Marine infantry, artillery, and avaition assets, the Corps also had 3 tank battalions in Vietnam, the third being a reinforcement battalion. US Army units began replacing USMC units in I Corps in '69. During '69 onward, most of the USMC units were in the big places like Da Nang mostly operating the airfields with their liasion units. Or some cases driving trucks with their transportation units. USMC units in Northern I Corps places such as Con Thien (US Army called them firebases A4 and C2), Camp Carrol, Quang Tri, Dong Ha, and later Khe Sanh, Firebase Vandergrift, Firebase Lang Vei (actually an ex-Green Beret outpost), were all taken over by the US Army's 1st Brigade 5th Mechanized Infantry Division by '69. USMC truck drivers (in USMC marked trucks) were observed driving along highway 9 (QL9 or Route 9) during Operation Lam Son 719 in 1971. The opinion at that time was that only the Marines would drive that route during that operation, as US Army truck drivers had suffered massive casualties and many were refusing to continue to drive that route. Consequently, someone had to call in the Marines.
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How many of the Marines who served in Vietnam were riflemen?
all marines
What year saw the largest number of US forces in Vietnam?
The peak year for U.S. forces was 1968. It was also the year for the greatest number of casualties.
How much money did the US spend in 1968 through 1969?
See: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
Names usmc soldiers wounded in the Vietnam war?
Nearly 14,000 US Marines were killed in Vietnam, and over 50,000 US Marines were wounded in the war.
Was there 1969 Tet?
Tet is actually the name for the Vietnamese/Chinese New Year. There was a main battle push by North Vietnam during Tet of 1969, but it did not approach the level of 1968.
Did marines serve in Vietnam?
Yes, nearly 15,000 US Marines died in Vietnam.
How many of the Marines who served in Vietnam were riflemen?
all marines
You want information on alpha company 1st battalion 1st marines 2nd platoon Vietnam 1967 1968?
Obtain a copy of the book titled, "VIETNAM ORDER OF BATTLE", By Shelby L. Stanton
What type plane did Continental airlines fly to Vietnam 1969?
In 1968 I flew into Vietnam on a Continental brand new Boeing 707. The bird with the "golden tail"
How many us marines inlisted in the vienam war?
Approximately 391,000 US Marines served in the Vietnam War; approximately 14,838 US Marines died in Vietnam.
How many marines were wounded in action in Vietnam?
13,095 U.S Marines were wounded in action during the Vietnam War.
What year saw the largest number of US forces in Vietnam?
The peak year for U.S. forces was 1968. It was also the year for the greatest number of casualties.
How much money did the US spend in 1968 through 1969?
See: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
Was there 1969 Tet?
Tet is actually the name for the Vietnamese/Chinese New Year. There was a main battle push by North Vietnam during Tet of 1969, but it did not approach the level of 1968.
Names usmc soldiers wounded in the Vietnam war?
Nearly 14,000 US Marines were killed in Vietnam, and over 50,000 US Marines were wounded in the war.
What was the total amount of troops sent to Vietnam by the end of the war?
By the end of the war, approximately 2,594,000 US Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen had served IN COUNTRY, in the Vietnam War. By the end of the war, approximately 2,594,000 US Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen had served IN COUNTRY, in the Vietnam War.
When did Leo P Molina serve in Vietnam?
Leo P. Molina served in Vietnam in 1968 - 1969. He served in Company C, 2d Battalian, 3rd Birgade, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne.
