[3] The operation was carried out in the western part of "Leatherneck Square" near Con Thien, lasting from 16 July to 31 October 1967.

[1]: 125 2/9 Marines, supported by a platoon of five M-48s, three M50 Ontos and three LVTEs moved north along Provincial Route 606 to make a spoiling attack into the DMZ, the unit made no contact with the PAVN and set up a night defensive position near the Bến Hải River[4] The following morning as the unit was returning along the same route a command detonated mine exploded wounding 5 Marines.

[1]: 132  Some of the attacking PAVN were alleged to have been wearing USMC helmets and flak jackets and they were well supported mortars and 140mm rockets.

[1]: 134  LCPL Jedh Colby Barker would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in this battle.

[5] At 01:25 on 14 October PAVN artillery hit 2nd Battalion 4th Marines position around Washout Bridge between the Charlie 2 (C-2) strongpoint and the Con Thien Combat Base.

A night LP reported that a large PAVN unit (2 companies) was moving past its position towards the bridge.

The Marines tanks opened fire first with beehive rounds; machine guns causing the PAVN to attack prematurely.

Jack W. Phillips, his forward observer and 3 Platoon leaders; these young 2nd lieutenants just arrived in country.

[1]: 136 On 25 October 2/4 Marines began a sweep north along Route 561, there was no enemy contact but progress was slowed by heavy undergrowth and the unit set up a night position.

[1]: 137 On 26 October, 2/4 Marines, less Company F which remained at the night position to guard a stock of ammunition, moved north and secured the objective by 13:00.

The PAVN probed the Marine position with direct and indirect fire and ground attacks before withdrawing around 02:00 on 27 October.

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