An Hoa Vietnam [1] In November 1965 500

[1] In November 1965 500 men moved into the old French Army camp

They were the normal barracks type "wards

[2] Intersections with Road 630 and Road 629 leading up to Hoài Ân District and An Lão District are within a few kilometres of the town

The base was originally established by the 1st Cavalry Division in January 1968

Quảng Trị Province

An Hoa Vietnam [1] In November 1965 500The base was first used by the Marines in January 1966 during Operation Mallard when the 1st Battalion, 12th Marines established a firebase there while the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines and a Company from the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines swept the surrounding area.[2] On 20 April 1966 the Marines returned to An Hoa on Operation Georgia, the 12th Marines reestablished a firebase while the 3rd Battalion 9th Marines provided security, the base would become