Firebase Russell
| Firebase Russell | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Marines |
| Site information | |
| Condition | abandoned |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1968 |
| In use | 1968-9 |
| Battles/wars |  Vietnam War |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | 3rd Marine Division |
Firebase Russell (also known as FSB Russell and LZ Russell) is a former U.S. Marine Corps base northwest of The Rockpile in Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam.
History
The base was originally established in December 1968 by the 1st Battalion 4th Marines approximately 3 km northwest of The Rockpile and just south of the DMZ.[1]
On the morning of 25 February 1969 sappers from the 27th NVA Regiment attacked FSB Russell killing 27 Marines from the 2nd Battalion 4th Marines and 3rd Battalion 12th Marines and 2 Navy corpsmen. On the same morning the North Vietnamese also attacked Firebase Neville 10 km west of FSB Russell killing 14 Marines and Corpsmen.[2][3]
Current use
The base is abandoned and has reverted to jungle.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
External links
- http://www.lzrussell.org/pictures/russell.htm pictures of Firebase Russell
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