VC D440 Battalion
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| D440 Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1968–1970 |
| Allegiance |  Viet Cong |
| Branch | National Liberation Front for Southern Vietnam |
| Role | Guerilla |
| Size | 350 men |
The VC D440 Battalion, also known as the Viet Cong D440 Provincial Mobile Battalion, was a Local Force battalion of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. The battalion operated in the Phước Tuy and Long Khánh provinces usually along Route 2. It was formed in 1968 under the command of Comrade Hai Tinh and consisted mainly of North Vietnamese Army personnel.[1]
The battalion or elements of it participated in the battle of Binh Ba against Australian Army forces, as well as a number of other actions.[2][3] The unit generally performed poorly against Australian forces however, and it was eventually disbanded in August 1970 with most of its personnel transferred to D445 Battalion.[1]
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