Firebase Maureen | |
Type: | Army |
Built: | 1970 |
Used: | 1970–71 |
Occupants: | 101st Airborne Division |
Battles: | Vietnam War |
Firebase Maureen (also known as Hill 980) is a former U.S. Army firebase in the A Sầu Valley southwest of Huế in central Vietnam.
The base was established overlooking the A Sầu Valley, 32 km southwest of Huế.[1]
The base was first established by the 101st Airborne Division in May 1970 to support Operation Texas Star. On 7 May 1970 the base was defended by a platoon of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry when it was attacked by a People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force. Private Kenneth Michael Kays was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle.[2]
The base was reopened in April 1971 as part of Operation Lam Son 720.[1]
The base has reverted to jungle.