Operation Camden (1969) Explained

Conflict:Operation Camden
Partof:Vietnam War
Date:21 August 1969
Place:Hat Dich, Phuoc Tuy Province, Republic of Vietnam
Result:Australian victory
Combatant1: Australia
Combatant2: Viet Cong
Commander1:Bill Grassick
John James
Commander2:Unknown
Casualties1:1 killed
36 wounded
Casualties2:13 killed
25 wounded

Operation Camden was an Australian Army in support of the 501 Land Clearing Company, United States Army Corps of Engineers who were undertaking land clearing operations in the Hat Dich area. A large contact took place on 21 August 1969 during Operation Camden south of the Hat Dich Secret Zone in Phuoc Tuy Province against Viet Cong forces. The battle was fought between 3 Platoon and the Assault Pioneer Platoon of the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) and the Viet Cong 3rd Battalion, 274th Regiment.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.5rar.asn.au/narrative/op-camden-2.htm John James, Mick Dench and John Lloyd, "Operation Camden" (5RAR Association website)