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OPERATION SOMERSET PLAIN/LAM SON 246


Elements of the 1st BDE, 101st ABN DIV (AM) and the 3d INF, 1st ARVN DIV in coordinated US and ARVN search-and-clear operation in the A Shau Valley, Thua Thien Province. Upon termination of the operation on 19 August, results were 133 enemy KIA.

(USMACV; Command History 1968, Volume I; 30 April 1969)

Unit(s) tasked organized or under brigade control: 1-501 IN BN; 1-502 IN BN; 1-502 IN BN; 2-502 IN BN and 2d Brigade, 101st ABN DIV

Operation Somerset Plain/Lam Son 246 commenced on 04 August 1968 and terminated on 20 August 1968 with the following results:

Enemy: 133 KIA






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