Hammersley
Written June 2014
Operation
Dates:
2 Feb 1970 - 9 Mar 1970
Area of Operation:
Long Hải hills area, Long Điền District, Vũng Tàu Province, III Corps
Allied Units:
8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (8RAR)
Allied Casualties:
11 KIA, 59 WIA
Enemy Units:
Viet Cong 445th Battalion
Enemy Casualties:
45 KIA (confirmed-but likely more), 1 POW
Objective(s):
Reconnaissance
Significance/Notes:
The operations of D445 (the VC battalion) in the area were seriously disrupted. Large enemy caches of food, equipment, and weapons/ammo were found and confiscated. 8RAR was awarded the Republic of Vietnam’s Meritorious Unit Commendation, including the Cross of Gallantry, for its actions during this operation.
Sources:
8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment - Australian War Memorial
Further Reading:
Combat Battalion: The 8th Battalion in Vietnam by Robert Hall
