Firebase Shepherd
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Firebase Shepherd (also known as Hill 248) was a United States Marine Corps and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) firebase located in Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam.
| Firebase Shepherd | |
|---|---|
| Site information | |
| Type | Army |
| Condition | abandoned |
| Location | |
  Firebase Shepherd | |
| Coordinates | 16.645°N 106.811°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1968 |
| In use | 1968-70 |
| Battles/wars |  Vietnam War |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | 3rd Marine Division 1st Division (South Vietnam) |
History
Shepherd was constructed in 1968 by the 3rd Marine Division during Operation Scotland II south of Route 9 and approximately 18km southwest of Mai Loc Camp.[1] The 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines closed Shepherd on 11 November 1968.[2]
The base was reopened in July 1970 to support Operation Clinch Valley.[3]: E-18
