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FYI
The Son My Operation of 16 - 19 March 1968
During the period 16-19 March 1968, US Army troops of TF Barker, 11th Brigade, Americal Division, massacred a large number of noncombatants in two hamlets of Son My Village, Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam. The precise number of Vietnamese killed cannot be determined but was at least 175 and may exceed 400.
The massacre occurred in conjunction with a combat operation which was intended to neutralize Son My Village as a logistical support base and staging area, and to destroy elements of an enemy battalion thought to be located in the Son My area.
Yes, this was under the Chain of Command of U.S. Marine Lt. General Cushman. However, it was not a USMC Operation!
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/mylai/MYL_CHA.HTM
for more information see:
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/mylai/mylai.htm
George T. Curtis (RIP. 9/17/2005)
Posted : 2003-10-25 10:05
One Good Soldier
That was one sick event!!! There was only one bright spot and that was the Brave WO Helicopter Pilot that interupted the sick killing of innocents. He was recognized recently for his humanity in the facing down of that sad group. Well Deserved!!! SF PM
Posted : 2003-10-25 15:01
