Tet-68 at Marble Mountain information
for MAG-16
HMH-463
HMM-265
HMM-363
For date 680131
MAG-16 was a US Marine Corps unit
HMH-463 was a US Marine Corps unit
HMM-265 was a US Marine Corps unit
HMM-363 was a US Marine Corps unit
Primary service involved, US Marine Corps
Quang Nam Province, I Corps, South Vietnam
Location, Marble Mountain Air Facility
Description: The MAG-16 command chronology reported that at 0338H Marble Mountain Air Facility (MMAF) received 29 incoming enemy 122mm rockets resulting in one minor injury to MAG-16 personnel (LCpl R.C. Cremer) and the following damage: 1 CH-53A, substantial damage; 4 CH-53As, limited damage; 10 CH-46A, limited damage; 8 UH-34D, limited damage. Four VMO-2 UH-1E armed helicopters were launched in defense of MMAF and engaged enemy units.
Comments: LCP Cremer, R.C.; MAG-16; WIA;
The source for this information was MAG-16 Command Chronology 1-31 Jan
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05/13/2023