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Marines built Fire Support Bases just south of the Demiliterized Zone (DMZ) (which divided North and South Vietnam). 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines had its HQ at Vandegrift Combat Base and built FSB's Cates, Neville, Fuller, Argonne and Russell in 1968-69 to provide 105mm Artillery support for the 4th Marines.Elliott Combat Base was 4th Marine HQ and the "Rockpile" was just south Of Russell, along HWY 9. Quang Tri Combat Base was 3rd Bn 12th Mar Rear,and Dong Ha Combat Base was 12th Marine HQ and 4/12's 155 towed howitzers.
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