Firebase Gio Linh

Firebase Gio Linh (also known as FSB A-2, Alpha 2, Camp Hill, The Alamo or simply Gio Linh) is a former U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) firebase north of Đông Hà in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam.

Firebase Gio Linh
Gio Linh, March 1968
Coordinates16.943°N 107.076°E / 16.943; 107.076 (Firebase Gio Linh)
TypeMarines/Army
Site history
Built1966
In use1966–1972
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Battle of Con Thien
Easter Offensive
Garrison information
Occupants3rd Marine Division
ARVN 1st Division
ARVN 3rd Division
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