Operation Utah

Operation Utah was a US Marine Corps and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) operation that took place northwest of Quảng Ngãi, lasting from 4–7 March 1966, during the Vietnam War.

Operation Utah
Part of Vietnam War

Company F, 2/7 Marines, Operation Utah
Date4–7 March 1966
Location15.235°N 108.71°E / 15.235; 108.71
Result U.S./ARVN victory
Belligerents
 United States
 South Vietnam
 North Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
Brig Jonas M. Platt
Units involved
1st Marine Division
2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
3rd Battalion, 1st Marines
2nd Battalion, 4th Marines
Airborne Division
1st Airborne Battalion
5th Airborne Battalion
37th Ranger Battalion
21st Regiment
Casualties and losses
98 killed
30 killed
US body count: 600 killed
5 captured
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