May 26, 1967*
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Operation Union II*
Vinh Huy, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam.*
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New reports show the 3rd and 21st NVA regiments are reformin south of Que Son. We are opening operation Union II in response. 3/5 will make a helicopter assault near Vinh Huy at LZ Eagle and advance northwest parallel to the Ly Ly River until you make contact with the enemy forces.*
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Epilogue*
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3/5 assaulted LZ Eagle and found itself immediately in action. During the first day two separate actions were fought, killing 171 NVA, 37 Marines killed and 66 wounded. During the rest of Union II, 3/5 saw frequent but less intense combat. Eventually the NVA were trapped near the site of the first battle on 2nd June and defeated. Union II came to an end on JUne 5.*
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For its "aggressive fighting spirit, superb tactical skill, steadfastness under fire, consummate professionalism and countless acts of individual heroism" during Operations Union and Union II, the 5th Marine Regiment was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation.*





