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The camp was in Sakon Nakhon province, 50 km from Nakhon Phanom. Distance incorrect read comments why
Apparently the camp was only in existence from 1966 to 1971.
The occupants were the 809th Engineer Battalion. The battalion was deactivated February 3, 1971
In 1968 the authorized strength was 905.
The battalion had done extensive construction projects throughout Thailand, including the capital.
A few interesting headlines about the company
- Thai son looking for American father
- Soldier claims Agent Orange sprayed on the camp caused permanent dissabilities
Military com exerb: .
"In August(1966), the main portion of Company C was moved to Sakhon Nakhon where it built a troop cantonment area, a Special Forces camp, and a POL tank farm at Nakhom Phanom (NKP)"
Few pictures seem to indicate it was typical barracks of the day, wooden huts most likely dismantled by locals for the lumber.
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| Typical Army barracks during the Vietnam War era |
4 comments:
it is not 50k from NKP
here is the location 17° 4'40.33"N 104°12'0.54"E is at the front gate. airborne!
Not 50 km from Nakhon Phanom. That becomes obvious now.
It's easy to understand why some veterans had indicated the wrong distance.
50 km from Nakhon Phanom is where you can find the cement factory and the work base.
I was with the 809th 1966-until Mar 1977.
Some of my photos from that time: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmschneid/albums/72157628986851119
Hi all, do you know if US army engineers also built Nam Pung Dam and how electricity produced was transmitted from the dam and to where? Were there power grids running around the region back then? I am researching on Thailand's electricity system development but can't seem to spot the information from the early period of the development. Appreciate if you could share what you remember or any companies/personnel who may know about these subjects. Many thanks.
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