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Firebase Maureen (also known as Hill 980) is a former U.S. Army firebase in the A Sầu Valley southwest of Huế in central Vietnam.

History

The base was established overlooking the A Sầu Valley, 32 km southwest of Huế.^[1]

The base was first established by the 101st Airborne Division in May 1970 to support Operation Texas Star. On 7 May 1970 the base was defended by a platoon of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry when it was attacked by a People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force. Private Kenneth Michael Kays was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle.^[2] In January 2025, former Pfc Kenneth J. David was awarded the Medal of Honor (upgraded from the Distinguished Service Cross) for his actions during the battle.^[3]

The base was reopened in April 1971 as part of Operation Lam Son 720.^[1]

The base has reverted to jungle.

^ ^a ^b Kelley, Michael (2002). Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. p. 329. ISBN 978-1555716257.
^ Mills, Randy (2006). Troubled Hero: A Medal of Honor, Vietnam, and the War at Home. Indiana University Press. p. xiv. ISBN 9780253347954.
^ "Medal of Honor: Specialist Fourth Class Kenneth J. David". United States Army. Retrieved 6 January 2025. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

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