It was captured by the Marines but then abandoned after the battle .
Hill 484 was the scene of heavy fighting between the 3rd Battalion , 4th Marines and People 's Army of Vietnam ( PAVN ) forces during Operation Prairie in early October 1966 .
It was captured by the 3rd Battalion , 4th Marines but then abandoned after the battle .
Hill 484 was the scene of heavy fighting between the 3rd Battalion , 4th Marines and People 's Army of Vietnam ( PAVN ) forces during Operation Prairie in early October 1966 .