Books, Camp

A.k.a. Camp Red Beach and Camp J.K. Books (often referred to as Camp "Brooks" in error). At Da Nang and just S Red Beach, apx 8 km NW Da Nang AB and adj QL-1. Originally named Camp Red Beach but renamed to honor Cpl Jay K. Books, USMC, a data processor who volunteered for Marine CAC (pacification) team and was KIA 16Nov66, when 122mm rocket hit guard tower he was manning at Red Beach. HQ Force Logistics Cmd, USMC VN. Data per Vietnam Military lore 1959-1973. Quang Nam Pr, I Corps.  (From Where We Were In Vietnam, by Michael P. Kelley)