Sơn Mỹ Memorial, Memorial site in Son My, Vietnam
The memorial includes preserved village buildings, exhibition halls, and marble plaques listing the names of 504 civilians who lost their lives.
On March 16, 1968, American soldiers carried out a military operation that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians in Son My.
The memorial displays photographs, personal belongings, and artifacts that document the events through Vietnamese perspectives and testimonies of survivors.
Located 13 kilometers northeast of Quang Ngai city center, the memorial offers guided tours and educational programs about the Vietnam War period.
The central monument, created by Vietnamese artist Ho Thu, stands at the exact location where many villagers met their end during the incident.
Location: Sơn Mỹ
GPS coordinates: 15.18000,108.88639
Latest update: May 22, 2025 10:59
Vietnam preserves numerous military and prison sites that bear witness to the conflicts between 1955 and 1975. These facilities include defensive tunnel networks, converted colonial prisons, combat bases, and memorials. Visitors can trace the progression of the conflict across different regions of the country, from the Mekong Delta to northern provinces and the central highlands. Notable locations include the Vinh Moc tunnels, where 60 families lived underground during bombings; Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi, which recounts the country's prison history; and the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City with its collections of equipment and documents from the era. The Khe Sanh base offers insight into military operations conducted near border areas, while the Son My memorial commemorates civilian casualties. These sites provide a direct perspective on a period that has significantly shaped Vietnam’s history and help visitors understand the ground realities beyond broad narratives.
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