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MARCH 2, 1942
The Navy Department issued the following communiqué: Admiral Ernest J. King, U. S. Navy, Commander in Chief, United States Fleet, made the following statement today:
Posted: October 31st, 2008 under World War II.
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FEBRUARY 1, 1942
The Navy Department issued the following communiqué on the naval situation based on reports received up to noon EST today:
Central Pacific.
A surprise attack has been made upon Japanese naval and air bases in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands. The attack was executed by surface and air units of the United States Pacific Fleet.
Posted: October 31st, 2008 under World War II.
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JANUARY 2, 1942
The U. S. naval base at Cavite was evacuated before the enemy entered Manila. All records, equipment, and stores that were not destroyed by bombing were removed prior to evacuation by naval personnel. All industrial and supply facilities, including fuel, were destroyed. The personnel of the naval hospital remained at their posts at the Naval Hospital, Canacao, to care for the wounded. All ships and naval personnel were removed from the Manila-Cavite area prior to enemy occupation.
Posted: October 31st, 2008 under World War II.
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DECEMBER 10, 1941
The Navy Department announces that instructions have been issued that the remains of naval personnel, including Coast Guard and Marine Corps, lost in action be interred temporarily in the localities in which they lost their lives. This procedure is necessitated by the difficulties of ocean transport in war. They will be buried with full military honors.
Posted: October 31st, 2008 under World War II.
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Bodega Bob (SS), Chief Engineering Officer for the Submarine Store, recently provided me with an update on what’s new at the store that’s run by submariners for submariners.
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 under Submarine Store.
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