1 Apr 1929
China
China
- Joseph Stilwell returned to Tianjin, China. ww2dbase [Joseph Stilwell | Tianjin | CPC]
- HMS Falcon was established in southeastern Malta. ww2dbase [RAF Hal Far | Hal Far | CPC]
- Stephen Beattie was promoted to the rank of sub lieutenant. ww2dbase [Stephen Beattie | CPC]
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