8 Apr 1948

United States
  • USS Whale arrived at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States by tow. ww2dbase [Whale | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | CPC]
  • Bryant Boatner was promoted to the rank of temporary major general. ww2dbase [Bryant Boatner | CPC]



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