17 Jun 1919
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Russia
- Roderick Carr engaged in combat with Soviet aircraft over Puchega, Russia, shooting down one aircraft and destroying three aircraft on the ground. He would later receive a Distinguished Flying Cross medal for this action. ww2dbase [Roderick Carr | Puchega | CPC]
- S-38 was launched by Union Iron Works of Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation in San Francisco, California, United States, sponsored by Mrs. Grace M. Collins. ww2dbase [Bethlehem San Francisco Shipyard | S-38 | San Francisco, California | CPC]
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