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- George Patton was promoted to the permanent rank of major. ww2dbase [George Patton | CPC]
- Ira Eaker was promoted to the rank of captain. ww2dbase [Ira Eaker | CPC]
- Harold George was promoted to the rank of captain. ww2dbase [Harold George | CPC]
- James Doolittle received a commission in the Regular Army component of the US Army. ww2dbase [James Doolittle | CPC]
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