18 Jul 1959

France
  • Capitaine de vaisseau de Bazelaire was named the commanding officer of Jeanne d'Arc. ww2dbase [Jeanne d'Arc | CPC]
United States
  • Commander Richard S. Moore was named the commanding officer of USS Preston, replacing Lieutenant Commander Albert M. Sackett. ww2dbase [Preston (Fletcher-class) | CPC]

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