16 Nov 1945
- 88 German rocket scientists were brought into the United States. ww2dbase [CPC]
- Albert Wedemeyer ordered that public saluting for US servicemen in Shanghai, China was no longer required unless on official business. ww2dbase [Albert Wedemeyer | Shanghai | CPC]
- Liu Yuzhang and his troops passed through the Shanhai Pass of the Great Wall in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China and marched northwards. ww2dbase [Liu Yuzhang | Qinhuangdao, Hebei | CPC]
- Dixie Kiefer was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Virginia, United States with full military honors. ww2dbase [Dixie Kiefer | Arlington, Virginia | DS]
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