26 Jun 1949
  • Captain Henry Richter was named the commanding officer of USS Saint Paul. ww2dbase [Saint Paul | CPC]
Japan Korea
  • Kim Gu was assassinated by Ahn Doo-hee in Seoul, South Korea. ww2dbase [Kim Gu | Seoul | CPC]

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Escort Carrier USS Guadalcanal off the African coast, 7 Jun 1944. The captured U-505 is in the foreground with a US Navy whaleboat alongside.

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