1 Aug 1919
- Quintin Brand was given the rank of captain in the newly formed Royal Air Force. ww2dbase [Quintin Brand | CPC]
- Peter Drummond was promoted to the rank of captain. ww2dbase [Peter Drummond | CPC]
- USS S-38 arrived at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | S-38 | Vallejo, California | CPC]
1 Aug 1919 Interactive Map
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