19 Nov 1945
- The US Congress voiced its opinion to withdraw US Marines from China. ww2dbase [CPC]
- Commander Keiji Koeu was relieved as the commanding officer of destroyer Yukikaze. ww2dbase [Yukikaze | CPC]
- Clifton Cates stepped down as the commanding officer of 4th Marine Division. ww2dbase [Clifton Cates | CPC]
- USS Tamalpais departed Tokyo Bay bound for Sasebo, Japan with 2,000,000 gallons of fresh water. ww2dbase [Tamalpais | Tokyo Bay, Tokyo | DS]
- USS Ranger arrived at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ww2dbase [Philadelphia Navy Yard | Ranger | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | DS]

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