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- William Slim passed away in London, England, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [William Slim | London, England | CPC]
- Captain Edward Ayes Boyd was named the commanding officer of USS Ticonderoga. ww2dbase [Ticonderoga | CPC]
- USS Wasp exited Boston Naval Shipyard, Massachusetts, United States. ww2dbase [Wasp (Essex-class) | Boston, Massachusetts | CPC]
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