Tuesday, August 19, 2025

80 Years Ago, Sunday, 19 August 1945

US NAVY

PACIFIC—Formation of fleet Marine and bluejacket landing forces from officers and men afloat begins; these men are transferred, at sea, to transports for the impending occupation of Yokosuka under Commander, TF 31 (see 20 August). Japanese delegates arrive in Manila to receive surrender instructions.

            Japanese escort vessel Oki is damaged by mine off Pusan, Korea.

 

US ARMY AIR FORCE

 

US ARMY

LUZON—Japanese delegation arrives in Manila for conference on formal surrender arrangements.

 

US MARINE CORPS

 

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