US NAVY
PACIFIC—Submarine Searaven (SS-196) begins rescue of
stranded Australian sailors, airmen, and soldiers from Japanese-occupied Timor,
N.E.I.
EUROPE—Admiral Leahy's recall "for consultation"
is announced.
US ARMY AIR FORCE
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US ARMY
UNITED STATES—Admiral
William D. Leahy, U.S. Ambassador to France, is recalled to Washington for
consultation.
BURMA—On Irrawaddy front, Japanese block road N and S of
Pin Chaung near Yenangyaung. Chinese 38th Division leaves Kyaukpadaung at night
to relieve isolated Burma 1st Division. To S, Indian 17th Division sends out
strong columns from Natmauk and Taungdwingyi to ease pressure on Burma 1st Division,
but Japanese are not diverted. On Sittang front, Chinese 22d Division, ordered
to delay for 2 weeks in preparation for trapping enemy at Pyinmana, is in Lewe area,
but because of reverses suffered by Burma I Corps, General Stilwell is forced
to abandon plans for stand at Pyinmana. Japanese continue pressure against
Chinese T-55th Division in Bawlake-Mawchi area.
US MARINE CORPS
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