US NAVY
ATLANTIC—German submarine U-213 mines the waters off
St. John's, Newfoundland.
Norwegian
freighter Havprins rescues 18 survivors of U.S. tanker Esso Houston, sunk
by German submarine U-162 on 12 May; Havprins will transfer these
men to Latvian freighter Everagra for transportation to St. Thomas,
Virgin Islands (see 17 May).
GULF OF MEXICO—Norwegian merchantman Norsol rescues
two survivors from U.S. freighter David McKelvy, sunk the day before by
German submarine U-506.
US ARMY AIR FORCE
EIGHTH AF—General Eaker designated commander of Det HQ
Eighth AF in addition to his duties as CG VIII Bomber Command. General Hunter assumes
command of VIII Interceptor Command.
TENTH AF—Heavy Bombers pound Myitkyina for second time,
scoring direct hits on runways and several buildings.
FIFTH AF—B‑17’s, B‑26’s, and B‑25’s attack Rabaul and Lae.
US ARMY
UNITED STATES—Legislation
establishing Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) is enacted.
AUSTRALIA—U.S. 32d Division arrives.
BURMA—British Imperial forces withdrawing from Burma reach
Tamu, Assam.
US MARINE CORPS
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