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Today in World War II History—March 9, 1944

Saturday, March 9, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Gen. Douglas MacArthur decorates Lt. Marvin J. Henshaw with the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on Los Negros, 29 Feb 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)

Gen. Douglas MacArthur decorates Lt. Marvin J. Henshaw with the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on Los Negros, 29 Feb 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)

80 Years Ago—Mar. 9, 1944: US Sixth Army secures Los Negros in the Admiralty Islands in the Pacific.

Chinese take Walawbum, Burma, opening Hukawng Valley for Ledo Road construction (will connect to Burma Road to supply China).

Allied construction of the Ledo Road in Burma (US Army Center of Military History)

Allied construction of the Ledo Road in Burma (US Army Center of Military History)

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