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Today in World War II History—September 4, 1942

Sunday, September 4, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
US Army rank insignia for technician third class, WWII

US Army rank insignia for technician third class, WWII

80 Years Ago—Sept. 4, 1942: US Marines scout Savo Island off Guadalcanal, find it free of Japanese soldiers, and secure it.

US Army adds “T” to chevrons for technician third, fourth, and fifth class.

Movie premiere of Orchestra Wives, starring Glenn Miller and his orchestra.

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