November 29, 1941
World War II Pacific History
Day by day chronology

Saturday, 29 November 1941

USN: Admiral Stark, CNO, directed that defense recommendations based on Major Alfred R. Pefley's reconnaissance of Tutuila, Samoa, be implemented immediately; the naval governor was authorized to begin construction of coast defense and anti-aircraft gun positions.

The "Pensacola Convoy" with U.S. troops escorted by USS Pensacola (CA-24) departs Pearl Harbor bound for Manila. After the start of the Pacific War, the convoy will divert to Brisbane.


USMC: Major Walter L. J. Bayler arrives with a detachment of Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 21 (MAG-21) to set up Naval Air Station Wake communication facilities.

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