August 3, 1942
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MONDAY, 3 AUGUST 1942

China: P-43A Lancer Number 1222 pilot Chen Sheng, 4th PG vice-commander was killed during a training flight.

ALASKA (11th AF): Three B-17s, two B-24s and single LB-30 fly a bombing and photo reconnaissance mission to Tanaga and Kanaga and also bomb Kiska; four of the aircraft have mechanical trouble but all return.

SWPA (5th AF): P-400 Airacobras strafe Oivi and Kokoda. The 63d Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 43d Bombardment Group (Heavy), moves from Charleville to Torrens Creek with B-17s; first mission is August 14, 1942.

U.S. Navy: Major General Clayton B. V ogel, senior Fleet Marine Force commander at San Diego, was designated Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, San Diego Area, to head all Fleet Marine Force units in the 11th Naval District.

Submarine USS Gudgeon (SS-211) sinks Japanese transport Naniwa Maru, 07°37'N, 150°11'E.

USMC: Major General Clayton B. Vogel, senior Fleet Marine Force commander at San Diego, was designated Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, San Diego Area, to head all Fleet Marine Force units in the 11th Naval District.