August 31, 1945
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FRIDAY, 31 AUGUST 1945

IJN: Rear Admiral M. Matsubara officially surrendered his garrison on Marcus Island aboard USS Bagley DD-386 to Rear Admiral F. E. M. Whiting.

USN: Crashed in Oregon is SB2C Helldiver 21078 (KIA).