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On Tues. 03 Feb 1942 US submarine Trout delivered 3,500 rounds of 3 inc.....

1942-02-03

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US submarine Trout delivered 3,500 rounds of 3 inch anti-aircraft ammunition to Corregidor, Philippine Islands. Upon departure, the submarine evacuated 20 tons of Philippine gold and silver.

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