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On Thurs. 28 Jan 1943 USS Wahoo sighted Fais Island, Caroline Islands; s.....

1943-01-28

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USS Wahoo sighted Fais Island, Caroline Islands; she attempted to shell the Japanese phosphate refinery, but the appearance of a Japanese freighter forced her to abandon the attack.

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