On Tues. 19 Aug 1941 The first permanent military garrison was establis.....

The first permanent military garrison was established at Wake Atoll, which consisted of 449 men of the US Marine Corps 1st Defense Battalion under the command of US Navy Commander Winfield Scott Cunningham.

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1941-08-19

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