Who commanded the first permanent military garrison on Wake Island in August 1941?
Major J.P.S. Devereux commanded the first permanent military garrison that arrived on the 19th of August 1941 with a force of 450 officers and men.
Questions about Battle of Wake Island
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to the Pan American Airways employees during the Japanese attack on December 8 1941?
Nine Pan Am employees were killed by the bombing raid while others were evacuated aboard the Philippine Clipper which flew to San Francisco over three days leaving behind surviving Chamorro workers who later helped defend the island.
Which Japanese ships were sunk by US Marines during the first invasion attempt on December 11 1941?
The destroyer Hayate was sunk by Battery L on Peale islet and the destroyer Kisaragi was sunk by an F4F Wildcat dropping a bomb on its stern during the early morning hours of the 11th of December 1941.
Why did Task Force 14 return to Pearl Harbor instead of relieving Wake Island?
Vice Admiral William S. Pye ordered TF-14 to return to Pearl Harbor after receiving information indicating the presence of two IJN carriers and two fast battleships near Wake Island on the 23rd of December 1941.
How many civilians died in the Battle of Wake Island according to the script text?
At least 70 US civilians including 10 Chamorros were killed during the battle while 433 US personnel were captured and sent to POW camps in Asia.