The Archive · 1941

of Navy, Colonel Frank Knox

Naval authorities Said the usual pomp which accompanies a change im the Fleet Command would be dispensed with because of the current state of emergency. No salütés would be fired owing to a standing rule against the firing of guns in Pearl Hatbour.

Rear-Admiral Kimmel wil be ed to be within the Harbour at the piped aboard the Pennsylvania short-time, With this in mind Fleet ly after 10 am, tomorrow morning operations are carried on to a large to be greeted by Admiral Richard-extent from Lahai Roads, off the son. Together they will proceed to Island of Mani, about 70 miles the quarter-deck, Whéte the new dnd south-east of the island of Oahu, Old staffs and the various flag officers ati which are located Honolulu did assembled.

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