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Lead Attack Leaders Named for Palau Campaign
Vice Admiral Theodore Wilkinson of Rosslyn Virginia directed landing operations as commander of the U S Third Amphibious Force. Major General Julian C Smith of Alexandria Virginia led the expedition ground forces and commanded the Second Marine Division in Tarawa.
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Japan
Great Pacific
Palau
Admir Theodore §. Wilkinson
Upper
Rosslyn
U.S
Julian C. Smith
USMC
Alexandria
Tarawa