TASK FORCE 72
SEVENTH FLEET, US NAVY
IN AUSTRALIA DURING WW2

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The US Navy's Seventh Fleet was attached to South West Pacific area during WW2 under the overall command of General Douglas MacArthur. 

Task Force 72, Seventh Fleet, US Navy was based in Brisbane in southern Queensland during WW2.

In May 1944, Task Force 72, Seventh Fleet comprised:-

COMMANDER TASK FORCE 72
    Capt. Bryant, E.H.
    Comdr. Nichols, S.G.

SUBMARINE REPAIR UNIT, NAVY 134
    Commanding Officer:
        Comdr. Lewis, G.A.
    Executive Officer:
        Lt. Wilson, G.R.
    Officer's Club
    B.O.Q.
    Duty Administrative Officer

The above information is from the May 1944 Brisbane Military Telephone Directory.

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This page last updated 30 September 2003