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Today in U.S. Naval History: October 28
Today in U.S. Naval History - October 28 1864 - Steamer General Thomas and gunboat Stone River destroy Confederate batteries on Tennessee River near Decatur, Alabama. 1882 - Orders issued for first Naval Attache (LCDR French Chadwick sent to London, England). For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.
This Day in U.S. Naval History – October 28
1864 - Steamer General Thomas and gunboat Stone River destroy Confederate batteries on Tennessee River near Decatur, Alabama. 1882 - Orders issued for first Naval Attache (LCDR French Chadwick sent to London, England). (Source: Navy News Service)
This Day in Naval History – Oct. 28
1864 - Steamer General Thomas and gunboat Stone River destroy Confederate batteries on Tennessee River near Decatur, Alabama. 1882 - Orders issued for first Naval Attache (LCDR French Chadwick sent to London, England). (Source: Naval News Service)
This Day in Naval History - Oct. 28
From the Navy News Service 1864 - Steamer General Thomas and gunboat Stone River destroy Confederate batteries on Tennessee River near Decatur, Ala. 1882 - Orders issued for first naval attache (Lt. Cmdr. French Chadwick sent to London). 1933 - The development of the PBY Catalina flying boat is begun by awarding the contract to the Consolidated Aircraft Company.