11 JAN Rear Admiral Jonas H. Ingram hoists Flag in Memphis as ComCruDiv 2 at Guantanamo Bay; also CTF 3.
26 FEB Lieutenant Commander William A. Hodgman arrives Recife as Naval Observer, after reporting to Rio de Janeiro in February; first Alusnob [American Legation, United States Naval Observer - Hyperwar editor] in Brazil.
24 MAR Admiral Ingram confers with Admiral King in Washington; CominCh orders CCD2 to conduct Neutrality Patrol in South Atlantic
25 MAR Construction begun on Seaplane base at Natal under Airport Development Program contract; all work completed 1944.
25 APR USS Memphis and Cincinnati, ComCruDiv 2 in Memphis, depart Norfolk for first South Atlantic patrol.
10 MAY Memphis and Cincinnati enter Recife for one day stay.
01 JUN Milwaukee, Somers and Jouett call at Recife for two day visit.
02 JUL Construction begun on seaplane base at Recife; completed in twenty-three months but never used operationally
03 JUL Admiral Ingram visits Recife second time.
15 AUG On third visit to Recife Admiral Ingram is entertained by Brazilian officials.
28 AUG Alteration of Edificio dos Bancarios for ultimate occupancy by Naval Observer begun.
01 OCT U. S. and Brazil conclude secret agreement on close defense of continent; modified by later agreement 23 May 1942.
14 OCT On fourth visit to Recife, Admiral Ingram makes agreement with Federal Interventor of the State of Pernambuco, Sr. Agamenon Magalhaes, for use of Recife as a Naval base.
06 NOV Omaha and Somers capture homebound blockade runner Odenwald in 00° 14' N, 27° 44' W; take it to San Juan via Trinidad.
01 DEC Supply Department of Recife naval facility set up to service ships of TF 3.
08 DEC United States declares war on Germany and Japan and becomes belligerent.
13 DEC Construction begun on airfield for seaplanes at Aratu; fully completed in three years.
11/19 DEC Task Force 3 patrolling Martinique.
19 DEC First squadron of Navy planes arrives Natal for Neutrality Patrol operations; VP-52 (PBYs) under administrative control of FairWing 3 at Coco Solo.
19 DEC Three companies of U. S. Marines arrive in Brazil by plane; stationed at Belem, Natal and Recife.
Hyper War. Commander South Atlantic Force. U.S Naval Administration in WW II