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Daniel Judson Callaghan

World War II · US Navy

United States of America

Timeline

California

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Birth- Jul 26, 1890
San Francisco, California

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1939 - 1945World War II

Served For
United States of America
Branch
Navy
Rank
Rear Admiral
Conflict Period
World War II

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Gold Star

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Enlistment

California

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Death- Nov 13, 1942-Age: 52 years
Savo Island.
Callaghan was killed by an enemy shell on the bridge of his flagship, the USS San Francisco (CA-38), during a surface action against a larger Japanese force off Savo Island.

Burial

At Sea

Other Facts

Full Name
Daniel Judson Callaghan

1 Source·1 child record

Gender
Male

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