Daniel J. Callaghan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Navy Admiral and Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 26-Jul-1890
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States
Date of Death: 13-Nov-1942
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Daniel J. Callaghan
- Daniel Judson Callaghan (July 26, 1890 – November 13, 1942) was a United States Navy officer who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
- In a career spanning just over 30 years, he served his country in two wars.
- He served on several ships during his first 20 years of service, including escort duties during World War I, and also filled some shore-based administrative roles.
- He later came to the attention of US President Franklin Roosevelt, who appointed Callaghan as his naval aide in 1938.
- A few years later, he returned to command duties during the early stages of World War II.
- Callaghan was killed by an enemy shell on the bridge of his flagship, USS San Francisco, during a surface action against a larger Japanese force off Savo Island.
- The battle ended in a strategic victory for the Allied side.
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