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ingenious tactical skill and superb coordination of the units under his command, led his forces into battle against tremendous odds, thereby contributing decisively to the rout of a powerful invasion fleet and to the consequent frustration of a formidable Japanese offensive. While faithfully directing close-range operations in the face of furious bombardment by superior enemy fire power, he was killed on the bridge of his Flagship. His courageous initiative, inspiring leadership, and judicious foresight in a crisis of grave responsibility were in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the defense of his country.
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off the coast of Ireland: "Four times a hawser was hauled aboard the cruiser from the liner, that was about three times the cruiser's size, and four times the cable parted. The Captain was for abandoning the job. But not Dan. With superhuman strength and the full cooperation of his men, he finally
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While this would normally have been grave misconduct, McCandless reportedly did so because: (1) he was intimately familiar with the plan of attack and was afraid that there would be mistakes if command passed on to another ship, and (2) he wanted to prevent news of Callaghan's death reaching the
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For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty during action against enemy Japanese forces off Savo Island on the night of 12–13 November 1942. Although out-balanced in strength and numbers by a desperate and determined enemy, Rear Admiral Callaghan, with
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systems throughout his battle line, for not using one of them as his flagship, for directing the battle from his flagship's bridge instead of the radar plot, for not issuing his battle plans to his captains, and for giving confusing orders during the battle. Analysis of the battle led to a rapid
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also became apparent. Some years later, one of his captains, Joel Pringle, would write: " devotion to duty, sound judgment and ability to inspire loyalty in his subordinates have resulted in a constant and steady increase in the efficiency of the above mentioned batteries. At the recent battle
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escorted cargo ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean. At this time, he first met Ross McIntire, a surgeon, who would later have a significant impact on his career. According to biographer Francis Murphy, Callaghan played a pivotal role in the rescue of a disabled British
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was on its way to Alaska when it broke down and could not continue its mission. Initially, the blame fell on Callaghan, who had apparently ordered incorrect condenser parts. He was suspended from duty and ordered to appear before a
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Callaghan was buried at sea. He was survived by his wife, Mary Tormey Callaghan, and son, Daniel Judson Callaghan Jr. (1915–2006). His brother William Callaghan would later become the first captain of the battleship
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had been killed, so two US commanders had now been lost, as well as several of their staff. Despite the deaths of so many senior officers, the battle ended in a strategic victory for the
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transported a shipment of gold to Australia before returning to the United States in 1926. His next assignment was the position of gunnery officer on board the battleship
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in May 1915. In his first few years of service, he developed a reputation as a conscientious sailor, noted for avoiding heavy alcohol consumption and regularly attending
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Callaghan was born on July 26, 1890, in San Francisco, California, the son of businessman Charles William Callaghan and Rose Wheeler Callaghan. The family was devoutly
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in July 1928 and worked in naval inspections for the next two years. He served as Aide to the Commander in Chief, US Fleet, and was promoted to the rank of
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The first two US Navy admirals killed in action during World War II were fellow Rear Admirals Norman Scott, earlier in the same engagement, and
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in June 1923, returning to shore duties for two years before taking up the position of first lieutenant on the battleship
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stayed with the stricken vessel hauling it out of danger finally handing it on to tugs from a North Ireland base."
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In May 1941, during the early stages of World War II, Roosevelt released Callaghan to take command of the cruiser
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practice of the Pacific Fleet in 5-inch guns, he made the largest percentage of hits of any ship of the Fleet."
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and was appointed as chief of staff to the Commander, South Pacific Area and South Pacific Force Vice Admiral
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named for the four American admirals killed in World War II, and sold to Taiwan just over 20 years later.
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By order of President Roosevelt, both Rear Admirals Callaghan and Scott were posthumously awarded the
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In hindsight, Callaghan was criticized for not distributing his five ships that had the superior
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for two years with his wife and young son. During this time, he worked on the reassignment of
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His decorations include: Before receiving the Medal of Honor, Callaghan had been awarded the
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in November 1916. Following the entry of the United States into World War I, in April 1917,
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enemy (through radio interception). McCandless received the Medal of Honor for his action.
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improvement in USN techniques for fighting in poor visibility, particularly in adopting
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During his first few years of naval service, Callaghan had been courting Mary Tormey of
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in San Francisco, the elder graduating in the class of 1907. He then graduated from the
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Guadalcanal: Decision at Sea: The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, November 13–15, 1942
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when enemy fire killed him and most of his command staff. At that time, he became
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attack. The second ship was commissioned on August 29, 1981, one of a
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at the time and accepted his father's Medal of Honor on his behalf.
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with twin 8-inch (203 mm) guns. He was promoted to the rank of
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from the navy. Callaghan next served aboard the newly commissioned
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was Callaghan's second posting, and later became his first command
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in the Philippines. Callaghan Hall at Officer Training Command,
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the third US Navy admiral killed in action during World War II
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displays a summary record of Callaghan's awards for valor.
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in Portsmouth Virginia is also named for him. A street,
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Callaghan's name is listed on Tablets of the Missing at
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History Supplement: Admiral Daniel Callaghan (SI 1907)
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on 13 November 1942. He was on the bridge of the USS
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Index

Admiral Callaghan (disambiguation)

San Francisco
California
Guadalcanal
British Solomon Islands
Ironbottom Sound
Guadalcanal
British Solomon Islands
United States of America
United States Navy

Rear admiral
Task Force 67
USS Truxtun
USS San Francisco
World War I
World War II
Pacific War
Guadalcanal campaign
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal

Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service Medal
Purple Heart
William Callaghan
United States Navy
Medal of Honor
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
World War I

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