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Daniel J. Callaghan

United States Navy Admiral and Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1890-1942) · United States · On the map · Died at 52

Daniel Judson Callaghan was a United States Navy officer who served his country in two wars, in a three-decades-long career. Callaghan 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.

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Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Distinguished Service Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation
Mexican Service Medal
Nicaraguan Campaign Medal
World War I Victory Medal (United States)
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal

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He later came to the attention of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who appointed Callaghan as his naval aide in 1938.

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Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1942 · aged 52