Callaghan, W. M. (William McCombe), 1897-1991

William McCombe Callaghan was born August 8, 1897, in Oakland, California. He received his commission from Annapolis in 1919, and served as commander of the U.S.S. Missouri from 1944 to 1945. He achieved the rank of rear admiral in May 1945 and retired as vice admiral in March 1957. Callaghan died on July 8, 2991.

From the description of Callaghan, W. M. (William McCombe), 1897-1991 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10616329