Background
Callaghan, William McCombe was born on August 8, 1897 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Charles William and Rose (Wheeler) Callaghan.
Callaghan, William McCombe was born on August 8, 1897 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Charles William and Rose (Wheeler) Callaghan.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1918. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Columbia University, 1925.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1918, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1945. Instructor marine engineering United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. War plans officer for logistics Pacific Fleet.
Commander United States Ship Missouri. Chief Naval Transportation Service. Commander amphibious forces Pacific Fleet.
Commander all naval forces in Far East. Vice president American Export Lines, from 1957. Chairman maritime transportation research board National Academy of Sciences.
Married Helen Louise Brunett, August 24, 1921 (deceased 1970). Children: Jane Callaghan Gude, William McCombe Junior. Married Martha Harper (deceased 1973).
Married Sarah Duerson.