This Memorial to Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan
[Main Marker - Mounted on base of the flag pole.]
This memorial to Rear Admiral Daniel Judson Callaghan, U.S.N. and his officers and men who gave their lives for our country, while fighting on board the USS San Francisco in the battle of Guadalcanal on the night of 12-15 November 1942, was formed from the bridge of their ship and were mounted on the great circle course to Guadalcanal by the grateful people of San Francisco on 12 November 1950.
[Second Marker:]
On 12 & 13 November 1942 in the most savage Naval engagement at close quarters in history the United States Navy decisively turned back the enemy at Guadalcanal.
In memory of
Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan
and men of the U.S.S. San Francisco
who there gave their lives
for their country and for freedom.
15 November 1992
Marker can be reached from El Camino Del Mar north of Sea Rock Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
