USS Juneau (CL-52)

USS Juneau (CL-52) was an Atlanta-class light cruiser commissioned by the United States Navy in February 1942. She participated in several significant World War II engagements, including the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands and the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. On November 13, 1942, during the latter battle, Juneau was struck by a Japanese torpedo and later suffered a catastrophic explosion after being hit by another torpedo, sinking rapidly. Tragically, most of her crew perished, including the five Sullivan brothers, whose loss deeply impacted the American public and influenced military family policies.