The USS Chicago (CA-29), a Northampton-class cruiser, joined WW2's Pacific Theater after its 1931 commissioning. Renamed from light to heavy cruiser due to 8-inch guns, it engaged in exercises, patrols, and battles, including Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea, and Savo Island. Tragically sank during Battle of Rennell Island in 1943, commemorated with three battle stars.

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