Thomas J. Callan
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| Thomas Joseph Callan | |
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| July 12, 1853 - May 5, 1908 | |
 Medal of Honor |
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| Place of birth | Ireland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 7th United States Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars *Battle of Little Big Horn |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas Joseph Callan[1] (July 12, 1853 – May 5, 1908) was a U.S. Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.
He served during the Indian Wars as a Private in Company B, 7th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Little Big Horn, Montana Territory, on June 25 and June 26, 1876. His citation reads "Volunteered and succeeded in obtaining water for the wounded of the command; also displayed conspicuously good conduct in assisting to drive away the Indians". His medal was issued on October 24, 1896.
He was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange in New Jersey.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Callan is sometimes spelled Callen. See Indian Campaigns (1861 - 1898), Recipients of the Medal of Honor. HomeofHeroes.com. Retrieved on March 22, 2007.
[edit] References
- Thomas J. Callan (1853-1908). Find A Grave. Retrieved on March 22, 2007.
- MOH Citation for Thomas Callen. HomeofHeroes.com. Retrieved on March 22, 2007.
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