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Thomas Joseph Callan

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Thomas Joseph Callan

Birth
County Louth, Ireland
Death
6 Mar 1908 (aged 54)
Yonkers, Westchester County, New York, USA
Burial
East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
Plot
St. Stephen's Section, Lot 18, Grave 5
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Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Indian Wars as a Private in Company B, 7th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Little Big Horn, Montana on June 25 and 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.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Indian Wars as a Private in Company B, 7th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Little Big Horn, Montana on June 25 and 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.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19709/thomas_joseph-callan: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Joseph Callan (12 Jul 1853–6 Mar 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19709, citing Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.