Thomas J. Callan aka Thomas J. Callen-East Orange, NJ
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 44.988 W 074° 12.546
18T E 566767 N 4511283
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Little Big Horn, MT on June 25-26. 1876. He is buried under his true name Thomas J. Callan and served in the military as Thomas J. Callen. He is buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, NJ in St. Stephen Path, Lot 18, Grave 5.
Waymark Code: WMY7YZ
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2018
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He was born on July 12, 1853 in County Louth, Ireland and died on May 5, 1908 in Yonkers, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CALLEN, THOMAS J.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 7th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date. At Little Big Horn, Mont., 25-26 June 1876
• Entered service at: Boston, Mass.
• Date of issue: 24 October 1896
Citation: Volunteered and succeeded in obtaining water for the wounded of the command; also displayed conspicuously good conduct in assistlng to drive away the Indians.
Armed Service: Army
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