John H. Callahan-Manhattan, KS
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Fort Blakely, AL on April 9, 1865. He is buried in Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, KS in Block 5, Lot 94.
Waymark Code: WMYT4A
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2018
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He was born on January 25, 1845 in Shelby County, KY and died on March 13, 1914 in Manhattan, KS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CALLAHAN, JOHN H.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 122d Illinois Infantry
• Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865
• Entered service at: Macoupin County, Ill.
• Date of issue: 8 June 1865
Citation: Capture of flag.
Armed Service: Army
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