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Thomas Joseph Callan
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Thomas J. Callan as depicted in Deeds of Valor, Volume II
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| Born | July 12, 1853 County Louth, Ireland |
| Died | March 5, 1908 (aged 54) Yonkers, New York, US |
| Place of burial |
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, New Jersey
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| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1876–1881 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 7th United States Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars *Battle of Little Big Horn |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas Joseph Callan (July 12, 1853 – May 5, 1908) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.
Biography
Callan was born in County Louth, Ireland on July 12, 1853, and joined the US Army in March 1876.
He had served just three months as a Private in Company B, 7th United States Cavalry, at the time of his actions. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Little Big Horn, Montana Territory, on June 25, and June 26, 1876. His medal was issued on October 24, 1896.
He died on May 5, 1908, and was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, New Jersey.
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