Years of service 1876 - 1881 | Name Thomas Callan | |
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Born July 12, 1853County Louth, Ireland ( 1853-07-12 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Indian Wars*Battle of Little Big Horn People also search for Henry Hogan, John Tweedale | ||
Battles and wars American Indian Wars | ||
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.
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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.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 7th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date. At Little Big Horn, Mont., 25-June 26, 1876. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: October 24, 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.