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John H. Callahan

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John H. Callahan

Birth
Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
Death
13 Mar 1914 (aged 69)
Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
Burial
Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
Plot
Block 5, Lot 94, Grave 1
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 122nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the Union Army assault that resulted in the captire of Fort Blakely, Alabama on April 9, 1865. His citation reads simply "Capture of flag". His Medal was issued on June 8, 1865. He was one of two 122nd Illinois soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War (the other being Private George Stokes of Company C).
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 122nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the Union Army assault that resulted in the captire of Fort Blakely, Alabama on April 9, 1865. His citation reads simply "Capture of flag". His Medal was issued on June 8, 1865. He was one of two 122nd Illinois soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War (the other being Private George Stokes of Company C).

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  • Originally Created by: Bill Walker
  • Added: Jun 21, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6531282/john_h-callahan: accessed ), memorial page for John H. Callahan (25 Jan 1845–13 Mar 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6531282, citing Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.