Thomas Joseph Callan was a United States Army

United States Army

The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...

 soldier who received the Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...

 for his bravery during the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.

Biography

He was born on July 12, 1853.

He served during the Indian Wars as a Private in Company B, 7th United States Cavalry. He received the Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...

 for his bravery at the Battle of Little Big Horn, Montana Territory

Montana Territory

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, 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

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange

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 in 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.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars