John H. Callahan
| John H. Callahan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 25, 1845 Shelby County, Kentucky |
| Died |
March 13, 1914 (aged 69) Manhattan, Kansas |
| Place of burial | Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 122nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John H. Callahan (January 25, 1845 – March 13, 1914) was one of two men from the 122nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment to receive the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War. Callahan was a private in Company B. The medal was awarded for capturing a Confederate flag during the Battle of Fort Blakely on April 9, 1865; he was one of fourteen men awarded with the Medal of Honor at this battle.
Callahan joined the Army in August 1862, and was mustered out in July 1865.[1]
He died on March 13, 1914 in Manhattan, Kansas and is buried in Sunset Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization. Private, Company B, 122nd Illinois Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865. Entered service at : Macoupin County, Ill.. Birth: Shelby County, Ky. Date of issue: 8 June 1865.
Citation:
Capture of flag.
See also
References
- "Medal of Honor". Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- "John H. Callahan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-03-31.