Joseph T. O'Callahan Military person

Joseph Timothy O'Callahan (May 14, 1905 – March 18, 1964) was a Jesuit priest and, during World War II, a United States Navy chaplain. He was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during and after an attack on the aircraft carrier aboard which he was serving, the USS Franklin.

Personal facts

Joseph T. O'Callahan
Birth dateMay 14, 1905
Birth place
Boston
Date of deathMarch 18, 1964
Place of death
Worcester Massachusetts

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Navy
military unit
United States Navy Chaplain Corps
service start1940
service end1953

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