Joseph T. O'Callahan

Military Person

1905 – 1964

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Who was Joseph T. O'Callahan?

Joseph Timothy O'Callahan 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.

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Born
May 14, 1905
Boston
Also known as
  • Joseph Timothy O'Callahan
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Boston College High School
Lived in
  • Boston
Died
Mar 18, 1964
Worcester

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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