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- U.S. Army
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- Sergeant
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- American Indian Wars
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John O'Callaghan (Medal of Honor)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
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Biography
Bravery in cavalry scouting near the Black Mountains
John O'Callaghan was born in New York City in 1838. He served in the United States Army as a sergeant in Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry.
On August 13, 1868, in the vicinity of Arizona's Black Mountains, he displayed bravery in scouting and combat. His Medal of Honor citation recognizes those duties without providing further individual tactical detail. The medal was presented on July 24, 1869.
His Medal of Honor preserves the official record of his courage during the Arizona operations.
Official Medal of Honor citation:
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
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