Joseph T. O'Callahan
Joseph Timothy O'Callahan | |
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Joseph T. O'Callahan, 1945. | |
| Nickname(s) | "Father Joe" |
| Born | May 14, 1905 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 18, 1964 (aged 58) Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | College of the Holy Cross Cemetery, Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1940–1946 (active) 1946–1953 (reserve) |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Other work | Jesuit priest |
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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, USS Franklin.