William O'Callaghan (Irish Army officer)

William O'Callaghan
Native name
Liam Ó Céallachgáin
Nickname(s)"The Bull"
Born(1921-07-03)3 July 1921
Buttevant, County Cork, Ireland
Died26 December 2015(2015-12-26) (aged 94)
AllegianceIreland
Service / branchIrish Army
Years of service1939–1987
RankLieutenant General
CommandsUnited Nations Truce Supervision Organization (1978–79, 1986–87)
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (1981–86)
Battles / warsSecond World War
Lebanese Civil War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Honour (France)
National Order of the Cedar (Lebanon)

Lieutenant General William "Bull" O'Callaghan, BSD (Irish: Liam Ó Céallachgáin; 3 July 1921 – 26 December 2015) was an Irish Army officer.

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