Joseph T. O'Callahan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph T. O'Callahan

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 14-May-1905

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 18-Mar-1964

Profession: military officer, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.