Eugene J. Callaghan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Eugene J. Callaghan, Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 2d Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 February 1945. Technician Fourth Grade Callaghan’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.