John H. Callahan
Born: January 25, 1845 at Shelby County, Kentucky
Home Town: Scottville, Illinois
Date of Issue: June 8, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John H. Callahan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 122d Illinois Infantry, in action at Fort Blakely, Alabama, for capture of flag.
