Dennis Patrick Callaghan

Corporal, U.S. Army

Dennis Patrick Callaghan was born on 16 May 1949.

On 6 May 1970, Corporal Dennis Patrick Callaghan was serving with A Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Corporal Callaghan was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Dennis P Callaghan is located on Panel W11 Line 109 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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