| Regimental number | 3648 |
| Place of birth | Dry Creek, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o P Callaghan, Grand Junction, Dry Creek, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Brother, J A Callaghan, Islington, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade 7, Field Ambulance 7, Section B |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Clan Mcewan on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Australian Motor Transport Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Menin Road from 3-10 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Driver CALLAGHAN drove his car from BIRR X Roads to A.D.S. MENIN Road from 3rd October, 1917, to 8th October, 1917, with consistent courage and good judgement under shell fire that was at times severe. on 5th October, 1917, near A.D.S. MENIN Road a shell burst 3 yards in front of the car radiator which although it covered the car with mud and broke all glass work did not prevent CALLAGHAN from cooly carrying on his work. Later on night 9th/10th October, 1917, he drove his car from Ambulance loading post along the ROULERS Road to YPRES with marked precision and care while the road was being heavily bombed. His efficiency and courage have been marked throughout.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
