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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    90th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 5, 1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 82 (August 25, 1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Benjamin H. Callahan (ASN: RA-13165296), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in August 1950 while serving with the 90th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea on or about 5 November 1950. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.