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We remember Rodger John Callahan
We remember Rodger John Callahan
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1914
enlistment
St Johns Newfoundland
Canada
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8th September 1914
1915
hospitalisation
On leaving Suvla was diagnosed with frost bite and treated at 24th CCS then Mudros transferred by HS Aquitania to England
Hospital/Institution
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5th December 1915 - 3rd January 1916
1916
dates
Age 26
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1st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
344
Newfoundland Regiment
1st Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Beaumont Hamel Somme
France
Source:8639239
Source:8686452
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
n/a
Source:8639239
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Rodger John |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Callahan |
| Source | 8639239 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 344 | Newfoundland Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodger Callahan | father |
Media
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The Newfoundland Beaumont Hamel Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916More about Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916
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The Royal Newfoundland Regiment.More about The Royal Newfoundland Regiment.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Lizbet72994 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier Files for Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Lizbet72994 | |
| CWGC listing not cited by IWM | Lizbet72994 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Newfoundland Beaumont Hamel Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Newfoundland Beaumont Hamel Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Private Rodger John Callahan. | Desmond1478 | |
| Centenary Of The Battle Of The Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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