Joseph Cruess Callaghan
Joseph Cruess Callaghan, MC (4 March 1893 – 2 July 1918) was an Irish flying ace of the First World War, credited with five aerial victories.
Joseph Cruess Callaghan | |
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| Nickname(s) | "The Mad Major" |
| Born | 4 March 1893 Kingstown, Ireland |
| Died | 2 July 1918 (aged 25) |
| Buried | Contay British Cemetery, Contay, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1918 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Munster Fusiliers No. 18 Squadron RFC |
| Commands held | No. 87 Squadron RAF No. 2 Auxiliary School of Aerial Gunnery |
| Battles/wars | First World War
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| Awards | Military Cross |
| Relations | Carmencita Hederman (niece) |
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