1953 CANYON of HEROS

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Pfc Daniel M Callahan US ARMY - Korean War

April 3, 1953.

"New York City Canyon of Hero's"

Metropolitan New York combat contingent

The first U.S. Army troops to return from the Korean War

Captions Reads: Pfc. Daniel Callahan

One of our Chelsea heros who arrived last week on the Navy Transport Gen. Willian Wiegel.

The first Korean vetern to come directly to New York Harbor and

officially welcomed back by Mayor Impellitteri.

Daniel was greeted by his mother, Mrs. Josephine Callahan of 321-west 21st Street

and his 9 years old sister Joann.

 

 

CAPTION: Big Moment, Korea's grim memories behing them

New York's 350 War Hero's wave to cheering throngs

as they receive ticker tape ovation in parade up Broadway.

Caption: DANNY BOY. Irish Eyes are smiling as Pfc. Daniel Callahan arrives at City Hall

with proud Mother Mrs. Josephine Callahan at his side and

Sister Joann, 9, on his shoulder. He lives at 321 West 21st Street.