1953 CANYON of HEROS
Subscribe to our NewsletterPfc 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.