Richard Cook Callaway was born on January 14, 1919 and was from Jefferson County, Indiana. He joined the Canadian Army and served in the 48th Highlanders of Canada. During Operation Diadem, Callaway was killed on May 22, 1944 while attacking across the Gustav Line. He is buried in the CWGC Military Cemetery at Cassino, Italy and there is a cenotaph to his honor located at the Springdale Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, located in plot: East ½, Lot 442, The Elms. From the CWGC Files: Private
CALLAWAY, RICHARD C.
Service Number B/43336
Died 22/05/1944
Aged 25
48th Highlanders of Canada, R.C.I.C.
Son of Eugene F. and Sadie Callaway, of Madison, Indiana, U.S.A.
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OUR SON, THO' THY SMILE BE LOST TO SIGHT, IN MEMORY THOU ART DEAR
PRIVATE CITIZENS SUPPORTING AMERICA'S HERITAGE
American
War Memorials Overseas, Inc.
War Memorials Overseas, Inc.
Callaway Richard Cook
Name:
Richard Cook Callaway
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
B/43336
Unit:
Canadian Army
Date of Death:
1944-05-22
State:
Indiana
Cemetery:
Cassino Military Cemetery, Cassino, Italy
Plot:
IV
Row:
E
Grave:
9
Decoration:
Comments: