Brian Francis Callahan - Born February 1928 - Living in Rotorua, New Zealand

Great Grand Parents - Jeremiah and Jemima (nee McLeod)
Grand Parents - John William and Ellen (nee Sherret)
Parents -  Michael James Callahan of Owaka, Catlins, Otago and Anne Hazel Cassidy
Married - Elizabeth (nee McGrath) of Trim, Co Meath, Ireland. Married 15th August 1953
Siblings - Eric, Ivan, Henry, Rose (Clifford)  / Brian and Verna.
children - John, Raymond, Linda and Paul

Brief History:

Brian was born in Gisbourne and moved to Wairoa in 1933. Lived in Wairoa until 1938 and moved to 
Hastings. Joined J force in 1947 No.829043 2nd NZEF and occupied Japan for 18 months (47 and 48).
He was a member of the 22 Btn stationed firstly Yamaguchi and Higi.
Returned to Tomona freezing works (for 4 months) and moved to Wellington for re-habilation as a 
Painter and paper hanger. 18 months later joined K-force - Army No.206607 (1951 to July 1953) based
in Korea, mostly spent at Hmjim river. Graveyard is in the town of  Pusan. (Lyn Murray of Pahiatua, Wairapa is buried at Posan, friends from Tomona).
Married Elizabeth McGrath and raised a family in Tokoroa (33 Papanui St.). 
Joined New Zealand Electricity in 1961 and worked in Tui, Wairaki, Meremere and Penrose
 electricity department before retiring on his 59th birthday.
Now residing in Rotorua, New Zealand.  

Brian Francis Callahan  - Photos  and Certificates.
	As a baby - 1928		Callahan and Smith family - 1967
	Jim, Brian and his family - John, Raymond, Linda and Paul -1970		J Force followed by K Force - Approx 1950
	32 Years married - 1985		Brian and Betty Callahan - 1949
	Wedding - Brian and Elizabeth - 1953		Elizabeth Callahan (nee McGrath) - 1953
	Brian with his mother - Ann  - 1938		Brian at Wairoa - 1935
	Jim, Ann and Brian and his son John - 1970		Leaving the Church - Wedding - 1953