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Donegal pensioner receives WWII medal 70 years after conflict

written by Stephen Maguire September 21, 2019
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A Donegal pensioner has received a World War II medal 70 years following his service in the Local Defence Force (LDF). 

James Callan, from Convoy, was recognised for his service during a special ceremony at Finner Camp in Ballyshannon.

Callan, 93, served in the LDF, which existed between 1939 to 1945, for the then Letterkenny Battalion.

Photo: Neil Ledwith

Following the war, Mr Callan served in the disbanded Local Defence Force, which was set-up by Gardai during “The Emergency” across Ireland.

“The Emergency” has been used metonymically in historical and cultural commentary to refer to the state during the war.

It is understood that the discovery was made following enquiries to the Military Archives of Ireland in Dublin.

Photo: Neil Ledwith

All members of the Local Defence Force were honoured for the dedication during WWII, all except one – Mr Callan.

However, that was rectified last week when James inspected a guard of honour at the ceremony last week.

Donegal pensioner receives WWII medal 70 years after conflict was last modified: September 21st, 2019 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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