About Tommy Callaghan
Lived 1886 – 1917 (aged 30–31). Tommy Callaghan was a British association football player.
Personal life In March 1916, in the middle of the First World War, Callaghan enlisted in the British Army. He served as a private in the Somerset Light Infantry and the London Regiment. He was buried in Chester Farm Cemetery, near Ypres.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Callaghan?
English footballer (1886-1917)
When was Tommy Callaghan born?
Tommy Callaghan was born in 1886 in Birmingham.
When did Tommy Callaghan die?
Tommy Callaghan died in 1917 in Zillebeke.
What was Tommy Callaghan's occupation?
Tommy Callaghan was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Callaghan?
Tommy Callaghan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Callaghan (footballer, born 1886)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Callaghan. https://biography.guide/tommy-callaghan-association-football-player/
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