Indiana Veterans Outreach

05/08/2026

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01/22/2026

On this day, January 22, 1944, Thomas Edward McCall a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary actions near San Angelo, Italy, during the Battle of Monte Cassino.

McCall joined the Army from Veedersburg, Indiana, and by January 22, 1945 was serving as a staff sergeant in Company F, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. On January 22, 1945, near San Angelo, Italy, he led his section in the crossing of the Rapido River, despite intense German fire.

After all his men had been killed or wounded, he single-handedly destroyed two enemy machine gun positions and charged a third before being captured.

For his actions on January 22, 1945, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. McCall also served and was wounded in the Korean War, reaching the rank of master sergeant.

He died at the age of 49 and is buried in Spring Vale Cemetery, Lafayette, Indiana. He drowned while rescuing his 8-year-old son, Thomas.

Photo attribution: Wikipedia
Learn more: cmohs.org/recipients/thomas-e-mccall
Thomas McCall at Find A Grave: indagrave.com/memorial/7882484/thomas_edward-mccall

01/09/2026

Reminder: 6:00 PM January 9 - Veterans Peer Support Group
Hot coffee, snacks, bottled water and soft drinks are provided.
More info: https://www.bikersinc.com/events/veterans-peer-support-january-2026

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Indiana Military Summited Photo

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Follower submitted photo

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Photo of the Veterans Memorial Plaza located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Circa 1980's.
Photo attribution: Indiana Historical Society

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September is su***de prevention month, where we, as a community, come together to remind those who are struggling that they are not alone. One small act can make a difference in the life of a Veteran or Service member in crisis. Every year, many organizations across the country recognize September a...