William "Bill" O'Callaghan's Story

This is the index page to our files on William "Bill" O'Callaghan. It includes a transcript of Bill's diary which he kept before and after the massacre.

Bill's Biography

Bill's War Diary Part One - January to June 1940
Bill's War Diary Part Two - July 1940
Bill's War Diary Part Three - August 1940
Bill's War Diary Part Four - September 1940
Bill's War Diary Part Five - October 1940
Bill's War Diary Part Six - November 1940
Bill's War Diary Part Seven - December 1940 
Bill's War Diary Part Eight - 1941

Bill's War Crimes Affidavit
Bill's Cross Examination
Bill's Timeline
Annual Bill O'Callaghan Service at Dereham

Attempts to gain bravery medal for Bill O'Callaghan
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The picture on the left above shows Bill O'Callaghan and Bert Pooley at the war trial hearing and on the right, Bert and Bill enjoy a meal together in Germany. Below Bert Pooley and Bill O'Callaghan together again.