Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Second-Lieutenant

Unit:

1 Cameron Highlanders

Awarded on:

December 20th, 1940

Recommendation:
"2nd Lieutenant Callander commanded a Platoon of 25mm anti-tank guns on May 27th at 13.00hrs this Platoon was attached to 1st Camerons and placed on the defensive flank on the right at La Bassee. At 14.25hrs the enemy attacked with tanks. This Platoon put 21 enemy tanks out of action. 2nd Lieutenant Callander showed a splendid example to his men and when the order for withdrawal was given managed to collect most of his men spread along the front and led them back to safety. His energy and leadership was a factor which proved itself in the wonderful behaviour of his men. I therefore recommend him for the Military Cross."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

5 Cameron Highlanders

Awarded on:

May 10th, 1945

Recommendation:
"Major Callender has been in Command of B Company of this Battalion (5th Camerons) since August 1944. In the advance through the Reichswald on February 9th, the leading Company met strong MG and Mortar opposition from a Company of firmly entrenched enemy paratroopers. To overcome this opposition Major Callender`s Company was passed through into the lead. Owing to the thick country it was impossible to call on close artillery fire. Major Callender`s Company suffered heavy casualties as he formed his men up for the attack, he himself escaped but received three bullets through his pack. Displaying supreme courage and with complete disregard for his own personnel safety, he moved about in the open under continuous fire organising the assault and encouraging his men. Once organised he personally led the two leading Platoons into the assault over a 50 yard clearing. Major Callender was the first to reach the enemy position with a handful of men and with these men behind him accounted for ten of the enemy dead and wounded. The assault by the Company cleared the position and later forty dead enemy paratroopers were counted in the immediate vicinity. A few days later, Major Callender together with another Company Commander, led the assault on Hervorst. Again due to his inspiring leadership and courage the position was cleared and sixty prisoners taken. Major Callender`s high standard of leadership and courage has been proved again and again. He has shown himself a shining example to the men under his command."

Second MC awarded as a bar.

Rank:

Public Relations and Appeals Director

Unit:

Scottish National Institution for the War Blinded

Awarded on:

June 15th, 1985

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Arabian Peninsula clasp.