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The Irish Brigade was an infantry brigade, consisting predominantly of Irish Americans, who served in the Union Army in the American Civil War. The designation of the first regiment in the brigade, the 69th New York Infantry , or the "Fighting 69th," continued in later wars.
Apr 14, 2010 · The Irish Brigade consisted of the all-Irish voluntary infantries that bravely fought for the Union side in several major battles of the American Civil War.
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Mar 13, 2023 · The Irish Brigade served in every major battle in the Eastern Theater throughout the Civil War, taking heavy casualties along the way. By the end of the Civil War, eleven members received the Medal of Honor, and the brigade suffered the 3 rd highest number of battlefield casualties in the Union Army.
Jan 12, 2024 · At the Battle of Gettysburg, of the 530 soldiers of the Irish Brigade who marched into battle on July 2, roughly 37% (198) were killed, wounded, or reported missing. Reduced to about 330 soldiers, the Irish Brigade existed only nominally after the Battle of Gettysburg.
- Harry Searles
Feb 8, 2024 · Irish Brigade. February 8, 1862 – June 25, 1865. Composed mostly of Irishmen from New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, including eleven Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, the Irish Brigade suffered the third-highest number of battlefield casualties of any Union brigade during the Civil War.
- Harry Searles
Hdqrs. Irish Brig. (Second Brig.), Hancock’s Div., In Camp before Fredericksburg, Va., December 20, 1862. I have the honor to report through you to the brigadier-general commanding the division the part taken by the brigade I have the honor to command in the action of Saturday, the 13th instant.
Jun 12, 2006 · The Irish Brigade Fought in America's Civil War. Stories. The Irish Brigade Fought in America’s Civil War. Their casualties were enormous but their courage and capacity for fun were legendary. General Lee, himself, gave highest praise to these Yankees of the Irish Brigade. by HistoryNet Staff 6/12/2006. Share This Article.
