By Dennis Keating
The Cleveland Civil War Roundtable
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published in The Charger in November 2023.
Many Irish Americans in the Army of the Potomac fought Robert E. Lee’s invading Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863. While the Irish Brigade is best known, there were others who are also worthy of recognition for their heroism. Three of these men died on the field. This article is a day-by-day account both of individuals and of units.
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