3/17/2008
Saint Patrick's Day
In honor of Ireland, I honor the contribution of the sons of Ireland to our Nation's military glory.
The Irish Brigade monument at Gettysburg, located just right of the Wheat Field.

The Irish Brigade (also known as Second Brigade, First Divsion, II Corps) suffered a total of 202 killed, wounded, or missing at Gettysburg, and a total of over 4,000 total casualties during the Civil War.
More on the Irish Brigade here.
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