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.
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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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