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U.S. Army
Irsch, Francis
Irsch, Francis
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany D, 45th New York Infantry
Citation

Gallantry in flanking the enemy and capturing a number of prisoners and in holding a part of the town against heavy odds while the Army was rallying on Cemetery Hill.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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