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U.S. Army
O'Beirne, James Rowan
O'Beirne, James Rowan

ConflictCivil War
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany C, 37th New York Infantry
HometownRoscommon

Citation

Gallantly maintained the line of battle until ordered to fall back.

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