The members of the 69th place a sprig of boxwood on their uniform as a ... To mark their Irish Heritage the men of the Irish Brigade, including the 69th Regiment, put sprigs of boxwood in their ...

Americans celebrating Irish ... 69th Infantry Regiment Historical Trust.” A portion of sales supports that non-profit’s mission “as well as philanthropic activities on behalf of the regiment’s ...

He is said to have referred to the Irish-American unit as “that fighting 69th regiment” following ... of boxwood on their uniforms because members of the Irish brigade put boxwood springs ...

The book describes how many of its parishioners who served in New York’s 69th Infantry Regiment had one of ... and understandably be called the ‘Irish Brigade.’ No other Union company ...

the only uniforms that could be found quickly came from the British Army. Advertisement Article continues below this ad The 69th Infantry had been the New York National Guard's Irish Regiment, and ...

Lee. He is said to have referred to the Irish-American unit as "that fighting 69th regiment" following the battle of Fredericksburg in 1863. The unit's Soldiers have distinguished themselves in ...

Irish native Capt. James Haggerty of the 69th New York State Militia Regiment was one of the first Union officers killed in battle 155 years ago today, July 21, at the First Battle of Manassas ...