31403 Union Irish Brigade Flag, No.3 K&C WW1 As one soldier almost lapses

As one soldier almost lapses into unconsciousness his comrade pulls him to safety… the enemy are close on their heels

Like this solder who has leveled his Brown Bess with its socket bayonet attached and ready

As Patton was the ultimate alpha dog

and were devastated by losses due to tropical sickness

A ‘Legate’ was a very senior official who acted as a deputy general to governors of provinces conquered by Ancient Rome in the 1st and 2nd Centuries BC

31403 Union Irish Brigade Flag, No.3 K&C WW1 As one soldier almost lapsesUnion Irish Brigade Flag, No. 3 The formation of the Irish Brigade was authorized by the Secretary of War, Simon Cameron, in September 1861. The brigade originally consisted of the 63rd New York Infantry, the 69th New York Infantry, and the 88th New York Infantry. The three New York regiments were soon joined by a regiment from Massachusetts, the 29th. This Union NCO carries the Irish Brigade flag of the 69th New York Infantry Regiment, affectionately