31417 Union NCO Flagbearer, 44th New York Infantry with National Colors World War II ” The Irish Brigade was

” The Irish Brigade was known in part for its famous war cry Faugh A Ballagh

Lee died in 1870 his horse “Traveller” died a few months later in 1871

“Uncle Joe” in classic thoughtful pose

and planted the colors thereon

31417 Union NCO Flagbearer, 44th New York Infantry with National Colors World War II ” The Irish Brigade wasUnion NCO Flagbearer, 44th New York Infantry with National Colors The 44th New York fought bravely at Second Battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville but never was their courage more needed than at the Battle of Gettysburg. On 2 July, as part of the Union 3rd Brigade, they held the center of the line that defended Little Round Top. Colonel Strong Vincents brigade was comprised of four relatively small regiments the 16th