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In the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg 1863 the 63rd, 69th, and 88th New York Reg. made the famous Irish Brigade.

Their mascot was and is an Irish Wolfhound, the symbol of Ireland and the essence of loyalty, here lying mourning

at the foot of the cross of The Gettysburg Monument.

Flag of the Irish Brigade

Emblem of the Irish Volonteers

The 69th New York Militia was formed in 1851. After service at the battle of Bull Run in July of 1861, they were reformed as the 69th New York State Volunteer Infantry. "The 69th" was named the 1st Regiment of the soon to be famous Irish Brigade, and fought with great valor at every major battle of the Army of the Potomac.