U.S. Army
O'Beirne, James RowanConflictCivil War
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany C, 37th New York Infantry
BirthplaceRoscommon
Citation
Gallantly maintained the line of battle until ordered to fall back.
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