28th Massachusetts Irish Brigade "Tiffany" flag, presented by Brig. Gen. Thomas Francis Meagher.
Active
December 13, 1861 – June 30, 1865
Country
United States of America
Allegiance
Union
Branch
United States Army
Type
Infantry
Size
1,778
Part of
In 1863: 2nd Brigade (Meagher's), 1st Division (Hancock's), II Corps, Army of the Potomac
Nickname(s)
4th Regiment of the Irish Brigade
Motto(s)
Faugh a Ballagh! (Clear the Way!)
Colors
Green
March
Garryowen
Engagements
Battle of Secessionville Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of Chantilly Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville Battle of Gettysburg First Battle of Auburn Battle of Bristoe Station Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Spotsylvania Court House Battle of Cold Harbor Siege of Petersburg Battle of Appomattox Court House
Commanders
Notable commanders
Col. Richard Byrnes
Insignia
II Corps (1st Division) badge
Military unit
Massachusetts U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865
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