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Irish-American Units in the Civil War:

Page 39

"The 154th Tennessee Infantry......included Irish volunteer militia companies. Memphis Jackson Guards had adopted a conventional militia uniform; dark blue coat faced red, white pants, and a 'West Point Hat'. The Crockett Rangers (Co H 'Patrick's Company') from Memphis and the Henry Guards (Co F Paris, Tn) were two other predominantly Irish companies."

Page 40 ; 10th Tennessee:

Colonel Randal McGavock's 10th Tennessee Infantry Regiment (Sons of Erin) contained Irish Companies from Nashville, McEwen, Clarksville, and Pulaski.........they were issued gray caps, jackets, and pants with scarlet trim in September 1861 and were initially armed with flintlock muskets..."

John Walsh

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