Photograph associated with James R. O'Beirne

Civil War

James R. O'Beirne

Captain · U.S. Army

Company C, 37th New York Infantry

1 June 1862 · Fair Oaks, Virginia

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Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
New York
Action
Fair Oaks, Virginia

The citation

Official citation

Gallantly maintained the line of battle until ordered to fall back.

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