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PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH
AUTHOR'S QUERY: Seeking information for book on Irish in American military history, e.g., the 69th New York Infantry during World Wars 1 and 2 and Irishmen in 101st Airborne in World War 2. Photos, letters, personal stories, etc. Contact James Durney, at jdurney@iolfree.ie, 52 Morell Drive, Naas, County Kildare, Ireland.
SEEKING INFO ON IRISH STICK FIGHTING/FACTION FIGHTING; John Boyle O'Reilly's book "Athletics and Manly Sport;" Irish/Irish-American martial artists. John Hurley, 732.449.0984, Caravat@aol.com.
MISCELLANEOUS / RESEARCH NEEDS. Researcher seeking any information on Corcoran's Irish Legion--an Irish brigade in the American Civil War comprised of the following regimements: 69th NYNGA/182nd NY (from New York City), 155th NY (from NYC, Brooklyn, Buffalo, and Binghampton, NY), 164th NY (from NYC, Buffalo, and Potsdam, NY), 170th NY (from NYC), and 175th NY (from Albany, Troy, and Utica, NY). Will pay copying and postage costs. Kevin O'Beirne, 716-648-6628, email: Irish155NY@aol.com.
COMPLETING VOLUME ON IRISH AT GETTYSBURG. Need photos, documents, accounts, anything ! Any Irish-not just all-Irish units. Jack McCormack, 1532 Bancroft Drive, West Chester, PA 19380-6321. 610-436-6860 or Fax; 610-436-8506
BOOKSELLERS
STORIES OF THE WILD GEESE. Discover the history of the WILD GEESE, from Ireland, to Europe, Latin America, Canada, Mexico, the United States, and all over the rest of the world, in the page of the books at: THE WILD GEESE BOOKSTORE.
BOOKS ON IRISH-AMERICAN HISTORY. http://members.aol.com/historybks/bookpage.htm.
If it's about the Irish Brigade, we have it! Shamrock Hill Books. Questions?
e-mail:Historybks@aol.com.
LIVING HISTORY
BE A CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTOR IN WESTERN NEW YORK 69th NYSV, COMPANY K, is looking for new members. Contact Charles Privatera, 716.636.9894, CPrivatera@aol.com.
CO A, 69TH NEW YORK re-enactors seeking military and civilian impressions.ll
Research, study and commemoration of officers and soldiers of the Irish
Brigade. Jack Conway, 718.779.6780, e-mail: jtconwa@ibm.net, Web site.
The 155th NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEERS, CO. I is the only living history organization carrying on the memory of Corcoran's Irish Legion. Founded in 1989 and based in the Buffalo, NY area, the organization numbers approximately 125 military, medical, and civilian members and is considered one of the most active, authentic reenactment groups in New York State. Marching under a replica green flag of the Corcoran Legion, the unit sponors the annual reenactments in Clarence NY and Arcade, NY, as well as the 125th and 130th anniversary Fenian Raid reenactments in Ontario. Member of the Irish Volunteers Battalion. For information, Kevin O'Beirne, (716)-648-6628, email: Irish155NY@aol.com.
ZOUAVES: ENLIST in the 5th New York Duryee's Zouaves, now in our 26th year of authentic living history. Fifth New York, P.O. Box 1601, Alexandria
VA 22313. http://www.zouave.org.
MILITARIA
IRISH REGIMENTAL ANTIQUITIES, specializing in original Uniforms, Medals and Insignia of Irish Regiments of the British Army and the Republic of Ireland, past and present. For free list, call 615-217-1186 or e-mail npistole@netscape.net. Mention The Wild Geese Today and receive a 5 percent discount.
ERIN'S OWN INC., THE HOME OF THE FINEST MILITARY CASUAL WEAR. Call 540-786-2360
for our special Christmas prices and/or a free catalogue. Web site at http://www.ErinsOwn.com,
e-mail: mguiry@aol.com.
IRISH BRIGADE / FIGHTING 69TH CATALOG. Tara Hall, Inc., PO Box 2069,
Beach Haven NJ 08008. 800-205-0069. Special Discount list to IBA Members.
To order your copy and/or receive an extensive catalog of Irish Brigade merchandise call Tara Hall at 800-205-0069, fax 212-802-6423, e-mail: tarahall@fighting69th.com. Please send on your contact information so we can alert you to the launch of our newly redesigned Web site at http://www.fighting69th.com. All major credit cards accepted.
IN MEMORIAM
SGT. LAWRENCE CONDON: (b. 1897 - d. France, 9/4/18) Co. L.
106th Infantry, USA. "My dearest mother, just a few lines to let you know I am alive and enjoying good health ... By the looks of things, the war will be over soon. Your Loving Son, Lawrence. (letter dated 8/27/1918) Contact Gerry Regan, 20-67 38th St., #D3, Astoria NY, 11105-1641. Email: ger@garmedia.com.
ORGANIZATIONS
FREE CLASSIFIED ADS ON THIS PAGE TO ALL MEMBERS. IRISH BRIGADE ASSOCIATION-- recalling the military exploits of the Irish worldwide. Annual dues $25,
events, free newsletter and web site classifieds too. Info: Chuck Laverty,
Box 3495, Wayne NJ 07474-3495, 201.694.7792, e-mail, iba@thewildgeese.com,
Web site at http://www.thewildgeese.com/iba. 12/98
MILITARY ART
"ABSOLUTION AT GETTYSBURG" – NOW AVAILABLE, the long awaited third print in the Irish Brigade Series by Brad Schmehl. The epic moment at the Battle of Gettysburg when Chaplain William Corby blesses the battle-hardened soldiers of the Irish Brigade before the Brigade enters the Wheatfield during the Battle of Gettysburg. This Limited Edition Print is available from Vic & Barbara Olney of TARA HALL, INC., Inc. at the issue price of $95.00 plus $10.00 shipping. To order your copy and/or receive an extensive catalog of Irish Brigade merchandise call Tara Hall at 800-205-0069, fax 212-802-6423, e-mail: tarahall@fighting69th.com. All major credit cards accepted.
The story of the IRISH BRIGADE DURING THE CIVIL WAR in six striking limited
edition lithographs. FREE BROCHURE. Green Flag Productions. 1-800-739-6464.
IRISH HISTORY
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MISC.
INTERESTED IN CORRESPONDING WITH OTHERS RESEARCHING IRISH WOMEN'S ROLES IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. Contact Martha List, CelticWmn@aol.com..
CAPT. JAMES PATRICK GAINES (NEW YORK GUARD) salutes all Irish-American warriors! E-mail: Merlequin@prodigy.net.
KELTIC CREATIONS - The County Crests of Ireland embroidered on Baseball Hats, Golf Shirts, Sweatshirts, etc.. Email cmccon6717@aol.com. Phone: (203) 245-8415.
SEEKING PHOTOGRAPHS, INFORMATION AND ARTIFACTS of any Irish-American Civil War regiment, especially 69 NYNGA. Joe Maghe, Box 151, Riverton, KS, 66770.
WANTED - INFORMATION/IMAGES REGARDING EDWARD K. BUTLER, 69 NYSM/182 NYI. Please call/write, Ron Maness, (804) 360-2476, P.O. Box 29387, Richmond, VA, 23242-9387.
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