The 69th Infantry Regiment (Light) is a military unit from New York City, part of the New York Army National Guard. It is also known as the Fighting 69th and is part of the 42nd "Rainbow" Division. Its history dates back to 1851, when it was created as the 69th New York Militia, "A" company can trace roots back to the American Revolution. The regiment has served in combat in 4 wars and 19 campaigns including the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... 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It is an Irish heritage unit, with many of its traditions and symbols deriving from a time when the regiment, the Irish Brigade (U.S.), was made entirely of Irish-Americans. The regiment's Civil War Era battle cry was "Faugh A Ballagh;" which is Irish Gaelic for "Clear the Way." This is reminiscent of the cry of the Irish Brigade of the French Army in the Battle of Fontenoy. A World War I era battle cry is "Garryowen and Glory!" Its Motto is "Gentle when stroked - Fierce when provoked" in reference to the Irish Wolfhounds on its crest and dress cap badges of 1861. This article is about the unit of the United States Army during the Civil War. ... Irish Americans (Irish: Gael-Mheiriceánach) are citizens of the United States who can claim ancestry originating in the west European island of Ireland. ... Note: This page contains phonetic information presented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) using Unicode. ... The Irish Brigade was a brigade in the French army composed of Irish exiles. ... Combatants Britain United Provinces Hanover France Commanders Duke of Cumberland Maurice, comte de Saxe Strength 50,000[1] 101 guns 60,000 70 guns Casualties 9,000 dead or wounded 3,000 captured 5,600 dead or wounded 400 captured The Battle of Fontenoy (May 11, 1745) near Fontenoy in... Year 1861 (MDCCCLXI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

The unit's Regimental crest depicts both the 1861 Regimental dress cap device braced by two Irish Wolfhounds and the red shamrock of the First Division of the Second Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the Civil War. These separated by a rainbow depicting the units service as a founding regiment of the 42nd Rainbow Division in World War I. The Green background is a unique honor; most infantry units are required to have an infantry blue background. The regiment has this because its Civil War Regimental colors (flags) were green with the Golden Harp of Ireland. The Irish Wolfhound is a breed of dog (a sighthound) bred to hunt. ... The Shamrock Oxalis acetosella as The Shamrock The shamrock, an unofficial symbol of Ireland and Boston, Massachusetts, is a three-leafed old white clover, sometimes (rarely nowadays) Trifolium repens (white clover, known in Irish as seamair bhán) but more usually today Trifolium dubium (lesser clover, Irish: seamair bhuí). However... Generals Burnside, Hancock, Couch, Ferro, Patrick, Wilcox, Cochrane, Buford and others. ...

Early history

Michael Corcoran

The regiment was formed on October 12, 1851, in New York City, although Company "A" served in the American Revolution. Originally it was the 2nd Regiment of Irish Volunteers, a citizen militia made up mostly of Irish-Catholic immigrants, although there were some Protestant soldiers among the force, who emigrated into the United States in the wake of the Irish Potato Famine (1845-1849). The Irish were welcomed into the New York militia system as the 69th New York State Milita. In 1860, Michael Corcoran was named Colonel of the 69th. He gained both fame and notoriety when he refused to parade the regiment in front of the visiting Prince of Wales in reaction to the British response to the Irish Famine. He was placed under arrest. The charges were dropped after the bombardment of Fort Sumter and the beginning of the Civil War. The 69th was initially assigned to the Army of Virginia. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2840x4336, 1404 KB) Permission PD (This summary was created using Commons SumItUp) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Michael Corcoran ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2840x4336, 1404 KB) Permission PD (This summary was created using Commons SumItUp) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Michael Corcoran ... For the Irish footballer of the same name, see Michael Corcoran (footballer). ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1851 (MDCCCLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... John Trumbulls Declaration of Independence, showing the five-man committee in charge of drafting the Declaration in 1776 as it presents its work to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen... Irish Volunteers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Irish Catholics is a term used to describe people of Roman Catholic background who are Irish or of Irish descent. ... Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. ... Bridget ODonnell and her two children during the famine The Great Famine or the Great Hunger (Irish: An Gorta Mór or An Drochshaol), known more commonly outside of Ireland as the Irish Potato Famine, is the name given to a famine in Ireland between 1845 and 1849. ... Lebanese Kataeb militia The term Militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary [1] citizens to provide defense, emergency, law enforcement, or paramilitary service, and those engaged in such activity, without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service. ... For the Irish footballer of the same name, see Michael Corcoran (footballer). ... For other uses, see Colonel (disambiguation). ... This article is about the title Prince of Wales. ... Starvation during the famine The Irish Potato Famine, also called The Great Famine or The Great Hunger (Irish: An Gorta Mór), is the name given to a famine which struck Ireland between 1846 and 1849. ... Fort Sumter, a Third System masonry coastal fortification located in Charleston harbor, South Carolina, was named after General Thomas Sumter. ... The Army of Virginia was organized as a major unit of the Union Army and operated briefly and unsuccessfully in 1862 in the American Civil War. ...

The Civil War

Regimental flag

Thomas Francis Meagher

After the First Battle of Bull Run, the regiment, along with the Fire Zouaves, formed the rear-guard of the Union Army as it made its retreat towards Washington. Corcoran was captured during the battle. Thomas Francis Meagher, Captain of the regiment's Zouave company, was promoted to Colonel. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Meagher4s. ... Image File history File links Meagher4s. ... Thomas Francis Meagher aka: OMeagher, or Meagher of the Sword (August 3, 1823 – July 1, 1867) was an Irish revolutionary, who also served in the United States Army as a Brigadier General during the American Civil War. ... Combatants United States of America Confederate States of America Commanders Irvin McDowell Joseph E. Johnston P.G.T. Beauregard Strength 35,000 32,500 Casualties 2,896 (460 killed, 1,124 wounded, 1,312 captured/missing)[1] 1,982 (387 killed, 1,582 wounded, 13 missing)[1] For other uses... The 21st Michigan Infantry, a company of Shermans veterans. ... ... Thomas Francis Meagher aka: OMeagher, or Meagher of the Sword (August 3, 1823 – July 1, 1867) was an Irish revolutionary, who also served in the United States Army as a Brigadier General during the American Civil War. ... For other uses, see Captain (disambiguation). ... A French zouave from 1888 wearing white summer trousers instead of the usual red. ...

In the fall of 1861, the regiment reenlisted and was renamed the 69th New York Volunteers. Colonel Meagher proposed the creation of a brigade made entirely of Irishmen, of which the 69th would form the first regiment. Meagher was promoted to Brigadier General and given command of the new brigade. The "Irish Brigade"{right 2nd Irish Color, 69th NYSV}, then 3,000 strong, saw heavy action during the Seven Days battles. At Malvern Hill, the 69th led the brigade in a charge against advancing Southern troops. The 69th forced the retreat of the famed Louisiana Tigers, an event for which General Robert E. Lee gave the regiment its nickname, "The Fighting 69th". (Later, in both World War I and in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 69th and the Louisiana Tigers fought side by side against a common enemy). At Antietam, General Meagher personally led the 69th as the Irish Brigade charged the Sunken Road. The 69th, already badly mauled, suffered 60% casualties. The Irish Brigade was virtually destroyed at the Battle of Fredericksburg, suffering higher casualties than it had at Antietam. The day after the battle, the 69th was issued its famed "2nd Colors", one set of which were later given to the Irish Parliament by John F. Kennedy on the centennial of the battle. After Chancellorsville, only 300 men remained in the regiment. General Meagher resigned as commander of the Irish Brigade, stating that "the brigade ceased to exist." The 69th's commander, Patrick Kelly was named as the new commander of the brigade. At Gettysburg the regiment, vastly outnumbered, held the Wheatfield until it was overwhelmed. In military science a brigade is a military unit that is part of a division and includes regiments (where that level exists), or (in modern armies) is composed of several battalions (typically two to four) and directly attached supporting units. ... 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Following Gettysburg, the Irish Brigade ceased to exist as a functioning unit and was disbanded in June 1864. The depleted ranks of the 69th Regiment was filled with new volunteers, as well as draftees from New Yorks Irish ghettoes. At the end of the summer of 1864, the 69th rejoined its Irish comrades as 1st Regiment of the 2nd Irish Brigade. The brigade served until the end of the war and was present at the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox. Out of more than 2,000 regiments that served with the Union Army, the 69th lost more men than all but six regiments. For other uses, see Ghetto (disambiguation). ... McLean house, April 1865. ...

Post Civil War

The regiment marched in the Washington, D.C. victory parade and returned to New York. All the regiments of the Irish Brigade were disbanded except the 69th, which remained part of the New York National Guard. The 69th remained a place of unity and culture for Irish Americans in the post war years. It was called into active service in 1898 for the Spanish American War, transported to Tampa Florida, but it did not see combat due to the brevity of that war. In 1916, the regiment was posted along the Mexican border during the Punitive expedition. The Grand Review of the Armies was a military procession and celebration in Washington, D.C., on May 23 and May 24, 1865, following the close of the American Civil War. ... The Spanish-American War took place in 1898, and resulted in the United States of America gaining control over the former colonies of Spain in the Caribbean and Pacific. ... Tampas skyline For alternate meanings, see Tampa (disambiguation) Tampa is a city located in Hillsborough County on the west coast of Florida. ... The Pancho Villa Expedition was an abortive punitive expedition conducted by the United States against the military forces of Mexican Revolutionary General Pancho Villa in retaliation for Villas invasion of the United States and attack on the village of Columbus, New Mexico. ...

World War I

Rainbow Division patch

Colonel Donovan & Father Duffy upon return from France

The outbreak of World War I saw a resurrection of the old spirit of the 69th. Its ranks were filled with many Irish-Americans and other New Yorkers, and it was sent over to France in 1918 as part of the American Expeditionary Force at the start of the German Spring Offensive. All National Guard regiments received new "100 series" regimental numbers at that time. The 69th was renumbered the 165th Infantry Regiment, but retained its Irish symbolism and spirit. It saw heavy combat with the 42nd "Rainbow" Division. Three of its members won the Medal of Honor, including its famed commander, William Joseph Donovan. Image File history File links 42nd_Infantry_Division_SSI.svg‎ I created this work during the course of my official duties. ... Image File history File links 42nd_Infantry_Division_SSI.svg‎ I created this work during the course of my official duties. ... Image File history File links Donovan_and_Duffy. ... Image File history File links Donovan_and_Duffy. ... For other uses, see Wild Bill and/or Bill Donovan. ... Monument in Times Square (click for obverse text) Francis Patrick Duffy ( 1871 - 1932 ) (See external source) was a Roman Catholic priest. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ... Officers of the American Expeditionary Forces and the Baker mission The American Expeditionary Forces or AEF was the United States military force sent to Europe in World War I.(In France, AEF is a news agency specialised in Education and Formation) The AEF fought alongside allied forces against imperial German... This article is about the First World War. ... The United States National Guard is a reserve forces component of the United States Army (the Army National Guard) and the United States Air Force (the Air National Guard). ... The 69th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), New York National Guard is a combat unit out of New York City and part of the 42nd Rainbow Division. ... The 42d Infantry Division was a unit of the United States Army in World War I and World War II, and is the division of the New York National Guard. ... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ... For other uses, see Wild Bill and/or Bill Donovan. ...

It also produced Father Francis Duffy, "The Fighting Chaplain". In heavy fighting during the Hundred Days Offensive, it looked as if the regiment was to be overrun in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Donovan gave Duffy grenades lest he be killed. Duffy refused, and unarmed, he continued to give last rites and help the wounded. Poet Joyce Kilmer was killed in the Second Battle of the Marne while a member of the regiment. Monument in Times Square (click for obverse text) Francis Patrick Duffy ( 1871 - 1932 ) (See external source) was a Roman Catholic priest. ... Combatants Belgium British Empire France United States of America German Empire Commanders King Albert I Ferdinand Foch Douglas Haig Philippe Petain John Pershing Erich Ludendorff Casualties 411,636 British 531,000 French 127,000+ American 785,733 The Hundred Days Offensive was the final offensive in World War I by... Belligerents United States German Empire Commanders John J. Pershing Georg von der Marwitz Strength American Expeditionary Force German Fifth Army Casualties and losses 26,277 killed 95,786 wounded 122,063 total 28,000 killed 92,250 wounded 120,250 total The Meuse-Argonne Offensive, also called the Battle of... Alfred Joyce Kilmer (6 December 1886 – 30 July 1918) was an American journalist, poet, literary critic, lecturer and editor. ... Combatants  France  United Kingdom  United States  German Empire Casualties 168,000 The Second Battle of the Marne, or Battle of Reims, was a major World War I battle fought from July 15 to August 5, 1918, near the Marne River. ...

The actual World War I exploits of the regiment formed the backdrop to the 1940 fictional movie The Fighting 69th. Father Duffy is memorialized in a statue at the north end of Times Square, which is technically "Duffy Square". World War II's Camp Kilmer was named for Joyce Kilmer and William Joseph Donovan went on to to organize the OSS. The Fighting 69th - Starring James Cagney, Pat OBrien. ... For other uses, see Times Square (disambiguation). ... Monument in Times Square (click for obverse text) Duffy Square is the northern triangle of Times Square in New York City. ... Camp Kilmer was activated in June 1942 as a staging area and part of an installation of the New York Port of Embarkation. ... Alfred Joyce Kilmer (6 December 1886 – 30 July 1918) was an American journalist, poet, literary critic, lecturer and editor. ... For other uses, see Wild Bill and/or Bill Donovan. ... The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was a United States intelligence agency formed during World War II. It was the wartime intelligence agency and was the predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency, the Special Forces, and Navy SEALs. ...

World War II

27th Infantry Division patch

The regiment, still designated the 165th Infantry, served with 27th Division (New York State's National Guard Division at the time) and was sent to the Pacific during World War II. The regiment served with distinction and landed at Makin Island, Saipan and Okinawa. Sgt. (then Pfc.) Alejandro Rentaria Ruiz was awarded the Medal Of Honor for actions while serving with Able company of the regiment. One Battalion of the 69th Regiment served with the 42nd Indantry Division in Europe during World War II. Image File history File links 27th_Infantry_Division_SSI.svg‎ I created this work during the course of my official duties. ... Image File history File links 27th_Infantry_Division_SSI.svg‎ I created this work during the course of my official duties. ... Shoulder sleeve patch of the 27th Infantry Division. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Butaritari Atoll is an atoll of 10 islands in the Pacific Ocean island nation of Kiribati. ... Saipan seen from the air A map of Saipan, Tinian & Aquijan Saipan (IPA: in English) is the largest island and capital of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a chain of 15 tropical islands belonging to the Marianas archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean (15°10... Combatants  United States  United Kingdom  Canada  Australia  New Zealand Empire of Japan Commanders Simon B. Buckner â€  Joseph W. Stilwell Ray Spruance Mitsuru Ushijima â€  Isamu Cho â€  Strength 548,000 soldiers, 1,300 ships,  ? aircraft 100,000 regulars and militia,  ? ships,  ? aircraft Casualties 12,513 dead or missing, 38,916 wounded, 33...

Operation Noble Eagle

From its armory at Lexington Avenue and 25th Street in midtown Manhattan, the 69th was one of the first military units to respond to the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Two members were killed during rescue operations, 1st Lieutenant Gerard Baptiste (FDNY) & Specialist Thomas Jurgens (NYS Courts). Following duty at the WTC, 200 soldiers were mobilized to protect the United States Military Academy, West Point, serving for 1 year. Numerous other members were on active duty providing protection to nuclear power plants, airports, bridges, tunnels, & trains throughout the New York area as part of Operation Noble Eagle. Lexington Avenue is an avenue on the East Side of the borough of Manhattan in New York City that carries southbound one-way traffic from East 131st Street to Gramercy Park at East 21st Street. ... This article is about the borough of New York City. ... For other uses, see World Trade Center (disambiguation). ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly... (Redirected from 1st Lieutenant) First Lieutenant is a military rank. ... USMA redirects here. ... A nuclear power station. ... This article is about the structure. ... A disused railway tunnel now converted to pedestrian and bicycle use, near Houyet, Belgium A tunnel is an underground passage. ... For other uses, see Train (disambiguation). ... Joint NATO & U.S. AWACS service badge for Noble Eagle & Eagle Assist Operation Noble Eagle is the U.S. military operational designator to the militarys efforts in the War on Terrorism that were carried out on US soil. ...

Operation Iraqi Freedom

On May 15, 2004, it was Federalized for combat duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom, training at Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Irwin, California before deploying. The fighting 69th deployed to Iraq, under the Command of Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Slack and Command Sergeant Major George Brett the units of the Regiment performed combat patrols in Taji, Radwiniyah, and Baghdad. While in Baghdad the Regiment was responsible for the infamous "Route Irish", (the airport road) linking the "Green Zone" to BIAP airfield & Camp Victory and the surrounding Neighborhoods including al-Ameriyah. It has since returned from active duty in Iraq, the first time it has seen overseas combat since World War II. is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses of the term, see Iraq war (disambiguation) The 2003 invasion of Iraq (also called the 2nd or 3rd Persian Gulf War) began on March 20, 2003, when forces belonging primarily to the United States and the United Kingdom invaded Iraq arguably without the explicit backing of the... Fort Hood is a census-designated place and US Army base located in Texas. ... The entrance to the NTC. Fort Irwin Military Reservation, located in Fort Irwin, California, U.S., this military facility is used for live-fire training of brigade-sized forces. ... Baghdad (Arabic: ) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ... British regiment A regiment is a military unit, consisting of a variable number of battalions - commanded by a colonel. ... Route Irish is the nickname of the 5 mile (8 km) stretch of highway in Baghdad, Iraq linking the the Green Zone to Baghdad International Airport. ... Baghdad International Airport and the Green Zone. ... Camp Victory is the primary component of the Victory Base Complex (VBC) that occupies the area surrounding the Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

19 members of the Regiment were Killed in Action, and over 78 were Wounded in Action during "Operation Wolfhound"^[1] named after the Irish Wolfhounds on its Regimental crest. A book entitled 'The Fighting 69th: One Remarkable National Guard Unit's Journey from Ground Zero to Baghdad', was written by CPT. Sean Flynn about the 69th's stateside duty following September 11th, and its tour in Iraq. Temporary grave of an American machine-gunner during the Battle of Normandy. ... WIA is a three letter abbreviation meaning Wounded in action. ...

The Company Commanders & First Sergeant's in Iraq were;

HHC: CPT. Christopher Daniels, 1SG. Orell Golding

ACO: CPT. Michael Drew, 1SG. Richard Acevedo (Brother of American Actor Kirk Acevedo of Band of Brothers) Kirk Acevedo (born November 27, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actor of Puerto Rican and Chinese descent, best known for his performances as Miguel Alvarez in Oz and Hector Salazar in Law & Order: Trial by Jury. ... For the song We Are a Band of Brothers, see The Bonnie Blue Flag. ...

BCO: CPT. Sean Flynn, 1SG. Frank Tooker

Attached to the 69th was C Co., the "Blacksheep" of the 2/156th IN., 256th Louisiana Brigade Combat Team. The company was initially under the command of CPT. Micheal Kazmierzak and 1SG Clifford Ockman. After CPT. Kazmierzak was wounded in action the company was commanded by CPT. Micheal Melancon.

On March 13, 2008 the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 991 (H.Res.991) recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, in support of the Global War on Terror. The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY), and passed unanimously.

Tributes

General Douglas MacArthur tribute to the 69th

General Douglas MacArthur, gave the following address to members and veterans of the 69th at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City via short-wave radio from Manila, The Philippines, on Jan. 24, 1940: MacArthur landing at Leyte Beach in 1944. ...

President Kennedy tribute in the Irish Parliament

President John Fitzgerald Kennedy opened his address to Irish Parliament on June 28, 1963 with a moving tribute to the gallantry of the Fighting 69th, as follows: JFK redirects here. ... This article is about the current Irish body. ... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ...

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Ireland memorial

Memorial to Fighting 69th in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland

The Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg unveiled Ireland's national monument to the Fighting 69th on August 22, 2006 at Ballymote, County Sligo, the birth place of former Brigadier Michael Corcoran.^[2][3] The monument is a bronze column inscribed with scenes of Corcoran's life. Beside the gray, stone base is a small chamber set flush with the ground that contains a piece of steel from the World Trade Center donated by the parents of firefighter Michael Lynch, who perished in the attack. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1704x2272, 864 KB) The monument was unveiled by Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg on 22 August 2006, in Ballymote, Co. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1704x2272, 864 KB) The monument was unveiled by Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg on 22 August 2006, in Ballymote, Co. ... Ballymote (Baile an Mhóta in Irish) is a town in County Sligo, Ireland. ... Statistics Province: Connacht County Town: Sligo Code: SO Area: 1,837 km² Population (2006) 60,894[1] Website: www. ... For a list of the Dutch Director-Generals who governed New Amsterdam (as New York City was called when it was a Dutch-run settlement) between 1624 and 1664, see: Director-General of New Netherland. ... Michael Rubens Bloomberg (born 14 February 1942) is an American businessman, founder of Bloomberg L.P., and the current Mayor of New York City. ... is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ballymote (Baile an Mhóta in Irish) is a town in County Sligo, Ireland. ... Statistics Province: Connacht County Town: Sligo Code: SO Area: 1,837 km² Population (2006) 60,894[1] Website: www. ... For the Irish footballer of the same name, see Michael Corcoran (footballer). ...

Mayor Bloomberg in his remarks that day stated:

Medal of Honor Citations

Six members of the regiment (not including members of other regiments of the Irish Brigade included in the unit's lineage) have been awarded the Medal Of Honor. Not only is this a high number for a National Guard regiment, all survived the actions in which they were awarded. This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ...

Peter Rafferty

Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 69th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Malvern Hill, Va., 1 July 1862. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 2 August 1897. This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ...

Citation: Having been wounded and directed to the rear, declined to go, but continued in action, receiving several additional wounds, which resulted in his capture by the enemy and his total disability for military service.

Timothy Donoghue

Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 69th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862. Entered service at:------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 17 January 1894. Fredericksburg is the name of some places in the United States of America: Fredericksburg, Indiana Fredericksburg, Iowa Fredericksburg, Ohio Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania Fredericksburg, Texas Fredericksburg, Virginia, the site of the Battle of Fredericksburg Categories: ...

Citation: Voluntarily carried a wounded officer off the field from between the lines; while doing this he was himself wounded.

Michael A. Donaldson

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company I, 165th Infantry, 42d Division. Place and date: At Sommerance-Landres-et St. Georges Road, France, 14 October 1918. Entered service at: Haverstraw, N.Y. Born: 1884, Haverstraw, N.Y. G.O. No.: 9, W.D., 1923.

Citation: The advance of his regiment having been checked by intense machinegun fire of the enemy, who were entrenched on the crest of a hill before Landres-et St. Georges, his company retired to a sunken road to reorganize their position, leaving several of their number wounded near the enemy lines. Of his own volition, in broad daylight and under direct observation of the enemy and with utter disregard for his own safety, he advanced to the crest of the hill, rescued one of his wounded comrades, and returned under withering fire to his own lines, repeating his splendidly heroic act until he had brought in all the men, 6 in number.

William Joseph Donovan

Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, 165th Infantry, 42d Division. Place and date: Near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, 14-15 October 1918. Entered service at: Buffalo, N.Y. Born: 1 January 1883, Buffalo, N.Y. G.O., No.: 56, W.D., 1922.

Citation: Lt. Col. Donovan personally led the assaulting wave in an attack upon a very strongly organized position, and when our troops were suffering heavy casualties he encouraged all near him by his example, moving among his men in exposed positions, reorganizing decimated platoons, and accompanying them forward in attacks. When he was wounded in the leg by machine-gun bullets, he refused to be evacuated and continued with his unit until it withdrew to a less exposed position.

Richard W. O'Neill

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 165th Infantry, 42d Division. Place and date: On the Ourcq River, France, 30 July 1918. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth: New York, N.Y. G.O. No.: 30, W.D., 1921.

Citation: In advance of an assaulting line, he attacked a detachment of about 25 of the enemy. In the ensuing hand-to-hand encounter he sustained pistol wounds, but heroically continued in the advance, during which he received additional wounds: but, with great physical effort, he remained in active command of his detachment. Being again wounded, he was forced by weakness and loss of blood to be evacuated, but insisted upon being taken first to the battalion commander in order to transmit to him valuable information relative to enemy positions and the disposition of our men.

Alejandro R. Renteria Ruiz

Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, 165th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division. Place and date: Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 28 April 1945. Entered service at: Carlsbad, N. Mex. Birth: Loving, N. Mex. G.O. No.: 60, 26 June 1946. This article is about the prefecture. ... Location of Ryukyu Islands The Ryukyu Islands, in Japanese called the Nansei Islands ) are a chain of Japanese islands in the western Pacific Ocean at the eastern limit of the East China Sea. ...

Citation: When his unit was stopped by a skillfully camouflaged enemy pillbox, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. His squad, suddenly brought under a hail of machinegun fire and a vicious grenade attack, was pinned down. Jumping to his feet, Pfc. Ruiz seized an automatic rifle and lunged through the flying grenades and rifle and automatic fire for the top of the emplacement. When an enemy soldier charged him, his rifle jammed. Undaunted, Pfc. Ruiz whirled on his assailant and clubbed him down. Then he ran back through bullets and grenades, seized more ammunition and another automatic rifle, and again made for the pillbox. Enemy fire now was concentrated on him, but he charged on, miraculously reaching the position, and in plain view he climbed to the top. Leaping from 1 opening to another, he sent burst after burst into the pillbox, killing 12 of the enemy and completely destroying the position. Pfc. Ruiz's heroic conduct, in the face of overwhelming odds, saved the lives of many comrades and eliminated an obstacle that long would have checked his unit's advance.

Traditions and Trivia

The name "The Fighting 69th" was bestowed on the regiment by none other than Robert E. Lee. When he asked what troops were facing his forces he was told the 69th New York. His reply was, "Ah, that fighting 69th." For other uses, see Robert E. Lee (disambiguation). ...

New York City's famous St. Patrick's Day Parade up Fifth Avenue has always been led by the Regiment.[1] St. ... Street sign at Fifth Avenue and East 57th street Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in New York City. ...

Its officers do not wear the traditional plain crossed rifles of the infantry on their dress uniforms, but crossed rifles bearing the numerals "69". This is because the unit has been in continuous existence since the days when wearing the regimental number on the branch insignia was standard.

In some ceremonies, the regiment's NCO's carry shillelaghs as a badge of rank. A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or Noncom, is an enlisted member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ... A shillelagh (commonly pronounced (IPA: , in Irish Gaelic, (IPA: É•ale:lÉ™)) is a wooden club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty stick with a large knob on the end, that is associated with Ireland in folklore. ...

The movie "The Fighting 69th" was shown at drills to all persons joining the regiment through the 1970's. The Fighting 69th - Starring James Cagney, Pat OBrien. ...

From 1993 to 1996, the regiment was reassigned to the Air Defense Artillery branch. After howls of protest from the unit and its veterans, it returned to its traditional Infantry roots in 1997. Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Branch insignia of the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery, representing a missile surmounting two crossed field guns The U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery was changed from Anti-Aircraft Artillery (part of the Field Artillery), into a separate branch on On 20 June 1968. ... Infantry of the Royal Irish Rifles during the Battle of the Somme in World War I Infantry or footmen are very highly disciplined and trained soldiers who fight primarily with small arms(rifles), but are trained to use everything from their bare hands to missle systems in order to neutralize... For the band, see 1997 (band). ...

Since World War I the unit's make up has more reflected New Yok City's diverse ethnicity, but all members of the 69th are honorary Irishmen.

In the 1960's, the New York Knicks' Cazzie Russell was a member of the regiment and wrote a sports column for the regimental newspaper. Knicks redirects here. ... Cazzie Lee Russell (born June 7, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former pro basketball player and coach. ...

The official regimental cocktail is made of two parts champagne and one part Irish whiskey. According to legend, the regimental commander, Thomas Francis Meagher, liked to drink his whiskey with Vichy water. But one day during the Civil War, when his aide was unable to find Vichy water, he returned with champagne. Meagher liked the new mixture, and the drink stuck. Thomas Francis Meagher aka: OMeagher, or Meagher of the Sword (August 3, 1823 – July 1, 1867) was an Irish revolutionary, who also served in the United States Army as a Brigadier General during the American Civil War. ...

Reportedly, Company A/1st Battalion is descended from the 8th Company of the 1st New York Regiment a American Revolutionary War Regiment. The 1st New York Regiment was raised on May 25, 1775 at Albany, New York for service with the Continental Army under Colonel Van Schaick. ...

The Boston based Punk band, Dropkick Murphys have a song on their album "The Gang's all Here" called the Fighting 69th, which is a tribute to the regiment. DKM redirects here. ...

The 2008 film Cloverfield depicts the 69th Infantry Regiment and other elements of the regular and reserve military doing battle with a giant monster in the streets of New York City. For the creature of the film, see Cloverfield (creature). ...

The 69th Regiment Armory

The main armory on Lexington Avenue at 25th Street has the names of its Civil War Battles engraved on its front. A museum depicting history of the regiment is there and murals of the unit's past service adorn the mess rooms. Prior to the unit's realignment to Long Island, its secondary armory (Companies B & C) was on Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The 69th Regiment Armory located at 68 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York United States, is a historical building completed in 1904. ... Lexington Avenue is an avenue on the East Side of the borough of Manhattan in New York City that carries southbound one-way traffic from East 131st Street to Gramercy Park at East 21st Street. ... This article is about the island in New York State. ... Several landmarks from two New York Worlds Fairs still stand in Flushing Meadows, including the US Steel Unisphere Flushing is an urban neighborhood in the northern part of the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. ...

On April 12, 1983, the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the 69th Regiment Armory an official New York City landmark. The armory was also the 1913 scene of one of the first exhibits of Modern Art in the US, now simply referred to as the Armory Show. It was even depicted on a US postage stamp. Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Dejeuner sur lHerbe by Pablo Picasso At the Moulin Rouge: Two Women Waltzing by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1892 The Scream by Edvard Munch, 1893 I and the Village by Marc Chagall, 1911 Fountain by Marcel Duchamp, 1917 Campbells Soup Cans 1962 Synthetic polymer paint on thirty-two... Armory Show poster. ...

After the September 11, 2001 attacks its armory was used an information and counseling center for the families of the victims of the attacks. A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly...

References

1. ^ 'The Fighting 69th' Makes History, Yet Again, www.thewildgeese.com, Retrieved 2007-1-28
2. ^ "Bloomberg unveils Sligo monument to Fighting 69th", The Irish Times, 2006-08-22. 
3. ^ Speech By John Perry TD at the Unveiling of Ireland’s National Monument to the Fighting 69th Regiment & Brigadier Michael Corcoran, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Fine Gael (2006-08-22).

Remember Fontenoy!: the 69th New York and the Irish Brigade in the Civil War by Joseph G. Bilby, 1995. Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Father Duffy’s Story, by Fr. Francis Patrick Duffy, George H. Doran Company, 1919. George H. Doran Company was an American book publishing company established in New York City in 1908 by George Henry Doran with James William Billy Corrigan as its General Manager. ...

A Doughboy with the Fighting 69th, by Albert M. and A. Churchill Ettinger, Simon & Schuster, 1992. Jean-François Millet Le Semeur (The Sower) Simon & Schuster logo, circa 1961. ...

The Shamrock Battalion of the Rainbow: A Story of the Fighting Sixty-Ninth, by Martin J. Hogan, D. Appleton, 1919.

Wild Bill Donovan: The Last Hero, by Anthony Cave Brown, N.Y. Times Books, 1982.

Americans All, the Rainbow at War: The Official History of the 42nd Rainbow Division in the World War, by Henry J. Reilly, F.J. Heer, 1936.

Duffy's War: Fr. Francis Duffy, Wild Bill Donovan, and the Irish Fighting 69th in World War I by Stephen L. Harris, Potomac Books, 2006

The Fighting 69th: One Remarkable National Guard Unit's Journey from Ground Zero to Baghdad, by CPT. Sean Flynn, 2007.

External links

Current Unit

• 69th Infantry homepage
• 42nd Infantry homepage
• Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial Foundation

Historical Renactors & Civil War History

• SixtyNinth.Net
• Regimental History Site
• Fighting 69th Historical Association
• More of the Fighting 69th
• 69th Irish Renactors (CA)
• New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 69th Infantry Regiment History, photographs, table of battles and casualties, monument at Gettysburg, historical sketch, and battle flag for the 69th New York Infantry Regiment.
• [http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/tmoore.html T. Moore of the 69th N.Y. {reference only}

Coordinates: 40°44′29″N, 73°59′2″W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

4.Also a song by the Dropkick Murphys (The Fighting 69th)