. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . ^IiNixc, TiiK Bkkastwouk to Swi: a \avv,. rence, this bringing oil wounded comrades under the fire of fifteen thousandmen, therefore it appears more fitting the narrative of others should begiven, that he may have full meed of praise. AMERICAN HEROISM. 417 PATRICK DAVID CASEV. Color-Bearer 25th Massachusetts Volunteers. Patrick David Casey (mustered into service as David Casey), was born inthe Countjf of Limerick, Ireland. March 1, 1845.
. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . ^IiNixc, TiiK Bkkastwouk to Swi: a \avv,. rence, this bringing oil wounded comrades under the fire of fifteen thousandmen, therefore it appears more fitting the narrative of others should begiven, that he may have full meed of praise. AMERICAN HEROISM. 417 PATRICK DAVID CASEV. Color-Bearer 25th Massachusetts Volunteers. Patrick David Casey (mustered into service as David Casey), was born inthe Countjf of Limerick, Ireland. March 1, 1845. Nine years later he came tothis country with his parents, who settled in Northbridge. Mass. In 1861, after two unsuccessful efforts owing to his youth, Casey succeededin enlisting in the 25th Massachusetts Volunteers, and was assigned toCompany C. Captain C. G. Atvvood. He participated in all the engagements in which his regiment took part,with the exception of two. and they occurred after he was wounded beforePetersburg. The particular incident in Caseys career as a soldier which entitled himto a medal of honor occurred on June 3, 1864, during the ba
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