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Edenderry’s Patrick Mahon 1821 -1900. US Civil War Soldier Who Ended His Days Back In His Native Town & County.

Patrick Mahon, an Irish emigrant, served in the 6th Iowa Infantry during the American Civil War, participating in major battles including Shiloh and Bentonville. After the war, he returned to Edenderry, Ireland, where he passed away in 1900. His life illustrates the profound impact of the Civil War on Irish emigrants.

County Offaly, Moneygall

Phillip Flannery, Born In Dunkerrin, Offaly. Union Soldier In The 37th Iowa Infantry “The Greybeard Regiment”

Kevin Guing / July 2, 2025

The 37th Iowa Infantry Regiment, known as the “Greybeard Regiment,” uniquely consisted of men aged 45 to 80 during the Civil War. Formed in 1862, its members, including Phillip Flannery, served primarily as guards. Despite high rates of illness and few combat encounters, they demonstrated that older volunteers could effectively contribute to military efforts.