Francis Irsch (December 4, 1840 in Landkreis Trier-Saarburg, Kingdom of Prussia – August 19, 1906 in Tampa, Florida, USA) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He was held prisoner of war by the Confederate States Army until his release on March 1, 1865.[1][2][3]
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| Born | December 4, 1840 Landkreis Trier-Saarburg, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died | August 19, 1906 (aged 65) Tampa, Florida, USA |
| Buried | Woodlawn Cemetery, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 45th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
In May 1892, Irsch received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, including "gallantry in flanking the enemy and capturing a number of prisoners and in holding a part of the town against heavy odds while the Army was rallying on Cemetery Hill".[4]
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edit- ^ "Captain Irsch, Francis - US Army". cmohs.org. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ Rolston, Les (23 February 2017). Home of the Brave. p. 123-128. ISBN 9781365778179.
- ^ "Francis Irsch - Recipient - Military Times Hall of Valor". Militarytimes.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.