Patrick McGahan

Home State: New York
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 63rd New York Infantry

Before the Antietam Campaign:
Age 26 at enlistment, he mustered in as private, Company C, on August 21, 1861.

In the Antietam Campaign:
Wounded in action, slightly, arm, on 17 September 1862.

The remainder of the War:
Transferred to Company B on June 12, 1863. He re-enlisted as a veteran on December 21, 1863. He deserted on the expiration of veteran furlough, on February 5, 1864. His name is also borne as McGeehan, and McGhan.

References, Sources, and other notes:
Basic information from McLernon 1.

Notes

1 McLernon, Robert, Casualty List, 63rd New York Volunteer Infantry, Meagherís Irish Brigade, Antietam, Maryland; September 17, 1862, Springfield (Va): R. McLernon, 2001 [AotW citation 2326]

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