Thomas O'Hara

(? - 1862)
Home State: New York
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 63rd New York Infantry

Before the Antietam Campaign:
Age 28 at enlistment. Mustered in as private, Company D, on September 16, 1861.

In the Antietam Campaign:
He was mortally wounded in action on 17 September 1862.

The remainder of the War:
MSHWR says ìShot wound of right arm, with fracture of upper third of the humerus. Amputation of arm at shoulder joint on September 17th. Haemorrhage from axillary artery. Died September 22, 1862.î

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

Death Date: 09/22/1862

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 2342]

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