George Lynch

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

Before the Antietam Campaign:
Age 28 when he mustered in as second lieutenant, Company G, on September 24, 1861. Discharged on March 10, 1862. Mustered in as second lieutenant, same company, on April 8, 1862.

In the Antietam Campaign:
He was mortally wounded in action on 17 September 1862, and died on 18 September.

References, Sources, and other notes:
Basic information from McLernon 1. He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, on October 1, 1862, in Section: Letters Range D Plot 302.

Death Date: 09/18/1862 Burial Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY

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 2386]

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