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4 unusual facts about Thomas William Sweeny


Thomas Sweeney

Thomas William Sweeny (1820–1892), Irish soldier who served in the American army

Thomas William Sweeny

As second in command, he participated in the capture of Camp Jackson in May 1861 and later assisted in organizing the Home Guards.

Thomas William Sweeny (December 25, 1820 – April 10, 1892) was an Irish soldier who served in the Mexican-American War and then was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

At Shiloh, in command of a brigade, he successfully defended a gap in the Union line.



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