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Francis Irsch
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Born (1840-12-04)December 4, 1840
Landkreis Trier-Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Died August 19, 1906(1906-08-19) (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

Francis Irsch (December 4, 1840 in Landkreis Trier-Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany – 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.

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".

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