#OnThisDay 1900 The Irish Guards were formed by Queen Victoria in recognition of the many acts of courage & bravery performed by Irish regiments during the Second Boer War. 200 Irishmen from the Grenadier Guards made up the nucleus. Colour Sgt Conroy from the Munster Fusiliers was Serial No.1. Their mascot is an Irish Wolfhound, the first being called Brian Boru.
#OnThisDay 1839 St. Clair Augustine Mulholland, the American Civil War Brevet Brig. General was born in Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Mulholland was awarded the Medal of Honor at the battle of Chancellorsville in 1863.He later became Chief of Police in Philadelphia.
#OnThisDay 1969 L/Corporal Peter Nee from Connemara was killed in action in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam when hit by shrapnel from a 155mm round. Nee joined the @USMarineCorps in 1968. When asked why, as an Irishman, he was fighting for the US in Vietnam, LCpl Nee replied, “for the adventure”
#OnThisDay 1921 Tom Barry & his Flying Column attacked Rosscarbery RIC barracks in Cork. Using a 400lb mine, grenades &fire, the IRA finally succeeded in destroying the station & its garrison surrendered. Two RIC officers died in the fight & nine were injured. #Ireland #History
#OnThisDay 1871 Arthur Griffith was born in Dublin City. A printer & editor by trade, Griffith founded Sinn Féin & was arrested after the 1916 Rising even though he was not involved. Griffith led the Treaty negotiations & became the President of Dáil Éireann. #Ireland #History
The Irish at War 