14 Facts About Michael Corcoran

Michael Corcoran was an Irish-American general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and a close confidant of President Abraham Lincoln.

Michael Corcoran then led the 69th into action at the First Battle of Bull Run.

Michael Corcoran enlisted as a Private in the 69th New York Militia.

On October 11,1860, Colonel Michael Corcoran refused to march the regiment on parade for the 19-year-old Prince of Wales, who was visiting New York City at the time, to protest against British rule in Ireland.

Michael Corcoran was removed from command and a court martial was pending over that matter when the Civil War began.

Michael Corcoran became involved in Democratic politics at Tammany Hall: he could deliver the Irish vote.

Michael Corcoran became district leader, a member of the judicial nominations committee, an elected school inspector for his ward, and a member of the Fourteenth Ward General Committee.

Michael Corcoran led the 69th to Washington, DC, and served for a while in the Washington defenses building Fort Corcoran.

Michael Corcoran was one of the founders of the Fenian Brotherhood in America.

Michael Corcoran attempted to pass through the 9th New York's area without giving the required password after receiving the challenge from a sentry.

Michael Corcoran was found at fault for not providing the required password; he was reprimanded by the court, but not subjected to further punishment.

Michael Corcoran returned to the army and set about recruiting more Irish volunteers.

Michael Corcoran raised and took command of what would be known as the Corcoran Legion: The Legion consisted of:.

The Mayor of New York City, Michael Corcoran Bloomberg unveiled Ireland's national monument to the Fighting 69th in Ballymote on August 22,2006.