Samuel Irwin, of the 67th Pennsylvania Volunteers, had his right arm cut off at the shoulder joint (37/62)

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Samuel Irwin, of the 67th Pennsylvania Volunteers, had his right arm cut off at the shoulder joint

The 67th Pennsylvania Volunteers were part of the Union Army and saw action in several key engagements, including the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness. These battles were marked by intense fighting and high casualties on both sides.