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- Irish Americans are estimated to have comprised overy 25% of the Continental Army
- 20 of Washingtons generals were of Irish descent, including Richard Montgomery (Co. Donegal), the first American General to die in battle.
- Commodore John Barry (Co. Wexford) was a leading Naval Hero of the Revolution.
- Sharpshooter Timothy Martin helped turn the battle of Saratoga.
- Hercules Mulligan was Washington's chief spy in British occupied NY
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