Andrew Breen
Private, Co. F, 2nd United States Infantry (Regulars)
A Case of Mistaken Identity (Grave 5774)
Andersonville National Cemetery records state the soldier buried in Grave 5774 was Timothy Breen, a Private in Co. G of the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery who was captured at Plymouth, North Carolina on April 20, 1864 and reportedly died at the prison on August 15, 1864.
However, as Find a Grave researcher Liam McAllister, Id 49761643, pointed out in a Nov. 11, 2023 email, the record was apparently erroneous and pertained to another soldier. His contention was backed by historical supporting documentation:
"I am presently researching Irishmen buried at Andersonville National Cemetery and came across Memorial #11425282 for Pvt Timothy Breen and I believe that the name on the headstone is incorrect.
"In the booklet entitled " A List of Union Soldiers Buried at Andersonville" page 80 notes that grave # 5774 holds the remains of Pvt Andrew Breen, Co F 2nd US Infantry. (attached)
The service records of Pvt Timothy Breen, on FOLD3, note the confusion on pages 11; 13; 17 & 18 (all attached)
"If we take these records then I humbly request that we amend the FAG Memorial to correct the errors with a note saying same.
Yours Sincerely
Liam McAlister
FAG ID#49761643
As was found in the online military service record for Timothy Breen, an investigation by the Pension Bureau in 1875 revealed that another man with the surname Breen, Private Andrew Breen, who served with Company F of the 2nd U.S. Infantry was the soldier in question who died on August 15, 1864 and was instead interred in Grave 5774 at Andersonville.
Further findings included a subsequent investigation by the War Department completed May 20, 1885, which can be viewed in Ancestery.com's Fold3 data, stated regrading Timonthy Breen:
"This man enlisted in Rebel service at Andersonville, Ga. while a prisoner of war. Investigation fails to elicit further information. See Bpr. 98, 1867."
The original Find a Grave entry inputted July 25, 2005 for Timothy Breen:
Private, Co. G, 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Timothy Breen was a 30-year-old Lawrence, MA Blacksmith when he enlisted on October 29, 1863 and was mustered into service on December 10, 1863. He was one of 275 men from Companies G and H of the 2nd Mass. H.A. who surrendered to Confederate Forces at Plymouth, NC on April 20, 1864. Breen died at Andersonville on August 15, 1864 due to Dysentery.
Private, Co. F, 2nd United States Infantry (Regulars)
A Case of Mistaken Identity (Grave 5774)
Andersonville National Cemetery records state the soldier buried in Grave 5774 was Timothy Breen, a Private in Co. G of the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery who was captured at Plymouth, North Carolina on April 20, 1864 and reportedly died at the prison on August 15, 1864.
However, as Find a Grave researcher Liam McAllister, Id 49761643, pointed out in a Nov. 11, 2023 email, the record was apparently erroneous and pertained to another soldier. His contention was backed by historical supporting documentation:
"I am presently researching Irishmen buried at Andersonville National Cemetery and came across Memorial #11425282 for Pvt Timothy Breen and I believe that the name on the headstone is incorrect.
"In the booklet entitled " A List of Union Soldiers Buried at Andersonville" page 80 notes that grave # 5774 holds the remains of Pvt Andrew Breen, Co F 2nd US Infantry. (attached)
The service records of Pvt Timothy Breen, on FOLD3, note the confusion on pages 11; 13; 17 & 18 (all attached)
"If we take these records then I humbly request that we amend the FAG Memorial to correct the errors with a note saying same.
Yours Sincerely
Liam McAlister
FAG ID#49761643
As was found in the online military service record for Timothy Breen, an investigation by the Pension Bureau in 1875 revealed that another man with the surname Breen, Private Andrew Breen, who served with Company F of the 2nd U.S. Infantry was the soldier in question who died on August 15, 1864 and was instead interred in Grave 5774 at Andersonville.
Further findings included a subsequent investigation by the War Department completed May 20, 1885, which can be viewed in Ancestery.com's Fold3 data, stated regrading Timonthy Breen:
"This man enlisted in Rebel service at Andersonville, Ga. while a prisoner of war. Investigation fails to elicit further information. See Bpr. 98, 1867."
The original Find a Grave entry inputted July 25, 2005 for Timothy Breen:
Private, Co. G, 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Timothy Breen was a 30-year-old Lawrence, MA Blacksmith when he enlisted on October 29, 1863 and was mustered into service on December 10, 1863. He was one of 275 men from Companies G and H of the 2nd Mass. H.A. who surrendered to Confederate Forces at Plymouth, NC on April 20, 1864. Breen died at Andersonville on August 15, 1864 due to Dysentery.
Andrew Breen
Private, Co. F, 2nd United States Infantry (Regulars)
A Case of Mistaken Identity (Grave 5774)
Andersonville National Cemetery records state the soldier buried in Grave 5774 was Timothy Breen, a Private in Co. G of the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery who was captured at Plymouth, North Carolina on April 20, 1864 and reportedly died at the prison on August 15, 1864.
However, as Find a Grave researcher Liam McAllister, Id 49761643, pointed out in a Nov. 11, 2023 email, the record was apparently erroneous and pertained to another soldier. His contention was backed by historical supporting documentation:
"I am presently researching Irishmen buried at Andersonville National Cemetery and came across Memorial #11425282 for Pvt Timothy Breen and I believe that the name on the headstone is incorrect.
"In the booklet entitled " A List of Union Soldiers Buried at Andersonville" page 80 notes that grave # 5774 holds the remains of Pvt Andrew Breen, Co F 2nd US Infantry. (attached)
The service records of Pvt Timothy Breen, on FOLD3, note the confusion on pages 11; 13; 17 & 18 (all attached)
"If we take these records then I humbly request that we amend the FAG Memorial to correct the errors with a note saying same.
Yours Sincerely
Liam McAlister
FAG ID#49761643
As was found in the online military service record for Timothy Breen, an investigation by the Pension Bureau in 1875 revealed that another man with the surname Breen, Private Andrew Breen, who served with Company F of the 2nd U.S. Infantry was the soldier in question who died on August 15, 1864 and was instead interred in Grave 5774 at Andersonville.
Further findings included a subsequent investigation by the War Department completed May 20, 1885, which can be viewed in Ancestery.com's Fold3 data, stated regrading Timonthy Breen:
"This man enlisted in Rebel service at Andersonville, Ga. while a prisoner of war. Investigation fails to elicit further information. See Bpr. 98, 1867."
The original Find a Grave entry inputted July 25, 2005 for Timothy Breen:
Private, Co. G, 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Timothy Breen was a 30-year-old Lawrence, MA Blacksmith when he enlisted on October 29, 1863 and was mustered into service on December 10, 1863. He was one of 275 men from Companies G and H of the 2nd Mass. H.A. who surrendered to Confederate Forces at Plymouth, NC on April 20, 1864. Breen died at Andersonville on August 15, 1864 due to Dysentery.
Private, Co. F, 2nd United States Infantry (Regulars)
A Case of Mistaken Identity (Grave 5774)
Andersonville National Cemetery records state the soldier buried in Grave 5774 was Timothy Breen, a Private in Co. G of the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery who was captured at Plymouth, North Carolina on April 20, 1864 and reportedly died at the prison on August 15, 1864.
However, as Find a Grave researcher Liam McAllister, Id 49761643, pointed out in a Nov. 11, 2023 email, the record was apparently erroneous and pertained to another soldier. His contention was backed by historical supporting documentation:
"I am presently researching Irishmen buried at Andersonville National Cemetery and came across Memorial #11425282 for Pvt Timothy Breen and I believe that the name on the headstone is incorrect.
"In the booklet entitled " A List of Union Soldiers Buried at Andersonville" page 80 notes that grave # 5774 holds the remains of Pvt Andrew Breen, Co F 2nd US Infantry. (attached)
The service records of Pvt Timothy Breen, on FOLD3, note the confusion on pages 11; 13; 17 & 18 (all attached)
"If we take these records then I humbly request that we amend the FAG Memorial to correct the errors with a note saying same.
Yours Sincerely
Liam McAlister
FAG ID#49761643
As was found in the online military service record for Timothy Breen, an investigation by the Pension Bureau in 1875 revealed that another man with the surname Breen, Private Andrew Breen, who served with Company F of the 2nd U.S. Infantry was the soldier in question who died on August 15, 1864 and was instead interred in Grave 5774 at Andersonville.
Further findings included a subsequent investigation by the War Department completed May 20, 1885, which can be viewed in Ancestery.com's Fold3 data, stated regrading Timonthy Breen:
"This man enlisted in Rebel service at Andersonville, Ga. while a prisoner of war. Investigation fails to elicit further information. See Bpr. 98, 1867."
The original Find a Grave entry inputted July 25, 2005 for Timothy Breen:
Private, Co. G, 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Timothy Breen was a 30-year-old Lawrence, MA Blacksmith when he enlisted on October 29, 1863 and was mustered into service on December 10, 1863. He was one of 275 men from Companies G and H of the 2nd Mass. H.A. who surrendered to Confederate Forces at Plymouth, NC on April 20, 1864. Breen died at Andersonville on August 15, 1864 due to Dysentery.
