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Bold and Brave as a Lion: Ireland's Michael Emmet Urell
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He was an Irish immigrant, Civil and Spanish-American War veteran, color bearer severely wounded in battle, Medal of Honor recipient, baseball player, legislator, and popular figure wherever he went. Meet Michael Emmet Urell of the 82nd New York Infantry.
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