Irish-American Veterans Memorials in Boston

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Irish-born and Irish-American veterans have a distinguished tradition of military service in Massachusetts, going back to the Revolutionary War in the 18th century. Here are four Boston monuments with Irish connections:

Commodore John Barry Plaque on Boston Common

American naval hero of the Revolutionary War, Commodore John Barry was born in Tacumshane, County Wexford. Barry's ship, the Lexington, was the first to capture a British vessel under the American flag. After the war, President George Washington assigned Barry to help create the United States Navy. 

Colonel Thomas Cass, 9th Irish Regiment in the Public Garden

Dedicated to "the men of Boston who died in the Civil War," the Soldiers and Sailors Monument was unveiled with fanfare in 1876 before 25,000 people, many of them veterans. The acclaimed monument was created by Irish immigrant Martin Milmore.

Lt. General Edward Logan at Boston Logan International Airport

South Boston native Edward L. Logan was Commander of the 101st Infantry regiment of the 26th Yankee Division during WWI. It was the first state regiment to cross the ocean for France, leaving in August 1917. Logan International Airport is named in his honor.

WWII Memorial at Castle Island, South Boston 

 Designed by sculptor Robert Shure, the WWII Memorial overlooking Boston Harbor honors 200+ soldiers from South Boston who sacrificed their lives for their country. Iish-Americans hold the largest number of Medals of Honor. "

For more details on Irish heritage in Massachusetts, visit IrishHeritageTrail.com.

Research + Text, Michael Quinlin


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