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The discussion above reminds me of a minor but somewhat interesting coincidence, in my opinion anyway. The actor portraying General Hancock in the movie under discussion was Brian Mallon, and if my memory serves me correctly, the Colonel of one of Hancock's regiments, the 42nd. New York, the "Tammany Hall Regiment", was also named Mallon.
John
Correct. James E. Mallon was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in Company K, 40th New York on August 6, 1861 at age 24. He was promoted to 1st Lt. on September 15, 1861 and adjutant on December 3, 1861. He transferred to Company A on April 9, 1862 before being mustered out to become the major of the 42nd New York on August 2, 1862. Mallon was promoted to colonel on March 17, 1863 and led the regiment at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. He was killed in action at Bristoe Station on October 4, 1863.
Ryan