1st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
The 1st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 1st Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | April 22, 1861, to May 25, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Peninsular Campaign Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel John Frederick Pierson |
Service
The regiment was organized in New York City, New York and was mustered in for a two-year enlistment on April 22, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out of service on May 25, 1863.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 79 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 3 officers and 31 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 113 fatalities.[1]
Commanders
- Colonel William H. Allen
- Colonel Garret Dyckman
- Colonel John Frederick Pierson
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See also
- List of New York Civil War regiments
Notes
- http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unnyinf1.htm The Civil War Archive website after Dyer, Frederick Henry. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. 3 vols. New York: Thomas Yoseloff, 1959.
References
External links
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 1st Infantry Regiment History, table of battles and casualties, Civil War newspaper clippings, historical sketch, and battle flag for the 1st New York Infantry Regiment.
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