4th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
The 4th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It is also known as the 1st Scott's Life Guard.
| 4th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry | |
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| Active | May 2, 1861, to May 25, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville |
The 4th New York Volunteer Infantry Monument at Antietam National Cemetery, dedicated in 1887
Service
The regiment was organized in New York City and was mustered in for a two-year enlistment on May 2, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out of service on May 25, 1863.
Casualties
The regiment suffered 64 deaths from wounds and 24 from other causes, for a total of 88 fatalities.
Commanders
- Colonel Alfred W. Taylor
- Colonel John Dunn MacGregor
See also
- List of New York Civil War regiments
References
- Phisterer, Frederick (1912). New York in the War of the Rebellion. Albany: J.B. Lyon Co.
- The Union army: a history of military affairs in the loyal states, 1861-65 -- records of the regiments in the Union army -- cyclopedia of battles -- memoirs of commanders and soldier. Madison, Wisc.: Federal Pub. Co. 1908.
External links
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 4th Infantry Regiment History, photograph, table of battles and casualties, Civil War newspaper clippings, historical sketch, and battle flag for the 4th New York Infantry Regiment.
- Burhaus Family papers at the University of Maryland libraries. Herman Burhaus was a volunteer 4th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The papers contain correspondence between Burhaus and his family.
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