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The 12th New York Volunteer Infantry was organized at Elmira, New York and mustered in May 8, 1861 for two years' state service under the command of Colonel Ezra L. Walrath. On May 13, 1861 the regiment was re-mustered for three months' federal service and again re-mustered on August 2, 1861 for two years' state service.
Formed from the 20th New York State Militia Regiment. 81st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment "2nd Oswego Regiment" or "Mohawk Rangers" 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment "State Guards", "2nd New York Light Infantry" Formed from the 2nd Regiment New York State Militia. 83rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment: Formed from the 9th New ...
Carleton began the war as a private with the 12th New York State Militia, a 3-month regiment, and on September 18, 1861, was appointed a first lieutenant and adjutant with the 4th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. [1] He was a lieutenant colonel and assistant adjutant-general for Brigadier General Adelbert Ames from July 8, 1865, to August 1 ...
The Excelsior Brigade was a military unit in the Union Army during the American Civil War.Mainly composed of infantry regiments raised in the state of New York primarily by former U.S. Representative Daniel Sickles, the brigade served in several of the Army of the Potomac's most important battles in the Eastern Theater, including Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
The state of New York during the American Civil War was a major influence in national politics, the Union war effort, and the media coverage of the war. New York was the most populous state in the Union during the Civil War, and provided more troops to the U.S. army than any other state, as well as several significant military commanders and leaders. [1]
14th Brooklyn Militia, Company G, in Virginia in 1862 Colors of the 14th Brooklyn Reproduction Guidon Flag of the 14th Brooklyn. The 14th Regiment New York State Militia (also called the 14th Brooklyn Chasseurs and officially known during the American Civil War as 84th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment) was a volunteer militia regiment from the City of Brooklyn, New York.
Vermont did not become a state until 1791, after the American Revolution. New York asserted that Vermont was part of New York. [109] Revolutionary War units: 6th Regiment of militia, 1780–1781 [8] 7th Regiment of militia, 1782 [8] Abbott's Regiment of militia, 1781 [8] Clark's Company of militia, 1778–1780 [8] Durkee's Company of militia ...
Astor was elected lieutenant colonel of the 12th Regiment of the New York Militia. He resigned from the office in 1853. [4] During the American Civil War, Astor served as a volunteer aide-de-camp, with the rank of colonel, to Major General George B. McClellan (then