3rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
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| 3rd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry | |
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| Active | May 14, 1861 to August 28, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Big Bethel Battle of Drewry's Bluff |
The 3rd 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 Albany Regiment.
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[edit] Service
The regiment was organized in Albany, New York and was mustered in for a two year enlistment on May 14, 1861. In 1863, some men reenlisted for one and two years.
The regiment was mustered out of service on August 28, 1865.
[edit] Casualties
The regiment suffered 37 deaths from wounds and 85 from other causes, for a total of 122 fatalities.
[edit] Commanders
- Colonel Frederick Townsend
- Colonel Samuel M. Alford
- Colonel Eldridge G. Floyd
- Colonel John E. Mulford
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Phisterer, Frederick (1912). New York in the War of the Rebellion. Albany: J.B. Lyon Co..
- (1908) 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..
[edit] External links
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 3rd Infantry Regiment History, photographs, table of battles and casualties, Civil War newspaper clippings, historical sketch, and battle flag for the 3nd New York Infantry Regiment.
