1st Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry | |
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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 |
The 1st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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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.
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]