12th New York Infantry Regiment

12th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
ActiveMay 8, 1861 to June 2, 1864
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchInfantry
Size778,[1][note 1] 720[2][note 2], 772[3][4][note 3]
Nickname(s)Onondaga Regiment, Independence Guard
EquipmentModel 1842 Springfield Muskets (.69 caliber, smoothbore and rifled)[5][note 4], 1861,[6][7] Model 1861 Springfield Rifles
Engagements


The 12th New York Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.


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