| 6th New York Cavalry Regiment | |
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| Active | December 19, 1861, to July 17, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance |  Union New York |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Thomas Devin |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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The 6th New York Cavalry Regiment, also known as the 6th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry and nicknamed the "2nd Ira Harris Guards", was a cavalry regiment of the Union Army during the American Civil War. The majority of its fighting was in Virginia as part of the Army of the Potomac.