55th New York Infantry Regiment

55th New York Infantry Regiment
ActiveAugust 28, 1861 - December 21, 1862
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchUnion Army
TypeInfantry
EngagementsSiege of Yorktown
Battle of Williamsburg
Battle of Seven Pines
Seven Days Battles
Battle of Malvern Hill
Battle of Fredericksburg


The 55th New York Infantry Regiment (aka Gardes de Lafayette) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War predominantly made up of French immigrants.