56th New York Infantry Regiment

56th New York Infantry Regiment
10th Legion
ActiveOctober 15, 1861 - October 17, 1865
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchUnion Army
TypeInfantry
EngagementsSiege of Yorktown
Battle of Williamsburg
Battle of Seven Pines
Seven Days Battles
Battle of Gaines's Mill
Battle of Bottom's Bridge
Battle of White Oak Swamp
Battle of Malvern Hill
Second Battle of Charleston Harbor
Battle of Honey Hill
Battle of Tulifinny
Battle of Deveaux’s Neck
Battle of Coosawhatchie
Battle of Dingle’s Mills
:Unidentified soldier of the 56th New York Volunteers (10th Legion)

The 56th New York Infantry Regiment, also known as 10th Legion, was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.