| 56th New York Infantry Regiment 10th Legion | |
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| Active | October 15, 1861 - October 17, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | Siege 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 |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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The 56th New York Infantry Regiment, also known as 10th Legion, was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.