59th New York Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | August 2, 1861 - June 30, 1865 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | United States Army |
Nickname(s) | Union Guards |
Engagements | Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville Battle of Gettysburg Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Spotsylvania Battle of Cold Harbor Siege of Petersburg |
Commanders | |
Notable Commanders | Max A. Thoman |
New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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The 59th New York Infantry Regiment was a regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. As part of the Second Corps of the Army of the Potomac, it played a significant role in battles such as Antietam and Gettysburg.