| Eastern Iron Brigade | |
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.jpg) The "Eastern Iron Brigade" also, known later as the "Iron Brigade of the East", to distinguish the unit, from the more, well known "Iron Brigade of the West" was a brigade of infantry, that served in the Union Army's Army of the Potomac, during the American Civil War. Shown is a Veteran's Medal, for the Eastern Iron Brigade, which had a red circle, in the middle, to symbolize the Brigade's regiments connection, to the 1st Division, I Corps, of the Army of the Potomac and that they were the "First Iron Brigade", to be formed, at the beginning of the War. | |
| Active | 1861-1863 |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Union Army
U.S. Volunteers |
| Type | infantry |
| Size | Five regiments:
22nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment 24th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment 30th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment 14th Regiment New York State Militia (14th Brooklyn Chasseurs) 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Iron Brigade of the East, First Iron Brigade |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General John P. Hatch Brig. Gen. Christopher C. Augur |
The Eastern Iron Brigade, also known as the Iron Brigade of the East and First Iron Brigade, was a brigade of infantry, that served in the Union Army's Army of the Potomac, during the American Civil War. For much of its service, it was designated as the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, I Corps. Among its commanding officers were General John P. Hatch and General Walter Phelps Jr. Noted for its reliability in battle, the brigade developed a reputation which remained after it was disbanded late in the war, due to its annihilation from extremely high casualties.