4th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Encyclopedia
The 4th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry
regiment
that served in the Union Army
during the American Civil War
. It is also known as the 1st Scott's Life Guard.
and was mustered in for a two year enlistment on May 2, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out of service on May 25, 1863.
Infantry
Infantrymen are soldiers who are specifically trained for the role of fighting on foot to engage the enemy face to face and have historically borne the brunt of the casualties of combat in wars. As the oldest branch of combat arms, they are the backbone of armies...
regiment
Regiment
A regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
that served in the Union Army
Union Army
The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. It is also known as the 1st Scott's Life Guard.
Service
The regiment was organized in New York CityNew York City
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and was mustered in for a two year enlistment on May 2, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out of service on May 25, 1863.
Casualties
The regiment suffered 64 deaths from wounds and 24 from other causes, for a total of 88 fatalities.External links
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 4th Infantry Regiment History, photograph, table of battles and casualties, Civil War newspaper clippings, historical sketch, and battle flag for the 4th New York Infantry Regiment.