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178th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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Country
  
United States

Branch
  
Infantry

Allegiance
  
Union

Active
  
June 18th, 1863, to April 20th, 1866

Engagements
  
Red River Campaign Battle of Nashville Battle of Fort Blakley

The 178th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an Infantry Regiment that served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. It was often referred to as the "Second Regiment, Hawkins Zouaves".

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Military Service, 1865

The regiment was mustered out of service on April 20, 1866, at Montgomery, Alabama, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John B. Gandolfo.

Casualties

The regiment suffered the following casualties during its service.

  • Killed In Action: 0 Officers, 9 Enlisted
  • Died of Wounds: 0 Officers, 9 Enlisted
  • Died of Disease and other causes: 2 Officers, 190 Enlisted (35 Died as POW's)
  • Total: 2 Officers and 208 Enlisted.
  • Commanding officers

  • Lieutenant Colonel John B. Gandolfo
  • References

    178th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Wikipedia