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Small, James N .- Age 26 years. Enlisted January 14, 1864, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. D, January 14, 1864, to serve three years ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Smith, Elias W .- Age 29 years. Enlisted August 25, 1864, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, September 6, 1864, to serve one year; discharged with detachment August 24, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Smith, Henry-Age 21 years. Enlisted August 20, 1863. at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863. to serve three years ; died of disease September 20, 1864, at New Orleans, La.
Smith, Maus V. V .- Age 22 years. Enlisted September 5, 1864, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. E, September 2, 1864, to serve one year ; mustered out with detachment August 23, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Smith, Thomas-Age 30 years. Enlisted as substitute August II, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. M, August II, 1863, to serve three years; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Snyder, Henry-Age 21 years. Enlisted September 12, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, October 10, 1863, to serve three years.
Solomon, Peter-Age 34 years. Enlisted August' 9, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years ; appointed bugler, date not stated ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala .; veteran.
Southard, Isaac B .- Age 19 years. Enlisted August 5. 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years.
Starks, Daniel-Age 36 years. Enlisted December 7, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, December 7, 1863, to serve three years; died of disease October 9, 1864, at New Orleans, La.
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Steele, William-Age 36 years. Enlisted August 19, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. G, October 10, 1863, to serve three years ; transferred to Co. B, October 15, 1863 ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala .; prior ser- vice Co. D, 32d N. Y. Vols.
Steenson, Charles D .- Age 19 years. Enlisted August 20, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years ; appointed corporal, date not stated ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Van Debogart, James -- Age 21 years. Enlisted August 3, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talla- dega, Ala .; veteran.
Van Nostrand, Kassan-Age 18 years. Enlisted September 7, 1864, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. B, September 7, 1864, to serve one year; discharged Ausgust 24, 1865, with detachment, at Talladega, Ala.
Van Patten, John-Age 44 years. Enlisted December 15, 1863, at Schenectady; mustered in as private, Co. B, December 16, 1863, to serve three years; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Van Vranken, Edward-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 8, 1863, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years; Co. M. O. R. remarks, no official notice of discharge received.
Van Vranken, N. Allen-Age 19 years. Enlisted August 8, 1863, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years; died June 28, 1864, of disease at New Orleans, La.
Van Vranken, Samuel-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 12, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Vrooman, Jesse-Age 23 years. Enlisted August 17, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Vrooman, W. M .- Age 21 years. Enlisted August 17, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve
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three years ; appointed corporal, date not stated ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Walker, Epaphroditus-Age 31 years. Enlisted August 23, 1864, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. F, September 3, 1864, to serve one year ; mustered out with detachment August 23, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Walker, Francis R .- Age 20 years. Enlisted August 20, 1864, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. F, August 1, 1864, to serve one year ; appointed sergeant, date not stated; mustered out with detachment August 23, 1865, at Talladega, Ala .; also borne as Walter, Francis Romaine.
Waad, Andrew J .- Age 23 years. Enlisted August 7, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years; appointed commissary sergeant, date not stated ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Wemple, William-Age 20 years. Enlisted August 25, 1864, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, September 5, 1864, to serve one year; discharged with detachment August 24, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Whitamore, Alonzo P .- Age 22 years. Enlisted August 31, 1864, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. F, August 31, 1864, to serve one year ; mustered out with detachment, August 23, 1865, at Talladega, Ala .; also borne as Whitmore, Alonzo.
White, Emery J,-Age 21 years. Drafted, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. L. August 11, 1863, to serve three years ; appointed sergeant, date not stated ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
White, Frank-Age 36 years. Enlisted August 12, 1863, at Schenec- tady ; mustered in as private Co. B. August 26, 1863, to serve three years ; mustered out with company November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Ala.
Whittes, John W .- Age 28 years. Enlisted September 5, 1864, at Niskayuna ; mustered in as private Co. B, September 7, 1864, to serve one year ; discharged with detachment, August 24, 1865, at Talladega, Ala. ; as Whittie, John W.
Winnie, Hiram D .- Age 18 years. Enlisted August 3, 1863, at Schenectady ; mustered in as private Co. B, August 26, 1863, to serve three years.
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SIXTY-NINTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY ( VETERAN ).
FIRST REGIMENT, IRISH BRIGADE.
. This regiment, Colonel Robert Nugent, originally recruited under special authority from the War Department, was turned over to the state September 2d, 1861, and organized in New York City as one of the regiments of the Irish, or Meagher's Brigade, November 2d, 1861. It was mustered in the service of the United States for three years between September 7th and November 17th, 1861. A large number of the members of the 69th State Militia joined the regi- ment, on their return from their three months' service, and the majority of the men were recruited in New York City, Company D, however, principally at Chicago, Ill .; Company F partly at Brooklyn and K partly at Buffalo. June 12, 1863, the regiment was consoli- dated into a battalion of two companies, A and B. In February, 1864, this battalion returned from its veteran furlough with six com- panies, A, B, C, F, G and K; B and F being the former companies B and A; the others being newly organized. At the expiration of its term of service, those entitled thereto were mustered out and the regiment retained in service.
The regiment left the state November 18th, 1861 ; served at Fort Corcoran, D. C., from November, 1861; in the Irish Brigade, Sum- ner's Division, A. P., from December, 1861; in the same, Second Brigade, Richardson's, First Division, Second Corps, A. P., from March, 1862, and it was honorably discharged and mustered out under Colonel Nugent June 30th, 1865, near Alexandria, Va.
During its service the regiment lost by death, killed in action, 8 officers, 154 enlisted men ; of wounds received in action, 5 officers, 94 enlisted men; of disease and other causes, I officer, 150 enlisted inen ; total, 14 officers, 398 enlisted men ; aggregate, 412 ; of whomn 63 enlisted men died in the hands of the enemy; and it took part in the following engagements, etc .: Rappahannock Station, Va., March 29; Siege of Yorktown, Va., April 16 to May 4; Fair Oaks, Va., May 31-June 1 ; Burnt Chimney, Va., June 19; Seven Days' Battle,
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Va., June 25 to July 2 ; Antietam, Md., September 17; near Charles- town, W. Va., October 16-17 ; Snicker's Gap, Va., November 2 ; Hartwood Church, Va., November 17; Fredericksburg, Va., Decein- ber II-15, 1862; Chancellorsville, Va., May 1-3; Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3; Williamsport, Md., July 14; Auburn, Va., October 14; Bristoe Station, Va., October 14; Mine Run campaign, Va., Novelli- ber 26 to December 2, 1863; Wilderness, Va., May 5-7; Spotsyl- vania Court House, Va., May 8-21 ; North Anna, Va., May 22-26; Totopotomoy, Va., May 27-31 ; Cold Harbor, Va., June 1-12 ; before Petersburg, Va., June 15 to April 2, 1864-5; assault of Petersburg, Va., June 15-19; Weldon Railroad, Va., June 21-23 ; Deep Bottom, Va., July 27-29 ; Strawberry Plains, Va., August 14-18; Ream's Sta- tion, Va., August 25; Hatcher's Run, Va., December 8-9, 1864 ; Skinner's Farm, Va., March 25; Appomattox campaign, Va., March 28 to April 9, 1865.
Allen, James-Age 18 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one vear; mustered in as private Co. H, August 30, 1864; died of disease, November 2, 1864, at Armory Square Hospital, Washington, D. C .; also borne as James H. Allen.
Banigan, Patrick-Age 29 years. Enlisted August 27, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; promoted sergeant, no date; first sergeant January 1, 1865; mustered out with detachment, June 5, 1865, near Alexan- dria, Va .; also borne as Bannegan and Bannigan.
Barker, John L .- Age 19 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady, to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; wounded on picket. October 24, 1864, and absent at muster out of company; also borne as Baker.
Bartholomew, Chester-Age 17 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. H, September 3, 1864; wounded in action, April 7, 1865, at Farmville, Va. ; mustered out on individual roll, July 11, 1865, at Lincoln Hos- pital, Washington, D. C., as Bartholony.
Bass, Isaac-Age 17 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H, August 29, 1864; mustered out
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with detachment, June 27, 1865, at Satterlee Hospital, West Phila- delphia, Pa. ; also borne as Boss.
Bedell, William-Age 19 years. Enlisted August 30, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va., also borne as Berdell and Burdell.
Bop, Isaac, C .- Age 17 years. Enlisted August 20, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private, unassigned, September 3, 1864; never joined regiment.
Bowers, George-Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H, September 1, 1864; missing in action October 30, 1864; no record subsequent to April 30, 1865, as dropped.
Broadley, Thomas-Age 20 years. Enlisted August 27, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; never joined company; also borne as Bradley.
Burns, Dennis-Age 22 years. Enlisted September 2, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. I, Septem- ber 23. 1864; captured on picket October 30, 1864, at Petersburg, Va. recaptured at Salisbury, N. C. no date; mustered out on individual roll, August 14, 1865, at New York City.
Burns, Taylor-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with detachment, June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va.
Bushmiller, Michael-Age 17 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. D, August 29, 1864; mus- tered out June 3, 1865, at Alexandria, Va. ; as Bushmaland.
Campbell, John-Age 36 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. E, September 3. 1864; wounded in action March 25, 1865, at Hatcher's Run, Va .; discharged for disability November 22, 1865, at Harewood Hospital, Washington, D. C.
Carns, John S .- Age 42 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; never joined company.
Carr, Richard-Age 19 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. D, August 29, 1864; pro-
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moted corporal March 1, 1865; mustered out June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va.
Chase, Harlow-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. E, September 3, 1864; mustered out on individual roll, June 13, 1865, at Campbell United States Hospital, Washington, D. C.
Colomar, Edwin C .- Age 18 years. Enlisted August 27, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; promoted sergeant, no date; wounded March 25, 1865; returned to ranks, no date; mustered out on individual roll, June 17, 1865, at Albany, N. Y., as Collamer; also borne as Collo- mar and Collomer.
Conney, John G .- Age 26 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; promoted first sergeant, no date; returned to ranks, January 1, 1865; mustered out with detachment, May 13, 1865, at Mower General Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., as John J. Connery.
Ellis, John-Age 36 years. Enlisted August 30, 1864, at Schenec- tady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. H, September 3, 1864; absent without leave at muster out of company.
Fabien, Max-Age 21 years. Enlisted August 27, 1864, at Schenec- tady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. E, September 3, 1864; mustered out with company June 30, 1865, near Alexandria, Va., as Fabian.
Force, Arthur W .- Age 16 years. Enlisted August 27, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with detachment June .5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va.
Grapzincke, Marsh W .- Age 24 years. Enlisted August 30, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H. September 3, 1864; absent without leave since October, 1864, and at muster out of company: also borne as Grapzinke and Grapzinli.
Groff, Thomas-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va.
Grover, Charles-Age 18 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. D, August 29, 1864; also borne as Grouse and Gruse.
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Halicus; Benjamin-Age 34 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with company June 30, 1865, near Alexandria, Va.
Hipe, Joseph-Age 44 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenec- tady to serve one year; mustered in as private, unassigned, Sept. 3: 1864; wounded in camp, March 25, 1865; mustered out July 22, 1865. at New York city; also borne as Haipt.
Howe, George W .- Age 18 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. D, August 29, 1864; pro- moted corporal, January 1, 1865; mustered out June 5, 1865, at Alexandria, Va. ; also borne as How.
Kimball, Adam-Age 19 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va., as Hiram.
Lambert, William-Age 25 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. D, August 30, 1864; mustered out June 5, 1865, at Alexandria Va.
Lordell, John E .- Age 18 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year ; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va., as John C.
Losee, John C .- Age 19 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year ; mustered in as private Co. D, August 26, 1864 ; promoted corporal January 1, 1865; sergeant May 13, 1865; mustered out June 5, 1865, at Alexandria, Va .; also borne as Losse and Lossee.
Lynch, Mathew-Age 27 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years ; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864 ; mustered out with company June 30, 1865, near Alex- andria, Va.
Manning, John-Age 30 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. D, August 29, 1864; wounded in action October 21, 1864, in front of Petersburg, Va .; died of his wounds November 9, 1864, in hospital at City Point, Va.
Marsh, William-Age 38 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H, Sep- tember 3, 1864; captured in action October 30, 1864, Petersburg, Va.
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sent to Salisbury, N. C., November 4, 1864, and absent at muster out of company ; also borne as Marsch.
Mingay, Henry M .- Age 18 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. D, August 29, 1864; promoted sergeant March 22, 1865; returned to ranks May 13, 1865; mustered out with company June 30, 1865, at Alexandria, Va .; also borne as Henry A.
Morris, Frederick-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va.
Morris, Jacob-Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. H, August 30, 1864 ; no record subsequent to April 30, 1865 ; as absent, missing in action October 30, 1864.
Mowery, Daniel-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 30, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year ; mustered in as private Co. H, Sep- tember 3, 1864 ; discharged for disability April 14, 1865, at Albany, N. Y. ; also borne as Moury and Mowry.
Osman, Gilbert R .- Age 19 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; discharged for disability July 5, 1865, at Harewood General Hospital, Washington, D. C.
Renzie, Michael-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H, Sep- tember 3, 1864; promoted corporal September 5, 1864; missing in action October 30, 1864, near Petersburg, Va .; absent at muster out of company; also borne as Rienzie and as Reinze and Renzie, Michaels.
Reynolds, George E .- Age 17 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H, Sep- tember 3, 1864 ; mustered out with detachment June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va. ; also borne as G. William Reynolds; prior service in Co. H, 177th Infantry.
Robinson, John-Age 21 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. I, September 2, 1864 ; cap- tured on picket October 30, 1864, at Petersburg, Va .; paroled, no date; mnstered out on individual roll August 4, 1865, at New York City.
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Sicby, Jerome-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; killed in action March 25, 1865, at Fort Stedman, Va. ; also borne as Sixby.
Sullivan, Dennis-Age 19 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year, and mustered in as private Co. D. August 29, 1864; wounded November 29, 1864, in front of Petersburg, Va .; mustered out June 5, 1865, at Alexandria, Va.
Sullivan, James-Age 38 years. Enlisted August 27. 1864, at. Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; promoted sergeant October 1, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va.
Van Aram, Charles E .- Age 18 years. Enlisted August 30, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year ; mustered in as private Co. H, September 3, 1864; captured in action October 30, 1864, at Peters- burg, Va .; died January 28, 1865, at Salisbury, N. C .; also borne as Charles Van Arum and Van Aurm.
Walker, James-Age 16 years. Enlisted August 27, 1864, at Schenectady to serve two years; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; absent without leave at muster out of company.
Whitman, John A .- Age 17 years. Enlisted at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. D, August 29, 1864 ; mustered out June 5, 1865, at Alexandria, Va. ; also borne as Witman.
Wilcox, George W .- Age 18 years. Enlisted August 26, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year ; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; wounded March 25, 1865 ; mustered out with detach- ment June 29, 1865, at Whitehall Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa .; also borne as George H.
Williams, James-Age 21 years. Enlisted August 30, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. H, Sep- tember 3. 1864; absent without leave, at muster out of company.
Williams, Robert T .- Age 44 years. Enlisted August 27, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with detachment to date June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va .; also borne as Robert S.
Wise, George-Age 20 years. Enlisted August 27, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; promoted sergeant, no date; returned to ranks Feb- ruary 8, 1865; wounded in action March 25, 1865, at Fort Stedman,
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Va .; died of his wounds, April 4, 1865, at Armory Square Hospital, Washington, D. C.
Worden, Theodore-Age 18 years. Enlisted August 30, 1864, at Schenectady to serve three years; mustered in as private Co. H, September 3, 1864; wounded in action April 5, 1865, near Petersburg, Va. ; mustered out August 8, 1865, at Douglas Hospital, Washington, D. C .; also borne as Wordon.
Wright, George H .- Age 19 years. Enlisted August 29, 1864, at Schenectady to serve one year; mustered in as private Co. E, Sep- tember 3, 1864; mustered out with detachment June 5, 1865, near Alexandria, Va.
EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
NEW YORK STATE RIFLES; RIFLEMEN.
This regiment, Col. William A. Jackson, was accepted by the state and received its numerical designation May 13th, 1861; organized at Albany, and there mustered in the service of the United States for two years May 17th, 1861. May 11th, 1863, the three years' men of the regiment were transferred to the 12Ist N. Y. Vols.
The companies were recruited principally : A and E at Schenec- tady ; B, F, H and I at Albany and immediate vicinity ; C at Fish- kill ; D (Walkill Guards) at Middletown and in Sullivan county ; G at Canandaigua, and K at Ogdensburgh.
The regiment left the state June 19th, 1861 ; served at Washing- ton, D. C., from June 21st, 1861 ; in Second Brigade, Fifth Division, Army N. E., Va., from July 13th, 1861 ; in Franklin's Brigade, Division of Potomac, from August 4tl1, 1861 ; in Newton's Brigade, Franklin's Division, A. P., from October 15th, 1861 ; in Third Bri- gade, First Division, First Corps, A. P., from March 13th, 1862; in the Third Brigade, First Division, Sixth Corps, A. P., from May, 1862, and commanded by Colonel George R. Myers, was honorably discharged and mustered out at Albany May 28th, 1863.
During its service the regiment lost by death, killed in action, 3 officers, 28 enlisted men; of wounds received in action, I officer, 7
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enlisted men ; of disease and other causes, I officer, 35 enlisted men ; total, 5 officers, 70 enlisted men ; aggregate, 75; of whom 3 enlisted inen died in the hands of the enemy ; and it took part in the follow- ing engagements, etc .: Braddock Road, Va., July 16; Fairfax Sta- tion, Va., July 17; Blackburn's Ford, Va., July 18; Bull Run, Va., July 21 ; Munson's Hill, Va., August 28 and November 16; Spring- field Station, Va., December 4, 1861 ; Union Mills, Va., March 12 ; West Point, Va., May 7; Seven Days' Battle, Va., June 25 to July 2 ; Burke's Station, Va., August 28; Crampton Pass, Md., Septem- ber 14; Antietam, Md., September 17; Fredericksburg, Va., Decem- ber II-15, 1862; Franklin's Crossing, Va, April 29 to May 2; Marye's Heights and Salem Church, Va., May 3-4, 1863.
Acker, Justice H-Age 20 years. Enlisted March 17, 1862, at Port Jervis; mustered in as private Co. B, same date to serve unexpired term of two years; mustered out with company May 28, 1863, at Albany, N. Y.
Acker, Musenon S .- Age 21 years. Enlisted May 2, 1861, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. E, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; transferred to the Regular Army, date not stated.
Ainsworth, James-Age 23 years. Enlisted May 2, 1861, at Schenectady; mustered in as private Co. E, May 17, 1861, to serve two years; mustered out with company May 28, 1863, at Albany, N. Y.
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