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The 2nd New York Infantry Regiment was an
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that served in the
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during the
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. It is also known as the Troy Regiment.


Service

The regiment was organized in
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and was mustered in for a two-year enlistment on May 14, 1861. The regiment was mustered out of service on May 26, 1863.


Casualties

The regiment suffered 26 deaths from wounds and 22 from other causes, for a total of 48 fatalities.


Commanders

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* Colonel
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See also

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References

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External links


New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 2nd Infantry Regiment
History, photographs, table of battles and casualties, Civil War newspaper clippings, and historical sketch for the 2nd New York Infantry Regiment. Infantry 002 1861 establishments in New York (state) Military units and formations established in 1861 Military units and formations disestablished in 1863 {{AmericanCivilWar-unit-stub