4th New York Volunteer Infantry Monument

The 4th 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 1st Scott's Life Guard.

Service

The regiment was organized in

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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.

Commanders

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Alfred W. Taylor *Colonel John Dunn MacGregor

References

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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.
Burhaus Family papers
at the

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. Herman Burhaus was a volunteer 4th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The papers contain correspondence between Burhaus and his family. Infantry 004 1861 establishments in New York (state) Military units and formations established in 1861 Military units and formations disestablished in 1863 {{AmericanCivilWar-unit-stub

Service

Casualties

Commanders

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References

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