79th New York Infantry #17128356
Description
𝟕𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐄𝙒 𝐘𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀 ═────────────────────────────────────────═ The 79th New York, also known as the 79th New York Highlanders was a pre-War regiment raised by the State of New York. They served in the 4th Brigade, 1st NYSM Division. They wore special uniforms including Cameron of Erracht's tartan. They were organized on June 20, 1859. During the Civil War, they were mustered into service in 1861 to participate in almost every major battle in the war. They were mustered out at the end of the War and continued to serve until 1876, when the State of New York finally disbanded the regiment. 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Set Tryouts: Every 2nd Other Monday Other Tryouts: At the pleasure of the Officers and Generals of Infantry Maximum Member Count: 300
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