140th New York Infantry Regiment
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The 140th New York Infantry Regiment was a volunteer infantry regiment that was created on September 13, 1862, for the Union Army during the American Civil War. From January 1864 they wore a Zouave uniform.
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140th New York Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | September 13, 1862 - June 3, 1865 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 1,707 |
Nickname(s) | 'Rochester Racehorses' |
Engagements | Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Colonel Patrick H. O'Rorke † |
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