1st New York Engineer Regiment
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The 1st New York Engineer Regiment was an engineer regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was also known as Serrell's Engineers,[1] New York Volunteer Corps of Engineers,[2] or Engineer's and Artizans.[2] The regiment served initially in the Lower Seaboard Theater, and later in the Richmond–Petersburg Campaign.
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1st New York Engineer Regiment | |
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Active | October 11, 1861, to June 30, 1865 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch | Engineers |
Nickname(s) | Serrell's Engineers, New York Volunteer Corps of Engineers, Engineer's and Artizans |
Engagements | Battle of Fort Pulaski Battle of James Island First Battle of Fort Wagner Second Battle of Fort Wagner Second Battle of Charleston Harbor Second Battle of Fort Sumter Battle of Olustee Bermuda Hundred Campaign Siege of Petersburg Dutch Gap Battle of Chaffin's Farm Battle of Honey Hill |
Commanders | |
First Commander | Col. Edward W. Serrell |
Second Commander | Col. James F. Hall |
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