5th New York State Militia
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Not to be confused with the Revolutionary War regiment 5th New York Regiment or the Civil War's 5th New York Infantry Regiment known as Duryée's Zouaves.
The 5th New York State Militia (after 1862 5th New York State National Guard, also known as the Jefferson Guard) was a New York State militia, organized in 1861 in New York City, under Colonel C. Schwarzwaelder, Lieutenant Colonel Louis Burger and Major George Van Amsberg.[2] The regiment's primary language was German.[2] It offered its services to the state on 16 April 1861.[3] Although the regiment was originally organized as artillery, it was assigned to the infantry.[2]
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5th New York State Militia | |
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Active | April 16, 1861 (mustered in) to August 7, 1861 (mustered out) |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Union Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 600[1][lower-roman 1] |
Nickname(s) | Jefferson Guardt |
Equipment | Model 1842 Springfield Muskets (.69 caliber, smoothbore)[1] |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Commanders | |
Colonel | C. Schwarzwaelder |
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The Jefferson Guards saw three months service and were mustered out on 7 August 1861.[3] The regiment was reconstituted under Colonel Louis Burger in June 1863,[3] and saw another month's service primarily on guard duty.[4]