102nd New York Infantry Regiment
The 102nd New York Infantry Regiment ("Van Buren Light Infantry") was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment played a prominent part in numerous key battles in both the Eastern and Western theaters of the war. It was noted for its holding the high ground at the center of the line at Antietam as part of Stainrook's 2nd Brigade, Greene's 2nd Division of Mansfield's XII Corps. It was further highly regarded for its actions at the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of Lookout Mountain, and the Atlanta Campaign.
| 102nd New York Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | November 1, 1861 - July 21, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Cedar Mountain Battle of Antietam Battle of Chancellorsville Battle of Gettysburg Chattanooga Campaign Battle of Lookout Mountain Battle of Missionary Ridge Battle of Ringgold Gap Atlanta Campaign Battle of Resaca Battle of Dallas Battle of New Hope Church Battle of Gilgal Church Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Peachtree Creek Siege of Atlanta Sherman's March to the Sea Carolinas Campaign Battle of Bentonville |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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