124th New York Infantry Regiment
The 124th New York Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Orange Blossoms, was a volunteer regiment from Orange County, New York, during the American Civil War. Formed in Goshen during the summer of 1862, The unit was officially mustered into United States Service on September 5, 1862, by Col. Augustus van Horne Ellis, the regiment was made up of volunteers from the surrounding towns and a core of veterans from the 71st New York State Militia.
| 124th New York Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | September 5, 1862 to June 3, 1865 |
| Disbanded | June 3, 1865 |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Nickname(s) | The Orange Blossoms |
| Engagements | Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville Battle of Gettysburg Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Cold Harbor Battle of Spotsylvania Court House |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel | Augustus van Horne Ellis |
| Colonel | Francis M Cummins |
| Lt Colonel | Charles H Weygant |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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