140th New York Infantry Regiment
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.
| 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 † |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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