37th New York Infantry Regiment
The 37th New York Infantry Regiment or the Irish Rifles was formed accepted by the State on May 25, 1861, and organized in New York City. The regiment mustered in the service of the United States on June 6 and 7, 1861 for two years of service to June 22, 1863.
| 37th New York Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | June 6, 1861, to June 22, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | 939, 740, 772 |
| Nickname(s) | Irish Rifles |
| Equipment | Model 1842 Springfield Muskets (.58 caliber, rifled), Enfield Rifled Muskets, Austrian Rifled Muskets |
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| Commanders | |
| Colonel | John H. McCunn |
| Colonel | Samuel B. Hayman |
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| III Corps (3rd Division) badge | |
| III Corps (1st Division) badge | |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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The 75th New York Militia formed the nucleus of the regiment. Several companies were recruited: H at Allegany, I at Ellicottsville, K at Pulaski, and all others at New York City. Men from the 101st New York Volunteer Infantry joined this regiment by transfer on December 24, 1862. An on May 25, 1863, men who had served were consolidated into two companies and these were transferred to the 40th Infantry as Companies I and K.
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