55th New York Infantry Regiment
The 55th New York Infantry Regiment (aka Gardes de Lafayette) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War predominantly made up of French immigrants.
| 55th New York Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | August 28, 1861 - December 21, 1862 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | Siege of Yorktown Battle of Williamsburg Battle of Seven Pines Seven Days Battles Battle of Malvern Hill Battle of Fredericksburg |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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