58th New York Infantry Regiment
The 58th New York Infantry Regiment, also called the Polish Legion, was an infantry regiment of United States Volunteers in Union Army service during the American Civil War. The regiment was composed almost entirely of immigrant volunteers: Poles, Germans, Danes, Italians, Russians, and Frenchmen, most of whom were recruited at New York City in 1861.
| 58th New York Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | August 27, 1861–October 1, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Polish Legion |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Włodzimierz Krzyżanowski |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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