79th New York Infantry Regiment
The 79th New York Infantry Regiment was a military regiment organized on 20 June 1859, in the state of New York. Prior to the American Civil War it was one of the three regiments which formed the Fourth Brigade of the First Division of the New York State Militia. The 79th gained fame during the American Civil War for its service in the Union Army.
| 79th New York Infantry Regiment 79th New York Highlanders | |
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| Active | 1858 – 1876 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | New York State Militia (1858 – 1861, 1865 – 1876) United States Army (1861 – 1865) |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Highland Regiment |
| Size | Pre-War - 300 Early War - 900 Late War - 350+ |
| Part of | Commander: Lt. Col. Samuel Mackenzie Elliott Major: David McClellan |
| Nickname(s) | Highland Guard, Cameron Highlanders, Cameron Rifle Highlanders |
| Colors | Cameron of Erracht tartan |
| Anniversaries | Main anniversary on 13 May starting in 1866 with quarterly meetings held. |
| Engagements | Battle of Blackburn's Ford First Battle of Bull Run Battle of Lewinsville Port Royal Expedition Battle of Secessionville Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of Chantilly Battle of South Mountain Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Siege of Vicksburg Jackson Expedition Battle of Blue Springs Battle of Campbell's Station Siege of Knoxville Battle of Fort Sanders Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Spotsylvania Court House Battle of Cold Harbor Siege of Petersburg |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | James Cameron, Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Addison Farnsworth, David Morrison, William H. Nobles, John More, Henry G. Heffron |
| Insignia | |
| IX Corps (1st Division) badge | |
| IX Corps (3rd Division) badge | |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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