88th New York Infantry Regiment
U.S. Civil War unit mainly composed of Irish Americans / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 88th New York Infantry Regiment was a volunteer regiment in the Union Army's Irish Brigade during the American Civil War.
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88th New York Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | November 1861 – June 30, 1865 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Nickname(s) | Mr. Meaghers Own, 2nd Regiment of the Irish Brigade |
Engagements | Seven Days Battles Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville Battle of Gettysburg Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Spotsylvania Court House Battle of Cold Harbor Siege of Petersburg First Battle of Deep Bottom Appomattox Campaign |
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