186th New York Infantry Regiment
military unit (September 1864 - June 1865)
The 186th New York Infantry Regiment (Also called the 186th New York Volunteer Regiment, or simply the 186th New York Infantry) was an infantry regiment of the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The companies of the regiment were mustered in from September 5, 1864, to September 29, 1864, in Sacketts Harbor, New York. The regiment fought in the Battle of Boydton Plank Road from October 27 to October 28, 1864, as well as the Battle of Fort Stedman on March 25, 1865, and the Appomattox Campaign from March 29, 1865, to April 9, 1865. Most notably, the regiment assisted to capture forts during the Siege of Petersburg on April 2, 1865, capturing Fort Mahone. The regiment was mustered out on June 2, 1865. Soldiers in the regiment were transferred to the 79th New York Infantry Regiment.
Casualties
88 deaths from the regiment were reported, with 33 men being killed in action, 15 men killed of wounds received in action, 40 other men, including 1 officer, of disease or other causes.
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