17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment
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The 17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an Infantry
Regiment
that served in the United States Army
during the American Civil War
. It was often referred to as the17th New York Veteran Zouaves and was known for using mules as mounts during Sherman's March to the Sea
up until the Grand Review. The 17th wore a zouave uniform identical to that of the 9th New York Volunteer Infantry, except for the fact that they wore a red vest instead of the dark blue vest that was trimmed red worn by the 9th.
, New York, from June to October 1863, with elements of the 9th
(Hawkins Zouaves), 11th
(Ellsworths Zouaves), 17th, & 38th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiments. The Regiment was mustered into United States service on October 18, 1863, in New York City
for three years service with 900 officers and men under the command of Colonel
William Thomas Campbell Grower
, formerly the Major
of the 17th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
James Lake, with less than 200 officers and men.
Infantry
Infantrymen are soldiers who are specifically trained for the role of fighting on foot to engage the enemy face to face and have historically borne the brunt of the casualties of combat in wars. As the oldest branch of combat arms, they are the backbone of armies...
Regiment
Regiment
A regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
that served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. It was often referred to as the17th New York Veteran Zouaves and was known for using mules as mounts during Sherman's March to the Sea
Sherman's March to the Sea
Sherman's March to the Sea is the name commonly given to the Savannah Campaign conducted around Georgia from November 15, 1864 to December 21, 1864 by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman of the Union Army in the American Civil War...
up until the Grand Review. The 17th wore a zouave uniform identical to that of the 9th New York Volunteer Infantry, except for the fact that they wore a red vest instead of the dark blue vest that was trimmed red worn by the 9th.
Military Service, 1863
The regiment was organized in New York CityNew York City
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, New York, from June to October 1863, with elements of the 9th
9th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
The 9th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an Infantry Regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was also known as the "Hawkins' Zouaves" or "New York Zouaves."-Military Service, 1861:...
(Hawkins Zouaves), 11th
11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
The 11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment of Union Army in the early years of the American Civil War. The regiment was organized in New York City in May 1861 as a Zouave regiment, known for its unusual dress and drill style, by Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, a personal...
(Ellsworths Zouaves), 17th, & 38th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiments. The Regiment was mustered into United States service on October 18, 1863, in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
for three years service with 900 officers and men under the command of Colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
William Thomas Campbell Grower
William Thomas Campbell Grower
William Thomas Campbell Grower was a United States Army Officer in the American Civil War, 1861 to 1865, and serving as the Major of the 17th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment and Colonel of the 17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment .-Early life:William Thomas Campbell Grower was...
, formerly the Major
Major
Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
of the 17th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Military Service, 1865
The regiment was mustered out of service on June 13, 1865, at Alexandria, Virginia, under the command of Lieutenant ColonelLieutenant colonel
Lieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and some air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
James Lake, with less than 200 officers and men.
Casualties
The regiment suffered the following casualties during its service.- Killed In Action: 1 Officer, 38 Enlisted
- Died of Wounds: 1 Officer, 16 Enlisted
- Died of Disease and other causes: 65 Enlisted (2 Died as POW's)
- Wounded but recovered: 6 Officers, 111 Enlisted
- Captured or Missing: 1 Officer, 39 Enlisted
- Total: 213 Casualties suffered during the regiment's term of service
Commanding officers
- ColonelColonelColonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
William Thomas Campbell GrowerWilliam Thomas Campbell GrowerWilliam Thomas Campbell Grower was a United States Army Officer in the American Civil War, 1861 to 1865, and serving as the Major of the 17th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment and Colonel of the 17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment .-Early life:William Thomas Campbell Grower was... - Lieutenant ColonelLieutenant colonelLieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and some air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
Edward JardineEdward JardineBrigadier General Edward E. Jardine was an American U.S. Army officer during the American Civil War serving with the 9th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment under General Benjamin Butler and later the Army of the Potomac under General Ambrose Burnside in Virginia and North Carolina campaigns.He... - Lieutenant Colonel James Lake
- Lieutenant Colonel Joel O. Martin
- MajorMajorMajor is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
Charles Hilbert - Major James B. Horner
- Major Alexander S. Marshall
See also
- List of New York Civil War regiments
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center – Civil War – 17th Veteran Infantry Regiment History, photographs, historical sketch, table of battles and casualties, and Civil War newspaper clippings, for the 17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
- Palmetto Riflemen & New York Zouaves American Civil War Living History / Reenactor Group that portrays Company H of the 17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment.