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79th New York Infantry
Last modified:
2011-08-23 06:37 PM
Category:
Military
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Regiment
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Infantry
Beginning date (not before):
1861-05-29
Beginning date (not after):
1861-05-29
Ending date (not before):
1865-07-14
Ending date (not after):
1865-07-14
Additional Information:
The 79th Pennsylvania Infantry organized at New York City, New York on May 29, 1861, and was mustered out at Alexandria, Virginia, on July 14, 1865.
Sources
"79th New York Infantry Regiment (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2011. 23 August 2011.
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Cahill, Peter
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Relationship updated: 2012-01-23 05:36 PM
Jan 13, 1844 ?
Relationship information: Cahill enlisted into C Company of the 79th New York Infantry as Private. However, the date of his discharge varies between sources. According to
The American Civil War Research Database
, Cahill was mustered out of service on 29 June 1865; however,
The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion
lists Cahill's separation date as 4 July 1865.
Crane, John W.
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Oct 12, 1832 ?
Dunn, Geoge
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May 12, 1829 ?