The 31st New York Infantry Regiment, "Baxter's Light Guard" or the "Montezuma Regiment", was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 31st New York Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | May 14, 1861, to June 4, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
Service
The regiment was organized in New York City, New York, and was mustered in for a two-year enlistment on May 14, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out of service on June 4, 1863, and those men who had signed three year enlistments or who re-enlisted were transferred to the 121st New York on April 19, 1864.
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 6 officers and 62 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 3 officers and 1 officer and 29 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 98 fatalities.[1]
Commanders
- Colonel Calvin Edward Pratt[2]
- Colonel Roderick Nicol Matheson Led the Regiment at Crampton's Gap, until mortally wounded there.
- Major George Frank Lemon Also led the Regiment at Crampton's Gap, until Mortally wounded There.
- Lieutenant Colonel Francis Effingham Pinto Led the 31st NY and 32nd NY at Antietam.
See also
Notes
References
External links
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 31st Infantry Regiment History, photographs, table of battles and casualties, and historical sketch for the 31st New York Infantry Regiment.