Utica Citizen Corps; Co. A, 14th Infantry
Herkimer Regiment; 121st Infantry
A brass eagle badge on the side used to hold the brim up in a slouch, and finally an ostrich feather plume. Blenker's Rifles; 8th Infantry
Governor's Guard; 6th Militia
Empire Zouaves; Company B, 66th Infantry
Washington Continentals; Co. D, 168th Infantry
O.) Clinton Rifles; Companies F. and G, 57th Infantry
Militia, 50th Regiment, Cos. A and B; Cos. L and M, 58th Militia
The 50 Greatest Civil War Names Brandon Claycomb Thursday, July 4, 2013 IT'S THE SESQUICENTENNIAL of the Civil War's turning point week. Albany Regiments; 3d Infantry
Cameron Rifles; 68th Infantry
As best as I can tell, Lincoln received this nickname because he led the nation as Abraham led his nation in the Bible. Confederate general John B. Wiedrich's Battery; Battery I, 1st Light Artillery
It was designed to be more of a dress uniform that resembled a suit rather than the more common infantry men's kit. The other rooster had popped both gaffs through his head. New York Militia Laws during the Civil War. In the Voices section of the Fall 2021 issue of The Civil War Monitor we highlighted quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers about nicknames. Colored Troops 40th Regiment Infantry U.S. brigade. Nicknames from the Civil War CW Nicknames List of names and questions to be answered 2-5-12 B lack Student sparks debate with Confederate Flag Would they have used shortened nicknames like Ben for Benjam. The system contains names and other basic information from 6.3 million soldier records in the National Archives. Jefferson Greys; Co. B, 35th Infantry
Virginia Coast Guard; 99th Infantry
Independent Rifles; Co. A, 151st Infantry
New Paltz Volunteers; part 156th Infantry
13th Indiana: "Old Guard" Regiment. Lewis County Battalion; 3d Battalion Artillery
Often illustrating a certain trait or characteristic of a commander, the authorship of a nickname frequently fell into one of several identifiable patterns or categories. Ira Harris Guard, 1st; 5th Cavalry
Independent Company Infantry, 2lst; Co. F, 194th Infantry
Hussars; Co. C, 3d Militia Cavalry
The last surviving member of the Iron Brigade, Josiah E. Cass of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died on 2 December 1947 of a fractured hip suffered in a fall. New York Light Infantry; 11th Militia
"Stonewall" Jackson at Brawner's Farm, during the waning hours of August 28th, 1862. Northern Sharpshooters; part 93d Infantry
Similarly, the 2nd Wisconsin, which suffered 77% casualties at Gettysburg, suffered the third highest total throughout the war; it was third behind the 24th Michigan (also an Iron Brigade regiment) as well as the 1st Minnesota in total casualties at Gettysburg. As a cadet at West Point, Ulysses S. Grant was known as Sam Grant in a play on his U.S. initials and Uncle Sam. New York State Rifles; 18th Infantry
Tompkin's Minthorne Regiment; 175th Infantry
Nicknames were common in both armies, such as the Iron Brigade and the Stonewall Brigade . The Badgers play in Camp Randall Stadium, a site used to train Wisconsin volunteers during the Civil War.[10][11]. Westchester Chasseurs; 17th Infantry
Morris' (Richard H.) Battery; retained men 9th Infantry, later part of 3d Infantry
Eagle, or Scrogg's Brigade, 5th Regiment; 53d Infantry, 2d organization, became part of 132d and 162d Infantry
Wickham's Company of Infantry; part 142d Infantry
Fighting Joe was the nickname given to Union General Joseph Hooker. Beaudot, William J. K., and Herdegen, Lance J.. Dorsey, Chris "Of Iron and Stone: A Comparison of the Iron and Stonewall Brigades," The Journal of America's Military Past, (Winter, 2001); 48-67. Continental Guard, 2d; Company C, 87th Infantry
Fluvanna Artillery ). Nicknamed Dirty First, the 31 st fought hard in these Civil War battles: Battle of Belmont Battle of Fort Donelson Battle of Champion Hill Battle of Big Black River Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Atlanta Battle of Jonesboro March to the Sea #11: Alabama 26 th Infantry Regiment - Confederate Onondaga and Cortland County Regiment; 185th Infantry
Hillhouse Light Infantry; 132d Infantry
Hawkins Zouaves, 1st; 9th Infantry
Independent Corps, New York Light Infantry; Enfants Perdus
Carthage Battery; Company H, 2d Artillery
New York Excelsior Rifle Legion; 92d Infantry
Washington Grays; 8th Militia
The shoulder sleeve insignia currently worn is a red line shot through with a red arrow, giving them the nickname Red Arrow Brigade, which was earned in World War I where the 32nd Division was fighting the Germans alongside the French, who noted the unit's tenacity by punching through the German lines, like an arrow and calling the unit Les Terribles, meaning The Terrors. [5] The rest of the Iron Brigade would be counterattacked in the early afternoon of July 1st, The Brigade would initially hold their ground against the rebel counterattack. Posted Over 1 Month. His nickname among his men was his callsign, "Chaos." 2. Cameron Highlanders; Company I, 59th Infantry
7th Ohio: "Roosters". Oswego County Regiment, 4th; 147th Infantry
Irish Brigade; Cos. G, H and I, 105th Infantry
The 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team of the 2nd Infantry Division (United States) is known as the Iron Brigade as well. 3. Seward Infantry; 19th Infantry
Eagle, or Scrogg's Brigade, 2d Regiment; 100th Infantry
As the Western men advanced up the National Road, forcing the Confederate line all the way back to the gap, McClellan asked, "What troops are those fighting in the Pike?" Rifle Battery, 108th Volunteers (Mack's); 18th Battery
The line is known for its size, strength, and dedication to the protection of the backfield. Chicago Light Artillery, Busteed's Battery; part of Batteries B and G, 1st Artillery
Cavalry Battalion; part of 14th Cavalry Adirondack Regiment; 118th Infantry Advance Guard Zouaves; 5th Infantry Advanced Zoos; 62d Infantry Albany and Yates Rifles; 43d Infantry Albany County Regiment; 113th Infantry later 7th Artillery Albany Regiments; 3d Infantry Albany Regiments; 91st Infantry Albany Regiments; 25th Militia Empire, or Spinola's Brigade, 1st Regiment; 158th Infantry
Tenth Legion Sharpshooters, 5th Co., Sharpshooters ; Co. L, 56th Infantry
Mounted Rifles, 2d; 2d Mounted Rifles
Tenth Legion Cavalry; 1st and 2d Cos. Cavalry, 56th Infantry, later Cos. D and C, 1st Mounted Rifles
Riflemen; 18th Infantry
Excelsior, or Sickles' Brigade, 3d Regiment; 72d Infantry
Enfants Perdus;Independent Battalion of Infantry
Bannockburn Battalion; 79th Infantry
Your email address will not be published. Independent Company Infantry; 45th Infantry
The Springfield Model 1861 rifled musket, firing the .58 caliber projectile, was issued to the 6th Wisconsin, 19th Indiana, and 24th Michigan regiments. Col. John A. Kellogg (6th Wisconsin): February 28, 1865 April 27, 1865 Blenker's Battery; 2d Battery
Readanother post on More Civil War Nicknames, The Confusing Confederate Service of Randolph McCoy. Dutchess County Regiment, 2d; 159th Infantry, Eagle, or Scrogg's Brigade
Then again at the Battle Of Antietam, September 17th, 1862. Tenth Legion Artillery; 1st and 2d Cos. Light Artillery, 56th Infantry, later 7th Battery, and 8th Battery
At times, nicknames were reflective of the individuals profession before the Civil War. New York or United States Cavalry, 7th Regiment; 2d Cavalry, Harris Light
Republican Rifles
Andrew Johnson's Cavalry
Pierrepont Cavalry, Abohbot's Cavalry; part 14th Cavalry
Abraham Lincoln, New York, military, rebellion, secession, artillery, the federal government, battlefield, fire, conflict, secession are some of the common words referred to whenever you will talk about the war's period. The next 3 names are similar to the first 3, but without squad at the end. Out of the 1,883 men the Brigade initially went to battle with, only 671 reported for duty. Continental Guard, 1st; 48th Infantry
Excelsior, or Sickles' Brigade, 1st Regiment; 70th Infantry
Glens Falls Company (Milo E. Washburn's); part of 175th Infantry
Metropolitan Guard, 1st Regiment; 131st Infantry
The Copperheads were an interesting political group that was most famous for their use of the press. Another brigade in the Army of the Potomac had previously been known as the Iron Brigade, later the "Iron Brigade of the East" or "First Iron Brigade", to avoid confusion. To start, simply click on the button to generate 10 random names. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Excelsior, or Sickles' Brigade, 2d Regiment; 71st Infantry
Corcoran's Brigade or Irish Legion Original 3d Regiment; all, except Companies A and D, in 164th Infantry
The list is as follows: Some of these nicknames arewell-known and will come as no surprise to you. Manhattan Rifles; Co. G (old), 43d Infantry
United States, War Department. Monroe Blues; 12th Militia
McClellan Rifles; Cos. A to E, 90th Infantry
United States Chasseurs; 65th Infantry
The division was briefly called up during the Berlin Crisis in 1961. Militia, 2d Regiment; 82d Infantry
Its unit crest is similar to the medals issued to veterans of both the Western and the Eastern Iron Brigades of the Army of the Potomac. It was formed with units from the states of Wisconsin and Michigan. Italian Guard; 12th Militia
Macomb Regiment; 96th Infantry
Gen. Solomon Meredith, was redesignated the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, I Corps. Wadsworth Guards; 104th Infantry
Meagher's Irish Brigade; see Irish Brigade
City Guard; 83d Infantry
Mountain Legion; 156th Infantry
B. Lyon Company, 1912. The list of South Carolina Union Civil War units is shown separately. Flushing Light Artillery; Battery L (old), 2d Artillery, later 34th Battery
Infantry: Gibraltar Brigade - having Samuel Carroll lead these steadfast Buckeyes is really satisfying Excelsior Brigade Irish Brigade Normal School Company; Co. E (new), 44th Infantry
[9] Engineers and Artisans; 2d Engineers; 15th Engineers (part)
Swain's Cavalry Regiment; 11th Cavalry
Columbia County Regiment, 2d; 159th Infantry
Unit Nicknames & Synonyms. Seymour Light Infantry; part 178th Infantry
Ironsides; 176th Infantry
Black River Artillery, 3d Battalion; 6th Battalion Artillery
The blank space is already there in the regiments.dat file. Poughkeepsie Drill Guards; 21st Militia
Southern Tier Regiment or Rifles; 23d Infantry
Militia, 15th Regiment, Artillery Co.; Co. L, 2d Artillery, later 34th Battery
Nickname [ edit] Blair Rifles; consolidated with 178th Infantry
The following is taken from Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Military Statistics of the State of New York, Albany: [The Bureau], (C. Wendell), 1866.. Oneida county responded promptly to the President's first call for troops, and never flagged in her zeal during the war.