55th New York Infantry Regiment
| 55th New York Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | August 28, 1861 - December 21, 1862 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | Siege of Yorktown Battle of Williamsburg Battle of Seven Pines Seven Days Battles Battle of Malvern Hill Battle of Fredericksburg |
| New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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The 55th New York Infantry Regiment (aka Gardes de Lafayette) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War predominantly made up of French immigrants.