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12th New York Infantry Regiment
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The 12th New York Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Active | May 8, 1861 to June 2, 1864 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Infantry |
Size | 778,[1][note 1] 720[2][note 2], 772[3][4][note 3] |
Nickname(s) | Onondaga Regiment, Independence Guard |
Equipment | Model 1842 Springfield Muskets (.69 caliber, smoothbore and rifled)[5][note 4], 1861,[6][7] Model 1861 Springfield Rifles |
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