7th New York Militia Regiment
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The 7th Regiment of the New York Militia, aka the "Silk Stocking" regiment, was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Also known as the "Blue-Bloods" due to the disproportionate number of its members who were part of New York City's social elite,[1] the 7th Militia was a pre-war New York Militia unit that was mustered into federal service for the Civil War.[2]
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7th New York Militia Regiment 7th Regiment, New York National Guard | |
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Active | 1806–1922, 1940–1943 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | State of New York |
Branch | New York State Militia |
Type | Infantry (Militia) |
Size | Battalion |
Headquarters | Seventh Regiment Armory, Manhattan, New York City |
Nickname(s) | "Silk Stocking" "Blue-Bloods" |
Colors | Grey |
Successor | 107th Support Group |
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