6th New York Volunteer Infantry

6th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry

New York state flag
Active May 25, 1861 to June 25, 1863
Country United States
Allegiance Union
Branch Infantry

6th Regiment Infantry also called "Wilson's Zouaves" was organized at New York City on May 25, 1861. The Regiment was composed of 5 initial companies of A, B, C, and D. Companies E, F, G, H, I, and K were added May 25, 1861. It was made up primarily of gang members, ex-cons, and criminals from the Bowery section of New York City. Rumor had it that a man had to prove he'd served time in jail before he was allowed to join.

Santa Rosa Island

From June 15 through June 23, 1861, the regiment left New York state and moved to Santa Rosa Island, Florida where they were attached to:

Engagements

Mustered out

The 6th was ordered back to New York City for muster out, mustered out at New York City June 25, 1863, expiration of term.

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