124th New York Infantry Regiment

The 124th New York Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Orange Blossoms, was a volunteer regiment from Orange County, New York, during the American Civil War.

Formed in Goshen during the summer of 1862, The unit was officially mustered into United States Service on September 5, 1862, by Col. Augustus van Horne Ellis, the regiment was made up of volunteers from the surrounding towns and a core of veterans from the 71st New York State Militia.

Volunteers were recruited by town and the 10 companies of the regiment were organized by region: The Orange Blossoms' first major engagement was at the Battle of Fredericksburg, in December 1862.

Thomas W. Bradley, an Orange Blossom and future United States Representative, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863.

Colonel Ellis was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, at Houck's Ridge.

Monument to the 124th in downtown Goshen
Captain Isaac Nicoll of Co. G, 124th New York Infantry Regiment. From the Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs, Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress
Flag of the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Col. Van Horne Ellis