A colorful group known for its antics and in-fighting, it nevertheless made important contributions to the Union cause at such battles as Seven Pines, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville.
It served closely with the 7th and 10th Massachusetts regiments, along with the 2nd Rhode Island.
It was first blooded at the battle of Seven Pines and later participated in the Union victory at Malvern Hill.
Before the Gettysburg battle, the two-year enlistment period of its members expired, though many were rushed to New York to quell the draft riots and the regiment suffered its last war casualties there.
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