Militia, 55th Regiment, part; 55th Infantry 9th Indiana: "Swamp Devils" and later called the "Grey Eagle" Regiment. Confederate general John B. Lafayette Guard; 55th Infantry Irish Regiment, Buffalo; 164th Infantry it may be bestowed by the enemy in battle, such as the moniker "Red Devils", a nickname for the 5th Infantry Division "granted" by the Germans at the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, World War I; it may be the pairing of an adjective (such as "Fighting") paired with the division's ordinal, such as "The Fighting First" for the 1st Infantry Division; or Morgan Artillery; part 2d Artillery Located at Camp Casey, South Korea, the brigade has a critical role of military deterrence on the Korean Peninsula. Below are those that just missed the cut. "Grunt" A Vietnam War soldier. Tenth National Guard; 177th Infantry Judson Kill-Cavalry Kilpatrick was thought to have a reckless disregard for the lives of his Union cavalry soldiers. Civil War Bucket list Rebel general William Extra Billy Smith, owner of an antebellum mail coach business, reportedly had a knack for obtaining additional government payments for his postal routes. Improvements to 1914-scenario, bunch of new stuff and improvements for 1936-scenario, new events, visuals and much, much more. New York British Volunteers 6th Ohio: "The Guthrie Grays". Richmond Guards; Co. G, 33d Infantry Ethan Allen Regiment; 178th Infantry (part) Independence Guard; Co. A, 12th Militia, later Co. A, 102d Infantry Otsego County Regiment; 76th Infantry, Palmer's Artillery; 2d Artillery New York's Own; Co. Die-no-mores; Company D, 48th Infantry To some soldiers, the idea of being part of an extended military family resulted in affectionate names like William T. Uncle Billy Sherman, John Uncle John Sedgwick, and Sterling Old Pap Price. Jefferson Greys; Co. B, 35th Infantry The inside of the coat was lined with cotton to make a better fit. What was the nickname of the infantry unit that marched the furthest in the Civil War in one 24-hour period? Oneida County Regiment, 1st; 14th Infantry Fremont Regiment; 46th Infantry Grinnell Light Artillery; part Company H 3d Artillery The units that use designations associated with the Confederacy also include the 31st Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Brigade in Alabama. Defenders, The; 178th Infantry (part) The uniform of the Iron brigade differed some what to the standard uniform of the Union army at the time. Normal School Company; Co. E (new), 44th Infantry Hanker: To have a strong, often restless desire, in this case foryou guessed ithistory! Corcoran's Brigade or Irish Legion Original 2d Regiment; 4th Regiment and 170th Infantry I propose to move immediately upon your works. As the Battle of Fort Donelson, which ended on February 16, 1862,was one of the Unions first victories, word of it spread quickly and the U.S. in General U.S. Grant quickly became known as Unconditional Surrender. Scott Rifles; part 51st Infantry Nicknames from the Civil War CW Nicknames List of names and questions to be answered 2-5-12 B lack Student sparks debate with Confederate Flag Would they have used shortened nicknames like Ben for Benjam. Sure, 'Goose' is not the greatest nickname in the military ranks (slow, dumb bird flying in a group formation), but there was also ' Iceman ' and ' Maverick .'. Flank Company, 108th Volunteers; 6th Company Sharpshooters Troy Regiment, 3d; 169th Infantry Excelsior, or Sickles' Brigade, 5th Regiment; 74th Infantry The following units served the Union Army during the American Civil War . The Brigade survivors defended the north slope of Culps Hill on July 2,3, where the 6th Wisconsin made a night counterattack to restore Union positions previously lost to Confederate troops. Sickles' Brigade; see Excelsior Brigade At times, nicknames were reflective of the individuals profession before the Civil War. The other rooster had popped both gaffs through his head. The 6th Wisconsin and 7th Wisconsin fight together till the end of the war. Honved Regiment; part of 45th Infantry Washington Grays; 8th Militia Many volunteer units were raised during the Civil War and soon acquired nicknames: some were created by the units themselves, some were given and some were earned. Senges' Battalion German Heavy Artillery; 3d Battalion Artillery Sources. Although it fought entirely in the Eastern Theater, it was composed of regiments from three Western states that are now within the region of the Midwest. This nickname was not one gained for heroism on the battlefield, but for the proclamation he passed while acting military governor and commander of the city of New Orleans. Albany Regiments; 91st Infantry Irish Brigade, Meagher's, 5th Regiment, formerly 4th; 88th Infantry Von Beck Canal Rangers or Rifles; Cos. B and G, 102d Infantry ", This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 02:17. Heavy Artillery; 4th Militia United States Voltigeurs or Rangers, Co. A; Co. D, 51st Infantry Ironclads; 136th Infantry Steuben Regiment; 7th Infantry German Rifles, 2d Regiment; 68th Infantry Your email address will not be published. Infantry: Gibraltar Brigade - having Samuel Carroll lead these steadfast Buckeyes is really satisfying Excelsior Brigade Irish Brigade Young Napoleon was the nickname given to Union General George B. McClellan. It was formerly known as the 57th Field Artillery Brigade, at which time its subordinate organizations included the 1st Battalion, 126th Field Artillery Regiment and the 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment from the Wisconsin Army National Guard, plus the 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment of the Michigan Army National Guard. Independence Guard; 12th Militia Light/dark blue trousers: depending on the period of the war and unit, trousers versed from light, sky blue to a dark blue the same colour as the coat. Cerro Gordo Legion; 32d Infantry (part) Hancock Regiment; 101st Infantry (part) Flushing Light Artillery; Battery L (old), 2d Artillery, later 34th Battery 13th Indiana: "Old Guard" Regiment. "Military Affairs in New York". Governor Morgan's United States Light Artillery, 2d Regiment; 2d Artillery ultimate general civil war. As a cadet at West Point, Ulysses S. Grant was known as Sam Grant in a play on his U.S. initials and Uncle Sam. Col. Henry A. Morrow (24th Michigan): April 27, 1865 June 5, 1865. Brooklyn Rifles; 87th Infantry, except Companies C and E Morgan Light Artillery; part 2d Artillery Latson's (John W.) Light Artillery, Cos. B, A and I, 2d Artillery Ellsworth's Avengers; 44th Infantry Gen. Rufus King: September 28, 1861 May 7, 1862 While the battle ended in a victory for the Confederacy, General Thomas and his men stood their ground much longer than were expected of them. I, 194th Infantry : A long, dark blue coat that came down to the mid thighs, resembling that of an officers coat. This particular composition of men, from the three Western states, led it to be sometimes referred to as the "Iron Brigade of the West". Black River Artillery, 1st Battalion; 4th Battalion Artillery Cavalry Battalion; Company D, 12th Cavalry Mounted Rifles, 1st Regiment; later part of 4th Prov. Battery C, New York Volunteer Artillery; 4th Battery The brigade took pride in its designation, "1st Brigade, 1st Division, I Corps", under which it played a prominent role in the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. Yates' Rifles; two Cos. 43d Infantry It consisted of: A Hardee black hat: A tall blocked, brimmed black hat, featuring a brass infantry bugle, a red I Corps circle patch and brass numbers/letters of the front to indicate units and companies. Empire City Regiment or Guard; Company K, 32d Infantry Try something original, rather than derivative. Based on a funny, crazy, or otherwise *EPIC* event. Ira Harris Guard, 2d; 6th Cavalry Bemis Height Regiment; 77th Infantry Fluvanna Artillery ). Southern Tier Regiment or Rifles; 23d Infantry (Pictured right). Merchant's Brigade, 3d Regiment; part 178th Infantry Stonewall was the nickname of Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson. Independent Company Infantry, 17th; Co. For the Union, 3559 separate units included regiments; separate battalions, companies, or batteries of this total 2144 were infantry regiments, 272 cavalry regiments, 61 of heavy artillery, 13 of engineers, 9 light infantry battalions, and 432 separate batteries Estimated time: 7 mins. During the War Confederacy mustered between 750,000 and 1,000,000 . White canvas gaiter: white canvas leggings with leather straps to prevent stones and dirt getting into the shoes whilst in the field. Saint Lawrence County Regiment, 2d; 92d Infantry Devin's Independent Cavalry Company; Company A, 1st Militia Cavalry, 1861 Washington Continentals; Co. D, 168th Infantry It is common for every war/conflict to have its peculiar nickname and unique vocabulary used during its course. Monroe Blues; 12th Militia Onondaga County Regiment, 4th; 149th Infantry Another Confederate Johnson, Adam R. Stovepipe Johnson was known for deceptively making black stovepipes appear as cannon from a distance. I like that and am looking for more unique/interesting/clever nicknames for other locally raised companies, North and South. For other uses, see, Learn how and when to remove this template message, 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiments, 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, "What Role Did Camp Randall Play In The Civil War? New York Rifles; part 51st Infantry Cemeteries City Guard; 83d Infantry Washington Continentals; Co. B, 10th Militia, and Co. B, 177th Infantry Bloody Bucket. Columbia County Regiment; 91st Infantry Excelsior, or Sickles' Brigade Mounted Rifles, 1st Regiment; 1st Mounted Rifles The Springfield Model 1861 rifled musket, firing the .58 caliber projectile, was issued to the 6th Wisconsin, 19th Indiana, and 24th Michigan regiments. Beecher's Pets; Company E. 67th Infantry Provisional Cavalry; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Provisional Regiments of Cavalry New York Excelsior Rifle Legion; 92d Infantry [2] This brigade was initially designated the 3rd Brigade of Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell's division of the Army of the Potomac, and then the 3rd Brigade, I Corps.[3]. Your email address will not be published. LeRoy Regiment; 105th Infantry List of military units raised by the Commonwealth of Kentucky during the American Civil War for service in the Union Army. Ellsworth's Zouaves; 11th Infantry There are a few stories related to the origin, but the men immediately adopted the name, which was quickly used in print after South Mountain. Sappers, Miners and Pontoniers; 50th Engineers Lincoln Divers; 99th Infantry While a professor at the Virginia Military Institute, Jacksons oddities of character had led the cadets to mockingly refer to him as Tom Fool Jackson. Italian Guard; 12th Militia The 2nd Brigade of the U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division has carried the Iron Brigade moniker since 1985 and was previously called the "Black Hat" Brigade. Bethesda, Maryland. Connaught Rangers; 87th Infantry Entry for each military unit: nicknames or misdesignations; commanding officers; information on organization and composition; campaigns and battles; suggested further reading, if any. Zouaves, 2d; a transient organization, men joined 40th Infantry, Rosters Of The New York Volunteers During The Civil War, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Seward Infantry; 19th Infantry Lochiel Cameron Highlanders; 78th Infantry (old), Elliott's Organization The brigade next went into action at The Battle Of South Mountain, September 14th, 1862, where they would receive their coveted nickname. Fitted with a single breasted row of nine brass buttons, each with the federal eagle on them. Buffalo Regiment, 2d; 49th Infantry Wickham's Company of Infantry; part 142d Infantry Wayne Guards, Anthony; 135th Infantry, later 6th Artillery The feature already exists and should be very easy to implement into the game. --- Nicknames. Mohawk Rangers or Rifles; three cos. of 81st Infantry As July of 1863 approached, Ulysses S. Grant was about to take Vicksburg, cutting the Confederacy in two and making the Mississippi a Union river again. Practical Engineers and Mechanics, 1st Regiment Forster's Heavy Artillery; part of 16th Artillery Seward's Own Continental Guard, 1st; 48th Infantry Heavy Artillery, 1st Regiment; 4th Artillery Similar to Jackson, Union general George H. Thomas stance at Chickamauga resulted in his being named The Rock of Chickamauga, while Confederate Edward Allegheny Johnson received his name while defending the mountains of western Virginia early in the war. Mooer's Company; part Co. E, 124th Infantry Ira Harris Cavalry; 12th Cavalry For example, 61% (1,153 out of 1,885) were casualties at Gettysburg. Fremont Rifles; Company C, 49th Infantry : WAR OF THE REBELLION. He was 100 years old. Col. John A. Kellogg (6th Wisconsin): February 28, 1865 April 27, 1865 Monitors; 127th Infantry Halleck Infantry; 146th Infantry I and K, 57th Infantry Independent Company Infantry, 9th; Co. D, 194th Infantry Rochester Union Grays; part 1st Independent Battalion Artillery Militia This nickname originated when he sent word to Confederate GeneralSimon Bolivar Buckner thatno terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. Anthon's Battalion, Light Artillery, 28th Battery Buffalo Regiment, 3d; 100th Infantry Often illustrating a certain trait or characteristic of a commander, the authorship of a nickname frequently fell into one of several identifiable patterns or categories. Empire, or Spinola's Brigade, 3d Regiment; 163d Infantry Sharpshooters, Benjamin C. Butler's Battalion ; Cos. A, B, C and D, 93d Infantry Binghamton Regiment; 109th Infantry Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Jefferson County Regiment; 35th Infantry Cornwall Company; Company C, 124th Infantry Seward Artillery; 3d Artillery This is a list of American Civil War units, consisting of those established as federally organized units as well as units raised by individual states and territories. Empire, or Spinola's Brigade, 2d Regiment; 132d Infantry Clinton Guards; 61st Infantry (8 companies) Union Sharpshooters; part of 17th Veteran Infantry This list of names will be available at the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., as well as at NPS battlefield sites. Hyde's (W. Rochester Union Greys; part Battalion L, 1st Artillery Independent Company Infantry, 2lst; Co. F, 194th Infantry Columbia County Regiment, 2d; 159th Infantry All rights reserved. Lincoln Cavalry; 1st Cavalry Rifle Battery, 108th Volunteers (Mack's); 18th Battery Tenth Legion Cavalry; 1st and 2d Cos. Cavalry, 56th Infantry, later Cos. D and C, 1st Mounted Rifles Cameron Rifle Highlanders (new); 79th Infantry (part) The 50 Greatest Civil War Names Brandon Claycomb Thursday, July 4, 2013 IT'S THE SESQUICENTENNIAL of the Civil War's turning point week. One Hundred and Eighth New York Volunteers; 18th Independent Battery Utica Citizen Corps; Co. A, 14th Infantry Cavalry Battalion; part of 14th Cavalry Metropolitan Brigade Wayne County Regiments; part of 98th Infantry Meagher's Own, Mrs.; 88th Infantry Drew's Co.; part Co. C, 51st Infantry Garde De Lafayette; 55th Militia and 55th Infantry Hooker replied, "[Brigadier] General Gibbon's brigade of Western men." :) Last edited by . Where the brigade would be heavily engaged in the Cornfield. Remington Guard; part 81st Infantry Howard Artillery; 1st Marine Artillery Hungarian Regiment; part 39th Infantry United States Rifles or Rangers; 58th Infantry I, 1st Infantry I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. Otsego Regiments; 121st Infantry Lost Children; Les Enfants Perdus Niagara Rifles; 28th Infantry Dozen, The; 12th Infantry Chicago Light Artillery, Busteed's Battery; part of Batteries B and G, 1st Artillery Rifles, 75th; 37th Infantry Union Frock coat. Advance Guard Zouaves; 5th Infantry Corcoran's Brigade or Irish Legion 5th Regiment; the original 4th Regiment; formed Companies A, B and C, 175th Regiment Cameron Rifles; 68th Infantry Carthage Battery; Company H, 2d Artillery Swain's Cavalry Regiment; 11th Cavalry McDowell's I Corps did not join the bulk of the Army of the Potomac in the Peninsula Campaign. Bensen Guard of I25th Regiment; 12th Militia Rocket Battalion, Cos. A and B; 23d and 24th Batteries, Sabre Regiment; 1st Cavalry United States Constitution Guard; 40th Infantry Cameron Rifle Highlanders; Companies B and C, 78th Infantry (old) Excelsior Rifle Legion, New York; 92d Infantry, Faugh-a-ballagh; Capt. New York Legion Kansas City, Missouri. Out of the 1,883 men the Brigade initially went to battle with, only 671 reported for duty. brigade. Rochester Regiments, Infantry; 13th Infantry Corcoran's Brigade or Irish Legion 3d Regiment; the original 3d Regiment, except Companies A and D; all of the 7th and 8th Regiments; designated 164th Infantry Brooklyn Phalanx; 67th Infantry Seward National Guard Wilson's Zouaves; 6th Infantry Scott Life Guard; 28th Infantry Excelsior Battery, 2d; 10th Battery Hussars; Co. C, 3d Militia Cavalry Albany Republican Artillery; Company A, 25th Militia Federal Guard; 178th Infantry (part) Although the list of names could go on some common, some obscure theres no question that Civil War soldiers seemed to enjoy both honoring and chastising their leaders by labeling them with distinctive nicknames. Brig. Wheeler's Battery; 13th Independent Artillery German Legion; Enfants Perdus (part) Washington Grays, 1st Troop; Co. L, 1st Engineers, later 4th Battery The list of South Carolina Union Civil War units is shown separately. Stoneman's Cavalry; 9th Cavalry Colored Troops 38th Regiment Infantry U.S. [6], 24th Michigan Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park. Irish Brigade Batteries, 5th Regiment Artillery, 15th Battery, originally 2d Battalion Artillery Tompkin's Minthorne Regiment; 175th Infantry Now under the command of John Gibbon, a regular Army officer from North Carolina who chose to stay with the Union,[4] King's brigade was designated the 4th Brigade, 1st Division, III Corps, and it saw its first combat in the Northern Virginia Campaign, fighting at Brawner's Farm, August 28th, 1862, where they received their deadly baptism of fire. Militia, 14th Regiment; 84th Infantry Regiments Search unit histories of over 4,000 Union and Confederate regiments. When this monument is completed and the CWSS is in place, it is anticipated that there will be an increase in requests for the records of the USCT. Raney's (James A.) Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S. Confederate States presidential election of 1861, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_American_Civil_War_units_by_state&oldid=1132297728, Lists of military units and formations of the American Civil War, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 8 January 2023, at 05:59.
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