5th Regiment, New York Infantry (Duryee Zouaves)

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Brief History
The 5th Regiment, New York Infantry was organized at New York City and mustered in for two years' service May 9, 1861 and mustered out May 14, 1863. .

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.