The 104th NY, also known
as the Wadsworth Guards, were organized March 4, 1862. The companies were
recruited from the following communities: A- Nunda, B- Springwater, C-
Centreville, D- Geneseo, E- Groveland, F- Rochester, G- Fowlerville, H
& I- Troy, K- Cohoes. They were assigned mainly to the 1st Brigade,
2nd Division, 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac.
During their service
for the Union they were in the following major engagements: 2nd Bull Run,
Antietham, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, The
Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon
Railroad, Appomattox. They were mustered out on July 17, 1865. The Regiment
suffered a total loss of 7 officers and 230 men killed during their years
of service.
The above history of
the 104th New York Infantry was contributed by Lynn Sortore. Thanks
Lynn.
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