17th New York Infantry (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

The 17th New York Infantry Regiment was a military unit that served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. Raised primarily in New York City, it became part of the Federal forces loyal to the Union, opposing the Confederate states who seceded from the United States. Throughout the war, this infantry regiment participated in significant battles including Gettysburg, Antietam, and Fredericksburg, demonstrating courage and resilience. The unit was mustered out of service in August 1865, following the end of the Civil War.