33d New York Infantry 008 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

The 33rd New York Infantry, also known as the 33d New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, was a military unit that served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. This regiment was raised in response to President Abraham Lincoln's call for volunteers following the attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861. The 008 refers to the specific company within this regiment. Throughout the war, the 33rd New York Infantry participated in several significant battles, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania Court House. They were mustered out of service on July 28, 1864. The regiment's actions and contributions to the Union effort during the American Civil War are an important part of military history.