26th Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops

The 26th Regiment United States Colored Infantry, also called the 26th Regiment New York Infantry (Colored) was an African American combat unit, one of three colored troop units from the state of New York, that fought in the American Civil War. The unit was organized on Riker's Island in February 1864 by the Union League Club of New York.

26th Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops

The 26th Regiment United States Colored Infantry, also called the 26th Regiment New York Infantry (Colored) was an African American combat unit, one of three colored troop units from the state of New York, that fought in the American Civil War. The unit was organized on Riker's Island in February 1864 by the Union League Club of New York.