Independent Battalion of New York Volunteer Infantry

The Independent Battalion of New York Volunteer Infantry, also known as German Legion or New York Corps of Light Infantry, was an infantry battalion from New York City that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was formed in April 1862; originally as Enfants Perdu Regiment but was immediately downgraded to a battalion as it couldn't muster enough companies. The unit served in the Carolinas for the duration of its existence. It was disbanded in January 1864; the men being transferred to the 47th and 48th infantry regiments and to the 1st Engineer Regiment.[1][2]

Independent Battalion of New York Volunteer Infantry
(Enfants Perdu Regiment)
ActiveApril 18, 1862 – January 30, 1864
Country United States of America
Allegiance New York
BranchUnion Army
TypeBattalion
RoleInfantry
Size6 companies (initially)
10 companies
Organized atNew York City
Nickname(s)German Legion
New York Corps of Light Infantry
EngagementsAmerican Civil War
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Lt.Col. Felix Confort
Lt.Col. Simon Levy

Organisation

The battalion initially fielded only 6 companies, thus not serving as regiment, and stayed a battalion despite mustering additional companies over time in 1862 and 1863.[2]

  • Company A – Cpt. Joseph Torrens
  • Company B – Cpt. Jules F. Rochefort
  • Company C – Cpt. Joseph Schmidt Kraus
  • Company D – Cpt. Charles Daillet
  • Company E – Cpt. Francois Boucher
  • Company F – Cpt. Michael Schmidt
  • Company G – Cpt. Thaddedus Ferris
  • Company H – Cpt. Ferdinand Levy (1862)
  • Company I – Cpt. John G. Gundlack
  • Company K – Cpt. Ferdinand Levy (1863)

Commanders
  • Lieutenant Colonel Felix Confort (resigned May 9, 1863)
  • Lieutenant Colonel Simon Levy

Casualties

During its service the battalion lost 9 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 52 enlisted men by disease, for a total of 61 men.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Enfans Perdus, Independent Battalion, New York Infantry". National Park Service - Soldiers and Sailors System. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  2. "Independent Cops Light Infantry". Unit History Project of the NY State Military Museum. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
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