The 99th New York Infantry: the "Union Coast Guard"-- Part 3: 1861

Continuing with 1861.

 JUNE 14- OCT. 31: Eight companies mustered into U.S. service for three years. So, this unit began, was broken up and began again.

JULY 19TH: Battle of New Market Bridge.

AUGUST 21ST: Regiment reorganized as infantry under Col. William W. Wardop.

AUGUST 28-29TH: Bombardment and capture of Forts Hatteras and Clarke, NC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1861: Company I organized (Capt. Lee's company).

---Old Secesh