Name/Title
1879 - Engraving of 6th Fusiliers (Hochelaga Light Infantry) celebrating Her Majesty Queen Victoria's Birthday in Montreal on 24th May 1879 by engaging in sham battle with the 13th Regiment, National Guard of the State of New YorkDescription
1879 Antique, bevel-matted engraving from an old issue of Franks Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, an antique, weekly newspaper, published in 1879.
TITLE: CANADA -- CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY AT MONTREAL, MAY 24th
THE 13th REGIMENT, N.G.S.N.Y., RESISTING THE CHARGE OF THE SIXTH FUSILIERS IN THE SHAM BATTLE
ARTIST: NOT IDENTIFIED
ABOUT THE 13th REGIMENT NEW YORK STATE MILITIA / NATIONAL GUARD
The 13th Regiment of the New York National Guard, based in Brooklyn, N.Y., was initially organized as the 13th Regiment of the New York State Militia in 1847. During the Civil War, the 13th Regiment served in Annapolis and Baltimore, MD; Suffolk, VA; and Harrisburg, PA at various periods from 1861 to 1863, commanded by Colonels Abel Smith, Robert B. Clark, and John B. Woodward. The Regiment was also in the service of New York State during the New York City draft riots of 1863. The Regiment's headquarters were based at the Brooklyn City Armory, located at Henry and Cranberry Streets. Though the Regiment was disbanded in 1898, a battalion of four companies continued to volunteer their services to the United States, going on to serve as part of the 22nd Regiment of the New York Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War, and later being designated the 13th Regiment of Heavy Artillery.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
October 27, 2024Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
October 27, 2024
