179th New York Volunteer Infantry

A Union Regiment Forged in the Petersburg Campaign

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Ties With Home
Loss at the Crater Braided Hair Cash Home Ida Rutan Rutan Sisters Rutans
Rutans
James C. Rutan and Amelia Breese Rutan Great-Great Grandparents of the Author The corporal's stripes indicate that the photo was taken in April 1864, after the 179th New York was initially organized, but before Rutan was promoted to sergeant. Author's collection