179th New York Volunteer Infantry

A Union Regiment Forged in the Petersburg Campaign

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Raising the 179th
Arnot Barracks 1864 Elmira Prison Giles Holden Barracks Map William Hemstreet
William Hemstreet
New York State Military Museum PA.1999.0014.1291 William J. Hemstreet Company G Age, 31 yearsL Enrolled at Lockport, to serve three years, and mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. A, One Hundred and Eightieth Infantry, July 20, 1864; transferred to Co. G, this regiment, July 23, 1864; discharged to date, May 15, 1865; prior service, second lieutenant, Co. F, One Hundred and Fourth Infantry. Commissioned first lieutenant, September 27, 1861, with rank from July 18, 1864, original.