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5th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
Duryee Zouaves
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By Craig Swain, July 19, 2008 | |
| | | 1. 5th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry Monument | | |
Inscription. Erected by the State of New York
September 29, 1906,
to commemorate the heroic services of the
5th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
(Duryee Zouaves)
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Here, about 4 p.m. August 30, 1862, the regiment, 482 strong, supported Hazlett's Battery, "D" 5th U.S. Artillery, when attacked by a Division of the victorious Confederates. The Regiment stubbornly withstood this force, and checked its advance, until the Battery had withdrawn.
In holding this position, the regiment suffered the greatest loss of life sustained by any infantry regiment, in any battle, during the entire Civil War.
The casualties were: killed or mortally wounded, 124; wounded 223. Both color bearers, and seven out of eight of the color guard were killed; but the colors were brought with honor, off the field.
Erected 1906 by State of New York.
Location. 38° 48.623′ N, 77° 32.633′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on New York Avenue 0.3 miles south of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Located at stop eight on the driving tour of Manassas National Battlefield Park. Marker is in this post office area: Manassas VA 20109, United States of America. | | | | 
By Craig Swain, July 19, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Close Up of Inscription Plaque | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Very Vortex of Hell" (within shouting distance of this marker); 10th New York Vol. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Counterattack (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Fighting in Twilight (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brooklyn Fourteenth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Federal Artillery Position (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveton Confederate Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Groveton – Second Battle of Bull Run (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Manassas.
Also see . . .
1. 5th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry. A regimental history. (Submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. The Duryee Zouaves at Second Manassas. (Submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Craig Swain, July 19, 2008 | |
| | | 3. State Crest at the Top Portion of the Monument | | |
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By Craig Swain, July 19, 2008 | |
| | | 4. 5th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry Monument | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 697 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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