What do the number of the Civil War regiments signify? For example, the 84th New York - what does the 84 stand for? the 84th regiment raised on the Union Side? The 84th regiment raised in New York? Their first commanding officer liked the number 84?
What do the number of the Civil War regiments signify? For example, the 84th New York - what does the 84 stand for? the 84th regiment raised on the Union Side? The 84th regiment raised in New York? Their first commanding officer liked the number 84?