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5th New York Infantry

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Company Unknown

Asst Surgeon

Henry May was the Asst. Surgeon for the 5th NY until August 62, when he was discharged. He was then reappointed to the 145th NY Vols. as the surgeon.
Contributor William MayDate added 6/2/2009

Company Unknown

Private

He died from his leg wounds in 1864.
Contributor Molly BurkeDate added 8/1/2012

Company Unknown

Lt. Colonel

Greetings, Actually this is my wifes relative. We have been able to determine that she is the GGgrandniece of the LT COl and then Maj General by the end of the war, 5th Corp Commander. I would love to talk more with family memebers. Please feel free to contact me.. Jim Lamason
Contributor Jim and Beverly Lamason Date added 3/5/2002

Company A

Private

Enlisted as a Private on 7 August 1862 at the age of 26. Mustered in Company A, 5th Infantry Regiment New York on 8 August 1862. Wounded on 30 August 1862 at Manassas, VA. Discharged on 9 January 1863.
Contributor Eric StoneDate added 7/28/2010

Company B

Captain

Alfred was born in Rochester, Monroe, New York, the sixth child of Daniel Jacob Creamer and Ann Randall, He married Caroline Carl. They had five children. Alfred was mustered in, 27 August 1861 in Company E, as 2nd Lieutenant at Olean, Cattaruagus, New York. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant Nov 1, 1861 in place of George A Crocker who transfered to 6th New York Cavalry. He was promoted to Captain of company B 2 May 1862. He was honorable dischardged Jan 12, 1863 for personal reasons.
Contributor Marilyn Creamer CrezeeDate added 10/27/2005

Company D

Corporal

aka Michael Craig
Contributor joel craigDate added 3/2/2005

Company E

Private

5th New York State Infantry aka 5 N.Y. State Militia (3 Months, 1861).
Contributor Gary MolanDate added 7/18/2005

Company I

Private

Died in Civil War 1864.
Contributor Dwayne CrandallDate added 3/8/2005

Company K

Private

son of John Webb and Mary Cashin.
Contributor Joe RyanDate added 10/28/2012

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