Author Topic: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)  (Read 4151 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Shadow1

  • Second Lieutenant
  • *
  • Posts: 153
    • View Profile
  • Nick: 24th Cpt Shadow
  • Side: Union
79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« on: April 14, 2015, 04:08:20 pm »


79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)

The 79th New York Volunteer Infantry was a military regiment organized on June 20, 1859 in the state of New York. Prior to the American Civil War it was one of the three regiments which formed the Fourth Brigade of the First Division of the New York State Militia. The Fourth Brigade included the 11th and the 69th Regiments. The 79th gained fame during the American Civil War for its service in the Union army.

Battles Including the 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)

- First Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861
- Expedition to Port Royal Ferry in January 1862
- Chantilly on 1 September 1862
- Battle of South Mountain on September 14, 1862
- Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862
- Battle of Fort Sanders on November 29, 1863

Ranks
- Colonel (Col)
- Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol)
- Major (Maj)
- Captain (Cpt)
- 1st Lieutenant (1stLt)
- 2nd Lieutenant (2ndLt)
- Sergeant Major (CSM)
- Staff Sergeant (SSgt)
- Sergeant (Sgt)
- Corporal (Cpl)
- Lance-Corporal (LCpl)
- Private First-Class (Pfc)
- Veteran Private (VPvt)
- Private (Pvt)
- Recruit (Rct)


Uniform

When the organization had their first drill on October 25, 1858 the men were in civilian clothing as uniforms were not yet available. As per the guide lines set by the New York Militia, the Highland Guard would uniform their soldiers in Tartan Trousers not kilts. The inspector was informed by Col. McLeay's that:

"Their stuff for trousers was expected to arrive from Scotland daily, when they would immediately put their uniforms under contract for manufacture". Report of Inspection, 4th Brigade, NYSM, 25 October, in Annual report of the AG,NYS, (1858) The Issued uniform as per the New York State Militia agreement consisted of these uniform items:

Jacket

The pre-war jacket worn was dark blue with red cuffs and collar which were trimmed with white piping. The jacket itself was trimmed with red wool cording on the edges and around the circumference of the cuffs. It had 18 NY-30 (New York State) buttons in all with 9 2.20 cm (7/8 in) buttons down the front and two on the rear and 3 1.50 cm (5/8 in) buttons on each cuff, 1 1.50 cm (5/8 in) button on the left hip for the belt loop. The jacket was lining in tan Polished cotton with quilting in the front panels that extended over and onto the back of the shoulders, following the breast panels. The Inverness flaps were lined with red wool or polished cotton. (Two different materials used on both of the two known pre-war jackets still known to exist.)

Trews

Cameron of Erracht Trousers in the large military sett with a tartan repeat of 9". The tartan was matched and had a Victorian trousers cut to them consistent with common trousers of the late 1850s

Glengarry

The glengarry was knit and felted as one cover. Dicing and body as one piece. It was dark blue with dicing that was Red, Blue, white, in two rows high that was off set by one square to the right. The glengarry was lined in black polished cotton and while some of the originals that still exist today have quilting and other lining decorations, all 5 have different lining treatments.

Leathers

The belts used were common m1839 "Baby" US" belts that were 1.5" Also used were Springfield Bayonets and Scabbards with the various models of .69 Weapons, Shield Pattern Cap Pouches, and the m1857 Cartridge Box.

Parade Uniform

When on parade the 79th wore the kilt, going against the wishes of the New York Militia.

This uniform used the same jacket and Glengarry but instead of trousers made of tartan, they had New York tailors make non-regulation kilts.

Kilts

The kilts were made of the same Cameron of Erracht. They were not pleated to the line as is common in military regiments, but to the sett as seen in civilian kilts. The kilts were very odd and unlike any kilt before or since thanks to their unqualified manufactures. They were box pleated, and used two tartan straps that buckled into suspender buckles on either hip. Because of their lack in size variation, suspenders were worn with them.

Shoes

Low cut false buckle shoes

Recruitment

We are currently recruiting. If you would like to join, please add [2nd/24th] Shadow or [2nd] Jackenglefish  on steam. We have a group on steam as well on the following link : https://steamcommunity.com/groups/79thNewYork
« Last Edit: April 28, 2015, 12:12:40 pm by Shadow1 »

Offline hairywarhero

  • Board Moderator
  • *
  • Posts: 2185
  • Wibbly Wobble Circles Guys
    • View Profile
  • Nick: UA Maj Gen William T. Sherman
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2015, 04:20:30 pm »
Good Luck from The Union Army :D

Offline Bravescot

  • The WoR Avatar Guy
  • Donator
  • *
  • Posts: 3879
  • The rank icon guy
    • View Profile
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2015, 04:26:50 pm »
Good luck from the 72ndPA! Bydant!

Offline Shadow1

  • Second Lieutenant
  • *
  • Posts: 153
    • View Profile
  • Nick: 24th Cpt Shadow
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2015, 04:42:09 pm »
Thank you, we are quite new to this mod. We are looking at doing some events? What ones are available?  Looking forward to the new mod. Any idea when it is being released?
« Last Edit: April 14, 2015, 04:44:22 pm by Shadow1 »

Offline ThePatriot98

  • Lieutenant General
  • ***
  • Posts: 420
  • FOR THE UNION!!
    • View Profile
  • Nick: USADominic
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2015, 04:43:42 pm »
Good Luck from the 11th NY! Fellow New Yorkers!  8)
Major of the 11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, 2nd "Eagle" Brigade

Offline Shadow1

  • Second Lieutenant
  • *
  • Posts: 153
    • View Profile
  • Nick: 24th Cpt Shadow
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2015, 04:44:40 pm »
Thank you :)

Offline Hinkel

  • Board Moderator
  • *
  • Posts: 1484
  • Confederate Commander in Chief
    • View Profile
  • Nick: Gen_Hinkel
  • Side: Confederacy
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2015, 06:20:18 pm »
Welcome 79th! :)


Offline Ry1459

  • Captain
  • *
  • Posts: 733
  • Think about it TWICE.
    • View Profile
  • Nick: Ry1459
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2015, 07:08:36 pm »
As my former CO said, good luck from the 72ndPA!

Offline Shadow1

  • Second Lieutenant
  • *
  • Posts: 153
    • View Profile
  • Nick: 24th Cpt Shadow
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2015, 09:11:02 pm »
Thank you Hinkel and Ry1459. We look forward to being apart of the North and South mod :)

Offline Tyrone

  • Sergeant
  • *
  • Posts: 144
  • For King and Country
    • View Profile
  • Nick: Tyrone
  • Side: Neutral
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2015, 01:50:33 am »
Good luck, and welcome!

Offline Shadow1

  • Second Lieutenant
  • *
  • Posts: 153
    • View Profile
  • Nick: 24th Cpt Shadow
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2015, 08:35:56 am »
Thank you Tyrone :)

Offline Dipington

  • Second Lieutenant
  • *
  • Posts: 326
  • The Eternal Francophone
    • View Profile
  • Nick: 2ndUSSS Cpt
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2015, 05:20:37 am »
good luck from the tigers of the union  ;D

Offline Shadow1

  • Second Lieutenant
  • *
  • Posts: 153
    • View Profile
  • Nick: 24th Cpt Shadow
  • Side: Union
Re: 79th New York (Cameron Highlanders)
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2015, 04:26:17 pm »
Thank you :)