The 69th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Army. It is from New York City, part of the New York Army National Guard. It is known as the "Fighting Sixty-Ninth", [1] a …

During the Civil War, the 69th answered Lincoln’s call in 1861, fighting in the Battle of Bull Run. Colonel Michael Corcoran, Commander of the 69th, was captured. Thomas Francis Meagher, …

The 69th, the 1st regiment of the Irish brigade, was the outgrowth of the 69th militia (q. v.) and contained members from New York city, Chicago, Il1., Brooklyn and Buffalo.

Nov 19, 2025 · The battalion which was organized in 1849 and was originally made up of Irish immigrants, was nicknamed the “Fighting 69th” during the Civil War.

On the homefront, the Lexington Avenue Armory and the 69th Regiment are at the center of response during domestic emergencies. The 69th was among the first units to respond on …

The 69th Infantry Division arrived in England, on 12 December 1944, where it continued its training. It landed in Le Havre, France, on 24 January 1945, and moved to Belgium to relieve …

On July 21st, 1861, he led the 69th New York State Militia on the battlefield at Manassas, Virginia (the Battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the Civil War). Corcoran was wounded and …

69th is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority 's 'L' system, serving the Red Line. The station is located in the median of the Dan Ryan Expressway, within the Greater Grand Crossing …

Ever since, the 69th has been the first unit to march in the parade both in wartime and peacetime. The 69th celebrates March 17 as Unit Day and proudly marches to honor its great history.

"The 69th Regiment has a unique history and many traditions. It's the history and traditions that bond the soldiers who came before to the soldiers now serving to the soldiers who will follow in …