The 36th New York Infantry Regiment was a New York Civil War regiment. It was a unique fighting force, including both Irishmen and New York Britons, having absorbed the New York British Volunteers while organizing. A colorful group known for its antics and in-fighting, it nevertheless made important contributions to the Union cause at such battles as Seven Pines, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. Many of its members were also present during the New York Draft Riots.
