64th New York Infantry

The 64th New York was known as the First Cattaraugus Regiment. It was raised at Elmia from the counties of Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Tompkins in December 1861.

At Gettysburg, it’s commander was Col. Daniel G. Bingham (1827-1864), a lawyer from Ellicotville. Bingham was wounded on July 1. Command then fell to Maj. Leman W. Bradley (1820-1912), a cutlery dealer from Hudson.

A small marker in the woods marks the location where Capt. Henry Fuller of the 64th was killed on July 2.

This was one of the many units that fought in the Wheatfield on July 2. This was a relatively small regiment, and the regimental monument is relatively plain and nondescript.  It was dedicated on July 2, 1890.  W.B. Archibald was the sculptor.

64th New York Infantry

2d Corps, 1st Division, 4th Brigade

Engaged: 221; 15 killed, 64 wounded, 19 missing

Monument: Brooke Avenue, the Wheatfield

Tags: Gettysburg, II Corps, Monument Project, New York, Wheatfield