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On July 2 and 3, 1863, the 102nd and 78th New York Infantry served in the 3rd Brigade under Greene, 2nd Division under Geary, 12th Corps under Slocum. During the battle, the 102nd New York Regiment occupied this ground, while 78th New York skirmishers were posted on the ground in front. Colonel James C. Lane was wounded, and Lewis R. Stegman was in command. The two regiments lost 10 killed, 38 wounded, and 11 missing, for a total of 58. In July 1864, the two regiments were consolidated, and they were mustered out in July 1865 under Colonel Harvey S. Chatfield.
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