17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment

The 17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an Infantry Regiment that served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. It was often referred to as the 17th New York Veteran Zouaves and was known for using mules as mounts during Sherman's March to the Sea up until the Grand Review. The 17th wore a zouave uniform identical to that of the 9th New York Volunteer Infantry, except for the fact that they wore a red vest instead of the dark blue vest that was trimmed red worn by the 9th. The 17th also wore a sky blue sash instead of the original red sash worn by the 9th New York.

Military service, 1863
The regiment was organized in New York City, New York, from June to October 1863, with elements of the 9th (Hawkins' Zouaves), 11th (First Fire Zouaves), 17th, & 38th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiments. The Regiment was mustered into United States service on October 18, 1863, in New York City for three years service with 900 officers and men under the command of Colonel William Thomas Campbell Grower, formerly the Major of the 17th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

Military service, 1865
The regiment was mustered out of service on June 13, 1865, at Alexandria, Virginia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel James Lake, with less than 200 officers and men.

Casualties
The regiment suffered the following casualties during its service.
 * Killed in action: 1 officer, 38 enlisted
 * Died of wounds: 1 officer, 16 enlisted
 * Died of disease and other causes: 65 enlisted (2 died as POW's)
 * Wounded but recovered: 6 officers, 111 enlisted
 * Captured or missing: 1 officer, 39 enlisted
 * Total: 213 casualties

Commanding officers

 * Colonel William Thomas Campbell Grower
 * Lieutenant Colonel Edward Jardine
 * Lieutenant Colonel James Lake
 * Lieutenant Colonel Joel O. Martin
 * Major Charles Hilbert
 * Major James B. Horner
 * Major Alexander S. Marshall