I live in Australia and have long been fascinated by the American Civil War.

I have collected Civil War memorabilia for over 55 years.

In 1979, I purchased some memorabilia from the 117th. New York Infantry, which led to my interest in the regiment.

I have been obsessively collecting memorabilia, surfing the web and FAG for any mentions to add to my research files.

Thanks to many kind FAG volunteers, I have been able to request dozens of photographs to add to my Virtual Cemetery of members of the regiment.

I am currently adding names to the list. I have added over 1,400 so far.

I still have about 400 veterans to locate.

To be able to achieve all this half a world away from the action, is simply unbelievable.

If anyone has a relative who served in the 117th., or any information, I would be most happy to hear from you.

I am currently adding 40 years of research to my FAG pages, including many photographs, biographies, obituaries etc.

I hope they will add substance to the history of the 117th New York Infantry.

All additions can be downloaded and used by any member of the FAG family.

If you can add any information please let me know.

This is to inform all members that my husband Robert Simpson passed away on 12 December 2025. I do not know how to cancel his membership but want to advise that he died very suddenly and unexpectantly.

Rosemary Simpson