95th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
The 95th Pennsylvania Infantry was a volunteer infantry regiment which served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. This regiment was also sometimes referred to as Gosline's Zouaves because its members wore Zouave-style uniforms during the early portion of their service tenure. As the war progressed, the regiment's uniforms were modified, keeping the Zouave-style jackets and vests, but eliminating the scarlet pants, scarlet-trimmed kepis, and tan gaiters. Three of its members were ultimately awarded the Medal of Honor. History. The regiment was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from August to  October 1861, with one company from New Jersey and the other nine from Pennsylvania. When the 95th Pennsylvania fought at The Seven Days Battle, the 95th held against the infamous Wheat's Battalion. One of the Gosline Zouaves killed Confederate Maj. Wheat. Casualties. Among the casualties sustained by this regiment during the war were two colonels, two lieutenant-colonels, a major, and an adjutant killed in action. Honors and awards. Three of this regiment's members were awarded the Medal of Honor: