Spinola joined the volunteer army in a New York regiment and was commissioned as an officer, appointed brigadier general of Volunteers, and recruited and organized a brigade of four regiments, known as Spinola's Empire Brigade.
Spinola joined the volunteer army in a New York regiment. Spinola was commissioned as an officer. Spinola recruited. Spinola organized a brigade of four regiments. Four regiments were known as Spinola's Empire Brigade. An officer was appointed brigadier general of Volunteers.