8th New York Infantry Regiment
| 8th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
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| Active | April 23, 1861 to April 23, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Great Falls First Battle of Bull Run Battle of Cross Keys Battle of New Market Battle of Rappahannock Station I Second Battle of Bull Run |
The 8th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was also known as the First German Rifles or Blenker's Rifles.
Service
The regiment was organized in New York City and was mustered in for a two-year enlistment on April 23, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out of service on April 23, 1863. Men who chose to re-enlist were assigned to the 68th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Casualties
The regiment suffered 103 fatalities.
Commanders
- Colonel Louis Blenker
- Colonel Julius Stahel
- Colonel Francis Wutschell
- Colonel Felix Salm-Salm
See also
References
- Phisterer, Frederick (1912). New York in the War of the Rebellion. Albany: J.B. Lyon Co.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - The Union army: a history of military affairs in the loyal states, 1861-65 -- records of the regiments in the Union army -- cyclopedia of battles -- memoirs of commanders and soldier. Madison, Wisc.: Federal Pub. Co. 1908.
External links
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 8th Infantry Regiment History, photograph, table of battles and casualties, Civil War newspaper clippings, and historical sketch, for the 8th New York Infantry Regiment.
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