10th New Jersey Infantry Regiment

10th New Jersey Infantry Regiment
Flag of New Jersey
ActiveOctober 1, 1861, to June 22, 1865
CountryUnited States of America
AllegianceUnion
BranchUnion Army
TypeInfantry
EquipmentEnfield/Springfield rifles
EngagementsBattle of the Wilderness, Battle of Spotsylvania, Battle of Cold Harbor, Battle of Strasburg, Battle of Fisher's Hill, Battle of Opequon, Battle of Cedar Creek and Battle of Petersburg III
Commanders
Notable
commanders
James W. McNeely[1]

The 10th New Jersey Infantry Regiment was a regiment was organized under the provisions of an Act of Congress approved July 22, 1861, and by authority issued by the War Department. It was created to recruit from residents of the State of New Jersey, but was not under the control or supervision of the State authorities.[2] It was originally known as "Olden Legion" after New Jersey Governor Charles Olden.[2]

  1. ^ "10th New Jersey Infantry — The Siege of Petersburg Online". beyondthecrater.com. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Foster (1868). p. 267