8th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment, U.S. Volunteers | |
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Active | August 22, 1862, to June 5, 1865 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch | Heavy artillery & Infantry |
Size | 2,575 |
Engagements | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House Battle of North Anna Battle of Cold Harbor Siege of Petersburg First Battle of Deep Bottom Second Battle of Deep Bottom Second Battle of Ream's Station Battle of Fort Stedman (Company L) Appomattox Campaign Battle of Sailor's Creek Battle of Appomattox Court House |
New York U.S. Volunteer Artillery Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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New York U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments 1861-1865 | ||||
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The 8th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment, U.S. Volunteers was a heavy artillery regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment operated as both heavy artillery and infantry beginning in October 1862 while serving in the defenses of Baltimore, Maryland and continued in both capacities until the end of the war.