8th New York Infantry Regiment

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8th New York Infantry Regiment
Flag of the 8th New York Infantry Regiment (Obverse).svg
ActiveApril 23, 1861, to April 23, 1863
Country United States
Allegiance Union
Branch Infantry
EngagementsGreat 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 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.

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Service

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8th New York officers garbed in the same uniforms that they wore to the Mexican War
Reverse of the Regimental flag. Flag of the 8th New York Infantry Regiment (Reverse).svg
Reverse of the Regimental flag.

The regiment was organized in New York City and was mustered in for a two-year enlistment on April 23, 1861.

In June 1861, at the beginning of the First Battle of Bull Run, Varian's New York Battery under the regiment were only one of two 3-month service volunteer units to refuse participation and walk away from the battlefield. Both units were strongly criticized for its actions.

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 369 fatalities.

Commanders

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