8th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment

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.

8th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment, U.S. Volunteers
ActiveAugust 22, 1862, to June 5, 1865
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchHeavy artillery & Infantry
Size2,575
EngagementsBattle 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
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