82nd New York Infantry

The 82nd New York Infantry, also known as the 2nd N.Y.S.M., served in the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Corps. On July 2nd and 3rd, 1863, it suffered 45 killed, 132 wounded, and 15 missing. On the evening of July 2nd, it moved to the Emmitsburg Road to protect the flank of the Third Corps and fought there until out-flanked. Returning to this line, the regiment reformed under a galling fire, then advanced, drove the enemy before them, regained their former position, and captured the colors of the 48th Georgia. Among the killed was Colonel Huston, commanding the regiment. During the enemy's assault on the afternoon of July 3rd, the regiment moved to the right toward the Copse of Trees and helped repulse the enemy, capturing the flags of the First and Seventh Virginia Regiments. The regiment was mustered into service on May 21st, 1861, served with the Army of the Potomac in all its campaigns from Bull Run on July 21st, 1861, took part in twenty-nine general engagements, and was mustered out on June 25th, 1864. Present for duty on the morning of July 1st were 24 officers and 331 enlisted men. Total enlistments were 1452; 129 were killed, 436 wounded, and 212 missing, for a total of 777 casualties.

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