7th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry

The 7th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry was an American Civil War infantry regiment from New Jersey that served a Three year enlistment in the Union Army. It was mustered into Federal service in September 3, 1861. The regiment trained at Camp Olden in Trenton, before being sent out to join the Army of the Potomac. In the spring of 1862, Company B was disbanded, and the enlisted men were assigned by transfer to different Companies in the Regiment.[1] In June 14, 1862, an independent company, commanded by Captain Edward G. Sloat, then at Alexandria, Va., was assigned to the Regiment, and designated Company B.[2]

Organizing

Organized at Camp Olden, Trenton, New Jersey, and mustered in September 3, 1861. 7 Companies left State for Washington, D.C., September 19, 1861, and 3 Companies October 3, 1861.[3]

Attached to:

Original regimental commanders

The following officers led the regiment at the outset. Staff officers, including the Colonel, were generally listed under Company S. Unassigned replacements were listed under Company U. [4][5]

Original company commanders

Service

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1861

1862

1863

1864

1865

Disbanding

Mustered out July 17, 1865. Non-Veterans mustered out at Trenton October 7, 1864. <dy_1360>Regiment lost during service 11 Officers and 126 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 121 Enlisted men by disease. Total 260.

Notes

Sources

http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unnjinf2.htm#7thinf


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