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42nd New York Infantry

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Muster In: June 22, 18611
Muster Out: July 13, 18652

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First Offensive Order of Battle: First Brigade | Second Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army3

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Second Offensive Order of Battle:

First Brigade | Second Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army (June 19-?, 1864)4

Remnant attached to the 82nd New York (June ?-30, 1864)5

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Third Offensive Order of Battle: First Brigade | Second Division | II Corps | Army of the Potomac | Union Army (July 1-13, 1864)6

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  • Note: On July 13, 1864, the regiment was mustered out and all remaining troops were assigned to the 82nd New York.7

Fourth Offensive Order of Battle:

  • Was no longer an independent organization.

Fifth Offensive Order of Battle:

  • Was no longer an independent organization.

Sixth Offensive Order of Battle:

  • Was no longer an independent organization.

Seventh Offensive Order of Battle:

  • Was no longer an independent organization.

Eighth Offensive Order of Battle:

  • Was no longer an independent organization.

Ninth Offensive Order of Battle:

  • Was no longer an independent organization.

Dyer’s/Sifakis’ Compendium Info:
Siege of Petersburg Battles8:

  • Before Petersburg June 16-18.
  • Siege of Petersburg June 16 to July 13.
  • Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23.
  • Mustered out July 13, 1865.
  • Veterans and Recruits transferred to 82nd Regiment New York Infantry.

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