162nd Regiment, New York Infantry

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Brief History
The 162nd regiment organized in New York City, at Riker's Island, New York harbor, August 22 to October 18, 1862, under Colonel Lewis Benedict. It was authorized as one of the regiments of the Metropolitan Brigade and was known as the 3rd Regiment, Metropolitan Guard.

The regiment moved to Savannah, Georgia, June 30-July 7, 1865 and was mustered out October 12, 1865 under Colonel Blanchard, Lt. Colonel Van den Berg and Major Huxford.

The New York State Military Museumwebsite has a unit history project page for the 162nd Infantry Regiment.

The Civil War in the Eastwebsite gives a timeline for the involvement of 162nd New York Infantry Regiment in the war.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles,companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

See the Regiment Roster, for listing of individuals, their company and their involvement.

Company A - principally organized October 18th, 1862 in New York City

Company B - principally organized October 14th, 1862 in New York City

Company C - principally organized October 14th, 1862 in New York City

Company D - principally organized October 18th, 1862 in New York City 

Company E - principally organized October 18th, 1862 in New York City

Company F - principally organized August 22nd, 1862 in New York City [Companies D and K, 53d Infantry, second organization, were assigned to the regiment as Company F]

Company G - principally organized October 18th, 1862 in New York City

Company H - principally organized October 18th, 1862 in New York City

Company I - principally organized October 18th, 1862 in New York City

Company K - principally organized October 18th, 1862 in New York City

Source Material
Civil War Soldiers &amp; Sailors System has the information listed above and may have additional historical information. Searches can be made by name of a soldier or sailor. Information about cemeteries battles, prisoners, medals of honor and national parks is also included.

Phisterer, Frederick. ''New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865. ''Albany, New York : J.B. Lyon, 1912. Google Books, other libraries with this book,

The Union Army : a History of Military Affairs in the Loyal States, 1861-65, Records of the Regiments in the Union Army, Cyclopedia of Battles, Memoirs of Commanders and Soldiers, Reprint of original published: Madison, WI.: Federal Pub. Co., 1908. Other libraries with this book,

"The Rikers: Their Island, Homes, Cemetery and Early Genealogy in Queens County, NY" by Edgar Alan Nutt, gives 8 pages of the book describing the island's use during the Civil War, particularly for the 162nd Regiment, New York Infantry.