8th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment

8th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
Active	April 23, 1861 to April 23, 1863
Country	United States
Allegiance	Union
Branch	Infantry
Engagements	Great Falls First Battle of Bull Run Battle of Cross Keys Battle of New Market Battle of Rappahannock Station I Second Battle of Bull Run

The 8th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was also known as the First German Rifles or Blenker's Rifles.

The regiment was organized in New York City and was mustered in for a two-year enlistment on April 23, 1861.

The regiment was mustered out of service on April 23, 1863. Men who chose to re-enlist were assigned to the 68th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

The regiment suffered 103 fatalities.

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