145th New York Infantry in the American Civil War

Overview

The 145th New York Infantry (Three Years’ Service), also known as the “Stanton Legion,” was an infantry regiment organized in New York during the Civil War. The regiment was principally recruited from New York City, Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and Staten Island. It was mustered into United States service at Staten Island on September 11, 1862, for a three-year term, serving in the Union Army in the Eastern Theater.

The 145th New York was attached to the 12th Army Corps and participated in several significant campaigns before being disbanded in late 1863. The regiment is noted for its heavy engagement at Chancellorsville and its subsequent service at Gettysburg and other operations in Virginia and Maryland.

Organization & Service

The 145th New York Infantry was organized at Staten Island and mustered into service on September 11, 1862. Shortly after organization, the regiment left New York on September 27, 1862, and was assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 2nd (Greene’s) Division, 12th Army Corps. The unit was initially stationed near Harper’s Ferry, where it remained until December 1862.

In December 1862, the regiment moved into Virginia and established winter quarters at Stafford Court House. In the spring of 1863, the 145th New York was transferred to Williams’ (1st) Division, 12th Corps. The regiment was heavily engaged at the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863, suffering significant casualties. Following Chancellorsville, the regiment participated in the Gettysburg Campaign, with further losses at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. The 145th New York continued with the corps in pursuit of Confederate forces to the Rappahannock River and was present at the battles of Williamsport, Maryland, and Robertson’s Ford, Virginia.

On December 9, 1863, the 145th New York Infantry was disbanded. Its remaining enlisted men were transferred to the 107th, 123rd, and 150th New York Infantry regiments.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Stationed near Harper’s Ferry (Fall 1862)
• Winter quarters at Stafford Court House, Virginia (Winter 1862–1863)
• Battle of Chancellorsville (May 1–5, 1863)
• Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863)
• Pursuit of Lee to the Rappahannock (July 1863)
• Battle of Williamsport, Maryland (July 1863)
• Battle of Robertson’s Ford, Virginia (Fall 1863)

Casualties

• Killed or mortally wounded: 1 officer, 14 enlisted men
• Died of disease and other causes: 35 enlisted men
• Total deaths: 50

Casualty figures are based on official reports and regimental histories.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel Edward Livingston Price
• Lieutenant Colonel Ole P. H. Balling
• Lieutenant Colonel Roswell L. Van Wagenen
• Major Roswell L. Van Wagenen
• Major George W. Reid
• Major James H. Brennan
• Lieutenant W. H. Poole (killed at Chancellorsville)

Regimental Roster

The full roster of the 145th New York Infantry (Three Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster provides names, ranks, and service details for those who served in the regiment.

To view the complete roster, visit the 145th New York Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. 25, 27, 29
• New York State Adjutant General’s Report
• Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
• Fox, William F. Regimental Losses in the American Civil War
• The Union Army, Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Vol. 2