Overview
The 180th New York Infantry (Infantry) was an infantry regiment authorized for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was organized in New York State, but it failed to complete its organization and never served as a distinct unit in the field. The men who had enlisted for the 180th New York Infantry were ultimately transferred to another regiment before the 180th was mustered into service.
This unit is distinct from other New York infantry regiments, including the 179th New York Infantry.
Organization & Service
The 180th New York Infantry began organizing under the command of Colonel Lewis T. Barney. However, the regiment did not complete its organization and was never formally mustered into United States service as a separate entity. On February 21, 1865, the enlisted men who had joined the 180th were transferred to the 179th New York Infantry, where they became Company G of that regiment. No further independent service or field operations are recorded for the 180th New York Infantry.
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Engagements & Campaigns
The 180th New York Infantry did not participate in any campaigns or engagements as a distinct regiment. Its enlisted men served with the 179th New York Infantry after transfer.
Casualties
No casualty figures are recorded for the 180th New York Infantry, as it was never mustered into service as a separate regiment.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Lewis T. Barney (in charge during organization; regiment not completed)
Regimental Roster
The 180th New York Infantry did not complete its organization and was never mustered as a separate regiment. The men enlisted for this unit were transferred to Company G of the 179th New York Infantry. For information on these soldiers, please refer to the roster of the 179th New York Infantry.
The full roster for the 180th New York Infantry (including transferred personnel) is available on the regiment’s roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
- New York State Adjutant General’s Report
- Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- The Union Army, Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Vol. 2