181st New York Infantry in the American Civil War

Overview

The 181st New York Infantry (Infantry) was a proposed regiment of infantry intended for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Authority to organize this unit was granted in New York State in 1864. However, the regiment was never actually formed, and no men were recruited under this designation.

This regiment is listed in official records as a vacant number, with no active service or organization during the war.

Organization & Service

On March 24, 1864, Colonel John H. Coster received authority to recruit the 181st New York Infantry. Despite this authorization, recruitment efforts did not result in the enlistment of any men, and the regiment was never organized or mustered into service. As a result, the 181st New York Infantry did not participate in any military operations, was not attached to any brigade or division, and was not present in the field during the Civil War.

The number “181st” remains vacant in the official records of New York State regiments.

Engagements & Campaigns

The 181st New York Infantry was never organized and did not participate in any engagements or campaigns.

Casualties

No casualties are recorded for this regiment, as it was never formed or mustered into service.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel John H. Coster (authorized to recruit, but regiment not organized)

Regimental Roster

No roster exists for the 181st New York Infantry, as no men were recruited and the regiment was never organized. For information on other New York regiments, see their respective roster pages.

The full roster, if it existed, would be available on the 181st New York Infantry Regimental Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
• New York State Adjutant General’s Reports
• Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
• The Union Army, Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Vol. 2