67th New York Infantry in the American Civil War

Overview

The 67th New York Infantry (Three Years’ Service), also known as the 1st Long Island Regiment, was an infantry regiment organized in Brooklyn, New York, with men from Brooklyn, Allegany and Wayne counties, and Rochester. The regiment was mustered into United States service on June 20 and 24, 1861, for a three-year term. Serving in the Union Army, the 67th New York participated in major campaigns of the Eastern Theater, including the Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Overland Campaign, and the Siege of Petersburg.

This unit is distinct from any other New York regiments with different service terms.

Organization & Service

The 67th New York Infantry was organized at Brooklyn and mustered in June 1861. The regiment departed Brooklyn for Washington, D.C., on August 21, 1861, and was initially attached to Graham’s Brigade, Buell’s Division. In March 1862, this became the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Corps. The regiment spent the winter of 1861-62 near Washington before joining the advance to the Virginia Peninsula under General McClellan in March 1862.

The 67th participated in the Siege of Yorktown, was present at Williamsburg, and saw heavy action at Fair Oaks, where it suffered significant casualties. During the Seven Days’ Battles, the division primarily guarded trains until the Battle of Malvern Hill, where the regiment was heavily engaged. At Antietam, the regiment was not in an exposed position. In September 1862, following army reorganization, the regiment became part of the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Corps, and later the 1st Brigade in December. The 67th was active at Fredericksburg, then wintered near Falmouth, and fought at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. The regiment continued with the Army of the Potomac to Brandy Station.

In January 1864, the regiment was detached to Johnson’s Island to guard prisoners, returning to the army in April. It then served in the 4th Brigade of its old division during Grant’s Overland Campaign. At the Wilderness, the regiment lost 93 men out of 270 engaged. The unit participated in subsequent actions leading to the Siege of Petersburg. On June 20, 1864, original members not reenlisted were mustered out at Brooklyn, while veterans and recruits were consolidated into a battalion of five companies, which continued at the front until September 1, 1864, when it was consolidated with the 65th New York Infantry. The battalion participated in the defense of Washington during Early’s raid, the Shenandoah Valley pursuit, and returned to Petersburg for the final siege operations.

Engagements & Campaigns

• Siege of Yorktown (April–May 1862)
• Battle of Williamsburg (May 1862)
• Battle of Fair Oaks (May–June 1862)
• Seven Days’ Battles (June–July 1862), including Malvern Hill
• Battle of Antietam (September 1862)
• Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862)
• Chancellorsville Campaign (April–May 1863)
• Battle of Gettysburg (July 1863)
• Brandy Station (1863)
• Overland Campaign (May–June 1864), including the Wilderness
• Siege of Petersburg (June–September 1864)
• Defense of Washington (July 1864)
• Shenandoah Valley operations (Summer 1864)

Casualties

During its service, the 67th New York Infantry lost 112 men by death from wounds and 77 from other causes, according to contemporary sources. Total losses: 189.

Field Officers & Commanders

• Colonel Julius W. Adams
• Colonel Nelson Cross
• Lieutenant Colonel Nelson Cross
• Lieutenant Colonel George Foster
• Lieutenant Colonel Henry L. Van Ness
• Major P. Mark De Zeng
• Major George Foster
• Major Henry L. Van Ness
• Major Charles O. Belden

Regimental Roster

The full roster of the 67th New York Infantry (Three Years’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. The roster provides names, ranks, and additional service details as recorded in official state and federal records.

To view the complete roster, visit the 67th New York Infantry (Three Years’ Service) Roster page.

Sources & References

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volumes 5, 9, 11, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 36, 40
• 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, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)