Overview
The 183rd New York Infantry (Infantry) was a Union regiment authorized for service during the American Civil War. Intended as an infantry regiment from New York State, its organization began in 1864, primarily recruiting men from Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. However, the regiment was never fully organized and did not serve as a distinct unit in the field.
This unit is distinct from other New York infantry regiments with similar numbers or designations.
Organization & Service
The 183rd New York Infantry (Infantry) began organizing in 1864, with recruitment efforts focused in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. Despite initial efforts, the regiment failed to complete its organization. Only about 100 men were enlisted under this designation. These men were subsequently transferred to the 188th New York Infantry, where they became Company A of that regiment. The 183rd New York Infantry thus never mustered into service as a separate regiment, and its regimental number remained vacant in official records.
No further independent service or field operations are recorded for the 183rd New York Infantry (Infantry).
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Engagements & Campaigns
The 183rd New York Infantry (Infantry) did not participate in any campaigns or battles as a distinct regiment. The men transferred to the 188th New York Infantry subsequently served with that unit.
Casualties
No casualties are recorded for the 183rd New York Infantry (Infantry) as it never served as an organized regiment in the field. Any losses among its recruits would be recorded under the 188th New York Infantry.
Field Officers & Commanders
There are no recorded field officers or commanders for the 183rd New York Infantry (Infantry), as the regiment was never fully organized or mustered into service.
Regimental Roster
The 183rd New York Infantry (Infantry) did not have a complete roster as a regiment. The men who enlisted under this designation were transferred to Company A of the 188th New York Infantry. For details on these soldiers, please consult the roster page.
The full roster for this regiment is available at the 183rd New York Infantry (Infantry) 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
- Federal Publishing Company, The Union Army, Vol. 2 (1908)