8th New Jersey Infantry

The 8th New Jersey Infantry was recruited from the counties of Essex, Hunterdon, and Hudson. It was mustered into Federal service on September 14, 1861.

A small regiment (even by Gettysburg standards), the approximately 150 men of the 8th New Jersey were commanded by Col. John Ramsey (1838-1901) a cigar maker. When Ramsey fell wounded, Capt. John G. Langston (1838-1903) took command.

The 8th’s simple regimental monument is located on De Trobriand Avenue in the Wheatfield. This marks the regiment’s position on July 2. On July 3, the unit was in support of batteries on Cemetery Ridge.

8th New Jersey Infantry

3d Corps, 2d Division, 3d Brigade

Col. John Ramsey (1838-1901)

Engaged: 148; 7 killed, 38 wounded, 2 missing

Monument: De Trobriand Avenue

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