82nd New York Infantry

The 82nd New York Infantry was part of the Second Corps at Gettysburg. It was nicknamed the 2nd New York State Militia. The unit was raised in New York City and entered Federal service on June 17, 1861.

The regiment was almost 400 strong at Gettysburg.

The 82nd was commanded by Lt. Col. James Huston (1818-1863).

Huston, who was born in Ireland and was a clerk in New York City, was killed on July 2.

Command of the 82nd then fell to Capt. John Darrow (b. 1821). Darrow was a cooper in New York City.

The regimental monument is located along Hancock Avenue, south of the Angle. It was engaged near the Emmitsburg Road during the July 2 fight. On July 3, it held this position. The regiment was responsible for capturing the colors of the 48th Georgia (July 2), and that of the 1st and 7th Virginia Infantries (July 3, during “Pickett’s Charge.)

82nd New York Infantry

2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade

Engaged: 394; 45 killed, 132 wounded, 15 missing

Monument: Hancock Avenue

Tags: Angle, Cemetery Ridge, Gettysburg, II Corps, Monument Project, New York