New Jersey in the Civil War

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Introduction
New Jersey sent over 88,000 soldiers to the Union forces, as part of 52 regiments. More than a fourth were part of the Army of the Potomac. Generally soldiers from New Jersey fought in eastern areas of the war.

New Jersey Military Units
Most units were numbered, however, some were named. See the table below for lists of the regiments, battalions, batteries, and other units.

The information in the lists of New Jersey Military Units comes from the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors web site. That web site also can be searched by the name of a soldier.

New Jersey Units by Number or by Name Union Units 1st-9th 10th-45th A to Z New Jersey Units by Type of Unit Union Units Infantry Cavalry Artillery Other