8th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment

The 8th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was also known as the First German Rifles or Blenker's Rifles.

Service
The regiment was organized in New York City and was mustered in for a two year enlistment on April 23, 1861.

The regiment was mustered out of service on April 23, 1863. Men who chose to re-enlist were assigned to the 68th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

Casualties
The regiment suffered 103 fatalities.

Commanders

 * Colonel Louis Blenker
 * Colonel Julius Stahel
 * Colonel Francis Wutschell
 * Colonel Felix Salm-Salm