168th New York Volunteer Infantry

The 168th New York Volunteer Infantry (a.k.a. "19th State Militia") was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Service
The 168th New York Infantry was organized at Newburgh, New York, beginning August 22, 1862, and mustered in February 11, 1863, for nine months' service under the command of Colonel William R. Brown.

The regiment was attached to Busteed's Independent Brigade, IV Corps, Department of Virginia, to April 1863. King's Independent Brigade, IV Corps, to June 1863. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, IV Corps, to July 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, XI Corps, Army of the Potomac, to October 1863.

The 168th New York Infantry mustered out on October 31, 1863.

Detailed service
Left New York for Baltimore, Maryland, February 12, 1863; then moved to Norfolk, Virginia Garrison duty at Yorktown, Virginia, until June 1863. Dix's Peninsula Campaign June 24 – July 7. Ordered to Washington, D.C., July 9; then to Funkstown, Maryland. Joined the Army of the Potomac at Hagerstown, Maryland, July 14. Pursuit of Lee to Manassas Gap, Virginia, July 14–24. Guard duty along the Orange & Alexandria Railroad until October.

Casualties
The regiment lost a total of 38 men during service; one enlisted man killed, one officer and 36 enlisted men died of disease.

Commanders

 * Colonel William R. Brown