163rd New York Volunteer Infantry

The 163rd New York Volunteer Infantry (a.k.a. "3rd Regiment, Empire Brigade") was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Service
The 163rd New York Infantry was organized at New York City, New York beginning July 11, 1862, and mustered in October 10, 1862 in Washington, D.C., under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John B. Leverick.

The regiment was attached to Carroll's Brigade, Whipple's Division, Defenses of Washington, to November 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, III Corps, Army of the Potomac, to January 1863.

The 163rd New York Infantry ceased to exist on January 20, 1863 when it was consolidated with the 73rd New York Volunteer Infantry.

Detailed service
Left New York for Washington October 5, 1862. Moved to Pleasant Valley, Maryland, October 18–19, 1862. Moved toward Warrenton, Virginia, October 24 – November 16. Moved to Falmouth November 18–24. Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 12–15, Duty at Falmouth, until January 20, 1863.

Casualties
The regiment lost a total of 26 men during service; 3 officers and 15 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 8 enlisted men died of disease.

Commanders

 * Lieutenant Colonel John B. Leverick
 * Major James J. Byrne – commanded at the Battle of Fredericksburg