37th New Jersey Infantry
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| 37th New Jersey Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Active | June 23rd 1864 to October 1st 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Duty in the trenches of Petersburg |
The 37th New Jersey Infantry was mustered in on June 23rd 1864 for One Hundreds. Before leaving camp on June 28, the seven hundred strong regiment were issued one hundred smoothbore musket altered to percussion and five-hundred and thirty-eight Enfield rifles. Once the 37th New Jersey arrived to the front they were soon put to work unloading supplie trains. On August 27th, the regiment were order to man the trenches in front of Petersburg. They serviced a hard but predictive tour in the trenches of Petersburg and suffered 34 killed and wounded. The 37th New Jersey was mustered out on October 1, 1864.
[edit] Regimental Statistics
Killed or Died of Wounds
- Officer
6 Enlisted men
Wounded and Recovered
- Officer
29 Enlisted men
Died of Disease, or Accidents
1 Officer
13 Enlisted men
[edit] Battle Deaths
Private Theodore H. Gardner of Company G killed at Petersburg on September 5, 1864
Private Joseph Bryer of Company D killed at Petersburg on September 15, 1864
Corporal George Garwine of Company D wounded at Petersburg on September 15, 1864 died of wounds on September 25, 1864
Private Alexander Carpenter of Company I killed at Petersburg on September 20, 1864
Private Philip Williamson of Company E killed at Petersburg on September 24, 1864
Private William Morehouse of Company B killed at Petersburg on September 25, 1864
[edit] References
Remember You Are Jerseymen by Bilby and Goble
