Service
The regiment was organized in New York City, New York and was mustered in for a two year enlistment on June 6, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out of service on June 20, 1863, and those men who had signed three year enlistments or who re-enlisted were mustered as the Independent Compy, 29th New York Infantry until they were transferred to the 68th New York on April 19, 1864.
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