In April 1861, the 3rd New Jersey Volunteer Infantry was formed, which was an American Civil War Union Army infantry regiment that served in the Army of the Potomac.
It was recruited and mustered under the authority of General Orders No. 15, War Department, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, D.C, May 4, 1861 and was brigaded with the 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, the 2nd New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and the 4th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry to make up the now famous First New Jersey Brigade.
On June 4th, the 3rd New Jersey Volunteer Infantry was duly mustered into service of the United States for 3 years at Fort Olden, Trenton, N.J. It left the state on June 28, 1861 with a full compliment of men, as follows: Officers- 38, Non-Commisioned Officers and Privates- 1013, totaling 1051.
Gaines Mill
Col. Henry W. Brown's report of the action at Gaines Mill.
Bull Run Bridge
Col. Henry W. Brown's report of action at Bull Run Bridge.
Burke’s Station
Col. George W. Taylor's report of the action at Burke's Station Virginia.
Lincoln Day Dinner After Action Report (Re-enactment)
Captain Jim Pepe's report of the Lincoln Day Dinner.List of Engagements of the 3rd Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry
List of Engagements of the 3rd Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry.
Company A
List of Company A members. See names, ranks and service.
Fort Worth
Col. George W. Taylor's report on the march toward Manassas Junction.
Crampton’s Pass After Action Report (Re-enactment)
Captain Jim Pepe's report of the Crampton's Pass re-enactment.
Picatinney Arsenal After Action Report (Re-enactment)
Report from Captain, James V. Pepe when we participated in a parade and living history at Picatnney Arsenal.
Crampton’s Pass
Col. Henry W. Brown's report of the action at Crampton's Pass, 1862.
Munson’s Hill
Col. George W. Taylor's report of the action at Munson's Hill, on Little River Turnpike Virginia.
Band | The Third Regiment of New Jersey
List of 3rd regiment band members.