The 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Militia was organized at Trenton, N.J., and mustered in April 27, 1861. Left State for Annapolis, Md., May 3, 1861. It Reported to General Butler May 5, thence moved to Washington, D.C., arriving May 6. At Meridian Hill till May 24. The regiment Occupied Arlington Heights May 24.
OFFICERS:
Napton William ~ Colonel
Moore Stephen ~ Lieut. Col
Yard James S. ~ Major
Taylor Edward F. ~ Surgeon
Sharp Redford ~ Surgeon
Marsh Elias J. ~ Surg. Mate
McIntosh Jas. Dallas ~ Adjutant
ASSIGNMENTS:
Attached to Runyon's New Jersey Brigade, Defenses of Washington, to June, 1861. 1st Brigade, Runyon's Reserve Division, McDowell's Army of Northeast Virginia, to July, 1861.
SERVICE:
Duty on line of Alexandria & Loudon Railroad till July 16. Advance on Manassas, Va., July 16-21. Battle of Bull Run July 21 (Reserve). Mustered out July 31, 1861.
ROSTERS:
The composite rosters of this unit contains the names of 992 men.
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