| 29th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Active | June 6, 1861 to July 1, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of First Bull Run Battle of Cross Keys Battle of Second Bull Run Battle of Chancellorsville |
The 29th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the "Astor Rifles" or "1st German Infantry", was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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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.
The regiment suffered 8 officers and 107 enlisted men who were killed in action or mortally wounded and 1 officer and 158 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 274 fatalities.[1]