8th Maryland Infantry Regiment
The 8th Maryland Infantry was a Union Army regiment that fought in the American Civil War. History
The regiment was organized at Baltimore, Maryland, in August, 1862, under command of Colonel Andrew W. Denison. It moved to the Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Maryland, on September 18, 1862, and was attached to Kenly's Maryland Brigade, VIII Corps, Middle Department. It was moved around to various commands and posts within the VIII Corps until July 1863, when it was attached to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, I Corps, Army of the Potomac. In March 1864, the 8th was transferred to the V Corps. The unit fought throughout the Overland Campaign and the Siege of Petersburg. It participated in the Appomattox Campaign. After marching in the Grand Review of the Armies in Washington, D.C., it was mustered out May 31, 1865. Casualties
 Killed and mortally wounded: 3 officers, 54 enlisted men 
 Died of disease: 0 officers, 70 enlisted men
 Wounded: ? officers, ? enlisted men
 Captured or missing: ? officers, ? enlisted men

Source: The Civil War in Maryland - 8th Maryland Volunteer Infantry

References
 Maryland in the Civil War website

Units and formations of the Union Army from Maryland
1862 establishments in Maryland