The regiment was attached the Defenses of New Orleans and District of La Fourche, Department of the Gulf.
(Part of the regiment did not reach New Orleans until January 16, 1863, having been stranded on the Bahama Islands.)
Duty at Camp Parapet, Defenses of New Orleans, until January 11, 1863.
Regiment moved to La Fourche Crossing June 16.
Regiment on guard duty in lowlands of Louisiana until August.