Maine Units in the Civil War
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Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
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Artillery units
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5th Maine Battery 5th Maine Battery was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 5th Maine Battery was organized in Augusta, Maine and mustered in for three years' service on December 4, 1861.... 6th Maine Battery 6th Maine Battery was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 6th Maine Battery was organized in Augusta, Maine and mustered in for three years' service on January 1, 1862 under the command of Captain Freeman McGilvery.The battery was attached... 7th Maine Battery 7th Maine Battery was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 7th Maine Battery was organized in Augusta, Maine and mustered in for three years' service on December 30, 1863.... |
Cavalry units
- 1st Maine Volunteer Cavalry Regiment1st Maine Volunteer Cavalry RegimentThe 1st Maine Volunteer Cavalry Regiment was one of the Maine units used during the American Civil War.- History :Organized in Augusta, Maine on October 31, 1861 for three years...
- 2nd Maine Volunteer Cavalry Regiment2nd Maine Volunteer Cavalry RegimentThe 2nd Maine Volunteer Cavalry Regiment was an cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 2nd Maine Cavalry was organized in Augusta, Maine November 30, 1863 through January 2, 1864 and mustered in for three years' service under the command of Colonel...
Infantry units
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20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was a combat unit of the United States Army during the American Civil War, most famous for its defense of Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1863.-Organization:... 21st Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 21st Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 21st Maine Infantry was organized in Augusta, Maine and mustered in October 14, 1862 for nine months' service under the command of Colonel Elijah D.... 22nd Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 22nd Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 22nd Maine Infantry was organized in Bangor, Maine and mustered in October 10, 1862 for nine months' service under the command of Colonel Simon G. Jerrard.The... 23rd Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 23rd Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 23rd Maine Infantry was organized in Portland, Maine and mustered in September 29, 1862 for nine months' service.... 24th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 24th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 24th Maine Infantry was organized in Augusta, Maine and mustered in October 16, 1862 for nine months' service under the command of Colonel George Marston... 25th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 25th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 25th Maine Infantry was organized in Portland, Maine and mustered in September 29, 1862 for nine months' service under the command of Colonel Francis... 26th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 26th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 26th Maine Infantry was organized in Bangor, Maine and mustered in October 11, 1862 for nine months' service under the command of Colonel Nathan H.... 28th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 28th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 28th Maine Infantry was organized in Augusta, Maine and mustered in October 18, 1862 for nine months' service under the command of Colonel Ephriam W.... 29th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 29th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 29th Maine Infantry was organized in Augusta, Maine and mustered in December 17, 1863 for three years' service under the command of Colonel George Lafayette... 30th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 30th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 30th Maine Infantry was organized in Augusta, Maine and mustered in January 8, 1864 for three years' service... 1st Maine Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 1st Maine Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:... 1st Maine Infantry Battalion The 1st Maine Volunteer Infantry Battalion was an infantry battalion that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 1st Maine Infantry Battalion was organized in Augusta and Portland, Maine February through March 1865 from the 21st, 24th, 25th, and 26th companies of... 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment The 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. From 1861 to January 1863 they were members of the "First Iron Brigade" also known as the "Iron Brigade of the East".... [Company D, 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters] 1st Battalion Maine Sharpshooters The 1st Battalion Maine Sharpshooters was a sharpshooter battalion in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 1st Battalion Maine Sharpshooters was organized in Augusta, Maine October 27 through December 29, 1864.... Maine Coast Guard Companies The state of Maine organized seven companies of infantry for use as coast guard in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Very little is known about the command structure of these companies, beyond their commanding officers at the rank of captain. Over 800 men served in the seven... |
See also
- Lists of American Civil War Regiments by State
- Maine in the American Civil WarMaine in the American Civil WarDuring the American Civil War, the state of Maine was a source of military manpower, supplies, ships, arms, and political support for the Union Army...