• Home
  • Search
  • Browse State Agencies
  • My Account
  • About
  • DC Network Digital Commons Network™
Skip to main content
Digital Maine Maine State Library
  • Home
  • About
  • FAQs
  • My Account

Home > StateDocs > sos > ARCHIVES > ARC_IMG > ARC_ADJUTANT_GENERAL > CIVIL_WAR > CW_ADJUTANT_GENERAL_CORR > CHAMBERLAIN_CORR

 

20th Maine Regiment

The 20th Maine Regiment was mustered in at Augusta, Maine, for three years' service on August 29, 1862, and were mustered out on July 16, 1865. Of the 1,621 men enrolled in the regiment, 147 were killed or died of wounds, 146 died of disease, and 15 were in Confederate prisons.

They served in the following engagements:

  • Antietam, MD - September 17, 1862
  • Shepherdstown Ford, VA - September 19 - 20, 1862
  • Fredericksburg, VA - December 13, 1862
  • Chancellorsville, VA - May 1 - 4, 1863
  • Middleburg, VA - June 17, 1863
  • Gettysburg, PA - July 1 - 3, 1863
  • Sharpsburg Pike, MD - July 1863
  • Rappahannock Station, VA - November 7, 1863
  • Mine Run, VA - November 26 - December 1, 1863
  • Wilderness, VA - May 5 - 7, 1864
  • Spotsylvania, VA - May 7 - 20, 1864
  • North Anna, VA - May 23 - 27, 1864
  • Totopotomy, VA - May 26, - 30, 1864
  • Bethesda Church, VA - May 30 - June 1, 1864
  • Cold Harbor, VA - May 31 - June 12, 1864
  • Petersburg, VA - June 1864
  • Jerusalem Plank Road, VA - June 22 - 23, 1864
  • Weldon Railroad, VA - August 18 - 21, 1864
  • Peebles Farm, VA - September 30 - October 2, 1864
  • Hatchers Run, VA - December 8 - 9, 1864
  • Quaker Road, VA - March 29, 1865
  • Gravelly Run, VA - March 29, 1865
  • Five Forks, VA - March 30 - April 1, 1865
  • Appomattox, VA - March 29 - April 9, 1865

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (1828-1914), is best known for his heroic participation in the Battle of Gettysburg. Lieutenant Colonel Chamberlain led his 20th Maine Infantry in a desperate bayonet charge down Little Round Top on July 2, 1863. Fearing Chamberlain to be near death from wounds at Petersburg in 1864, General Ulysses Grant gave him a field promotion to Brigadier General. Surviving against all odds, Chamberlain received the Confederate surrender at Appomatox Court House, Virginia, in April 1865. Chamberlain served four terms as Maine's governor and later as president of Bowdoin College.
Printing is not supported at the primary Gallery Thumbnail page. Please first navigate to a specific Image before printing.

Follow

Switch View to Grid View Slideshow
 
  • 1860-08-11 Mr. Butler recommends Henry Noyes for appointment as quartermaster by Mr. Butler

    1860-08-11 Mr. Butler recommends Henry Noyes for appointment as quartermaster

    Mr. Butler

  • 1861-04-22 Adelbert Ames offers his services in the military by Adelbert Ames

    1861-04-22 Adelbert Ames offers his services in the military

    Adelbert Ames

  • 1861-04-22 John B. Morrison recommends Adelbert Ames for a position in the regiment by John B. Morrison

    1861-04-22 John B. Morrison recommends Adelbert Ames for a position in the regiment

    John B. Morrison

  • 1861-09-10 Luther P. French writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon by Luther P. French

    1861-09-10 Luther P. French writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon

    Luther P. French

  • 1861-09-24 Joshua L. Chamberlain to Gov. Washburn recommending Walter Poor by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1861-09-24 Joshua L. Chamberlain to Gov. Washburn recommending Walter Poor

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

  • 1861-10-02 Luther French offers his services as chaplain by Luther P. French

    1861-10-02 Luther French offers his services as chaplain

    Luther P. French

  • 1861-10-18 Luther French solicits a position as chaplain in the regiment by Luther P. French

    1861-10-18 Luther French solicits a position as chaplain in the regiment

    Luther P. French

  • 1862-01-06 Professor B.F. Tweed recommends Benjamin F. Heald for commission by B. F. Tweed

    1862-01-06 Professor B.F. Tweed recommends Benjamin F. Heald for commission

    B. F. Tweed

  • 1862-04-15 Joshua Vincent Smith requests to enter service though he is not of age by Joshua Vincent Smith

    1862-04-15 Joshua Vincent Smith requests to enter service though he is not of age

    Joshua Vincent Smith

  • 1862-06-02 E. Snow accepts position as 1st Lieutenant by E. Snow

    1862-06-02 E. Snow accepts position as 1st Lieutenant

    E. Snow

  • 1862-06-18 Charles Strickland reports his recruiting efforts to Adjutant General Hodsdon by Charles Strickland

    1862-06-18 Charles Strickland reports his recruiting efforts to Adjutant General Hodsdon

    Charles Strickland

  • 1862-06-18 Charles Strickland reports his recruiting efforts to Governor Washburn by Charles Strickland

    1862-06-18 Charles Strickland reports his recruiting efforts to Governor Washburn

    Charles Strickland

  • 1862-06-19 Charles Strickland reports difficulty in recruiting in the country by Charles L. Strickland

    1862-06-19 Charles Strickland reports difficulty in recruiting in the country

    Charles L. Strickland

  • 1862-07-03 T.F. Andrews requests a position in the regiment by Timothy F. Andrews

    1862-07-03 T.F. Andrews requests a position in the regiment

    Timothy F. Andrews

  • 1862-07-05 S.A. Bennett offers his services as regimental surgeon by S. A. Bennett

    1862-07-05 S.A. Bennett offers his services as regimental surgeon

    S. A. Bennett

  • 1862-07-05 S. Coburn recommends Mr. Andrews for a position as Captain by S. Coburn

    1862-07-05 S. Coburn recommends Mr. Andrews for a position as Captain

    S. Coburn

  • 1862-07-07 James N. Merrill recommends Timothy F. Andrews for appointment as Captain by James N. Merrill

    1862-07-07 James N. Merrill recommends Timothy F. Andrews for appointment as Captain

    James N. Merrill

  • 1862-07-10 Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for position by Erastus Foote

    1862-07-10 Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for position

    Erastus Foote

  • 1862-07-11 Lieutenant Adelbert Ames requests a regimental command by Adelbert Ames

    1862-07-11 Lieutenant Adelbert Ames requests a regimental command

    Adelbert Ames

  • 1862-07-12 Isaac W. Haskell of Garland requests a commission in exchange for providing recruits by Isaac W. Haskell

    1862-07-12 Isaac W. Haskell of Garland requests a commission in exchange for providing recruits

    Isaac W. Haskell

  • 1862-07-12 John D. Lincoln and Daniel Elliot recommend James N. Nichols for position by John D. Lincoln and Daniel Elliot

    1862-07-12 John D. Lincoln and Daniel Elliot recommend James N. Nichols for position

    John D. Lincoln and Daniel Elliot

  • 1862-07-13 Richard Tinker of Thomaston recommends Hezekiah Long for recruiting officer by Richard Tinker

    1862-07-13 Richard Tinker of Thomaston recommends Hezekiah Long for recruiting officer

    Richard Tinker

  • 1862-07-14 Charles E. Dole recommends Reverend French for chaplain by Charles E. Dole

    1862-07-14 Charles E. Dole recommends Reverend French for chaplain

    Charles E. Dole

  • 1862-07-14 Charles Strickland writes regarding three men rejected for service by Charles L. Strickland

    1862-07-14 Charles Strickland writes regarding three men rejected for service

    Charles L. Strickland

  • 1862-07-14 H.C. Merriam expresses concern about men crossing to Canada to avoid service by H. C. Merriam

    1862-07-14 H.C. Merriam expresses concern about men crossing to Canada to avoid service

    H. C. Merriam

 

Page 1 of 27

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
 
 

Search

Advanced Search

  • Notify me via email or RSS

Browse

  • State Agencies
  • Subjects
  • Contributors

For Agency Contributors

  • FAQs

Featured Links

  • Maine Government
  • Maine State Library
  • Maine State Agencies
  • Digital Maine Partners
 
Elsevier - Digital Commons

Home | About | FAQ | My Account | Accessibility Statement

Privacy Copyright