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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.
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  • 1863-04-13 Lieutenant Colonel C.H. Chandler of the 6th Maine Regiment recommends W.H. Merrill for promotion by C. H. Chandler

    1863-04-13 Lieutenant Colonel C.H. Chandler of the 6th Maine Regiment recommends W.H. Merrill for promotion

    C. H. Chandler

  • 1863-04-14 A.W.K. Andrews declines a commission as Assistant Surgeon by A.W. K. Andrews

    1863-04-14 A.W.K. Andrews declines a commission as Assistant Surgeon

    A.W. K. Andrews

  • 1863-04-16 John H. Philbrick recommends Carleton and Baker for promotion by John H. Philbrick

    1863-04-16 John H. Philbrick recommends Carleton and Baker for promotion

    John H. Philbrick

  • 1863-04-18 Mr. Seabury recommends Hosea Allen for a commission in the USCT by S. B. Seabury

    1863-04-18 Mr. Seabury recommends Hosea Allen for a commission in the USCT

    S. B. Seabury

  • 1863-04-23 F.H. Dinsmore writes Adjutant Hodsdon on behalf of Hosea Allen by F. H. Dinsmore

    1863-04-23 F.H. Dinsmore writes Adjutant Hodsdon on behalf of Hosea Allen

    F. H. Dinsmore

  • 1863-04-28 N.P. Monroe requests promotion of Hospital Steward G. Baker to Assistant Surgeon by Nahum P. Monroe

    1863-04-28 N.P. Monroe requests promotion of Hospital Steward G. Baker to Assistant Surgeon

    Nahum P. Monroe

  • 1863-05-06 Special Order 204 regarding discharge of Surgeon N. P. Monroe by War Department

    1863-05-06 Special Order 204 regarding discharge of Surgeon N. P. Monroe

    War Department

  • 1863-05-09 Lieutenant William Morrell, Company H, writes on behalf of Corporal John M. Libby by William W. Morrell

    1863-05-09 Lieutenant William Morrell, Company H, writes on behalf of Corporal John M. Libby

    William W. Morrell

  • 1863-05-11 Dr. Nahum P. Monroe requests that hospital steward George M. Baker be appointed 2nd assistant surgeon by Nahum P. Monroe

    1863-05-11 Dr. Nahum P. Monroe requests that hospital steward George M. Baker be appointed 2nd assistant surgeon

    Nahum P. Monroe

  • 1863-05-13 Caleb Sanborn inquires why his son Mattson C. Sanborn's commission was revoked by Caleb Sanborn

    1863-05-13 Caleb Sanborn inquires why his son Mattson C. Sanborn's commission was revoked

    Caleb Sanborn

  • 1863-05-13 Colonel Ames sends the April monthly return [not attached] by Adelbert Ames

    1863-05-13 Colonel Ames sends the April monthly return [not attached]

    Adelbert Ames

  • 1863-05-13 Drs. Walker, Philbrick, and Cobb recommend George M. Baker by William B. Cobb, J. H. Philbrick, and James E. Walker

    1863-05-13 Drs. Walker, Philbrick, and Cobb recommend George M. Baker

    William B. Cobb, J. H. Philbrick, and James E. Walker

  • 1863-05-15 O.H. McFadden requests a furlough for the ailing Lewis Carl by O. H. McFadden

    1863-05-15 O.H. McFadden requests a furlough for the ailing Lewis Carl

    O. H. McFadden

  • 1863-05-16 Colonel Ames informs Governor Coburn of the discharge of surgeon Nahum P. Monroe by Adelbert Ames

    1863-05-16 Colonel Ames informs Governor Coburn of the discharge of surgeon Nahum P. Monroe

    Adelbert Ames

  • 1863-05-17 A.W. Johnson inquires about dismissal of Dr. Monroe, saying it is a mistake by A. W. Johnson

    1863-05-17 A.W. Johnson inquires about dismissal of Dr. Monroe, saying it is a mistake

    A. W. Johnson

  • 1863-05-18 Chamberlain writes to John Hodsdon regarding monthly returns by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1863-05-18 Chamberlain writes to John Hodsdon regarding monthly returns

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

  • 1863-05-18 Special Order 221, revoking first discharge of Surgeon Nahum P. Monroe, and honorably discharging him by War Department

    1863-05-18 Special Order 221, revoking first discharge of Surgeon Nahum P. Monroe, and honorably discharging him

    War Department

  • 1863-05-19 A.W. Johnson requests facts regarding revocation of dismissal of Dr. Monroe by A. W. Johnson

    1863-05-19 A.W. Johnson requests facts regarding revocation of dismissal of Dr. Monroe

    A. W. Johnson

  • 1863-05-20 George Geaton requests evidence of M.C. Sanborn being appointed 2nd Lieutenant by George Geaton

    1863-05-20 George Geaton requests evidence of M.C. Sanborn being appointed 2nd Lieutenant

    George Geaton

  • 1863-05-20 John M. Libby writes to Mr. Boothby requesting his state bounty by John M. Libby

    1863-05-20 John M. Libby writes to Mr. Boothby requesting his state bounty

    John M. Libby

  • 1863-05-21 Chamberlain writes to Brigadier General Thomas regarding Mattson Sanborn by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1863-05-21 Chamberlain writes to Brigadier General Thomas regarding Mattson Sanborn

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

  • 1863-05-21 Chaplain Luther D. French recommends Dr. John Benson for surgeon by Luther D. French

    1863-05-21 Chaplain Luther D. French recommends Dr. John Benson for surgeon

    Luther D. French

  • 1863-05-21 Dr. Tewksbury recommends his medical student A. Shaw for a position by J. H. Tewksbury

    1863-05-21 Dr. Tewksbury recommends his medical student A. Shaw for a position

    J. H. Tewksbury

  • 1863-05-22 Captain Samuel Keene and other officers recommend Captain Ellis Spear for promotion to Major by Samuel Keene

    1863-05-22 Captain Samuel Keene and other officers recommend Captain Ellis Spear for promotion to Major

    Samuel Keene

  • 1863-05-23 Philena Higgins requests her brother William H. Foss be discharged due to ill health by Philena Foss Higgins

    1863-05-23 Philena Higgins requests her brother William H. Foss be discharged due to ill health

    Philena Foss Higgins

 

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