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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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  • 1862-07-14 H. Long requests recruiting papers and a commission by H. Long

    1862-07-14 H. Long requests recruiting papers and a commission

    H. Long

  • 1862-07-14 Joshua Chamberlain's application for commission by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1862-07-14 Joshua Chamberlain's application for commission

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

  • 1862-07-14 Timothy F. Andrews updates Mr. Norris on recruitments by Timothy F. Andrews

    1862-07-14 Timothy F. Andrews updates Mr. Norris on recruitments

    Timothy F. Andrews

  • 1862-07-15 Job Lord and others of Winterport recommends Albert E. Fernald for commission by Job Lord

    1862-07-15 Job Lord and others of Winterport recommends Albert E. Fernald for commission

    Job Lord

  • 1862-07-15 Job Lord of Winterport recommends Albert E. Fernald for commission by Job Lord

    1862-07-15 Job Lord of Winterport recommends Albert E. Fernald for commission

    Job Lord

  • 1862-07-15 P. Fogler of South Hope solicits a commission as captain by P. M. Fogler

    1862-07-15 P. Fogler of South Hope solicits a commission as captain

    P. M. Fogler

  • 1862-07-15 W.H. Allen, Jr. recommends Dr. S.A. Bennett for a position as assistant surgeon by W. H. Allen Jr.

    1862-07-15 W.H. Allen, Jr. recommends Dr. S.A. Bennett for a position as assistant surgeon

    W. H. Allen Jr.

  • 1862-07-16 John H. Rice and others request appointment of Lieutenant Adelbert Ames as commander of a regiment by John H. Rice

    1862-07-16 John H. Rice and others request appointment of Lieutenant Adelbert Ames as commander of a regiment

    John H. Rice

  • 1862-07-16 Timothy F. Andrews requests a commission by Timothy F. Andrews

    1862-07-16 Timothy F. Andrews requests a commission

    Timothy F. Andrews

  • 1862-07-16 Timothy F. Andrews requests enlistment blanks by Timothy F. Andrews

    1862-07-16 Timothy F. Andrews requests enlistment blanks

    Timothy F. Andrews

  • 1862-07-17 Dr. Isaac Palmer and Dr. Allen recommend Dr. S.A. Bennett as surgeon by Isaac Palmer

    1862-07-17 Dr. Isaac Palmer and Dr. Allen recommend Dr. S.A. Bennett as surgeon

    Isaac Palmer

  • 1862-07-17 E.W. Stetson recommends J.B. Fitch for promotion by E. W. Stetson

    1862-07-17 E.W. Stetson recommends J.B. Fitch for promotion

    E. W. Stetson

  • 1862-07-17 John D. Lincoln recommends Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn by John D. Lincoln

    1862-07-17 John D. Lincoln recommends Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn

    John D. Lincoln

  • 1862-07-17 Joshua Chamberlain acknowledges Governor Washburn's letter by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1862-07-17 Joshua Chamberlain acknowledges Governor Washburn's letter

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

  • 1862-07-18 Henry C. Merriam requests to settle bills for boarding recruits by Henry C. Merriam

    1862-07-18 Henry C. Merriam requests to settle bills for boarding recruits

    Henry C. Merriam

  • 1862-07-18 Joseph Dennis recommends S.A. Bennett for a position by Joseph Dennis

    1862-07-18 Joseph Dennis recommends S.A. Bennett for a position

    Joseph Dennis

  • 1862-07-19 Charles Strickland reports on recruiting efforts in Rockland by Charles L. Strickland

    1862-07-19 Charles Strickland reports on recruiting efforts in Rockland

    Charles L. Strickland

  • 1862-07-19 Hannibal Hamlin recommends Major Chapman or Lieutenant Adelbert Ames as regimental commanders by Hannibal Hamlin

    1862-07-19 Hannibal Hamlin recommends Major Chapman or Lieutenant Adelbert Ames as regimental commanders

    Hannibal Hamlin

  • 1862-07-19 Henry C. Merriam writes regarding a commission for Joseph O. Smith by Henry C. Merriam

    1862-07-19 Henry C. Merriam writes regarding a commission for Joseph O. Smith

    Henry C. Merriam

  • 1862-07-19 S.A. Bennett writes to Governor Washburn by S. A. Bennett

    1862-07-19 S.A. Bennett writes to Governor Washburn

    S. A. Bennett

  • 1862-07-20 T. F. Andrews inquires about boarding recruits in Augusta by Timothy F. Andrews

    1862-07-20 T. F. Andrews inquires about boarding recruits in Augusta

    Timothy F. Andrews

  • 1862-07-21 Ebenezer Hanson offers his services as apothecary or hospital steward by Ebenezer Hanson

    1862-07-21 Ebenezer Hanson offers his services as apothecary or hospital steward

    Ebenezer Hanson

  • 1862-07-21 Josiah Drummond to Governor Washburn by Josiah Hayden Drummond

    1862-07-21 Josiah Drummond to Governor Washburn

    Josiah Hayden Drummond

  • 1862-07-22 Henry Merriam reports difficulty in finding lodging for recruits by Henry C. Merriam

    1862-07-22 Henry Merriam reports difficulty in finding lodging for recruits

    Henry C. Merriam

  • 1862-07-22 Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1862-07-22 Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

 

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