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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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  • 1862-07-23 Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1862-07-23 Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

  • 1862-07-23 Woodbury Davis recommends William Morrell for lieutenant by Woodbury Davis

    1862-07-23 Woodbury Davis recommends William Morrell for lieutenant

    Woodbury Davis

  • 1862-07-24 Henry C. Merriam reports he has recruited 37 men and awaits his promised position as Captain by Henry C. Merriam

    1862-07-24 Henry C. Merriam reports he has recruited 37 men and awaits his promised position as Captain

    Henry C. Merriam

  • 1862-07-25 Joel Baker offers his services as chaplain by Joel Baker

    1862-07-25 Joel Baker offers his services as chaplain

    Joel Baker

  • 1862-07-25 Mr. Brown sends information about Mr. Gilmore and death of Cyrus T. Jones by C. P. Brown

    1862-07-25 Mr. Brown sends information about Mr. Gilmore and death of Cyrus T. Jones

    C. P. Brown

  • 1862-07-26 Charles L. Strickland reports the enlistment of 30 men and inquires about his commission by Charles L. Strickland

    1862-07-26 Charles L. Strickland reports the enlistment of 30 men and inquires about his commission

    Charles L. Strickland

  • 1862-07-26 Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon by J. Houghton

    1862-07-26 Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon

    J. Houghton

  • 1862-07-26 Mr. A. Simpson recommends Charles Gilmore for promotion by A. Simpson

    1862-07-26 Mr. A. Simpson recommends Charles Gilmore for promotion

    A. Simpson

  • 1862-07-27 Jarred Fuller recommends Luther B. French for appointment as chaplain by Jarred Fuller

    1862-07-27 Jarred Fuller recommends Luther B. French for appointment as chaplain

    Jarred Fuller

  • 1862-07-28 Henry C. Merriam reports he has sent 22 recruits to the Bangor rendezvous by Henry C. Merriam

    1862-07-28 Henry C. Merriam reports he has sent 22 recruits to the Bangor rendezvous

    Henry C. Merriam

  • 1862-07-28 H.W. Partridge and S.M. Kennedy of Jefferson recommend J. A. Hofses for Lieutenant by H. W. Partridge and S. M. Kennedy

    1862-07-28 H.W. Partridge and S.M. Kennedy of Jefferson recommend J. A. Hofses for Lieutenant

    H. W. Partridge and S. M. Kennedy

  • 1862-07-28 S. J. Bond of Jefferson recommends J.J.A. Hofses for Lieutenant by S. J. Bond

    1862-07-28 S. J. Bond of Jefferson recommends J.J.A. Hofses for Lieutenant

    S. J. Bond

  • 1862-07-30 Charles Strickland informs Governor Washburn that he has mustered the quota for Appleton by Charles L. Strickland

    1862-07-30 Charles Strickland informs Governor Washburn that he has mustered the quota for Appleton

    Charles L. Strickland

  • 1862-07-30 C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion by C. P. Brown

    1862-07-30 C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion

    C. P. Brown

  • 1862-07-30 Henry C. Merriam reports on recruitment progress by Henry C. Merriam

    1862-07-30 Henry C. Merriam reports on recruitment progress

    Henry C. Merriam

  • 1862-07-30 Mr. Wingate recommends Charles Gilmore for promotion by William P. Wingate

    1862-07-30 Mr. Wingate recommends Charles Gilmore for promotion

    William P. Wingate

  • 1862-07-30 S.B. Morison recommends Charles D. Gilmore by S. B. Morison

    1862-07-30 S.B. Morison recommends Charles D. Gilmore

    S. B. Morison

  • 1862-07-30 S.R. Jackson and others recommend William Morrell for lieutenant by S. R. Jackson

    1862-07-30 S.R. Jackson and others recommend William Morrell for lieutenant

    S. R. Jackson

  • 1862-07-30 William Morrill requests position as lieutenant by William Morrill

    1862-07-30 William Morrill requests position as lieutenant

    William Morrill

  • 1862-07-31 Charles Gilman introduces William W. Morrill to the Governor by Charles J. Gilman

    1862-07-31 Charles Gilman introduces William W. Morrill to the Governor

    Charles J. Gilman

  • 1862-07-31 John H. Rice recommends P.M. Jeffords for appointment as Captain in the 18th Maine Regiment by John H. Rice

    1862-07-31 John H. Rice recommends P.M. Jeffords for appointment as Captain in the 18th Maine Regiment

    John H. Rice

  • 1862-07-31 Lysander Hill sends four morning returns of men recently enlisted in Thomaston and Warren by Lysander Hill

    1862-07-31 Lysander Hill sends four morning returns of men recently enlisted in Thomaston and Warren

    Lysander Hill

  • 1862-07-31 S.G. Crooker asks about a commission in the regiment by S. G. Crooker

    1862-07-31 S.G. Crooker asks about a commission in the regiment

    S. G. Crooker

  • 1862-07 E.F. Weeks and citizens of Jefferson recommend J.J.A. Hofses for position as Lieutenant by E. F. Weeks, John Bond, and George Weeks

    1862-07 E.F. Weeks and citizens of Jefferson recommend J.J.A. Hofses for position as Lieutenant

    E. F. Weeks, John Bond, and George Weeks

  • 1862-08-01 Lysander Hill recommends Melvin Cook for lieutenant by Lysander Hill

    1862-08-01 Lysander Hill recommends Melvin Cook for lieutenant

    Lysander Hill

 

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