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

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

    Lysander Hill

  • 1862-08-04 Charles Strickland inquires about appointment as Captain by Charles L. Strickland

    1862-08-04 Charles Strickland inquires about appointment as Captain

    Charles L. Strickland

  • 1862-08-04 Isaac Reed and others recommend Atherton Clark as lieutenant by Isaac Reed

    1862-08-04 Isaac Reed and others recommend Atherton Clark as lieutenant

    Isaac Reed

  • 1862-08-04 Samuel Fessenden recommends Lieutenant Adelbert Ames for promotion to Colonel by Samuel Fessenden

    1862-08-04 Samuel Fessenden recommends Lieutenant Adelbert Ames for promotion to Colonel

    Samuel Fessenden

  • 1862-08-04 T.F. Andrews writes that his company is full and will report to Bath August 9 by Timothy F. Andrews

    1862-08-04 T.F. Andrews writes that his company is full and will report to Bath August 9

    Timothy F. Andrews

  • 1862-08-06 Charles D. Gilmore inquires about a promotion by Charles D. Gilmore

    1862-08-06 Charles D. Gilmore inquires about a promotion

    Charles D. Gilmore

  • 1862-08-06 Daniel Sewall recommends Rufus Robertson for a position by Daniel Sewall

    1862-08-06 Daniel Sewall recommends Rufus Robertson for a position

    Daniel Sewall

  • 1862-08-07 George A. Frost recommends Dr. Nahum A. Hersom for assistant surgeon by George A. Frost

    1862-08-07 George A. Frost recommends Dr. Nahum A. Hersom for assistant surgeon

    George A. Frost

  • 1862-08-07 Nahum P. Monroe offers his services as a surgeon by Nahum P. Monroe

    1862-08-07 Nahum P. Monroe offers his services as a surgeon

    Nahum P. Monroe

  • 1862-08-08 Alpheus Packard Jr. applies for position as hospital steward by Alpheus Packard Jr.

    1862-08-08 Alpheus Packard Jr. applies for position as hospital steward

    Alpheus Packard Jr.

  • 1862-08-08 Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn regarding faculty opposition to his commission by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1862-08-08 Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn regarding faculty opposition to his commission

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

  • 1862-08-08 Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Washburn accepting his commission by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1862-08-08 Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Washburn accepting his commission

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

  • 1862-08-08 Mr. McDonald awaits orders by Mr. McDonald

    1862-08-08 Mr. McDonald awaits orders

    Mr. McDonald

  • 1862-08-08 Samuel H. Dale recommends John McNamara for appointment in the regiment by Samuel H. Dale

    1862-08-08 Samuel H. Dale recommends John McNamara for appointment in the regiment

    Samuel H. Dale

  • 1862-08-08 W. Hubbard recommends Ellis Spear for appointment by W. Hubbard

    1862-08-08 W. Hubbard recommends Ellis Spear for appointment

    W. Hubbard

  • 1862-08-09 Charles W. Billings inquires about recruiting by Charles W. Billings

    1862-08-09 Charles W. Billings inquires about recruiting

    Charles W. Billings

  • 1862-08-09 H.B. Smith of Brunswick requests a position in the regiment by H. B. Smith

    1862-08-09 H.B. Smith of Brunswick requests a position in the regiment

    H. B. Smith

  • 1862-08-09 John Benson wishes to be appointed surgeon by John Benson

    1862-08-09 John Benson wishes to be appointed surgeon

    John Benson

  • 1862-08-09 Lee Strickland inquires when and where the 20th Maine Regiment will rendezvous by Lee Strickland

    1862-08-09 Lee Strickland inquires when and where the 20th Maine Regiment will rendezvous

    Lee Strickland

  • 1862-08-09 P.M. Fogler inquires about a lieutenancy in Hill's company by P. M. Fogler

    1862-08-09 P.M. Fogler inquires about a lieutenancy in Hill's company

    P. M. Fogler

  • 1862-08-10 Lewis W. Pendleton requests appointment as hospital steward by Lewis W. Pendleton

    1862-08-10 Lewis W. Pendleton requests appointment as hospital steward

    Lewis W. Pendleton

  • 1862-08-11 Ellis Spear telegrams Colonel E.K. Harding that he is sending 87 recruits to Portland by Ellis Spear

    1862-08-11 Ellis Spear telegrams Colonel E.K. Harding that he is sending 87 recruits to Portland

    Ellis Spear

  • 1862-08-11 Henry C. Merriam reports that he has enlisted eight men from Houlton by Henry C. Merriam

    1862-08-11 Henry C. Merriam reports that he has enlisted eight men from Houlton

    Henry C. Merriam

  • 1862-08-11 Henry C. Merriam sends copy of letter reporting recruitment of 8 men from Houlton by Henry C. Merriam

    1862-08-11 Henry C. Merriam sends copy of letter reporting recruitment of 8 men from Houlton

    Henry C. Merriam

  • 1862-08-11 T. F. Andrews reports that he has 100 men in camp by Timothy F. Andrews

    1862-08-11 T. F. Andrews reports that he has 100 men in camp

    Timothy F. Andrews

 

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