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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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  • 1862-08-23 William Morrell writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding regimental papers by William W. Morrell

    1862-08-23 William Morrell writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding regimental papers

    William W. Morrell

  • 1862-08-25 Chamberlain writes to General Hodsdon regarding receipt of blankets and books by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

    1862-08-25 Chamberlain writes to General Hodsdon regarding receipt of blankets and books

    Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

  • 1862-08-25 Lieutenant William W. Morrell writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding new enlistments by William W. Morrell

    1862-08-25 Lieutenant William W. Morrell writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding new enlistments

    William W. Morrell

  • 1862-08-26 Captain Ellis Spear requests transportation to Wiscasset for Thomas Hilton and John W. Barter by Ellis Spear

    1862-08-26 Captain Ellis Spear requests transportation to Wiscasset for Thomas Hilton and John W. Barter

    Ellis Spear

  • 1862-08-26 John F. Libby of Company A inquires about Waterville quota by John F. Libby

    1862-08-26 John F. Libby of Company A inquires about Waterville quota

    John F. Libby

  • 1862-08-26 Lieutenant William W. Morrell sends more enlistments to Adjutant General Hodsdon by William W. Morrell

    1862-08-26 Lieutenant William W. Morrell sends more enlistments to Adjutant General Hodsdon

    William W. Morrell

  • 1862-08-26 Unsigned letter to Major Charles Gilmore regarding state bounty receipt rolls by Adjutant General

    1862-08-26 Unsigned letter to Major Charles Gilmore regarding state bounty receipt rolls

    Adjutant General

  • 1862-08-28 Charles D. Gilmore notifies Governor Washburn of a change in company officers by Charles D. Gilmore

    1862-08-28 Charles D. Gilmore notifies Governor Washburn of a change in company officers

    Charles D. Gilmore

  • 1862-08-28 Charles D. Gilmore requests funds to transport his horse and servants from Bangor to Portland by Charles D. Gilmore

    1862-08-28 Charles D. Gilmore requests funds to transport his horse and servants from Bangor to Portland

    Charles D. Gilmore

  • 1862-08-28 Daniel Stinson is recommended for a position by S. W. Suques[?]

    1862-08-28 Daniel Stinson is recommended for a position

    S. W. Suques[?]

  • 1862-08-28 Mr. Haines and John Goodwin recommend Daniel Stinson for lieutenant by John Goodwin

    1862-08-28 Mr. Haines and John Goodwin recommend Daniel Stinson for lieutenant

    John Goodwin

  • 1862-08-28 Nahum A. Hersom authorizes Councilor Frost to act for him regarding his commission by Nahum Alvah Hersom

    1862-08-28 Nahum A. Hersom authorizes Councilor Frost to act for him regarding his commission

    Nahum Alvah Hersom

  • 1862-08-28 Nathan Jones recommends Samuel Crocker for appointment to 9 months service by Nathan Jones

    1862-08-28 Nathan Jones recommends Samuel Crocker for appointment to 9 months service

    Nathan Jones

  • 1862-08-28 R.M. Chapman recommends Daniel Stimpson [Stinson?] for lieutenant by R. M. Chapman

    1862-08-28 R.M. Chapman recommends Daniel Stimpson [Stinson?] for lieutenant

    R. M. Chapman

  • 1862-08-28 S.A. Boothby and others recommend Daniel Stinson for appointment in the regiment by S. A. Boothby

    1862-08-28 S.A. Boothby and others recommend Daniel Stinson for appointment in the regiment

    S. A. Boothby

  • 1862-08-28 William W. Morrell forwards more enlistments to Adjutant General Hodsdon by William W. Morrell

    1862-08-28 William W. Morrell forwards more enlistments to Adjutant General Hodsdon

    William W. Morrell

  • 1862-08-29 J.L. Smith recommends S.G. Crocker for position as captain by J. L. Smith

    1862-08-29 J.L. Smith recommends S.G. Crocker for position as captain

    J. L. Smith

  • 1862-08-29 J.P. Spaulding writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding quota from Bingham by J. P. Spaulding

    1862-08-29 J.P. Spaulding writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding quota from Bingham

    J. P. Spaulding

  • 1862-08-29 Major Charles Gilmore recommends Sergeant George Buker of the 7th Regiment for position as lieutenant by Charles D. Gilmore

    1862-08-29 Major Charles Gilmore recommends Sergeant George Buker of the 7th Regiment for position as lieutenant

    Charles D. Gilmore

  • 1862-08-29 S.L. Carleton requests the discharge of Rufus Heath, Company G, who is only sixteen by S. L. Carleton

    1862-08-29 S.L. Carleton requests the discharge of Rufus Heath, Company G, who is only sixteen

    S. L. Carleton

  • 1862-09-01 Lieutenant William Morrell corrects errors in enlistment reports and inquires about pay as mustering officer by William W. Morrell

    1862-09-01 Lieutenant William Morrell corrects errors in enlistment reports and inquires about pay as mustering officer

    William W. Morrell

  • 1862-09-02 Descriptive List of Field and Staff of 20th Maine Volunteers by Adelbert Ames

    1862-09-02 Descriptive List of Field and Staff of 20th Maine Volunteers

    Adelbert Ames

  • 1862-09-05 Lee Strickland asks the Secretary of War to muster in Augustus H. Strickland by Lee Strickland

    1862-09-05 Lee Strickland asks the Secretary of War to muster in Augustus H. Strickland

    Lee Strickland

  • 1862-09-06 Daniel Coffin writes Governor Washburn concerning his son by Daniel Coffin

    1862-09-06 Daniel Coffin writes Governor Washburn concerning his son

    Daniel Coffin

  • 1862-09-09 John D. Lincoln recommends William True as assistant surgeon by John D. Lincoln

    1862-09-09 John D. Lincoln recommends William True as assistant surgeon

    John D. Lincoln

 

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