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1st Maine Cavalry
 

1st Maine Cavalry

The 1st Maine Cavalry was mustered for three years' service on October 31, 1861 and mustered out on August 1, 1865. Of the 3226 men enrolled in the regiment, 154 were killed or died of wounds, 171 died of disease, and 165 died in Confederate prisons. This regiment lost the greatest number killed in action of any cavalry regiment in the entire army.

They served in the following engagements:

  • First Bull Run - July 21, 1861
  • Middleton, VA. - May 24, 1862
  • Winchester, VA - May 25, 1862
  • Luray, VA - June 1862
  • Cedar Mountain VA - August 9, 1862
  • Brandy Station, VA - August 20, 1862
  • Rappahannock Station, VA - August 24, 1862
  • Thoroughfare Gap, VA - August 28, 1862
  • 2nd Bull Run, VA - August 28-29, 1862
  • Frederick, MD - September 12, 1862
  • South Mountain, MD - September 13-14, 1862
  • Antietam, MD - September 17, 1862
  • Fredericksburg, VA - December 12-13, 1862
  • Dumfries, VA - December 28, 1862
  • Rappahannock Station, VA - April 14, 1863
  • Louisa Court House, VA - May 2, 1863
  • Stoneman's Raid, VA - May 5-7, 1863
  • Bealton, VA - May 10, 1863
  • Brandy Station, VA - June 9, 1863
  • Aldie, VA - June 17, 1863
  • Middleburg, VA - June 17, 1863
  • Upperville, VA - June 21, 1863
  • Aldie, VA - June 22, 1863
  • Gettysburg, PA - July 1 - 3, 1863
  • Halltown, WV - July 15, 1863
  • Shepardstown, WV - July 16, 1863
  • Sulphur Springs, VA - October 12, 1863
  • Mine Run, VA - November 30, 1863
  • Fortification of Richmond
  • Dahlgren Raid, VA - February 29 - March 2, 1864
  • Strasburg, VA - May 1, 1864
  • Todd's Tavern, VA - May 8, 1864
  • Beaver Dam Station, VA - May 10, 1864
  • Ground Squirrel Bridge, VA - May 11, 1864
  • Sheridan's Raid, VA
  • Hawe's Shop, VA - May 28, 1864
  • Cold Harbor, VA - June 2, 1864
  • Trevillian Station, VA - June 11, 1864
  • St. Mary's Church, VA - June 24, 1864
  • Malvern Hill, VA - July 28-29, 1864
  • Berryville, VA - August 14, 1864
  • White Tavern, VA - August 15, 1864
  • Deep Bottom , VA - August 16, 1864
  • Charles City Crossroads, VA - August 18, 1864
  • Reams Station, VA - August 23-25, 1864
  • Stony Creek, VA - September 16, 1864
  • Wyatt Farm, VA - September 29, 1864
  • Vaughan Road, VA - October 1, 1864
  • Boydton Plank Road, VA - October 27, 1864
  • Bellefield, VA - December 10, 1864
  • Hatcher's Run, VA - February 5, 1865
  • Dinwiddie Court House, VA - March 31, 1865
  • Fame's Crossroads, VA - April 5, 1865
  • Lee's Train, VA - April 6, 1865
  • Sailor's Creek, VA - April 6, 1865
  • Farmville, VA - April 7, 1865
  • Appomattox, VA - April 9, 1865

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  • 1862-06-09 Colonel John Goddard sends a battle report to Governor Washburn by John Goddard

    1862-06-09 Colonel John Goddard sends a battle report to Governor Washburn

    John Goddard

  • 1862-06-09 Colonel Samuel H. Allen reports that Major Cilley is doing well after losing his arm by Samuel Henderson Allen

    1862-06-09 Colonel Samuel H. Allen reports that Major Cilley is doing well after losing his arm

    Samuel Henderson Allen

  • 1862-06-10 Curtis Pinkham requests the remains of his son Wellington be sent home by Curtis Pinkham

    1862-06-10 Curtis Pinkham requests the remains of his son Wellington be sent home

    Curtis Pinkham

  • 1862-06-11 Colonel Allen reports discontent in the regiment about lack of pay by Samuel H. Allen

    1862-06-11 Colonel Allen reports discontent in the regiment about lack of pay

    Samuel H. Allen

  • 1862-06-11 Governor Washburn writes to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton by Israel Washburn Jr.

    1862-06-11 Governor Washburn writes to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton

    Israel Washburn Jr.

  • 1862-06-12 Bandmember W. Mansur requests a position in a new regiment by W. Mansur

    1862-06-12 Bandmember W. Mansur requests a position in a new regiment

    W. Mansur

  • 1862-06-12 S. Cary writes Governor Washburn about promoting his son by S. Cary

    1862-06-12 S. Cary writes Governor Washburn about promoting his son

    S. Cary

  • 1862-06-13 John Goddard reports on Major Cilley and the other wounded by John Goddard

    1862-06-13 John Goddard reports on Major Cilley and the other wounded

    John Goddard

  • 1862-06-13 Officers of Company H request appointments of John Webb and Sergeant Hall by Nathan Cook

    1862-06-13 Officers of Company H request appointments of John Webb and Sergeant Hall

    Nathan Cook

  • 1862-06-14 A.C. Spaulding submits bills to Governor Washburn by A. C. Spaulding

    1862-06-14 A.C. Spaulding submits bills to Governor Washburn

    A. C. Spaulding

  • 1862-06-14 J.M. Perkins requests a promotion by J. M. Perkins

    1862-06-14 J.M. Perkins requests a promotion

    J. M. Perkins

  • 1862-06-15 S.Cary writes Governor Washburn in relation to his son by S. Cary

    1862-06-15 S.Cary writes Governor Washburn in relation to his son

    S. Cary

  • 1862-06-16 Captain Burbank of Company G requests a pass to return to his regiment by A. J. Burbank

    1862-06-16 Captain Burbank of Company G requests a pass to return to his regiment

    A. J. Burbank

  • 1862-06-16 J.W. Plaisted writes Adjutant Hodsdon about the possible theft of money by J. W. Plaisted

    1862-06-16 J.W. Plaisted writes Adjutant Hodsdon about the possible theft of money

    J. W. Plaisted

  • 1862-06-19 Stillman Putnam recommends a transfer to a new regiment for Zenas Vaughan of Company L by Stillman Putnam

    1862-06-19 Stillman Putnam recommends a transfer to a new regiment for Zenas Vaughan of Company L

    Stillman Putnam

  • 1862-06-20 Captain Burbank requests to join General Wood's Reserve Corps by A. J. Burbank

    1862-06-20 Captain Burbank requests to join General Wood's Reserve Corps

    A. J. Burbank

  • 1862-06-21 Colonel Allen recommends Addison P. Russell to replace Lieutenant Baker by Samuel H. Allen

    1862-06-21 Colonel Allen recommends Addison P. Russell to replace Lieutenant Baker

    Samuel H. Allen

  • 1862-06-21 S. Cary writes Governor Washburn regarding his son by S. Cary

    1862-06-21 S. Cary writes Governor Washburn regarding his son

    S. Cary

  • 1862-06-22 Lieutenant Colonel N.W. Batchelder discharges Albert Given due to disability by N. W. Batchelder

    1862-06-22 Lieutenant Colonel N.W. Batchelder discharges Albert Given due to disability

    N. W. Batchelder

  • 1862-06-25 Reverend B.F. Tefft reports on the sick and wounded by Benjamin Franklin Tefft

    1862-06-25 Reverend B.F. Tefft reports on the sick and wounded

    Benjamin Franklin Tefft

  • 1862-06-26 Captain George Summat asks what has become of the men he left sick in the hospital at Augusta by George J. Summat

    1862-06-26 Captain George Summat asks what has become of the men he left sick in the hospital at Augusta

    George J. Summat

  • 1862-06-26 Lieutenant Ellis reports that the regiment is greatly reduced in numbers and needs horses by O. A. Ellis

    1862-06-26 Lieutenant Ellis reports that the regiment is greatly reduced in numbers and needs horses

    O. A. Ellis

  • 1862-06-26 Lieutenant Z.B. Blethen inquires about Captain Burbank's resignation by Z. B. Blethen

    1862-06-26 Lieutenant Z.B. Blethen inquires about Captain Burbank's resignation

    Z. B. Blethen

  • 1862-07-02 Sergeant Julius M. Leuzarder requests new descriptive roll for Company E as all books and rolls were lost in action at Middletown, Virginia by Julius M. Leuzarder

    1862-07-02 Sergeant Julius M. Leuzarder requests new descriptive roll for Company E as all books and rolls were lost in action at Middletown, Virginia

    Julius M. Leuzarder

  • 1862-07-05 Captain George Brown inquires if he can draw pay in Augusta by George M. Brown

    1862-07-05 Captain George Brown inquires if he can draw pay in Augusta

    George M. Brown

 

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