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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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  • 1862-07-05 Captain George M. Brown requests to draw 2 months pay by George M. Brown

    1862-07-05 Captain George M. Brown requests to draw 2 months pay

    George M. Brown

  • 1862-07-07 George Prince resigns his position in the Cavalry and requests a promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in a new regiment by George Prince

    1862-07-07 George Prince resigns his position in the Cavalry and requests a promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in a new regiment

    George Prince

  • 1862-07-07 Stillman Putnam recommends Zenas Vaughan for transfer to a new regiment by Stillman Putnam

    1862-07-07 Stillman Putnam recommends Zenas Vaughan for transfer to a new regiment

    Stillman Putnam

  • 1862-07-10 Ed. B. Nealley recommends George Prince for appointment in a new regiment by E. B. Nealley

    1862-07-10 Ed. B. Nealley recommends George Prince for appointment in a new regiment

    E. B. Nealley

  • 1862-07-12 Colonel Allen withdraws his requests for commissions by Samuel H. Allen

    1862-07-12 Colonel Allen withdraws his requests for commissions

    Samuel H. Allen

  • 1862-07-12 Dr. Patten volunteers as surgeon

    1862-07-12 Dr. Patten volunteers as surgeon

  • 1862-07-12 Hannibal Belcher and citizens of Franklin County recommend Captain R.B. Jennings for field officer in a new regiment by Hannibal Belcher

    1862-07-12 Hannibal Belcher and citizens of Franklin County recommend Captain R.B. Jennings for field officer in a new regiment

    Hannibal Belcher

  • 1862-07-13 John B. Hazen requests a lieutenant's position by John B. Hazen

    1862-07-13 John B. Hazen requests a lieutenant's position

    John B. Hazen

  • 1862-07-13 Julius M. Leuzarder requests a promotion by Julius M. Leuzarder

    1862-07-13 Julius M. Leuzarder requests a promotion

    Julius M. Leuzarder

  • 1862-07-14 Captain Smith recommends Andrew Gibson for a commission

    1862-07-14 Captain Smith recommends Andrew Gibson for a commission

  • 1862-07-14 H. Butler reports that Aldin Gilchrist of Montville has stolen money and goods sent home by soldiers by H. Butler

    1862-07-14 H. Butler reports that Aldin Gilchrist of Montville has stolen money and goods sent home by soldiers

    H. Butler

  • 1862-07-19 Adjutant General Hodsdon orders the apprehension of Alden Gilchrist of Montville by John L. Hodsdon

    1862-07-19 Adjutant General Hodsdon orders the apprehension of Alden Gilchrist of Montville

    John L. Hodsdon

  • 1862-07-19 George Weston requests to know rendezvous point by George Weston

    1862-07-19 George Weston requests to know rendezvous point

    George Weston

  • 1862-07-19 John H. Goddard wishes a transfer to a new regiment by John Goddard

    1862-07-19 John H. Goddard wishes a transfer to a new regiment

    John Goddard

  • 1862-07-20 Colonel Samuel Allen acknowledges receipt of promotions for Company H by Samuel H. Allen

    1862-07-20 Colonel Samuel Allen acknowledges receipt of promotions for Company H

    Samuel H. Allen

  • 1862-07-21 Furlough for Nathaniel Gurney of Company B

    1862-07-21 Furlough for Nathaniel Gurney of Company B

  • 1862-07-21 Sumner Patten declines the offer of assistant surgeon position by Sumner Patten

    1862-07-21 Sumner Patten declines the offer of assistant surgeon position

    Sumner Patten

  • 1862-07-23 Colonel Allen writes regarding the monthly return by Samuel H. Allen

    1862-07-23 Colonel Allen writes regarding the monthly return

    Samuel H. Allen

  • 1862-07-23 S.A. Patten accepts Governor Washburn's offer by Sumner Patten

    1862-07-23 S.A. Patten accepts Governor Washburn's offer

    Sumner Patten

  • 1862-07-24 Moses Pinkham requests a promotion by Moses Pinkham

    1862-07-24 Moses Pinkham requests a promotion

    Moses Pinkham

  • 1862-07-25 Eben Woodbury discharges Augustus Ingersoll and Warren Mansur to join a new regiment by Eben Woodbury

    1862-07-25 Eben Woodbury discharges Augustus Ingersoll and Warren Mansur to join a new regiment

    Eben Woodbury

  • 1862-07-25 Lieutenant Colonel Douty writes about the omission of the cavalry from General Bank's report by C. S. Douty

    1862-07-25 Lieutenant Colonel Douty writes about the omission of the cavalry from General Bank's report

    C. S. Douty

  • 1862-07-26 S. Boothby recommends John R. Andrews for lieutenant by S. A. Boothby

    1862-07-26 S. Boothby recommends John R. Andrews for lieutenant

    S. A. Boothby

  • 1862-07-26 Soldier solicits a promotion from Governor Washburn

    1862-07-26 Soldier solicits a promotion from Governor Washburn

  • 1862-07-27 Mary Perkins inquires about state aid by Mary Perkins

    1862-07-27 Mary Perkins inquires about state aid

    Mary Perkins

 

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