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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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  • 1861-09-29 Jonathan P. Cilley informs General Hodsdon that he is sending several recruits by Jonathan P. Cilley

    1861-09-29 Jonathan P. Cilley informs General Hodsdon that he is sending several recruits

    Jonathan P. Cilley

  • 1861-09-30 A.A. Wing requests a commission for Preston B. Wing by A. A. Wing

    1861-09-30 A.A. Wing requests a commission for Preston B. Wing

    A. A. Wing

  • 1861-09-30 Abner Coburn recommends Charles H. Baker for 1st Lieutenant by Abner Coburn

    1861-09-30 Abner Coburn recommends Charles H. Baker for 1st Lieutenant

    Abner Coburn

  • 1861-09-30 Alden Chase recommends D. Porter Stowell of Canton for Lieutenant Colonel by Alden Chase

    1861-09-30 Alden Chase recommends D. Porter Stowell of Canton for Lieutenant Colonel

    Alden Chase

  • 1861-09-30 Edwin M. Reed and other members of the Kennebec Company of Cavalry request appointment of George Kimball as a commissioned officer by Edwin M. Reed

    1861-09-30 Edwin M. Reed and other members of the Kennebec Company of Cavalry request appointment of George Kimball as a commissioned officer

    Edwin M. Reed

  • 1861-09-30 George Weston reports to General Hodsdon that he has recruited 23 men and requests a captain's commission by George Weston

    1861-09-30 George Weston reports to General Hodsdon that he has recruited 23 men and requests a captain's commission

    George Weston

  • 1861-09-30 Louis Cowan sends his enlistment roll to General Hodsdon by Louis O. Cowan

    1861-09-30 Louis Cowan sends his enlistment roll to General Hodsdon

    Louis O. Cowan

  • 1861-09-30 Louis Cowan writes Governor Washburn regarding his recruitment progress and requests a commission by Louis O. Cowan

    1861-09-30 Louis Cowan writes Governor Washburn regarding his recruitment progress and requests a commission

    Louis O. Cowan

  • 1861-09-30 Recommendation for Captain George Prince to be appointed Major

    1861-09-30 Recommendation for Captain George Prince to be appointed Major

  • 1861-09-30 Sidney Perham and Josiah S. Hobbs recommend D. Porter Stowell for Lieutenant Colonel by Sidney Perham and Josiah S. Hobbs

    1861-09-30 Sidney Perham and Josiah S. Hobbs recommend D. Porter Stowell for Lieutenant Colonel

    Sidney Perham and Josiah S. Hobbs

  • 1861-09-30 Zadoc Long and others recommend R.B. Jennings for appointment by Zadoc Long, Lucius Loring, Albert D. White, Aaron Parsons, Noah Prince, S. C. Andrews, and J. Prince

    1861-09-30 Zadoc Long and others recommend R.B. Jennings for appointment

    Zadoc Long, Lucius Loring, Albert D. White, Aaron Parsons, Noah Prince, S. C. Andrews, and J. Prince

  • 1861-10-01 N.A. Farwell recommends Samuel C. Lovejoy for position as hospital steward by N. A. Farwell

    1861-10-01 N.A. Farwell recommends Samuel C. Lovejoy for position as hospital steward

    N. A. Farwell

  • 1861-10-01 N. Woods and others recommend George S. Kimball for appointment by N. Woods

    1861-10-01 N. Woods and others recommend George S. Kimball for appointment

    N. Woods

  • 1861-10-01 Petition of J. Weston and citizens of Levant recommending Preston R. Wing for lieutenant by J. Weston

    1861-10-01 Petition of J. Weston and citizens of Levant recommending Preston R. Wing for lieutenant

    J. Weston

  • 1861-10-01 William Singer recommends George Prince for appointment as major by William Singer

    1861-10-01 William Singer recommends George Prince for appointment as major

    William Singer

  • 1861-10-02 A.P. Emerson recommends Mr. Spurling for a commission by A. P. Emerson

    1861-10-02 A.P. Emerson recommends Mr. Spurling for a commission

    A. P. Emerson

  • 1861-10-02 Charles H. Baker, recruiting officer, forwards his report to Adjutant General John Hodsdon by Charles H. Baker

    1861-10-02 Charles H. Baker, recruiting officer, forwards his report to Adjutant General John Hodsdon

    Charles H. Baker

  • 1861-10-02 Charles H. Baker writes Governor Washburn about his appointment as Lieutenant by Charles H. Baker

    1861-10-02 Charles H. Baker writes Governor Washburn about his appointment as Lieutenant

    Charles H. Baker

  • 1861-10-02 George Prince asks General Hodsdon if a 44-year-old recruit should be kept in service by George Prince

    1861-10-02 George Prince asks General Hodsdon if a 44-year-old recruit should be kept in service

    George Prince

  • 1861-10-02 James Bill recommends Charles H. Baker for position as lieutenant by James Bill

    1861-10-02 James Bill recommends Charles H. Baker for position as lieutenant

    James Bill

  • 1861-10-02 Mr. Dale recommends Sydney Thaxter for position as lieutenant

    1861-10-02 Mr. Dale recommends Sydney Thaxter for position as lieutenant

  • 1861-10-02 Roland Fisher recommends appointment of Captain George Prince by Roland Fisher

    1861-10-02 Roland Fisher recommends appointment of Captain George Prince

    Roland Fisher

  • 1861-10-02 William Chase asks for an honorable discharge for Charles Hamilton by William Chase

    1861-10-02 William Chase asks for an honorable discharge for Charles Hamilton

    William Chase

  • 1861-10-03 A.G. Randall recommends Charles Smith for a commission by A. G. Randall

    1861-10-03 A.G. Randall recommends Charles Smith for a commission

    A. G. Randall

  • 1861-10-03 A. Hayden recommends Charles A. Smith for a position in the cavalry by A. Hayden

    1861-10-03 A. Hayden recommends Charles A. Smith for a position in the cavalry

    A. Hayden

 

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