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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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  • 1861-10-03 Charles H. Baker asks about continuing recruitment by Charles H. Baker

    1861-10-03 Charles H. Baker asks about continuing recruitment

    Charles H. Baker

  • 1861-10-03 James S. Emery recommends Preston B. Wing for commission by James S. Emery

    1861-10-03 James S. Emery recommends Preston B. Wing for commission

    James S. Emery

  • 1861-10-03 Joseph Gunnison recommends Andrew H. Bibber for position as lieutenant by Joseph Gunnison

    1861-10-03 Joseph Gunnison recommends Andrew H. Bibber for position as lieutenant

    Joseph Gunnison

  • 1861-10-03 Mr. Nutt recommends A.H. Bibber for a position in the cavalry

    1861-10-03 Mr. Nutt recommends A.H. Bibber for a position in the cavalry

  • 1861-10-03 Mr. Nutt recommends Charles H. Smith for position as captain

    1861-10-03 Mr. Nutt recommends Charles H. Smith for position as captain

  • 1861-10-03 W.C. Clark recommends Julius M. Leuzarder for a commission by W. C. Clark

    1861-10-03 W.C. Clark recommends Julius M. Leuzarder for a commission

    W. C. Clark

  • 1861-10-04 A.G. Wakefield recommends J.W. Bartlett for a commission by A. G. Wakefield

    1861-10-04 A.G. Wakefield recommends J.W. Bartlett for a commission

    A. G. Wakefield

  • 1861-10-04 B.H. Putnam informs General Hodsdon that he has recruited more men by B. H. Putnam

    1861-10-04 B.H. Putnam informs General Hodsdon that he has recruited more men

    B. H. Putnam

  • 1861-10-04 Elijah Wyman recommends Julius M. Leuzarder for lieutenant by Elijah Wyman

    1861-10-04 Elijah Wyman recommends Julius M. Leuzarder for lieutenant

    Elijah Wyman

  • 1861-10-04 G.P. Sewall recommends George Weston for appointment as captain by G. P. Sewall

    1861-10-04 G.P. Sewall recommends George Weston for appointment as captain

    G. P. Sewall

  • 1861-10-04 Greenlief Wing requests a position for his son Preston "better than that of a private" by Greenlief Wing

    1861-10-04 Greenlief Wing requests a position for his son Preston "better than that of a private"

    Greenlief Wing

  • 1861-10-04 Joseph Gunnison recommends George K. Hatch for a commission by Joseph Gunnison

    1861-10-04 Joseph Gunnison recommends George K. Hatch for a commission

    Joseph Gunnison

  • 1861-10-04 L.H. Chandler recommends Samuel Lovejoy for a position as hospital steward by L. H. Chandler

    1861-10-04 L.H. Chandler recommends Samuel Lovejoy for a position as hospital steward

    L. H. Chandler

  • 1861-10-04 Mr. Hersey rcommends J. Leuzader for a position as lieutenant

    1861-10-04 Mr. Hersey rcommends J. Leuzader for a position as lieutenant

  • 1861-10-05 Assistant Adjutant General Williams requests commission papers for Sergeant Summit of Company K, 5th Cavalry, and Sergeant Constantine Taylor of Company C, 5th Cavalry

    1861-10-05 Assistant Adjutant General Williams requests commission papers for Sergeant Summit of Company K, 5th Cavalry, and Sergeant Constantine Taylor of Company C, 5th Cavalry

  • 1861-10-05 J.D. Tucker recommends his brother Benjamin F. Tucker for appointment as major by J. D. Tucker

    1861-10-05 J.D. Tucker recommends his brother Benjamin F. Tucker for appointment as major

    J. D. Tucker

  • 1861-10-05 Louis Cowan inquires about sashes, belts, and musketoons for the cavalry by Louis O. Cowan

    1861-10-05 Louis Cowan inquires about sashes, belts, and musketoons for the cavalry

    Louis O. Cowan

  • 1861-10-06 D.W. Orcutt requests a commission for his son R.E. Orcutt by R. W. Orcutt

    1861-10-06 D.W. Orcutt requests a commission for his son R.E. Orcutt

    R. W. Orcutt

  • 1861-10-07 D.S. Plumly recommends Julius M. Leuzarder for lieutenant by D. S. Plumly

    1861-10-07 D.S. Plumly recommends Julius M. Leuzarder for lieutenant

    D. S. Plumly

  • 1861-10-07 John F. Nutt recommends Julius Leuzarder for a position as a private

    1861-10-07 John F. Nutt recommends Julius Leuzarder for a position as a private

  • 1861-10-07 Shephard Cary requests that his son George be able to raise a company of cavalry recruits by Shephard Cary

    1861-10-07 Shephard Cary requests that his son George be able to raise a company of cavalry recruits

    Shephard Cary

  • 1861-10-07 Stephen Coburn and others recommend John R. Webb for appointment as lieutenant by Stephen Coburn

    1861-10-07 Stephen Coburn and others recommend John R. Webb for appointment as lieutenant

    Stephen Coburn

  • 1861-10-07 T.H. Dinsmore offers his services as recruiting agent by T. H. Dinsmore

    1861-10-07 T.H. Dinsmore offers his services as recruiting agent

    T. H. Dinsmore

  • 1861-10-08 A.G. Randall recommends Mr. Ellis for a position as lieutenant by A. G. Randall

    1861-10-08 A.G. Randall recommends Mr. Ellis for a position as lieutenant

    A. G. Randall

  • 1861-10-08 George Prince informs General Hodsdon he has 20 recruits ready for camp in Augusta by George Prince

    1861-10-08 George Prince informs General Hodsdon he has 20 recruits ready for camp in Augusta

    George Prince

 

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