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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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  • 1861-10-26 Brigadier General C.D. Jameson informs Governor Washburn that Lt. J.C.C. Bowen's delay was due to a mix up in orders by Charles Davis Jameson

    1861-10-26 Brigadier General C.D. Jameson informs Governor Washburn that Lt. J.C.C. Bowen's delay was due to a mix up in orders

    Charles Davis Jameson

  • 1861-10-28 George Weston wishes to join the cavalry by George Weston

    1861-10-28 George Weston wishes to join the cavalry

    George Weston

  • 1861-10-29 Louis O. Cowan reports on recruiting progress by Louis O. Cowan

    1861-10-29 Louis O. Cowan reports on recruiting progress

    Louis O. Cowan

  • 1861-10-30 G.P. Sewall recommends George Weston for lieutenant by G. P. Sewall

    1861-10-30 G.P. Sewall recommends George Weston for lieutenant

    G. P. Sewall

  • 1861-10-31 Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Hight recommends Dr. Joseph Stevens for surgeon by Thomas Hight

    1861-10-31 Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Hight recommends Dr. Joseph Stevens for surgeon

    Thomas Hight

  • 1861-11-02 D.M. Howard, David Bugbee, and William Arnold invite Governor Washburn to event for John Goddard by D. M. Howard, David Bugbee, and William Arnold

    1861-11-02 D.M. Howard, David Bugbee, and William Arnold invite Governor Washburn to event for John Goddard

    D. M. Howard, David Bugbee, and William Arnold

  • 1861-11-06 Lieutenant George Weston requests appointment with Governor Washburn by George Weston

    1861-11-06 Lieutenant George Weston requests appointment with Governor Washburn

    George Weston

  • 1861-11-07 Lieutenant Colonel Hight requests that a surgeon be assigned to camp immediately by Thomas Hight

    1861-11-07 Lieutenant Colonel Hight requests that a surgeon be assigned to camp immediately

    Thomas Hight

  • 1861-11-09 George M. Brown requests rolls for recordkeeping by George M. Brown

    1861-11-09 George M. Brown requests rolls for recordkeeping

    George M. Brown

  • 1861-11-12 General Orders #5 regarding a review of mounted troops by Governor Washburn by Thomas Hight

    1861-11-12 General Orders #5 regarding a review of mounted troops by Governor Washburn

    Thomas Hight

  • 1861-11-18 Lieutenant B.F. Tucker requests a hospital tent by B. F. Tucker

    1861-11-18 Lieutenant B.F. Tucker requests a hospital tent

    B. F. Tucker

  • 1861-11-23 Surgeon George Colby finds John Albert Parlin and Asa Quimby fit for service by George Colby

    1861-11-23 Surgeon George Colby finds John Albert Parlin and Asa Quimby fit for service

    George Colby

  • 1861-11-26 Lt. Colonel Hight gives permission for Private Charles W. Campbell of Company D to apply for a transfer by Thomas Hight

    1861-11-26 Lt. Colonel Hight gives permission for Private Charles W. Campbell of Company D to apply for a transfer

    Thomas Hight

  • 1861-11-27 J.W. Bartlett requests a commission by J. W. Bartlett

    1861-11-27 J.W. Bartlett requests a commission

    J. W. Bartlett

  • 1861-11-29 Lieutenant Tucker requests stoves for the camp from Colonel Harding by B. F. Tucker

    1861-11-29 Lieutenant Tucker requests stoves for the camp from Colonel Harding

    B. F. Tucker

  • 1861-11-30 G.P. Sewall and others ask clemency for Hannah Estes, mother of deserter Edwin Estes by G. P. Sewall

    1861-11-30 G.P. Sewall and others ask clemency for Hannah Estes, mother of deserter Edwin Estes

    G. P. Sewall

  • 1861-12-03 Lieutenant Colonel Hight requests an assistant surgeon be appointed immediately by Thomas Hight

    1861-12-03 Lieutenant Colonel Hight requests an assistant surgeon be appointed immediately

    Thomas Hight

  • 1861-12-05 Lieutenant Taylor requests a replacement surgeon immediately as Dr. Colby is very ill by C. Taylor

    1861-12-05 Lieutenant Taylor requests a replacement surgeon immediately as Dr. Colby is very ill

    C. Taylor

  • 1861-12-06 Quarter Master Patten requests an invoice of horses delivered

    1861-12-06 Quarter Master Patten requests an invoice of horses delivered

  • 1861-12-09 Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Hight requests the court-martial of Surgeon George W. Colby for neglect of the sick and unfitness for duty by Thomas Hight

    1861-12-09 Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Hight requests the court-martial of Surgeon George W. Colby for neglect of the sick and unfitness for duty

    Thomas Hight

  • 1861-12-09 Quartermaster Patten requests at least 4 more tents for supplies

    1861-12-09 Quartermaster Patten requests at least 4 more tents for supplies

  • 1861-12-15 Thomas Hight forwards a muster-in roll for a detachment of recruits by Thomas Hight

    1861-12-15 Thomas Hight forwards a muster-in roll for a detachment of recruits

    Thomas Hight

  • 1861-12-23 Lieutenant George Weston writes Governor Washburn about payment by George Weston

    1861-12-23 Lieutenant George Weston writes Governor Washburn about payment

    George Weston

  • 1861-12-26 Quartermaster Edwin Patten requests items for the Cavalry by Edwin M. Patten

    1861-12-26 Quartermaster Edwin Patten requests items for the Cavalry

    Edwin M. Patten

  • 1861-12-30 Quartermaster Patten requests coats for the Cavalry by Edwin M. Patten

    1861-12-30 Quartermaster Patten requests coats for the Cavalry

    Edwin M. Patten

 

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