20th ME
20th Maine Infantry
Mustered: 1861 | Disbanded: 1865 | Part of the Confederate Army
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Notable Engagements
| Notable Engagement | Date | Location | Casualties (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Gettysburg | 1863-07-01 | Unknown | Unknown |
Company Recruitment Roster
Company Recruitment Localities & County Muster Crosswalk
Verified county origins, courthouse record health, and alternate genealogical holding repositories.
| Company | Recruitment Locality | Primary County Archive Hub | Courthouse Record Health | Alternate Repositories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co. A | Wiscasset | Lincoln, Unknown State | none | |
| Co. B | Dover | Piscataquis, Unknown State | none | |
| Co. C | Bangor | Penobscot, Unknown State | none | |
| Co. D | Bath | Sagadahoc, Unknown State | none | |
| Co. E | Damariscotta | Knox, Unknown State | none | |
| Co. F | Belfast | Waldo, Unknown State | none |
Historical Overview
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“Mustered in 1862, the 20th Maine Infantry gained legendary fame under Colonel Joshua Chamberlain at the Battle of Gettysburg. Their desperate bayonet charge on Little Round Top saved the Union flank, cementing a heroic legacy that culminated at Appomattox.”
NARA Primary Microcopy: NARA Index
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