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Historical Summary
Organized in late 1863, the 7th Maine Battery served with the IX Corps in the Army of the Potomac. They provided crucial artillery support during the Overland Campaign and the Siege of Petersburg, notably engaging Confederate forces during the intense fighting at the Crater and Fort Stedman.
Key Engagements
- Battle of the Wilderness
- Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
- Battle of Cold Harbor
- Siege of Petersburg
- Battle of Fort Stedman
Service Record
Total Casualties
30
Organized At
Augusta, Maine, December 30, 1863
Mustered Out / Surrendered
Augusta, Maine, June 21, 1865
Notable Commanders
Captain Adelbert B. Twitchell
NARA Pension Locator
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