27th Regiment, Maine Infantry

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Brief History
The 27th Regiment, Maine Infantry was organized at Portland, and mustered in September 30, 1862. They mustered out July 17, 1863, and left Washington for home July 4, 1863.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Other Sources

 * The history of the Twenty-Seventh Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry


 * A shower of stars : the medal of honor and the 27th Maine Google Books

WEBSITES

 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.