1st Regiment, Maine Volunteer Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Maine   Maine Military   Maine in the Civil War First Regiment, Maine Volunteer Infantry

Brief History
While the 1st Maine was a 3 month regiment, many had enlsited for longer or were willing to reenlist and though they wanted to retain their old designation, the men were incorporated into the 10th Maine and later the 29th Maine Infantry.

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.

Company A - Portland Light Infantry Company B - Portland Mechanic Blues  Company C - Portland Light Guards  Company D - Portland Rifle Corps  Company E - Portland Rifle Guards  Company F - Lewiston Light Infantry  Company G - Norway Light Infantry  Company H - Auburn Artillery  Company I - Portland Rifle Guards  Company K - Lewiston Zouaves

Source of the Company names is the Maine State Archives