3rd Regiment, Maine Infantry

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Brief History
The 3rd Regiment, Maine Infantry was organized at Augusta. They were mustered in June 4, 1861, and mustered out: June 28, 1864.

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 sword of honor : a story of the Civil War Google Books- Includes a description of activities of the 3rd Maine Infantry Regiment.
 * Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general, United States Army [http://books.google.com/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.