18th Regiment, Maine Infantry

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Brief History
The regiment was organized at Bangor, Maine and mustered in August 21, 1862. The designation of the regiment was changed to the 1st Regiment, Maine Heavy Artillery on January 6, 1863.

Companies in the Regiment with the County 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.