3rd Regiment, Maine Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Maine Maine Military Maine in the Civil War 3rd Regiment, Maine Infantry
Brief History
The 3rd Regiment, Maine Infantry mustered in June 4, 1861, and mustered out: June 28, 1864. It was organized at Augusta.[1]
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
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.
References
Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general, United States Army Google Books - Major General Oliver Otis Howard served in the Maine Infantry 3rd Regiment and describes many activities and incidents that his regiment was involved in.
The sword of honor : a story of the Civil War Google Books- Includes a description of activities of the 3rd Maine Infantry Regiment.
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 January 2011).