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| 12th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry | |
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| 100px Maine state flag | |
| Active | November 16, 1862 to April 18, 1866 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Siege of Port Hudson, Battle of Opequan, Battle of Cedar Creek |
The 12th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service[]
12th Maine was organized at Portland, Maine and mustered into Federal service for a three year enlistment on November 16, 1862.
The regiment was discharged from service on April 18, 1866.
Total strength and casualties[]
The regiment lost 3 officers and 49 enlisted men killed in action or died of wounds. 2 officers and 237 died of disease for a total of 291 fatalities from all causes.[1]
Officers[]
See also[]
- Maine Units in the Civil War
- Maine in the American Civil War
References[]
- ↑ http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc/archives/military/civilwar/12meinf.htm State of Maine Civil War Website Page on the 12th Maine
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