corps. No words of welcome on their return.". ster quartermaster's dept. Included along with the flag were historic prints, art work, documents, and the famous Colt revolver taken by Chamberlain from a Confederate officer after it providentially mis-fired, sparing him at Little Round Top. Once again Little Round Top went wanting for protectors in blue. At that time, the brigade also consisted of the 16th Michigan, the 12th, 17th, and 44th New York, 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry regiments, and a Michigan company of sharpshooters. Or, to put it another way, did he deserve all the credit? Theodore Gerrish, then a private in Company H, stated that Melcher led the men down the slope when the enemy was only 30 yards away. On Special Duty or Detached Service: Samuel L. Miller, Waldo- Another crisis soon faced the Maine soldiers when the left side of the regiment drew even with the right, short of its planned position. The 21st Regiment, Maine Infantry was organized at Augusta, and was mustered in October 13, 1862. 6th Maine Infantry Regiment - Wikipedia The mutineers claimed they had only enlisted to fight under the 2nd Maine flag, and if their flag went home, so should they. The 20th Maine had been organized under President Abraham Lincolns second call for troops on July 2, 1862. John M. Safford, Corinna, Luther M. Rideout, Garland. Elfin J. Ross, Co. G, Serg. Here the 20th Maine Regiment Col. J. L. Chamberlain commanding, forming the extreme left of the national line of battle on the 2nd day of July 1863, repulsed the attack of the extreme right of Longstreet's Corps and charged in turn, capturing 308 prisoners. The valorous defense of Little Round Top will always belong to the 20th Maine Infantry and to Joshua L. Chamberlain as the regimental commander. His contingent created the impression of two regiments rushing through the woods, though it consisted only of 44 Company B soldiers and 14 U.S. Sharpshooters. The American Battlefield Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. return to 20th Maine Homepage. Colonel Ames, who attempted to turn the untrained volunteers into an effective regiment, was respected by the troops -- but not liked. The regiment saw limited action at the battles of Antietam in Maryland, and Fredericksburg . of Fiscel house, wounded First Lieutenant, Arad H. Linscott, JeflFerson. Alabama Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls. No county claimed them. Captain, Walter G. Morrill, Williamsburg. Today, we're pleased to welcome guest author Anthony Trusso. . William M. Oilman, No. Army. [1] The Civil War Archive section, 21st Regiment Infantry, (accessed 30 May 2012) The Wikipedia article, 21st Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment, (accessed 6 July 2012) Many American junior officers still look up to Chamberlain. Elements of Hoods division, the 15th and 47th Alabama, then began to smash into the Maine troops. Battle Unit Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service)
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