HISTORICAL NOTES:
This organization was composed of seven batteries, serving in different commands, which were mustered into service for three years. The 1st battery was organized at Portland, Dec. 18, 1861, and mustered out there on July 1, 1865; the 2nd was organized at Augusta, Nov. 30, 1861, and mustered out at the same city on June 6, 1865; the 3d was organized at Augusta, Dec. 11, 1861, and mustered out at Augusta on June 17, 1865; the 4th was organized at Augusta, Dec. 21, 1861, and mustered out there on June 17, 1865; the 5th was organized at Augusta, Dec. 4, 1861, and mustered out at Augusta, July 6, 1865; the 6th was organized at Augusta, Feb. 7, 1862, and mustered out at the same place on June 17, 1865; the 7th was organized at Augusta, Dec. 30, 1863, and mustered out there on June 21, 1865.
As each unit saw separate service, we have a page showing the details for each unit
FIELD OFFICERS:
Col., Freeman McGilvery; Lieut.-Cols., Davis Tillson, George F. Leppien, Freeman McGilvery, James A. Hall; Majs., Davis Tillson, Freeman McGilvery, James A. Hall, Albert W. Bradbury.
ROSTERS:
The composite rosters of this unit contain the names of 3157 men.
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