The different military records available in Maine provide a unique lens into a state with a storied maritime and military tradition. The state archives maintain extensive collections of enlistment records, service files, draft registrations and pension files that document Maine’s contributions to national defense from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts like the Korean War. These records reveal the sacrifices and service of Maine’s citizens, offering detailed accounts of personal bravery and community impact. For genealogists, Maine’s military documents are crucial for tracing family histories and understanding how military service shaped regional identity. Exploring these records provides valuable insights into individual narratives of valor and the broader historical context of Maine’s role in American military heritage.
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- History of the Fifth Regiment Maine Volunteers, Comprising Brief Descriptions of Its Marches, Engagements, and General Services From the Date of Its Muster in, June 24, 1861, to the Time of Its Muster Out, July 27, 1864 811 records
- History of the First - Tenth - Twenty-Ninth Maine Regiment, in Service of the United States From May 3, 1861, to June 21, 1866 775 records
- Story of One Regiment, the Eleventh Maine Infantry Volunteers In the War of the Rebellion 537 records
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