Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Granville Sparrow, who had served as Captain in Co. B of the 17th Maine Infantry Volunteers, received a 17th Maine Regiment Association medal that proclaims, "Fredericksburg to Appomattox 1862 to 1865."
The regiment served for three years and fought in over 30 engagements.
About This Item
- Title: Capt. Sparrow's 17th Maine medal, ca. 1866
- Creation Date: circa 1866
- Subject Date: circa 1866
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Metal
- Local Code: 1998.453.38
- Collection: Capt. Granville F. Sparrow Civil War collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Medals
- Soldiers--Maine
- Sparrow, Granville Fontaine, 1837-1907--Associated objects
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 17th (1861-1865)
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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