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William H. Sturgis of Standish was mustered into Co. H of the 17th Maine Volunteer Infantry on August 18, 1862. He was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in Co. B in December 1863, and as a 1st lieutenant in June 1864.
He became a brevet captain for bravery at Amelia Springs on April 6, 1865.
About This Item
- Title: Lt. William H. Sturgis, Standish, ca. 1863
- Creator: A. C. Lewis, Portland
- Creation Date: circa 1863
- Subject Date: circa 1863
- Location: Standish, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Carte de visite
- Dimensions: 10 cm x 6 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 2293, Carte de visite album
- Collection: Capt. Granville F. Sparrow Civil War collection
- Object Type: Image
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- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 17th (1861-1865)
- Soldiers--Maine
- Sturgis, William H.--Portrait photographs
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