Contributed by Maine Historical Society
- MMN #82367
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
This memorial lists the soldiers of Co. B of the 10th Maine Infantry Regiment and provides details of their service during the Civil War, as well as general information about the regiment.
The company, known as the Portland Mechanic Blues, was first organized in 1807. It was mustered into service for the Civil War on October 4, 1861. The officers of Co. B were Capt. Alfred L. Turner, 1st Lt. Benjamin F. Whitney, and 2nd Lt. Marcus De Lano.
Such memorials were common after the war. Some are for entire companies, and others are for particular soldiers.
About This Item
- Title: Co. B, 10th Maine Memorial, ca. 1880
- Creation Date: circa 1880
- Subject Date: circa 1880
- Media: Chromolithograph
- Dimensions: 57.5 cm x 46 cm
- Local Code: Drawer 12/9
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Memorials--Maine
- Military service, Voluntary
- Military service--1860-1870
- Recruiting & enlistment--1860-1870
- United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 10th (1861-1863). Company B
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
