Keywords: Military Troops
Item 30906
Arrival of National Guard troops, Guilford, 1934
Contributed by: Guilford Historical Society Date: 1934-09-17 Location: Guilford Media: Photographic print
Item 16697
Troops, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, 1917
Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: 1917 Location: Brunswick Media: Photograph, print
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Music in Maine - Military Marching Bands
"The US Government officially authorized military bands in 1821, but they have existed since the colonial era."
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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator
George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.
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Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property
"… lieutenant in the South leading African-American troops. Olin is honored to this day by having his name listed on the African-American Civil War…"
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Highlighting Historical Hampden - War of 1812
"The British troops were experienced, while their American counterparts were drafted into service the night before the battle."
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Service in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan by MAJ Adam R. Cote
by Adam R. Cote
Military Service has had a deep impact my life
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How 20 years in the Navy turned me into an active volunteer
by Joy Asuncion
My service didn't end when I retired from the Navy
