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Special Order 164 revoking the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant M.Sanborn

1863

S.L. Milliken recommends Sergeant White for promotion

S.L. Milliken recommends Sergeant Russell White for promotion.

1863

Colonel Ames reports that 18 commissions have been received

1863

Colonel Ames announces his promotion to US Brigadier General and recommends Chamberlain, Gilmore, and Spear for promotion

Colonel Ames announces his promotion to US Brigadier General and that he will be leaving the regiment. He recommends Joshua Chamberlain assume the role of Colonel of the regiment, and suggests Charles Gilmore, and Ellis Spear for promotion.

1863

Special Order 255 honorably discharging Colonel Ames and appointing him Brigadier General

Special Order 255 honorably discharging Colonel Ames and appointing him Brigadier General. Also amends Special Order 6 to honorably discharge 2nd Lieutenant C.H. Bard of the 4th Maine Regiment for physical disability.

1863

Colonel Strong Vincent recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion

Colonel Strong Vincent of the 83rd Pennsylvania recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion. Vincent became known for his bravery at Little Round Top, where he was mortally wounded.

1863

Charles Gilmore requests a promotion for himself and Joshua Chamberlain

Charles Gilmore requests a promotion for himself and Joshua Chamberlain since Colonel Ames was promoted to Brigadier General and was reassigned to the 1st Division, 11th Corps.

1863