22nd Maine Regiment

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The 22nd Maine Regiment was mustered in for nine months' service on October 18, 1862 and were mustered out on August 14, 1863. Re-enlisted men and recruits reorganized as the 14th Battalion Maine Infantry. Of the men enrolled in the regiment, 9 were killed or died of wounds and 160 died of disease.

They served in the following engagements:

  • Franklin, LA - April 15, 1863
  • Port Hudson, LA - May 27 - July 9, 1863

Records

Miniature of Mr. Wentworth and members of the Aroostook Bar recommend Jasper Hutchings for a commission
Mr. Wentworth and members of the Aroostook Bar recommend Jasper Hutchings for a commission
Miniature of Samuel Butman recommends Anson Jerrard for appointment as lieutenant
Samuel Butman recommends Anson Jerrard for appointment as lieutenant
Miniature of George Downas recommends Lyman Bailey for Quartermaster
George Downas recommends Lyman Bailey for Quartermaster
Miniature of Jason Huckins writes Governor Washburn to accept a position as surgeon in one of the old regiments
Jason Huckins writes Governor Washburn to accept a position as surgeon in one of the old regiments
Miniature of William Parsons requests state bounty for Freeman H. Eastman
William Parsons requests state bounty for Freeman H. Eastman
Miniature of James W. Nickerson writes regarding his discharge
James W. Nickerson writes regarding his discharge
Miniature of William Osborne requests to have his time service in the volunteer service count toward his time with the regular Army
William Osborne requests to have his time service in the volunteer service count toward his time with the regular Army
Miniature of Chaplain Lincoln requests that Dr. Jason Huckins be allowed to remain regimental surgeon
Chaplain Lincoln requests that Dr. Jason Huckins be allowed to remain regimental surgeon
Miniature of Hiram Batchelder again requests his commission
Hiram Batchelder again requests his commission
Miniature of Colonel Jerrard recommends promotion of O.B. Williams and Hiram Hatch
Colonel Jerrard recommends promotion of O.B. Williams and Hiram Hatch