2nd Maine Cavalry

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The 2nd Maine Cavalry was mustered in for 23 months' service on January 12, 1864 and were mustered out on December 6, 1865. Of the men enrolled in the regiment, 10 were killed or died of wounds and 334 died of disease.

They served in the following engagements:

  • Cheneyville Cross Roads, LA - May 1864
  • Marksville, LA - May 15, 1864
  • Avoyelles Prarie, LA - May 15, 1864
  • Yellow Bayou, LA - May 18, 1864
  • Pine Barren Creek, LA - May 18, 1864
  • Fort Barancus - August 1864
  • Marianna, FL - September 23, 1864
  • Pollard, AL - December 13, 1864
  • Milton, FL - February 23, 1865
  • Mobile, AL - March 17 - April 12, 1865