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16th Maine Infantry Regiment

The 16th Maine Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was one of five raised in answer to the July 2, 1862, call by Lincoln for 300,000 volunteers for three years. The state of Maine's quota was 9,609. It was particularly noted for its service during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.

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• ▸DARDO
• ▸Elasmosaurus
• ▸County Palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos

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