Capt. Walter G. Morrill, 20th Maine, ca. 1863

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Walter G. Morrill (1840-1935) of Williamsburg was 20 when he enlisted as a sergeant in Co. B of the 20th Maine Infantry.

He was later promoted to 1st sergeant, then 2nd lieutenant and, on Oct. 8, 1862, to captain and commander of the company. He became a full lieutenant colonel on March 13, 1865.

Morrill won a Medal of Honor at Rappahannock Station, Virginia, on Nov. 7, 1863 for leading his troops, without orders to do so, to support the 6th Maine in its attack.

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Title: Capt. Walter G. Morrill, 20th Maine, ca. 1863
Creator: C. L. Marston, Bangor
Creation Date: circa 1863
Subject Date: circa 1863
Media: Carte de visite
Dimensions (cm): 10 x 6
Local Code: Coll. 1927
Object Type: Image

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