Bowdoin College, Brunswick, 1862
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Maine Historical Society
Also lacking military experience, a number of officers were well educated, including 10 who had graduated from Bowdoin College.
Many were named officers because of their success at recruiting volunteers for the Maine regiments.
Commanding officer Col. Ames was trained as a military officer. He was a graduate of West Point and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the First Battle of Bull Run.
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