Keywords: militiamen
Item 79704
Militiamen in dress uniform, Westport Island, ca. 1875
Recognize the militia uniforms? the men?
Contributed by: Westport Island History Committee Date: circa 1875 Location: Westport Island Media: Lacquered iron
Item 33899
Bluehill Light Infantry Back Pack, Blue Hill, ca. 1812
Contributed by: Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc. Date: circa 1812 Location: Blue Hill Media: Canvas with paint
Exhibit
Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army
Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.
