Lt. William H. Sturgis, Standish, ca. 1863
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
William H. Sturgis of Standish was mustered into Co. H of the 17th Maine Volunteer Infantry on August 18, 1862. He was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in Co. B in December 1863, and as a 1st lieutenant in June 1864.
He became a brevet captain for bravery at Amelia Springs on April 6, 1865.
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