The Third Massachusetts Regiment Volunteer Militia in the War of the Rebellion,…
"The Third Massachusetts Regiment Volunteer Militia in the War of the Rebellion" by Rev. John G. Gammons is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth examination of the Third Massachusetts Regiment's experiences during the Civil War, particularly focusing on their service from 1861 to 1863. The book likely covers significant battles, military duties, and personal accounts of the soldiers, highlighting their patriotism and sacrifices. The
opening of this volume sets the stage for the regiment's involvement in the Civil War, detailing the efforts of the Rev. John G. Gammons to compile the regiment’s history after many years. Gammons reflects on the challenges encountered in gathering information and the importance of memorializing the experiences of the soldiers. The narrative begins with an introduction to the regiment's formation and structure, followed by a description of their initial mobilization and assignments. It emphasizes the camaraderie, determination, and various duties performed by the soldiers, providing a glimpse into the life of Civil War infantrymen. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Third Massachusetts Regiment Volunteer Militia in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1863
Alternate Title
The 3rd Massachusetts Regiment Volunteer Militia in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1863
Credits
E-text prepared by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
