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WEBSITE UPDATED: 21 Apr 2012
The 27th Maine is not known for any feats in
battle, as it participated in no full-scale action
with the enemy, but is instead known for the
controversial issuing of the Medal of Honor
to all surviving members of the unit. The
above photo is of one such medal. See the
history section for more about this story.
Of the 750 burial places I have so
far confirmed for 27th ME veterans,
I just recently visited (April 2012)
and photographed my 450th one.
To the right is Nathan Call of Co H,
who went on to reenlist with the
32nd ME. He is buried at
Evergreen Cemetery in Portland,
Maine.