Roster and Statistical Record of Company D, of the Eleventh Regiment Maine Infantry Volunteers

This meticulously compiled volume offers a complete roster and statistical portrait of Company D, Eleventh Regiment Maine Infantry Volunteers, tracing each soldier’s name, age, occupation, and service record during the Civil War. The authors weave together official data with personal anecdotes, revealing a tight‑knit group of young farmers from towns like Lee, Springfield, and Enfield who answered the call in the fall of 1861. Readers gain insight into the community spirit that drove these volunteers and the challenges of preserving their histories decades after the war.

The narrative follows the company’s early march to Washington, where they set up camp on Meridian Hill and adopted the nickname “Knox” for their encampment. A brief but lively episode—known as the Battle of the Sand Pits—captures the rough camaraderie and a daring stunt by Private Longley that spared bloodshed while cementing his reputation. Through these snapshots, the record brings to life the daily rhythms, hardships, and quiet heroism of ordinary men thrust into a national conflict.