Steve Peterson, left and Scott Scroggins share some laughs Sunday before participating in drills at the Lisbon Rec MTM Center. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Company A of the 3rd Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry participated Sunday in war reenactments and educational presentations dedicated to preserving Maine’s role in the American Civil War (1861-1865). The group welcomes new members to fill roles of infantry, surgeons, chaplains and civilian relief organizations. It has several training weekends, encampments, reenactments and parades planned for the year.
Alpha Williams gives newcomer George Quintal, 15, some tips Sunday on how to get through weapon inspection at the Lisbon Rec MTM Center. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Steve Peterson, left, Adam Cook, Elliot Morgan and Mac Conant line up Sunday at the front of the company while practicing turning drills at the Lisbon Rec MTM Center. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Matt Bray goes over introductory information Sunday with new member Gavin Young, 14, at the Lisbon Rec MTM Center. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Matt Bray, in his role as captain, quizzes the regiment Sunday on what commands he is giving to move the unit in different directions. Company A of the 3rd Maine Regiment uses the same commands as every other Union regiment, making it possible for companies to be combined at large national reenactments. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Charles McGillicuddy, left, and Matt Bray inspect weapons Sunday at the Lisbon Rec MTM Center. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Thomas Pinette, left, Mac Conant and Elliot Morgan maintain close formation Sunday during a complicated turning drill at the Lisbon Rec MTM Center. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Matt Bray, in his role as captain, quizzes the regiment Sunday on what commands he is giving to move the unit in different directions. Company A of the 3rd Maine Regiment uses the same commands as every other Union regiment, making it possible for companies to be combined at large national reenactments. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
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