The 24th Maine Infantry was organized in Augusta, Maine and mustered in October 16, 1862, for a nine month service under the command of Colonel George Marston Atwood.
[1] The regiment left Maine for New York City October 29.
Moved to Fortress Monroe, Virginia, then to New Orleans, Louisiana, January 12-February 14.
Attached to 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, XIX Corps, Department of the Gulf, to July 1863.
Moved to Bonnet Carre, Louisiana, February 26, 1863, and served duty there until May.