McGilvery, Freeman b. 1824 d. September 2, 1864 Civil War Union Army Officer. Entered the Civil War in January 1862 as Captain and commander of the 6th Battery, Maine Light Artillery, which he commanded at the Battles of Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksburg. Promoted from Captain to Lieutenant Colonel, he assumed command of the 1st Volunteer Artillery Brigade in the Army of the Potomac's Artillery Reserve. Led his command in the Battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Mine Run. His performance on the 2nd Day of Gettysburg...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Village Cemetery, Searsport, Waldo County, Maine, USA
b. 1824 d. September 2, 1864