1st Maine Cavalry
Of Lincoln Maine. Mustered into company E at age 19 as saddler. Reenlisted March 28th, 1864.
Promoted sergeant and 1st sergeant in 64. Commissioned 2nd Lt March 20th, 1865 and 1st Lt in April.
Commanded the company in the action at Appomattox, April 9th, 1865. Mustered out with the regiment.
In the attack on Lee's trains captain Heald was killed and command fell to Lt Osborne who, after placing the company in the regiment's new line with two men under heavy fire, dashed up to within 75 yards of the enemy's line and rescued 1st Sgt Charles Baily (mortally wounded) and the body of Captain Heald.