Joseph W. Latimer
Confederate Army officer in the American Civil War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph White Latimer (August 27, 1843 ā August 1, 1863), "The Boy Major", was a promising young officer in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's artillery branch during the American Civil War. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg and died four weeks later.
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Joseph White Latimer | |
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Born | (1843-08-27)August 27, 1843 Oak Ridge, Prince William County, Virginia |
Died | August 1, 1863(1863-08-01) (aged 19) Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia |
Buried | Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861ā63 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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