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Latham, Marcellus – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Marcellus Latham – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38830562   NAID File Unit: 38830560     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19415220

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hyde

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38830562

NAID File Unit: 38830560

Microform: M1817

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