He first served as cadet drillmaster for the Richmond Hampden Artillery during the spring and summer of 1861 .
During Latimer 's second year of studies , the Civil War broke out and Latimer left VMI to serve the Southern Confederacy .
Latimer first served as cadet drillmaster for the Richmond Hampden Artillery during the spring and summer of 1861 .
During Latimer 's second year of studies , the Civil War broke out and Latimer left VMI to serve the Southern Confederacy .