The Salem Cadets were from Salem, Massachusetts that served in the Union Army between May 26 and October 11, 1862, during the American Civil War. The unit consisted of 123 enlisted men under the command of Major John L. Marks, and six other officers.[1] Their only duty was to serve at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. They lost one soldier to disease and was mustered out on October 11, 1862.[1]

Salem Cadets
ActiveMay 26 – October 11, 1862
DisbandedOctober 11, 1862
Country United States
AllegianceUnion
Size130
Garrison/HQFort Warren, Boston
EngagementsAmerican Civil War
Commanders
MajorJohn L. Marks[1]
CaptainJoseph A. Dalton[2]
First LieutenantRichard Skinner Jr.[2]
AdjutantJohn Pickering Jr.[2]
Second LieutenantJoseph C. Foster[2]
Thomas II. Johnson[2]
Jonathan A. Kenney[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Osborn (2003), p. 101.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Adjutant-General (1868), p. 162.

Bibliography

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  • Adjutant-General (1868). Massachusetts Volunteers. Wright & Potter State Printers, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Osborn, Francis Augustus (2004). Civil War Regiments From Massachusetts. eBookOnDisk.com Pensacola, Florida. ISBN 1-932157-21-2.