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- From "History of Oswego County, New York", 1877 by LH Everts & Co (archive.org)
The Eighty-first was in the battle of Fort Harrison, and was the first to plant its banner on the enemy's works. They captured several pieces of artillery, a battle-flag, and a large number of prisoners. Nine officers were either killed or wounded in this action, together with many privates. Captain Rix, Lieutenants Tuttle and Nethway were killed, and Captain Fish, Lieutenants Dolbier and Porter mortally wounded. Lieutenant Amos Copeland was wounded, and soon after, while en route home, was killed in a railroad accident.
- Amos M. Copeland
Second Lieutenant, March 2, 1864; promoted to First Lieutenant December 7, 1864.; Died from wounds received at the battle of Chapin's Farm, Va, September 29, 1864. Promoted from Sergeant.
- from Find-a-grave entry of D.Curtis, 12 Dec 2013
COPELAND, AMOS M. - Age, 22 years. Enrolled, August 24, 1861, at Oswego, to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant, Co. A, 81st Infantry Regiment, September 14, 1861; promoted first sergeant; re-enlisted as a veteran, January 1, 1864; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. C, May 1, 1864; wounded in action, September 30, 1864, at Fort Harrison, Va.; accidentally wounded on railroad, November 7, 1864; died, January 13, 1865, at National Hospital, Baltimore, Md.
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1839 - 1865 (26 years)
