Amos Dailey enlisted in the 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery on 26 September 1863. The enlistment record records his height as 6 feet, black hair and black eyes, complexion 'Indian". The regiment later became part of the 11th U.S. Heavy Artillery. He was discharged for disability on 8 May 1865 in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The discharge stated in part that "He injured himself last May 1864 while assisting in mounting some heavy guns in the fort at Plaquemine La. He has complained of a pain in the region of his kidneys, and has been excused from duty for nearly six months..."
Amos Dailey never made it home to Rhode Island after his discharge. He died in Cairo, Illinois on 26 August 1865. Although the burial register lists him as a member of the 11th U.S. Cavalry, this is clearly a transcription error as his combined military service record includes a Casualty Sheet confirming his identity. He left behind a wife, Mary E. Dailey, who later received a widow's pension based on his service.
Amos Dailey never made it home to Rhode Island after his discharge. He died in Cairo, Illinois on 26 August 1865. Although the burial register lists him as a member of the 11th U.S. Cavalry, this is clearly a transcription error as his combined military service record includes a Casualty Sheet confirming his identity. He left behind a wife, Mary E. Dailey, who later received a widow's pension based on his service.
Amos Dailey enlisted in the 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery on 26 September 1863. The enlistment record records his height as 6 feet, black hair and black eyes, complexion 'Indian". The regiment later became part of the 11th U.S. Heavy Artillery. He was discharged for disability on 8 May 1865 in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The discharge stated in part that "He injured himself last May 1864 while assisting in mounting some heavy guns in the fort at Plaquemine La. He has complained of a pain in the region of his kidneys, and has been excused from duty for nearly six months..."
Amos Dailey never made it home to Rhode Island after his discharge. He died in Cairo, Illinois on 26 August 1865. Although the burial register lists him as a member of the 11th U.S. Cavalry, this is clearly a transcription error as his combined military service record includes a Casualty Sheet confirming his identity. He left behind a wife, Mary E. Dailey, who later received a widow's pension based on his service.
Amos Dailey never made it home to Rhode Island after his discharge. He died in Cairo, Illinois on 26 August 1865. Although the burial register lists him as a member of the 11th U.S. Cavalry, this is clearly a transcription error as his combined military service record includes a Casualty Sheet confirming his identity. He left behind a wife, Mary E. Dailey, who later received a widow's pension based on his service.
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bur. 08/26/1865
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