drill-officer

Updated: June 4, 2025

The drill-officer also, Sergeant T. S. Copeland, became, instead of a drill-officer, a gallant, active leader of his men in some of the most desperate fights that occurred. His military knowledge enabled him to form commands ordered hastily off, with great despatch.

Joel Tyler Headley - The Great Riots of New York, 1712 to 1873