The Death of Amos Humiston re Battle of Gettysburg Mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg, Union soldier Amos Humiston died clutching the only clue to his identity: an ambrotype of his three small children. by Mark H. Dunkelman Of all the fallen heroes of the epic, three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, this Union soldier was unique. He had not led a charge, nor captured an enemy flag, nor rescued a comrade under fire. Instead, his fame rested on his dying act of devotion and love; his death pose made his story special. Want to read the entire story? You'll find it at: www.thehistorynet.com/acw/blmysterydeathhumiston/ (URL 'might' be 2-Lines) Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, AZ [email protected] List Owner: [email protected] "Today is tomorrow's history." All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2002 .