accompanied the division colors to Fort Riley, Kansas, then returned to Vietnam to complete his tour as command sergeant major of the 4th Infantry Division located in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Following his return to the United States, Copeland was appointed Sergeant Major of the Army on October 1, 1970. Later life Copeland died on December 4, 2001, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Huntsville, Texas. Awards and decorations 5 Overseas Service Bars. 10 Service stripes. References 1920 births 2001 deaths People from San Jacinto County, Texas United States Army personnel of World War II United States Army personnel of the Korean War United States Army personnel of the Vietnam War Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Recipients of the Air Medal Sergeants Major of the Army