John Reynolds

(John Fulton Reynolds)

Born: September 20, 1820 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Died: July 1, 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Military Rank (USA): Major General

  • He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1841.
  • He fought in the Mexican-American War.
  • He was captured at Boatswain’s Swamp after the Battle of Gaines’ Mill on June 27, 1862 but was exchanged on August 15 for Lloyd Tilghman.
  • He was shot in the head and killed during the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

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