John F. Reynolds
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For the Iowa/Nebraska architect, see J.F. Reynolds. For the Wisconsin politician, see John F. Reynolds (politician).
John Fulton Reynolds (September 21, 1820 – July 1, 1863)[1] was a career United States Army officer and a general in the American Civil War. One of the Union Army's most respected senior commanders, he played a key role in committing the Army of the Potomac to the Battle of Gettysburg and was killed at the start of the battle.
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John Reynolds | |
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Born | (1820-09-21)September 21, 1820 Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
Died | July 1, 1863(1863-07-01) (aged 42) Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
Place of burial | Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1841–1863 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | I Corps, Army of the Potomac |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
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