REYNOLDS, JOHN F
\ɹˈɛnə͡ldz], \ɹˈɛnəldz], \ɹ_ˈɛ_n_əl_d_z]\
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(1820-1863), was brevetted major for gallantry at Monterey and Buena Vista during the Mexican War. He commanded a Pennsylvania brigade in the Peninsular campaign at Gaines Mill and Glendale, and led a division at the second battle of Bull Run. In 1862 he commanded the Pennsylvania militia for the defence of the State. He was promoted major-general and commanded the First Corps at Fredericksburg. He led the left wing at the beginning of the battle of Gettysburg, where he was killed.
By John Franklin Jameson
