George Jerome Reynolds was born April 11, 1841 in Davis County, Iowa. He was a farmer. He enlisted in the War of 1861-1865 on January 31, 1862 at Ottuma, Iowa (Company D, 15th Iowa Infantry). He was a veteran having re-enlisted in 1864.
[source] Copy of letter from his Pension File:
" General Order No. 8, Headquarters 17th Army Corps, Department of Tenn. Before Atlanta, Ga, July 26, 1864
During the bloody battle of the 22nd inst., in which this corps was engaged, Private George J. Reynolds D Company, Fifteenth Iowa Veteran Infantry was, while in the performance of his duty on the skirmish line, severely wounded in the arm. In attempting to evade capture he came to the spot where the late beloved and gallant commander of the Army, Major Gen. McPherson was lying mortally wounded. Forgetting all consideration of self, Private Reynolds clung to his commander and amidst the roar of battle and storm of bullets administered to the wants of his gallant chief, quenching his dying thirst, and affording him such comfort as lay in his power.
After General McPherson had breathed his last, Private Reynolds was chiefly instrumental in recovering his body, going with two of his staff officers, pointing out the body, and assisting in putting it in an ambulance under a heady fire from the enemy, while his wound was still uncared for. The noble and devoted conduct of this soldier cannot be too highly praised, and is commended to the consideration of the officers and men of this command.
In consideration of this gallantry and noble, unselfish devotion, the "Gold Medal of Honor" will be conferred upon Private George J. Reynolds, D company, Fifteenth Iowa Veteran Infantry, in front of his command. This order will be read at the head of every regiment, battery and detachment of this corps.
By commission of Frank P. Blair, Major General
A. J. Alexander, Lieut. Col. & assistant Adjutant General"
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT from J. D. Reed, M.D. of Covina, CA, August 2, 1906:
I examined the body of George J. Reynolds shortly after death. I think he died suddenly from heart failure. I never saw him alive and know nothing of any previous illness he may have had. In the distress and anguish of the moment it was supposed that Mr. Reynolds had strangled to death--but in calmer investigation we were all convinced that he had in stooping to get a drink just dropped dead--he still had his hat in his right hand--there was no water in his lungs.
[source]--"Oakland Tribune", California, Thursday, July 5, 1906, page 5:
RANCHER FOUND DEAD IN DITCH
Covina, Cal. July 5--George J. Reynolds, a rancher, sixty-five years old, and a veteran of the Civil War, was drowned last night in an irrigation ditch on his ranch near Irwindale. His body was found today in a foot of water less than six hundred feet from his residence. It is supposed that he was overcome by a fainting spell, and fell into the water. He leaves a wife and five children. The family came her six months ago from Carrollton, Missouri.
[source] Copy of letter from his Pension File:
" General Order No. 8, Headquarters 17th Army Corps, Department of Tenn. Before Atlanta, Ga, July 26, 1864
During the bloody battle of the 22nd inst., in which this corps was engaged, Private George J. Reynolds D Company, Fifteenth Iowa Veteran Infantry was, while in the performance of his duty on the skirmish line, severely wounded in the arm. In attempting to evade capture he came to the spot where the late beloved and gallant commander of the Army, Major Gen. McPherson was lying mortally wounded. Forgetting all consideration of self, Private Reynolds clung to his commander and amidst the roar of battle and storm of bullets administered to the wants of his gallant chief, quenching his dying thirst, and affording him such comfort as lay in his power.
After General McPherson had breathed his last, Private Reynolds was chiefly instrumental in recovering his body, going with two of his staff officers, pointing out the body, and assisting in putting it in an ambulance under a heady fire from the enemy, while his wound was still uncared for. The noble and devoted conduct of this soldier cannot be too highly praised, and is commended to the consideration of the officers and men of this command.
In consideration of this gallantry and noble, unselfish devotion, the "Gold Medal of Honor" will be conferred upon Private George J. Reynolds, D company, Fifteenth Iowa Veteran Infantry, in front of his command. This order will be read at the head of every regiment, battery and detachment of this corps.
By commission of Frank P. Blair, Major General
A. J. Alexander, Lieut. Col. & assistant Adjutant General"
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT from J. D. Reed, M.D. of Covina, CA, August 2, 1906:
I examined the body of George J. Reynolds shortly after death. I think he died suddenly from heart failure. I never saw him alive and know nothing of any previous illness he may have had. In the distress and anguish of the moment it was supposed that Mr. Reynolds had strangled to death--but in calmer investigation we were all convinced that he had in stooping to get a drink just dropped dead--he still had his hat in his right hand--there was no water in his lungs.
[source]--"Oakland Tribune", California, Thursday, July 5, 1906, page 5:
RANCHER FOUND DEAD IN DITCH
Covina, Cal. July 5--George J. Reynolds, a rancher, sixty-five years old, and a veteran of the Civil War, was drowned last night in an irrigation ditch on his ranch near Irwindale. His body was found today in a foot of water less than six hundred feet from his residence. It is supposed that he was overcome by a fainting spell, and fell into the water. He leaves a wife and five children. The family came her six months ago from Carrollton, Missouri.
George Jerome Reynolds was born April 11, 1841 in Davis County, Iowa. He was a farmer. He enlisted in the War of 1861-1865 on January 31, 1862 at Ottuma, Iowa (Company D, 15th Iowa Infantry). He was a veteran having re-enlisted in 1864.
[source] Copy of letter from his Pension File:
" General Order No. 8, Headquarters 17th Army Corps, Department of Tenn. Before Atlanta, Ga, July 26, 1864
During the bloody battle of the 22nd inst., in which this corps was engaged, Private George J. Reynolds D Company, Fifteenth Iowa Veteran Infantry was, while in the performance of his duty on the skirmish line, severely wounded in the arm. In attempting to evade capture he came to the spot where the late beloved and gallant commander of the Army, Major Gen. McPherson was lying mortally wounded. Forgetting all consideration of self, Private Reynolds clung to his commander and amidst the roar of battle and storm of bullets administered to the wants of his gallant chief, quenching his dying thirst, and affording him such comfort as lay in his power.
After General McPherson had breathed his last, Private Reynolds was chiefly instrumental in recovering his body, going with two of his staff officers, pointing out the body, and assisting in putting it in an ambulance under a heady fire from the enemy, while his wound was still uncared for. The noble and devoted conduct of this soldier cannot be too highly praised, and is commended to the consideration of the officers and men of this command.
In consideration of this gallantry and noble, unselfish devotion, the "Gold Medal of Honor" will be conferred upon Private George J. Reynolds, D company, Fifteenth Iowa Veteran Infantry, in front of his command. This order will be read at the head of every regiment, battery and detachment of this corps.
By commission of Frank P. Blair, Major General
A. J. Alexander, Lieut. Col. & assistant Adjutant General"
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT from J. D. Reed, M.D. of Covina, CA, August 2, 1906:
I examined the body of George J. Reynolds shortly after death. I think he died suddenly from heart failure. I never saw him alive and know nothing of any previous illness he may have had. In the distress and anguish of the moment it was supposed that Mr. Reynolds had strangled to death--but in calmer investigation we were all convinced that he had in stooping to get a drink just dropped dead--he still had his hat in his right hand--there was no water in his lungs.
[source]--"Oakland Tribune", California, Thursday, July 5, 1906, page 5:
RANCHER FOUND DEAD IN DITCH
Covina, Cal. July 5--George J. Reynolds, a rancher, sixty-five years old, and a veteran of the Civil War, was drowned last night in an irrigation ditch on his ranch near Irwindale. His body was found today in a foot of water less than six hundred feet from his residence. It is supposed that he was overcome by a fainting spell, and fell into the water. He leaves a wife and five children. The family came her six months ago from Carrollton, Missouri.
[source] Copy of letter from his Pension File:
" General Order No. 8, Headquarters 17th Army Corps, Department of Tenn. Before Atlanta, Ga, July 26, 1864
During the bloody battle of the 22nd inst., in which this corps was engaged, Private George J. Reynolds D Company, Fifteenth Iowa Veteran Infantry was, while in the performance of his duty on the skirmish line, severely wounded in the arm. In attempting to evade capture he came to the spot where the late beloved and gallant commander of the Army, Major Gen. McPherson was lying mortally wounded. Forgetting all consideration of self, Private Reynolds clung to his commander and amidst the roar of battle and storm of bullets administered to the wants of his gallant chief, quenching his dying thirst, and affording him such comfort as lay in his power.
After General McPherson had breathed his last, Private Reynolds was chiefly instrumental in recovering his body, going with two of his staff officers, pointing out the body, and assisting in putting it in an ambulance under a heady fire from the enemy, while his wound was still uncared for. The noble and devoted conduct of this soldier cannot be too highly praised, and is commended to the consideration of the officers and men of this command.
In consideration of this gallantry and noble, unselfish devotion, the "Gold Medal of Honor" will be conferred upon Private George J. Reynolds, D company, Fifteenth Iowa Veteran Infantry, in front of his command. This order will be read at the head of every regiment, battery and detachment of this corps.
By commission of Frank P. Blair, Major General
A. J. Alexander, Lieut. Col. & assistant Adjutant General"
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT from J. D. Reed, M.D. of Covina, CA, August 2, 1906:
I examined the body of George J. Reynolds shortly after death. I think he died suddenly from heart failure. I never saw him alive and know nothing of any previous illness he may have had. In the distress and anguish of the moment it was supposed that Mr. Reynolds had strangled to death--but in calmer investigation we were all convinced that he had in stooping to get a drink just dropped dead--he still had his hat in his right hand--there was no water in his lungs.
[source]--"Oakland Tribune", California, Thursday, July 5, 1906, page 5:
RANCHER FOUND DEAD IN DITCH
Covina, Cal. July 5--George J. Reynolds, a rancher, sixty-five years old, and a veteran of the Civil War, was drowned last night in an irrigation ditch on his ranch near Irwindale. His body was found today in a foot of water less than six hundred feet from his residence. It is supposed that he was overcome by a fainting spell, and fell into the water. He leaves a wife and five children. The family came her six months ago from Carrollton, Missouri.
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