11th Pennsylvania Reserves

Also known as the 40th Pennsylvania Infantry, the 11th Pennsylvania Reserves were raised from the counties of Armstrong, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Jefferson, Indiana, and Westmoreland. Their commander at Gettysburg was Col. Samuel M. Jackson (1833-1907), an Apollo native. The regiment numbered 392 at Gettysburg and suffered over 40 casualties on July 2, 1863 in action near the Wheatfield.

The monument is one of the more unusual at Gettysburg, featuring two red columns topped by a third red crest featuring the state seal. The center die is of a gray granite and tells the story of the unit at Gettysburg. Other features include the maltese cross of the Fifth Corps.

11th Pennsylvania Reserves (40th Infantry)

5th Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade

Commanded by Col. Samuel M. Jackson (1833-1907)

Engaged: 392; 3 killed, 38 wounded

Monument: Ayres Avenue, the edge of the Wheatfield

Tags: Gettysburg, Monument Project, Pennsylvania, V Corps, Wheatfield