2nd Pennsylvania Reserves

The main feature of the monument to the 2nd Pennsylvania Reserves is a large granite Maltese Cross that serves as the monument’s capstone. This monument near the Wheatfield marks the regimental position on July 2.

This regiment was also known as the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry. It came from Philadelphia and Lancaster County.

It’s commander was Lt. Col. George A. Woodward (1835-1916), the city attorney for the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1858 to 1859; he was living in Philadelphia at the beginning of the War.

2nd Pennsylvania Reserves

5th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade

Lt. Col. George A. Woodward (1835-1916)

Engaged: 273; 3 killed, 33 wounded, 1 missing

Monument: Ayres Avenue

Tags: monument project. gettysburg, Pennsylvania, V Corps, Wheatfield