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Reynolds' statue can be seen alongside the Chambersburg Pike on Route 30. The horse has its front left leg and its rear right leg in the air, mimicking a trot. If we follow the horse code, the statue's two raised legs indicate the rider's death during battle.
This statue does indeed conform to the horse code. As stated on the plaque, Reynolds was killed on July 1, 1863. Reynolds was hit in the back of the neck. This caused him to fall off of his horse and die.
This is the only equestrian statue where the rider died during The Battle of Gettysburg. One version of the horse code states that for the rider to have died, both of the forelegs must be raised in the air. Most sources, however state that Reynolds' statue does follow the code.
Cadet U.S.M.A. July 1, 1837; Brevet Second Lieut. 3d U.S. Artillery July 1, 1841; Second Lieut. October 23, 1841; First Lieut. June 18, 1846; Captain March 3, 1855; Lieut.-Colonel 14th Infantry May 14, 1861; Colonel 5th Infantry June 1, 1863.
Brig. General U.S. Volunteers August 20, 1861;
Major General November 29, 1862. Breveted Captain U.S. Army September 23, 1846 "for gallant and meritorious conduct at Monterey, Mexico; Major February 28, 1847 "for gallant and meritorious conduct at Buena Vista, Mexico.