John Seiple, 153rd PA, Co. F fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. John was wounded on the first day somewhere between Barlow's Knoll and town. The 153rd was flanked and routed and driven through town. After he was wounded, he made his way through town to the German Reformed Church at the corner of Stratton and High Sts., where he sought refuge. This church was used as a hospital throughout the 3-day battle; when the Rebels took the town, he became a prisoner in the church. He remained there until the Rebels moved out on the third day. He was taken south of town to the 11th Corps field hospital, which was the George Spangler farm's barn; the barn still stands today. John died an agonizing death of lockjaw in that barn.

Photo Contributed by: Roy Siple
Textual Commentary by: Mark Seipel

Tuesday, March 21, 2000 7:55:07 PM