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Who was John Burns? A resident of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, who, despite his age and being a civilian, volunteered to defend his town against the Confederate invasion on the first day of the battle.
 

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Pennsylvania Dutch (German-speaking) soldiers and civilians were heavily involved in the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, with many regiments in the Union Army of the Potomac, such as the 153rd PA Volunteer Infantry, composed entirely of Pennsylvania Dutch. They played crucial roles, particularly during the first and second days of the battle.