General Jesse Lee Reno was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. Born on September 20, 1823, in Wheeling, Virginia, he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1846. Reno served in various campaigns, gaining a reputation for his leadership and bravery. Reno is best known for his role in the Battle of South Mountain and the Battle of Antietam. He was promoted to major general but was killed in action on September 14, 1862. His contributions to the Union cause are remembered, and he is commemorated in various military memorials.