John M. Cuyler

John Meck Cuyler, M.D. (March 9, 1810 – April 26, 1884) was an American Brevet Brigadier General and military physician. He was the Medical Inspector throughout the American Civil War, notable for his service at the II Corps camp during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Early years John was born on March 9, 1810. After graduating from Athens College and the United States Military Academy, he began his military service on April 1, 1834, as an Assistant Surgeon. He saw active military combat at the Creek War of 1836 as well as the Second Seminole War. Cuyler would also serve the Mexican–American War and was promoted to Major and Surgeon on February 16, 1847, as well as officially being part of the United States Medical Corps. Before the American Civil War, he was stationed at the United States Military Academy from 1848 to 1855. He then moved to Morristown, New Jersey at one point before dying there on April 26, 1884, and being buried at Laurel Grove Cemetery.