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Thirteen regiments were formed, known as the 1st through 13th Pennsylvania Reserves (they were later named the 30th through 42nd Pennsylvania Volunteers, but generally retained the label of the Pennsylana Reserves. They were grouped into a division of three brigades, and the entire outfit normally fought together until the initial enlistments expired in 1864.
The first commander was [[George McCall]], and later division commanders were [[John F. Reynolds]], [[George Meade]], and [[Samuel W. Crawford]], all except the latter eventually becoming major generals.
The division was part of the V Corps during the [[Penisular Campaign]]. It was in the [[I Corps]] during the battles of [[2nd Bull Run]], [[Antietam]], and [[Fredericksburg]], particularly distinguishing itself at Fredericksburg. Under Crawford, the Pennsylvania Reserves continued to fight with the [[Army of the Potomac]] until just before the [[Battle of the Wilderness]], when the men's three-year enlistments expired.
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