David L. Shultz

David Shultz (1950) was born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania where his North American ancestral roots date back to the the early 1800's. His interest in the American Civil War began in 1958 when as a young boy he discovered five direct ancestors participated as enlisted soldiers, four for the Union, one of the Confederacy. His specific interest and study is the Gettysburg Campaign whereas two direct ancestors were attached to army headquarters, Army of the Potomac. Dating back to 1996 his publications include "Double Canister at Ten Yards: The Federal Artillery and the Repulse of Pickett's Charge," "Guide to Pennsylvania Troops at Gettysburg," "The Baltimore Pike Artillery Line and Kinzie's Knoll," "The Battle Between the Farm Lanes: Hancock's Ride Saves the Union Center July 2, 1863" and "The Second Day at Gettysburg: The Attack and Defense of Cemetery Ridge, July 2, 1863." (Coauthored by Scott Mingus Sr.) He is the recipient of numerous awards including special citations from the House of Representatives and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Meritorious Public Service for Battlefield Preservation. Having recently retired from his position as a Senior Engineering Technician in the aerospace industry he is currently working on a comprehensive tactical study of the artillery in the Gettysburg Campaign.