John Patton Bard

Captain John Patton Bard was among the Civil War troops of Company K, of the 42nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, recruited in Curwensville, PA. in 1861 that became known as the Pennsylvania Bucktails. Commanded by Col. Edward Anderson (E.A.) Irvin the company was possibly the most famous company of the Civil War because of their reputation of gallantry and sharp-shooting capabilities.

"The Bucktails" were recognized by the deer tails worn in their hats and were involved in many of the key battles of the Civil War, including Antietam, Gettysburg and Fredericksburg. At Fredericksburg, they made it further into enemy lines than any other Union group.

A three-winged monument of black granite, honoring the Bucktail Regiment, was dedicated on 11 October 2003 on State Street in Curwensville. The property where the monument stands was originally donated by it's commander E.A. Irvin.

Captain Bard was the owner and publisher of the Curwensville Herald newspaper.