New 5x7 Photo: Union General John Buford & Staff Title - Union General John Buford & Staff Description - Union Cavalry General John Buford and staff. John Buford, Jr. (March 4, 1826 - December 16, 1863) was a Union cavalry officer during the Civil War, with a prominent role at the start of the Battle of Gettysburg. Description Source - Library of Congress (for identity) Year - 1861 - 1865 SKU - CWY-0056