James D. J. Reilly (born March 14, 1760, date of death unknown) was born in British America. He joined the militia at 15 and was part of the American Revolution. In 1790 he moved to France and joined the army. He was also a famous war hero of the French Revolution was second commander to Napoleon and participated in the coup d'état. He is rarely mentioned in history books because of his unsuccessful revolt against Louis XVIII after the abdication of Napoleon. He quickly rejoined the army during the Hundred Days. After the defeat of Napoleon James fled to Spain. He then retired to the Latin American colonies of Spain.