John Bell Hood

John Bell Hood

Jun 1, 1831

John Bell hood was born in Owingsville, Kentucky

Graduates west point

Jun 1, 1853

John Bell Hood graduates west point at the age of 22

California and Texas

Apr 1, 1861

John served in California and Texas for US military then was resigned his commission in april of 1861 to join confederacy as a cavalary captain so promited to colonel of the Texas 4th infantry.

Battle of Gaines Mill

Jun 27, 1861

John was in the battle of gaines mill on June 27 distinguished himself by leading his brigade in a charge that brike union line.

Hood Texas Brigade

Oct 22, 1861

Hood Texas brigde orginized with the first and fourth texas infantry

Texas Brigade

Oct 22, 1861

Texas brigade was organized by John Allen Wilcox who was a memeber of the first confederate congress from texas. Then Louis T. Wigfall was put in command until he took a seat in the confederate senate. After this John Bell hood was given command which is where the name Hoods Texas Brigade came from.

Georgia Infantry

Nov 20, 1861

The 18th georgia infantry commanded by William T Woffard was attached

Promoted

Jul 29, 1862

Promoted General in 1862 serving at Shrpsburg and at fredericksburg

Antietam

Sep 28, 1862

The Texas Brigade saved the confederate left flank at Antietam after which hood was promoted to Major General

Col. Van H. Manning

Nov 30, 1862

The third Arkansas infantry, commanded by Col. Van H. Manning joined the birgade

Evacuated

Sep 2, 1864

Evacuted the city of Atlanata during as many miltary supplies as possible