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John Bell hood was born in Owingsville, Kentucky
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John Bell Hood graduates west point at the age of 22
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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.
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John was in the battle of gaines mill on June 27 distinguished himself by leading his brigade in a charge that brike union line.
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Hood Texas brigde orginized with the first and fourth texas infantry
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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.
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The 18th georgia infantry commanded by William T Woffard was attached
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Promoted General in 1862 serving at Shrpsburg and at fredericksburg
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The Texas Brigade saved the confederate left flank at Antietam after which hood was promoted to Major General
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The third Arkansas infantry, commanded by Col. Van H. Manning joined the birgade
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Evacuted the city of Atlanata during as many miltary supplies as possible
