Thomas J. Wood, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Thomas J. Wood

United States Army general

Date of Birth: 25-Sep-1823

Place of Birth: Munfordville, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: 26-Feb-1906

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Thomas J. Wood

  • Thomas John Wood (September 25, 1823 – February 26, 1906) was a career United States Army officer.
  • He served in the Mexican–American War and as a Union general during the American Civil War. During the Mexican–American War, Wood served on the staff of General Zachary Taylor, and later joined the 2nd Dragoons.
  • During the Civil War, he participated in many battles in the Western Theater.
  • Wood commanded a division at the Battle of Chickamauga in September 1863, during which time he chose to obey a questionable order from commanding general William S.
  • Rosecrans to reposition his division.
  • In doing so, Wood opened a gap in the Union lines, which contributed to the vanquishing of the Federal forces in the battle and their subsequent retreat.
  • Wood and his division took part in the successful Union assault during the Battle of Missionary Ridge in November during the Chattanooga Campaign.
  • He also commanded the IV Corps of the Army of the Cumberland during the Battle of Nashville in December 1864.

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