Anderson's Brigade

On September 20, 1863, at 2 p.m. in its third position, Anderson's Brigade of Hindman's Division in Polk's Corps, under Brigadier General Patton Anderson, included the 7th Mississippi under Colonel W. H. Bishop, 9th Mississippi under Major T.H. Lynam, 10th Mississippi under Lieutenant Colonel James Barr, 41st Mississippi under Colonel W.F. Tucker, 44th Mississippi under Colonel J.H. Sharp, the 9th Mississippi Battalion Sharpshooters under Major W.C. Richards, and Garrity's Alabama Battery under Captain James Garrity. After taking part in the pursuit of Sheridan's and Davis' Divisions to the high ground west of the Bloody Pond, the brigade moved first to the rear and then by the Dyer Field to this position, where it formed between Kershaw's Brigade on the right and Gregg's (Sugg's) brigade of Bushrod Johnson's Division on the left. During the afternoon it repeatedly assaulted the ridge and once planted its colors on the crest, but was soon repulsed; afterward it repulsed an enemy advance and was itself again repulsed. About 5 p.m. Kelly's Brigade of Preston's Division relieved Anderson, though portions of Anderson's command continued with Kelly. The brigade was not engaged after sundown and did not arrive in time for the first day's battle. Its strength in action on September 20 was 1865 officers and men, and its casualties were 80 killed, 454 wounded, and 24 missing, for a total of 558, a loss of 29.91 percent.

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