Wilder's Brigade

Wilder's Brigade, mounted infantry under Colonel John T. Wilder in Reynolds' Division of Thomas' Corps, was detached from its division and, after opposing the enemy on September 18, 1863, at the Alexander Bridge crossing and assisting Minty's Cavalry Brigade in resisting the crossing at Reed's Bridge, fell back before Hood's advance and remained on this line during the night of September 18 in close contact with the enemy, observing the roads from the various crossings of the Chickamauga. The 92d Illinois was with General Reynolds. At 4 a.m. on September 19 the brigade withdrew to the edge of the woods west of the Viniard House, and from this position it took part throughout the afternoon, and in succession at nearly all points on the line, in the battle that raged about Viniard's from 2 o'clock until sundown.

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia · United States