Twice in November 1861 , Ross was chosen by General McCulloch , with whom he had served in the Texas Rangers , to lead a scouting force near Springfield , Missouri .
The other men elected Ross as the major for the regiment .
Twice in November 1861 , Ross was chosen by General McCulloch , with whom Ross had served in the Texas Rangers , to lead a scouting force near Springfield , Missouri .
The other men elected Ross as the major for the regiment .