Ross 's actions impressed other officers , and several times during the summer of 1862 , he was nominated for promotion to brigadier general .
Their brigade commander , General Charles W. Phifer , was often absent , leaving Ross in charge .
Ross 's actions impressed other officers , and several times during the summer of 1862 , Ross was nominated for promotion to brigadier general .
Their brigade commander , General Charles W. Phifer , was often absent , leaving Ross in charge .