Debbie A brigade was comprised of usually 3 regiments. There would be a Brigadier General (but sometimes lesser rank commanded brigades) and his personal staff connected to the Headquarters. This would mean he was serving in some capacity om the staff of the brigade commander to which his regiment was "brigaded" (joined). Mike > We recently received an ancestor's service records. In the notes for roll > call, it says that he was detached to Brigade Headquarters, as abbreviated > in the subject line for this email (I assume that's what it means?) What > does that mean exactly? What would he be doing in this capacity? He had > spent a couple months the previous year as a nurse following a battle. Would > either or both of these mean he was injured, enough so he could perform > helpful duties, but not enough to be sent home? > Thanks, > Debbie in Ohio