...ch had carried him so rapidly from one grade to another. At the battle of Ezra Church three new brigadier-generals came at once into prominence. Gen. John C. Brown, who on this occasion commanded Hindman 's division, says in his report: In the action Sharp's and Brantly's brigades acted with great gallantry. Again he says: I must be pardoned for bearing testimony to the conspicuous gallantry of Brig...