In May 1862, Wool's troops occupied the navy yard, Norfolk, and the surrounding towns after the Confederates abandoned them; he was then promoted to the full rank of major general in the regular army.
Wool's troops occupied the navy yard. This was in May 1862. Wool's troops occupied Norfolk. This was in May 1862. Wool's troops occupied the surrounding towns. This was in May 1862. The Confederates abandoned them. He was then promoted to the full rank of major general in the regular army.