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I have read that there were 8. I know there were 5 initially (Cooper, AS Johnston, JE Johnston, PGT, and Lee)

That leaves 3 promotions during the war

Bragg was promoted to 4* after Shiloh. That's one.

Who were the other 2? I can't figure it out, though I have a few guesses:

EK Smith
Hood (maybe because all other A of T commanders were Full Generals)
Maybe TJ Jackson posthumously?
Richard Taylor? (late in war commanded a department)

Does anyone know those last 2?

PS, still haven't found the answer, but my money is on EK Smith and Hood.

But, can anyone verify that?

Never mind, I found it. My instinct was right....

EK Smith promoted to Full Gen, Feb '64

Hood given temporary rank of General, upon taking command of A of T

That makes 8!