15th Ohio Infantry.
Willich's Brig., Wood's Div., 4th Corps.
15th Ohio Infantry
Willich's Brig., Wood's Div., 4th Corps.
Lieut. Col. Frank Askew.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Nov. 23, this Regiment with its Brigade took active part in the capture of Orchard Knob, being in the front line of attack.
It also held the front line in the assault on Missionary Ridge, and reached the crest about this point, and at once pursued the enemy down the eastern slope, capturing a number of prisoners and several guns. Casualties: Killed, 1 Officer, 3 Men; Wounded, 2 Officers, 18 Men; Total 24.
Marker is on North Crest Road south of Shallowford Road, on the left when traveling north.
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