49th Ohio Infantry
Willich's Brig., Wood's Div., 4th Corps.
49th Ohio Infantry
Willich's Brig., Wood's Div., 4th Corps.
Maj. Samuel F. Gray.
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, 3 Officers, 5 Men; Wounded, 1 Officer, 47 Men; Total, 56.
Marker is on North Crest Road north of Shallowford Road, on the left when traveling north.
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