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On Nov. 25, 1863, the 1st Ohio Infantry, part of Hazen's Brigade, Wood's Division, 4th Corps, under Lieut. Col. Bassett Langoon and Maj. Joab A. Stafford, had already taken a prominent part in the capture of the Orchard Knob Line on Nov. 23d and then joined its brigade in the storming of Missionary Ridge. Near the summit, Col. Langoon, leading the regiment, was severely wounded. The crest was carried, and the command moved from that point to the right, capturing both guns and prisoners. Gen. Hazen reported that about 100 men formed by Lieut. Col. Langoon were the first on the crest. Its casualties were 1 officer and 10 men killed, 4 officers and 64 men wounded, for a total of 79.
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