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Wood's Division of Granger's Corps, commanded by Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Wood, with brigades under Brig. Gen. August Willich, Brig. Gen. William B. Hazen, and Brig. Gen. Samuel Beatty, carried Orchard Knob on Nov. 23, 1863, and held it until the afternoon of Nov. 25. It then advanced in the Army of the Cumberland's general assault against Missionary Ridge, with Sheridan's Division on its right and Baird's on its left. Hazen's Brigade held the right, Willich's the center, and Samuel Beatty's the left. After carrying the earthworks at the foot of the ridge in the first advance, the men immediately began climbing the slope without waiting for further orders and, after severe fighting, successfully carried the crest.
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