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On November 23, 1863, the 49th Ohio Infantry, in Willich's Brigade, Wood's Division, 4th Corps, under Maj. Samuel F. Gray, took an active part in the capture of Orchard Knob, serving in the front line of attack. On November 25, the regiment again held the front line in the assault on Missionary Ridge, reached the crest near this point, and immediately pursued the enemy down the eastern slope, capturing a number of prisoners and several guns. Its casualties were 3 officers and 5 men killed, 1 officer and 47 men wounded, for a total of 56.
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