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On Nov. 23, 1863, the 15th Ohio Infantry, in Willich's Brigade, Wood's Division, 4th Corps, under Lieut. Col. Frank Askew, took active part in the capture of Orchard Knob, serving in the front line of attack. It also held the front line in the assault on Missionary Ridge, reached the crest about this point, and at once pursued the enemy down the eastern slope, capturing a number of prisoners and several guns. Its casualties were 1 officer and 3 men killed, 2 officers and 18 men wounded, for a total of 24.
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