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On Nov. 25, 1863, Stoughton's Brigade of Johnson' Division in Palmers' Corps, commanded by Col. William L. Stoughton, included the 19th Illinois under Lieut. Col. Alexander W. Raffen; the 11th Michigan under Maj. B.G. Bennet and Capt. Patrick H. Keegan; the 69th Ohio under Col. Marshall F. Moore and Maj. James J. Manna; the 15th U.S., 1st Batt'n under Capt. Henry Keteltas and 2nd Batt'n under Capt. William S. McManus; the 16th U.S., 1st Batt'n under Capt. Robert E.A. Crofton; the 18th U.S., 1st Batt'n under Capt. George W. Smith and 2nd Batt'n under Capt. Henry Haymond; and the 19th U.S., 1st Batt'n under Capt. Henry S. Welton. At about 1 P.M. on November 25th the brigade formed on the left of Johnson's Division, facing Missionary Ridge. It advanced about 3:15 P.M., formed in two lines, with the right wing commanded by Maj. J.R. Edie, 15th U.S., and the left by Col. M.F. Moore, 69th Ohio. After halting a short time at the earthworks at the foot of the ridge, it advanced and carried the crest in front, capturing on the ridge and in pursuit 5 pieces of artillery, 1 stand of colors, and 639 prisoners.
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