Stoughton's Brigade
Johnson' Division - Palmers' Corps.
Stoughton's Brigade
Johnson' Division - Palmers' Corps.
Col. William L. Stoughton
Nov. 25, 1863.
19th Illinois - Lieut. Col. Alexander W. Raffen.
11th Michigan - Maj. B.G. Bennet.
11th Michigan - Capt. Patrick H. Keegan.
69th Ohio - Col. Marshall F. Moore.
69th Ohio - Maj. James J. Manna.
15th U.S., 1st Batt'n - Capt. Henry Keteltas.
15th U.S., 2nd Batt'n - Capt. William S. McManus.
16th U.S., 1st Batt'n - Capt. Robert E.A. Crofton.
18th U.S., 1st Batt'n - Capt. George W. Smith.
18th U.S., 2nd Batt'n - Capt. Henry Haymond.
19th U.S., 1st Batt'n - Capt. Henry S. Welton.
At about 1 P.M. 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; 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.
Marker is on South Crest Road north of East View Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
