Regiment marker located in the front yard of private residence at 121 S. Crest Road Missionary Ridge. Marker reads: 26th Ohio Infantry Wagner's Brigade, Sheridan's Division, 4th Corps Lieut. Col. William H. Young Nov. 25, 1863
" The regiment took part in the operations of November 23rd against the enemy's general line in the plain. With its bridgade it was prominent in the assault on Missionary Ridge, reaching the summit in this vicinity and at once advanced in pursuit. Near the eastern base the regiment, under Maj. W H Squires, with the 15th Indiana, Maj. Frank White, both commanded by Lieut. Col. Young, captured a six gun battery, and again advancing took part in the attack upon the enemy's rear guard, captured two guns. Casualties: Killed 2 men, wounded, 5 Officers, 29 Men; Total, 36." |
