| Category |
Other - Assorted |
| Reference Number |
01228 |
| Materials |
Bronze |
| Measurements |
Height: 2 ft.; Width: 2 ft. |
Additional Information: The inscription on the plaque reads:
70th Ohio Infantry.
Cockerill's Brig. Ewing's Div., 15th Corps.
Maj. William B. Brown.
Nov. 25, 1863.
On the morning of the 24th, this regiment with its brigade crossed the Tennessee River, and, advancing with Gen. Sherman's column in the afternoon, occupied the ridge beyond the north end of Missionary Ridge without opposition.
During the 25th, the regiment supported a battery which was engaged with the enemy's artillery on Tunnel Hill. On the 26th, the regiment too part in the pursuit as far as Graysville.
The regiment suffered no loss.
