Sept. 13 ...Col. Beale was shot in the leg and did not return to duty until Dec. Near Pony Mountain, south of town, the advance of the 9th stirred up a mass of hornets from a briar patch. Bitten horses galloped madly and bitten men yelled. Federal artillery stung more deeply. Among its victims was Richard Corbin, whose ill-fated family had been so close to Stonewall Jackson at Moss Neck the preceding winter. At least four members of the regiment were killed, six wounded and five taken prisoner during this fight. Two men killed near Auburn Mills.
Oct. 16 ...[Manassas Junction]the brigade was badly surprised and almost overrun while cooking in the dark. Horses were standing saddled but the confusion and superior Federal strength made for a thereatening situation. Lt. Davis of Company G commanded the outposts. He was killed while fighting for time. Dismounted sharpshooters of the 9th attacked but were repulsed and Chamblis was obliged to fall back to Bristoe Station. The regiment lost at least three men killed and five wounded. Official returns show the losses of the regiment between Oct. 10 and Oct. 22 to have been 5 killed, 22 wounded, and one missing. From Nov. through Jan. 14 the history covers the 9th "in the Valley", bad weather, low or no food, low morale, etc.