John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Michigan 1st Light Artillery Battery F John C Rigdon

The Michigan 1st Light Artillery Battery "F" was organized at Detroit and Coldwater, mustering into the service of the United States, January 9, 1862, with the following officers: Captain John S. Andrews, of Coldwater. First Lieutenant Luther F. Hale, Coldwater. First Lieutenant Norman S. Andrews, Three Rivers. Second Lieutenant George B. Tyler, Coldwater, and Second Lieutenant Harry A. Hutson. The Battery left the State under the command of Captain Andrews for service in Kentucky, March 3, 1862, then for some months in garrison at West Point. Their first engagement was at Henderson, Kentucky, on June 30th., then again at Richmond on August the 29th. and 30th., where its infantry support having failed, the Battery was cut off by the Confederates, and their guns captured. Following a period of service as guards, the battery joined Gen. Sherman for the Atlanta Campaign. They participated in the Nashville Campaign and the Carolinas Campaign, ending the war in North Carolina. Battery "F" was organized at Detroit and Coldwater, mustering into the service of the United States, January 9, 1862