John C Rigdon

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

The Michigan 1st Light Artillery Battery H was organized at Monroe and was mustered in March 6, 1862. It left the state March 13 for St. Louis and was ordered at once to New Madrid. It participated in the siege of Island No. 10 and was stationed at Columbus, Ky., during a part of October. It was in various movements in Tennessee and Mississippi from Nov., 1862, to March 1863; was engaged at Port Gibson, Raymond, Champion's hill, and was in the siege of Vicksburg until its surrender. Its commander, Capt. De Golyer, received a wound on May 28 which caused his death. The battery was engaged at Brownsville and Clinton, and in the Atlanta campaign, was in action at Big Shanty, Kennesaw mountain, Nickajack creek, Peachtree creek, in the siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro, and Lovejoy's Station. It was on duty at Nashville from Nov. 18, 1864, to Feb. 16, 1865, and then moved to Chattanooga. It was mustered out at Jackson July 22, 1865.