John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 12th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Tennessee 12th Infantry Regiment was organized at Jackson, Tennessee, in May, 1861. Its members were recruited in Dyer and Gibson counties, and Company E contained men from Kentucky. The unit was assigned to B. R. Johnson's, P. Smith's, Vaughan's, and Palmer's Brigade. During June, 1862, the 22nd Regiment merged into the 12th, and in October, 1862, this command was consolidated with the 47th Regiment. This was thus one of the earliest regiments to be consolidated and it continued throughout the war known as the 12th Consolidated although several other units were also consolidated in as time went on. The 12th Consolidated fought throughout the war with the Army of Tennessee, surrendering in North Carolina. Companies Of The Tennessee 12th Infantry Regiment Co. "A", formerly "G". "The Newbern Blues." - Dyer County. Co. "B", formerly "C". - Gibson County. Co. "C", formerly "H". - Gibson County. Co. "D", formerly "B". - Gibson County. Co. "E", formerly "K". - Kentucky. Co. "F", formerly "A" - Gibson County. Co. "G", formerly "I". - Gibson County. Co. "H", formerly "E". "The Gibson Stars." - Gibson Countv. Co. "I", formerly "D". - Gibson County. Co, "K", formerly "F". - Gibson County.