John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 3rd Infantry Battalion John C Rigdon

The Tennessee 3rd Infantry Battalion was mustered into service at Memphis, March 12, 1862, for one year for local defense and special service in the City of Memphis. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office rosters show it was officially recognized as the 3rd Tennessee Infantry Battalion, but it was known as the Memphis Battalion. The battalion was to be subject to the call of the Provost Marshal and the Commandant of the Post. It was disbanded in May, 1862, due to the surrender of Memphis to the Federal troops. Possibly the forerunner of this battalion was an organization called the Memphis Legion, of which information was found in a letter addressed to Lieutenant General Leonidas Polk dated August 6, 1861. Companies Of The Tennessee 3rd Infantry Battalion -Company A - Captain John B. Weld -Company B - Captain J. H. Humphreys -Company C - Captain John T. Bagbie -Company D - Captain John G. Flournoy -Company E - Captain E. C. Kirk -Company F - Captain F. W. Buttinghaus -Company G - Captain P. H. Hemrich