John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 21st Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The 21st Regiment, Tennessee Infantry completed its organization at Union City, Tennessee. The regiment was composed principally of Irishmen from Memphis, and was sometimes referred to as the "Irish Regiment." In July, 1861. During May, 1862, when the unit was reorganized, it was consolidated into six companies and united with the 5th (Smith's) Confederate Infantry Regiment. The regiment fought with the Army of Tennessee throughout the war, participating in the Kentucky Campaign, the battle of Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge, the Atlanta Campaign, Franklin and Nashville and surrendered in North Carolina. Companies Of The Tennessee 21st Infantry Regiment Co. "A". Men from Memphis. Co. "B". Men from Memphis. Co. "C". Men from Pocahontas, Hardeman County. Co. "D". Men from Memphis. Co. "E". Men from Memphis. Co. "F". Men from Memphis. Co. "G". Men from Memphis. 24 men in this company were enrolled at Vicksburg, Mississippi, June, 1861, having formerly been in Gaines' Company, 22nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment. Co. "H". Men from Memphis. Co. "I". Men from Memphis. Co. "K". "The Pillow Guards No.2," a Kentucky Company enlisted in Tennessee June 13, 1861.