John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 30th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Tennessee 30th Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Red Springs, Macon County, Tennessee, in October, 1861. Men of this unit were recruited in Sumner, Robertson, Smith, and Macon counties. Serving in the Western Department, it was captured in the fight at Fort Donelson in February, 1862. After the exchange it was assigned to Gregg's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, and saw action at Chickasaw Bayou, Raymond, and Jackson. Later it served in Gregg's, Bate's, Tyler's, and Palmer's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. The 30th participated in the campaigns of the army from Chickamauga to Atlanta, moved back to Tennessee with Hood, and was involved in the North Carolina operations. Very few surrendered in April, 1865. Companies of the Tennessee 30th Infantry Regiment Co. "A". - Robertson County. Co. "B". - Robertson County. Co. "C". - Sumner County. Co. "D". - Sumner County. Co. "E". - Sumner and Smith Counties. Co. "F". - Sumner County. Co. "G". Men enrolled at Red Springs, Macon County, October 22, 1861. Co. "H". - Robertson and Sumner Counties. Co. "I". Enrolled at Tyree Springs, Sumner County November 22, 1861. Apparently disbanded after the reorganization, and the remnant transferred to Co. "G". - Sumner County. Co. "K". - Robertson County.