John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 154th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The 154th Tennessee Militia Regiment was a pre-war organization, dating back to 1842, when it was first organized, and assigned the Tennessee Militia number 154. It held on to its designation, and when the old militia system was dropped in 1859-60, the officers and men took out a charter of incorporation, being incorporated by act of the Legislature on March 22, 1860. As soon as war was declared, the regiment reorganized at Randolph, Shelby County, and retained the old number. Since it was known as the oldest of the old, it asked for, and received permission to add the appellation "Senior" to its regimental number, to indicate that it antedated the regiments with lower numbers. The 154th fought throughout the war with the Army of Tennessee, surrendering in North Carolina. Companies of the Tennessee 154th Infantry Regiment Co. "A". "The Light Guard," of Memphis. Men from Shelby County. Co. "B". "The Bluff City Grays." Called "D" in State service. Co. "C" "The Jackson Guards," of Memphis. Called "B" in State service. Men from Shelby County. Co. "D". "The Harris Zouave Cadets." "The Memphis Zouaves." Called "E" in State service. Men from Shelby County. Co. "E". "The Hickory Rifles," of Memphis. Called "I" in State service. Men from Shelby County. Co. "F". "The Henry Guards." Called "C" in State service. Men from Paris, Henry County. Co. "G". "The Beauregards." Called "K" in State service. Men from Shelby County. Co. "H". "The Crockett Rangers," of Memphis. Called "F" in State service. Men from Shelby County. Co. "I". "The McNairy Guards." Called "H" in State service. Men from McNairy County. Co. "K". "The Sons of Liberty." Called "G" in State service. Men from Hardeman County