Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 23rd Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 23rd Infantry Regiment [also called 2nd or 3rd Regiment] was assembled at Corinth, Mississippi, during the fall of 1861. The men were from Franklin, Tippah, Alcorn, and Monroe counties. Sent to Tennessee, the unit was captured at Fort Donelson. In this fight it lost 5 killed and 46 wounded of the 546 engaged. After being exchanged, it served in General Tilghman's and J. Adams' Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, and was active in various engagements during the siege of Vicksburg. Later it joined the Army of Tennessee, served under Generals J. Adams and Lowrey, and fought in the Atlanta and Tennessee Campaigns and in North Carolina. The regiment reported 20 casualties at Coffeeville and 7 at Champion's Hill and surrendered on April 26, 1865.

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 29th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 29th Mississippi Infantry Regiment 29th Infantry Regiment was organized at Corinth, Mississippi, in April, 1862 with men from Grenada, Lafayette, Panola, Yalobusha, Washington, and De Soto counties. The unit served in Mississippi, then moved to Kentucky where it saw action in Munfordville. Later it joined the Army of Tennessee and was placed in General Walthall's and Brantly's Brigade where it participated in many battles from Murfreesboro to Bentonville. The 29th lost 5 killed and 36 wounded at Munfordville, had 34 killed and 202 wounded at Murfreesboro, and suffered fifty-three percent disabled of the 364 engaged at Chickamauga. It reported 191 casualties at Chattanooga and in December, 1863 was consolidated with the 30th and 34th Regiment and totalled 554 men and 339 arms. This unit reported 5 killed and 22 wounded at Resaca, and in the fight at Ezra Church the 29th/30th lost 8 killed and 20 wounded. Very few surrendered in North Carolina in April, 1865.

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 4th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 4th Infantry Regiment was organized at Grenada as the Fourth Regiment, Second Brigade, Army of Mississippi, and enlisted for twelve months. The Fourth was among the troops posted at Fort Henry on the Tennessee River, under General Lloyd Tilghman. The troops were transferred to Fort Donelson and there captured. Following exchange they were then surrendered at Vicksburg and continued throughout the remainder of the war in the Atlanta Campaign, Franklin, and Nashville, ending the war in the defense of Mobile.

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 23rd Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-28 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 23rd Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Trousdale, Sumner County, Tennessee, in August, 1861. Company reports show the regiment moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky sometime in October, 1861, where, on October 23 it was reported in Brigadier General Simon B. Buckner's Division, Colonel John C. Brown's Brigade, composed of the 3rd, 18th, and 23rd Tennessee Infantry Regiments. In January, 1862, it was reported in Major General William J. Hardee's Division, Colonel Patrick R. Cleburne's Brigade, composed of the 15th Arkansas, 6th Mississippi, 23rd, 24th, and 35th Tennessee Infantry Regiments. Following Chickamauga, the regiment joined Longstreet's Corps and fought at Knoxville, then continued to finish the war in Virginia. Companies Of The Tennessee 23rd Infantry Regiment James G. Armstrong, 1st Co. "A." Consolidated with "B" April, 1862. Men from Maury County. Henry B. Haynie, John G. Lowe, William S. Bowman, 2nd Co. "A," formerly 1st Co. "G." Men from Smith County. George T. Blakemore, William A. Vernon, William B. J. Moore, Daniel W. May, Co. "B," formerly "B." Men from Lawrence County Robert Cantrell, Leroy J. Magness, G. W. Hicks, Erastus E. Foster, William D. Reinhardt 2nd Co. "C," formerly 1st Co. "E." Men from DeKalb County. Mathias Martin, Micajah Payne, George Alexander Cortner, 2nd Co. "D," formerly 1st Co. "I." "The Erwin Guards." Men from Bedford County. James F. Neill, James A. Ridley, W. A. Williams, N. R. Allen, John L. Elkins, 2nd Co. "E," formerly 1st Co. "K." Men from Bellbuckle, Bedford County. William S. Lowe, 1st Co. "F." Consolidated with "H" April 1862. Men from Rutherford County. William Crisp Blanton, James K. P. Lytle, 2nd Co. "F," formerly 1st Co. "C," called "A" in April, 1862. "The Scudder Rifles." Men from Unionville, Bedford County, some from Marshall County. William H. Harder, John W. Harder, 2nd Co. "G," formerly 1st Co. "D." Men from Perry County. M. M. Brien, Jr., William A. Ott, John Coffee New, Co. "H." Men from Cannon, Bedford, and Coffee Counties.

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Michigan 23rd Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-04-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Michigan 23rd Infantry Regiment fought the entire war in the west, beginning in the summer of 1862. They missed the siege of Nashville while pursuing Confederate troops in Tennessee and Kentucky and they also missed the Battle of Chickamauga while involved in follow-up operations at Knoxville. The regiment participated in the Atlanta Campaign followed by Franklin and Nashville, and then participated in Sherman's Carolina Campaign and the final battles at Bentonville and Averasboro. For some unknown reason, they did not participate in the Grand Review in Washington, but were mustered out in late May, 1865 and returned home by rail. With a total enrollment of 1,417, the 23rd had 41 men killed in action, 8 died of wounds and 228 of disease for a total casualty rate of 20%. Company A - Clinton County Company B - Saginaw County Company C - Genesee County Company D - Tuscola County Company E - Saginaw County and Alcona County Company F - Bay County and Huron County Company G - Clinton County Company H - Kent County and Shiawassee County Company I - Houghton County and Kalamazoo County Company K - Genesee County Unassigned Company - Genesee County

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 39th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 39th Infantry Regiment was organized at Jackson, Mississippi, during the late spring of 1862. About twenty-five percent of this unit was sick in June, and there were 29 officers and 541 men present for duty in July. Company I took part in the fight at Baton Rouge, then, assigned to General Beall's command, the regiment was captured at Port Hudson in July, 1863. After the exchange in December it totalled 220 effectives. Attached to Ross' and Sears' Brigade it was involved in the Atlanta Campaign, Hood's Tennessee operations, and the defense of Mobile. The regiment reported 7 casualties at New Hope Church, 30 at Kennesaw Mountain, 5 at the Chattahoochee River, and 48 in the Battle of Atlanta. Few surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 31st Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 31st Mississippi Infantry was organized by the increase of the 5th Infantry Battalion to a regiment during the winter of 1861-1862. The 31st Mississippi Infantry was placed on garrison duty at Vicksburg. There it was attached to the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. The regiment served with that command for much of its career. In the spring of 1864 the unit was placed in the Army of Tennessee. On April 9, 1865 the regiment was consolidated with the 3rd and 40th Infantry Regiments and designated as the 3rd Infantry Regiment Consolidated at Smithfield, North Carolina. The army was surrendered near Durham Station April 26th. Company A -- Orr Guards [J.A. Orr] (raised in Pontotoc County, MS) Company B -- Dixie Guards, aka Avent Company, & aka Avent Rebels (raised in Choctaw County, MS) Company C -- Capt. Hill's Company, aka Chickasaw Guards, & aka Old Chickasaw (raised in Chickasaw County, MS) Company D -- Dixie Rebels (raised in Calhoun County, MS) Company E -- Choctaw Rebels, aka Choctaw Greys (raised in Choctaw County, MS) Company F -- Calhoun Tigers (raised in Calhoun County, MS) Company G -- Orr Guards [H.C. Orr] (raised in Pontotoc County, MS) Company H -- Capt. Jenning's Company (raised in Itawamba County, MS) Company I -- Jackson Rifles (raised in Choctaw County, MS) Company K -- Capt. McWhorter's Company (raised in Pontotoc County, MS)

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 42nd Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 42nd Infantry Regiment was organized at Oxford, May 14, 1862. It fought throughout the war in Virginia. It suffered greatly at Petersburg. In the latter part of February, 1865, Col. A. M. Nelson was in command of the brigade and General Davis of the division. Colonel Nelson was yet in command of the brigade when the Petersburg line was broken April 2, 1865, and he was captured, with most of his command. The colors of the Forty-second were captured by Corporal Charles W. Dolloff, Eleventh Vermont, of Getty's Division. The Vermont Brigade claimed the honor of being the first to break the line of gray. Captain Tilden was credited with the capture of 2 cannon, 11 officers and 62 men of the Forty-second. Companies of The MS 42nd Infantry Regiment Company A -- Carroll Fencibles (raised in Carroll County, MS) Company B -- Senatobia Invincibles, aka the Invincibles (raised in Panola County, MS) Company C -- Nelm's Avengers, aka Nelson's Avengers (raised in Yalobusha County, MS) Company D -- Capt. Locke's Company (raised in Yalobusha County, MS) Company E -- Davenport Rifles (raised in Tishomingo County, MS) Company F -- Capt. Clark's Company (raised in Calhoun County, MS) Company G -- Gaston Rifles (raised in Calhoun County, MS) Company H -- Capt. Powell's Company (raised in Yalobusha County, MS) Company I -- Mississippi Reds (raised in Panola County, MS) Company K -- Capt. Mears' Company (raised in Itawamba County, MS) Company L -

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 8th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 8th Infantry Regiment was organized at Enterprise, Mississippi, during the spring of 1861. Many of its members were from Jones, Wilkinson, and Clarke counties. The unit served in Florida and Mississippi, then was assigned to General J.K. Jackson's, Gist's, and Lowry's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. It participated in the campaigns of the army from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, was with Hood in Tennessee, and saw action in North Carolina.

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 22nd Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 22nd Infantry Regiment, organized at Iuka, Mississippi, in August, 1861, contained 38 officers and 597 men present for duty in November. Its members were from the counties of Jefferson, Amite, Lafayette, Hinds, De Soto, and Issaquena. After fighting at Shiloh, Baton Rouge, and Corinth, the unit was assigned to Rust's and Featherston's Brigade in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. It participated in various conflicts during the Vicksburg siege and for a time was stationed at Jackson. Continuing the fight under General Featherston, it was active in the Atlanta Campaign, Hood's Tennessee operations, and later in North Carolina. The regiment lost 13 killed and 34 wounded at Baton Rouge, had 21 killed and 64 wounded at Peach Tree Creek, and totaled 93 officers and men in December, 1864. It surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Company A -- Mississippi Greys (raised in Lawrence County, MS) Company B -- Hinds Light Guards (raised in Hinds County, MS) Company C -- Sarsfield Southrons (raised in Warren County, MS) Company D -- Rodney Guards (raised in Jefferson County, MS) Company E -- Liberty Guards (raised in Amite County, MS) Company F -- DeSoto Rebels (raised in DeSoto County, MS) Company G -- Black Hawk Rifles (raised in Carroll County, MS) Company H -- Lafayette Farmers (raised in Lafayette County, MS) Company I -- Swamp Rangers (raised in Washington County, MS) Company K -- Pegues Defenders (raised in Lafayette County, MS)

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 20th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 20th Mississippi Volunteer Infantry Regiment - .was organized during the late summer of 1861 with men from Bolivar, Monroe, Noxubee, Adams, Scott, Carroll, and Newton counties. The unit moved to Virginia, then Tennessee where in February, 1862, it was captured at Fort Donelson on February 16 and held until April, 1862. In this engagement it lost 19 killed and 60 wounded of the 31 officers and 469 men present. The regiment was exchanged and assigned to Tilghman's and J. Adams' Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. For a time it served in the Vicksburg area, then transferred to the Army of the Tennessee. Placed in J. Adams' and Lowry's Brigade, the 20th was involved in the Atlanta and Tennessee Campaigns In April, 65 it was consolidated and designated the 15th Miss Infantry, but the war was essentially over that same month. and ended the war in North Carolina. Only a remnant surrendered on April 26, 1865. Company A -- Miles McGehee Rifles (raised in Bolivar County, MS) Company B -- Hamilton Guards (raised in Monroe County, MS) Company C -- Carroll Guards (raised in Carroll County, MS) Company D -- Noxubee Rifleman, aka Noxubee Rifles (raised in Noxubee County, MS) Company E -- Adams Rifles (raised in Harrison County, MS) Company F -- Forest Guards (raised in Scott County, MS) Company G -- Barksdale Greys (raised in Winston County, MS) Company H -- Morton Pine Knots (raised in Scott County, MS) Company I -- Jasper Rifles (raised in Jasper County, MS) Company K -- Capt. Oldham's Company (raised in Attala County, MS)

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 11th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 11th Infantry Regiment was organized at Corinth, Mississippi, in May, 1861, and mustered into Confederate service at Lynchburg, Virginia. Its companies were recruited into Confederate service at Lynchburg, Virginia. Its companies were recruited in the counties of Neshoba, Yazoo, Monroe, Coahome, Noxubee, Chickasaw, Lowndes, Lamar, Carroll, and Lafayette. The 11th fought at First Manassas under General B.E. Bee, then was assigned to General Whiting's, Law's, and J.R. Davis' Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. The 11th served with the army from Seven Pines to Cold Harbor except when it was with Longstreet at Suffolk. Later it was involved in the Petersburg siege south of the James River in the Appomattox Campaign. This regiment lost 7 killed and 21 wounded at First Manassas and totalled 504 effectives in April, 1862. It had 18 killed, 142 wounded, and 3 missing at Gaines' Mill, 4 killed and 55 wounded at Second Manassas, and 8 killed and 96 wounded in the Maryland Campaign. Of the 592 engaged at Gettysburg, thirty-four percent were disabled, and there were 9 casualties en route from Pennsylvania. It surrendered 3 officers and 15 men.

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of The Mississippi 27th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 27th Infantry Regiment was organized in November and December, 1861 with men recruited in the counties of Oktibbeha, Leake, Covington, Jasper, and Simpson. After serving in Florida and Kentucky, then unit was assigned to General Walthall's and Brantley's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. It took an active part in the campaigns of the army from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, moved with Hood into Tennessee, and fought in North Carolina. It reported 83 casualties at Murfreesboro, 117 at Chickamauga, and 208 at Chattanooga. For a time it was consolidated with the 24th Regiment and in December, 1863 totaled 491 men and 354 arms. At Resaca the regiment lost 6 killed and 27 wounded, and at Ezra Church the 24th/27th had 11 killed and 67 wounded of the 430 engaged. It surrendered on April 26, 1865. Companies Of The MS 27th Infantry Regiment Company A -- Oktibbeha Riflemen (raised in Oktibbeha County, MS) Company B -- Rosin Heels (raised in Jones County, MS) Company C -- Fredonia Hards (raised in Pontotoc County, MS) Company D -- Rayburn Rifles (raised in Lawrence County, MS) Company E -- Leake Guards, aka Leake Rovers (raised in Leake County, MS) Company F -- Covington Fencibles (raised in Covington County, MS) Company G -- Kennedy Guards (raised in Perry County, MS) Company H -- Jasper Blues (raised in Jasper & Lauderdale Counties, MS) Company I -- Harris Rebels (raised in Lawrence County, MS) Company K -- Enfield Rifles, aka Enfield Riflemen (raised in Monroe County, MS) [formerly Co. B, 5th Battalion MS Infantry] Company L -- Twiggs Rifles (raised in Jackson County, MS)

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 3rd Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-23 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 3rd Infantry Regiment was organized in the spring of 1861 at Enterprise, Mississippi. After serving in Biloxi, the unit was assigned to General L. Hebert's and Featherston's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, and was active in various conflicts around Vicksburg. It continued to serve under General Featherston in the Atlanta Campaign and in Tennessee and North Carolina. This regiment totaled 572 men in February, 1863, reported 88 casualties at Peach Tree Creek, lost many at Franklin, and had only 71 present for duty in December, 1864. It surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Companies of the Mississippi 3rd Infantry Regiment Company A - Live Oak Rifles - Jackson County Company B Sunflower Dispersers (raised in Sunflower County, MS) [also listed as Co. E] Company C - Downing Rifles - Hinds County [also listed as Co. I] Company D - Chunkey Heroes - Newton County [also listed as Co. B] Company E - Biloxi Rifles aka Biloxi Rifle Guards - Harrison County Company. F - Sieldsboro Rifles - Hancock County [also listed as Co. H] Company G - Gainesville Volunteers (also listed as Co. K) - Hancock County Co. H - Dahlgren Guards - Harrison County [also listed as Co. D] Company I -- John M. Sharps, aka Yazoo Rebels (raised in Yazoo County, MS) [also listed as Co. C] Company K -- McWillie Blues (raised in Copiah County, MS) [also listed as Co. A]

Download or read book Historical Sketch Roster of the Alabama 23rd Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alabama 23rd Infantry Regiment was organized at Montgomery, Alabama, in November, 1861. It moved to Mobile and during the next two months lost 82 men by disease. Later the unit was ordered to Tennessee, was active in Kentucky, then in December, 1862, transferred to Tracy's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. It fought at Chickasaw Bayou, Port Gibson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River Bridge, and Vicksburg, where it was captured. Exchanged and reorganized, it was assigned to General Pettus' Brigade, Army of Tennessee. It continued throughout the war in the Army of Tennessee, participating in the Atlanta Campaign. The 23rd then saw action in Tennessee under Hood, and ended the war in North Carolina. During December, 1861, it totaled 674 men, sustained 18 casualties at Chattanooga, and had 374 effectives and 282 arms in December, 1863. The regiment contained 202 men in January, 1865, and surrendered with 75 in April. Companies Of The Alabama 23rd Infantry Regiment Co. "A" (Wilcox County; paroled as part of Co. "C," 23rd AL Infantry, Consolidated): John J. Longmire (promoted); G. H. Moye (resigned, 13 Nov 63); J. W. Steen (captured, Vicksburg; wounded, Atlanta) Co. "B" (Macon County; paroled as part of Co. "I," 23rd AL Infantry, Consolidated): Francis McMurray (wounded, Port Gibson, and captured; promoted; resigned, 21 March 64) F. A. Rutherford (KIA, Jonesboro); Lt. Carnie Leslie Co. "C" (Marengo County; paroled finally as part of Co. "I," 23rd AL Infantry, Consolidated): A. L. Norwood (resigned); Amariah C. Roberds (promoted); Robert Chapman; Alfred Bethea (resigned, 2 Sept 62) Co. "D" (Conecuh County): D. K. Smith (resigned, 10 Sept 62); James T. Hester (promoted); James M. Anderson Co. "E" (Monroe County; paroled as part of Co. "D," 23rd AL Infantry, Consolidated): G. G. Mathews (resigned, 24 Feb 63); H. M. Graham (captured, Vicksburg) Co. "F" (Lowndes County; paroled as part of Co. "D," 23rd AL Infantry, Consolidated): Henry P. Reid (resigned, 3 Jan 63); S. Oliver Merriwether (captured, Port Gibson) Co. "G" (Choctaw County; paroled as part of Co. "D," 23rd AL Infantry, Consolidated): Alfred Yates (resigned, 13 Sept 62); John Stephens (KIA, Port Gibson); W. W. Johnson (resigned, 13 April 64); M. Butterfield; (KIA, Atlanta); R. F. Campbell Co. "H" (Conecuh County; paroled as part of Co. "E," 23rd AL Infantry, Consolidated): Thomas D. McCall (resigned, 29 April 63); B. L. Selman (captured, Vicksburg; wounded, Resaca); 2nd Lt. J. T. McDonald Co. "I" (Baldwin County; paroled as part of Co. "E," 23rd AL Infantry, Consolidated): R. Y. Rew (resigned, 9 Feb 63, and 30 March 63); W. H. Myles (captured, Vicksburg) Co. "K," King Guards (Wilcox and Clarke counties; paroled as part of Co. "C," 23rd AL Infantry, Consolidated): William E. Powe (resigned, 10 Nov 62); Greene D. McConnell (captured, Vicksburg)

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of The Mississippi 35th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 35th Infantry Regiment, recruited at West Point and Corinth, was organized during the spring of 1862. The unit fought under General J.C. Moore at Corinth and lost 32 killed, 110 wounded, and 347 missing. Later it was assigned to Hebert's and Moore's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, and in February, 1863, totalled 414 officers and men. It was captured when Vicksburg fell, and during the siege it had 20 killed and 82 wounded. After being exchanged, it was placed in Baldwin's and Sears' Brigade, served throughout the Atlanta Campaign, was in Tennessee with Hood, and aided in the defense of Mobile. The regiment sustained 20 casualties at New Hope Church, 36 at Kennesaw Mountain, 35 at the Chattahoochee River, and 47 in the Battle of Atlanta. It surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.CompaniesCompany A -- Barry Guards (raised in Kemper County, MS)Company B -- Farmer Boys (raised in Kemper & Winston Counties, MS)Company C -- Oktibbeha Rescue No. 2 (raised in Lowndes & Oktibbeha Counties, MS)Company D -- Fort Donelson Avengers (raised in Winston County, MS)Company E -- Muckalusha Guards, aka Neshoba Dixies (raised in Neshoba County, MS)Company F -- Capt. Gregory's Company (raised in Lowndes County, MS)Company G -- Capt. Coopwood's Company (raised in Chickasaw, Lowndes, & Oktibbeha Counties, MS)Company H -- Confederate Volunteers (raised in Lowndes County, MS)Company I -- Capt. Watson's Company (raised in Lowndes County, MS)Company K -- Invincible Warriors (raised in Chickasaw, Choctaw, Lowndes, & Oktibbeha Counties, MS)

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 24th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mississippi 24th Infantry Regiment was organized at Meridian, Mississippi, during the fall of 1861 with eleven companies. Its members were recruited in the counties of Hancock, Clay, Lowndes, Chickasaw, Kemper, Choctaw, and Monroe. It moved to Florida, returned to Mississippi, and took part in the siege of Corinth. After serving in Kentucky, it was assigned to General Walthall's and Brantly's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. The 24th participated in many battles from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, endured Hood's winter operations in Tennessee, and saw action in North Carolina. It sustained 116 casualties at Murfreesboro, 132 at Chickamauga, and 189 at Chattanooga. For a time it was consolidated with the 27th Regiment and in December, 1863, totaled 491 men and 354 arms. At Resaca the unit lost 24 killed and 28 wounded, and at Ezra Church the 24th/27th had 11 killed and 67 wounded and missing of the 430 engaged. About 25 men were present at the surrender. Company A -- Gaines Warriors (raised in Greene & Perry Counties, MS) Company B -- Mississippi Confederates (raised in Monroe County, MS) Company C -- Dowd Rebels (raised in Chickasaw County, MS) Company D -- Caledonia Rifles (raised in Lowndes County, MS) Company E -- Helen Johnstone Guards (raised in Madison County, MS) Company F -- Cummings Grays (raised in Marshall County, MS) Company G -- Brierfield Defenders (raised in Warren County, MS) Company H -- Buena Vista Hornets (raised in Chickasaw County, MS) Company I -- Kemper Rebels (raised in Kemper County, MS) Company K -- Choctaw Rebels (raised in Choctaw County, MS) Company L -- Monroe Rangers, aka the Athens Guard (raised in Monroe County, MS)