John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 39th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

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. Companies of the MS 39th Infantry Regiment Company A -- Simpson Greys (raised in Simpson County, MS) Company B -- Rankin Rebels (raised in Rankin County, MS) Company C -- Johnston Avengers (raised in Scott County, MS) Company D -- Newton Hornets (raised in Newton County, MS) Company E -- Barry Guards (raised in Copiah County, MS) Company F -- Pearl River Guards (raised in Simpson County, MS) Company G -- Price Rebels (raised in Rankin County, MS) Company H -- Dixie Guards (raised in Pike County, MS) Company I -- Burt Avengers (raised in Hinds County, MS) Company K -- Monroe Quin Guards (raised in Pike County, MS)