John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Indiana 129th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Indiana 129th Infantry regiment was organized during the winter of 1863-64, at Michigan City and was mustered in March 1. It left the state on the 30th for Nashville, where it was assigned to the 2nd brigade, 1st division, 23d corps. On April 24 it reached Charleston, Tenn., and moved from there on May 3 to take part in the movement toward Atlanta. Starting with the battle of Resaca, the 129th participated in the battles and siege of Atlanta, followed Hood to Nashville and ended the war in North Carolina. Company A - Steuben and DeKalb counties Company B - Allen and Noble counties Company C - Allen, Noble, and La Grange counties Company D - Posey, Noble, Whitley counties Company E - Elkhert County Company F - DeKalb County Company G - Kosiusko County Company H - Kosiusko, Rush, and Steuben counties Company I - Kosiusko, Noble, Allen, and Steuben counties Company K - Kosiusko, Vigo, and Vermillion counties