John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Georgia 37th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Georgia 37th Infantry Regiment was organized during the spring of 1863 by consolidating the 3rd and 9th Georgia Infantry Battalions. These units had fought at Cumberland Gap, the Kentucky Campaign, and Murfreesboro. The 37th was assigned to General Bate's, Tyler's, and J. A. Smith's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. It fought with the army from Chickamauga to Atlanta, endured Hood's winter campaign, and was active in North Carolina. In December, 1863, it totaled 416 men and 265 arms. Few surrendered on April 26, 1865. Companies of the Georgia 37th Infantry Regiment Company A -Murray County Company B - Muscogee County Company C - Upson County - Upson County Grays Company D - Hart County - McMullan Guards Company E - Clarke and Madison Counties Company F - Franklin County - Franklin Rangers Company G - Elbert County - Elbert County Guards Company H - Columbia, Lincoln & Wilkes Counties - Georgia Pettus Volunteers Company I - Campbell, Carroll, Coweta, And Fulton Counties, Georgia Company K - Muscogee County, Georgia - Lulu Guards