John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 15th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The South Carolina 15th Infantry Regiment completed its organization in September, 1861, at Lightwoodknot Springs, near Columbia, South Carolina. The 15th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry was the fifth and last of the regiments formed to meet the quota of 3,000 new troops assigned to South Carolina by the Confederate government following the battle of 1st Manassas. The regiment drew some men from the 1st SCVI 6 months regiment that disbanded in South Carolina. Members of the 15th came from Richland, Union, Lexington, Kershaw, Fairfield, and Williamsburg counties. After serving on James Island, the unit moved to Virginia and was assigned to General Drayton's, Kershaw's, Kennedy's, and Conner's Brigade. Companies Of The SC 15th Infantry Regiment A- Cpt. Radcliffe, T. W. Columbia Rifles B- Cpt. Gist, William M. Gist Guards C- Cpt. Lewie, Frederick Sims Lexington Guards D- Cpt. Warrren, Thomas J. Kershaw Guards E- Cpt. Davis, John Bunyon Monticello Guards F- Cpt. Boyd, Charles W. Thicketty Rifles G- Cpt. Chandler, Joseph B. Williamsburg Riflemen H- Cpt. Sims, William H. Mount Tabor Company I- Cpt. Koon, John H. Dutch Fork Guards K- Cpt. Bird, Holloway I. Dorn's Invincibles