John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Independent Battery A, Kentucky Light Artillery John C Rigdon

The Kentucky Independent Light Artillery Battery A was organized at Camp Joe Holt, Ky., from Louisville Legion July, 1861, as Stone's Battery, and mustered in at Camp Muldraugh's Hill, Ky., September 27, 1861.

Battery A had long service, much of which was exceedingly active. It performed every duty to which it was called with a disciplined bravery which elicited the commendation of all commanders under whom it served.

It did not arrive on the field at Shiloh to participate in the battle, but was active in most all other engagements in the west up to and including the Atlanta Campaign and Franklin and Nashville.

It was in the vicinity of Nashville when the war ended, but was transferred to New Orleans, then to Texas before being mustered out November 5, 1865.