John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Texas 20th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Texas 20th Infantry Regiment was organized at Galveston, Texas, during the early summer of 1862 with a high percentage of middle-aged men. It was also known as the Third Corps under General John B. Magruder. Many of these men had previously served in the 9th Texas (Nichols') Infantry regiment. The regiment was assigned to the Trans-Mississippi Department and served in Texas. Their main purpose was to guard the Sabine River and to protect the city of Galveston, Texas. They saw little action until the Battle of Galveston in January 1863, in which they served with distinction, for which their action were commended by Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Companies of the Texas 20th Infantry Regiment Companies were formed from Hempstead, Houston, Austin, Kaufman, Galveston, and Huntsville, and Walker Counties.