John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Texas 32nd Cavalry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Texas 32nd Cavalry Regiment [also called 15th Regiment] was organized in May, 1862, using the 1st Texas Cavalry Battalion (Crump's) as its nucleus. Many of it members were from Bowie, Marion, and Cass counties. The unit was soon dismounted and ordered east of the Mississippi River. After taking part in the Battle of Richmond, it was assigned to Ector's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. It fought throughout the war with the Army of Tennessee. Following Franklin and Nashville, they were send to the defense of Mobile and ended the war there. The companies of the 32nd were formed from Bowie, Marion, and Cass counties. Company A - Hunt CountyCompany B - Hopkins CountyCompany C - Rusk CountyCompany D - Hopkins CountyCompany E - Bowie CountyCompany F - Anderson CountyCompany G - Lamar CountyCompany H - Bowie CountyCompany I - Cass CountyCompany K - Red River County