W.T. Rigell enlisted June 30, 1862 at Savannah with Capt. Banks. Pvt. Rigell was with the 21st Battalion, Georgia Cavalry, Co. B until, through consolidation of units, he was transferred to Co. E, 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry.
Pvt. W.T. Rigell's records show that he was present at roll calls through October. In the late fall of 1864 he received a clothing issue.
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