Linda,

He is listed in Tennesseans in the Civil War as in Co. H. As Alan notes, there is also in the 21st. Co. H was raised in Benton Co.

Here is a ton of material which should keep you busy for some time.

Good Hunting,

George Martin

Here's a thumbnail sketch of the unit.
5th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry

5th Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, in May, 1861. Its members were recruited in Henry and Benton counties. The unit fought at New Madrid/Island No. 10 , Shiloh , and Perryville before being assigned to Strahl's, Stewart's, and Palmer's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. During December, 1862, it was reduced to five companies, and consolidated with the 4th Tennessee Volunteers. It participated in the various campaigns of the army from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, returned to Tennessee with Hood, and was active in North Carolina. This regiment lost 8 killed, 68 wounded, and 12 missing at Perryville, and the 4th/5th reported 76 casualties at Murfreesborough, 33 at Chickamauga, and 63 at Missionary Ridge. In December, 1863, the 5th totalled 167 men and 106 arms, but only a remnant surrendered on April 26, 1865. The field officers were Colonels Jonathan J. Lamb, William E. Travis, and Calvin D. Venable; Lieutenant Colonels John D. C. Atkins and William C. Swor; and Major Bryan B. Bunch, Jr.

From the US Military History Institute, Carlisle Barracks Unit bibliography
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5th Tennessee Infantry Regiment

Cannon, Robert K. Volunteers for Union and Liberty: History of the 5th Tennessee Infantry, U.S.A., 1862-1865. Knoxville, TN: Bohemian Brigade Pubs, 1995. 428 p. E531.5.5th.C36.

Confederate Military History, Extended Edition. Vol. 10: Tennessee. Wilmington, NC: Broadfoot, 1987. 806 p. E484C65.1987v10. (Contains numerous, scattered references to Tennessee units).

Crute, Joseph H., Jr. Units of the Confederate States Army. Midlothian, VA: Derwent, 1987. Ref. See p. 280 (1 photocopied page) for a concise summary of the regiment's service.

Lindsley, John B., ed. The Military Annals of Tennessee: Confederate. Nashville, TN: Lindsley, l886. pp. 195-204 (6 photocopied pages). E579.4L75. (Brief unit history)

Polignac, Camille. "Polignac's Diary." CW Times Illus (Aug 1980): pp. 14-18 & (Oct 1908): pp. 34-39 (12 photocopied pages). Per.

Reed, Mary Lou Baxter & Sam. "A Volunteer From the Volunteer State." Mil Images Magazine (Jan/Feb 1994): pp. 9-11 (3 photocopied pages). Per.

Sifakis, Stewart. Compendium of the Confederate Armies: Tennessee. NY: Facts on File, 1992. pp. 99-100 (2 photocopied pages). E579S53. (Unit organizational history).

Tennessee. CW Centennial Comm. Tennesseans in the Civil War: A Military History of Union and Confederate Units.... Vol. 1. Nashville, TN: By the Comm, 1964. pp. 184-86 (3 photocopied pages). E579.4A53v1. (Brief unit history).

From Ron Mosocco's James River Publishing Company Regimental Historys

5th Tennessee, See info. on "Campaigns and Battles of the 16th Tennessee Regiment, Tennessee Volunteers," by Thomas A. Head.

5th Tennessee, "Volunteers for the Union and Liberty: History of the 5th Tennessee Infantry, U.S.A., 1862-1865," by Robert K. Cannon. After more than 5 years of extensive research and compiling information on the 5th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment, U.S.A., author Robert Cannon and the Bohemian Brigade Bookshop (7347 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909, 615-694-8227) are pleased to announce the release of his much awaited, in-depth study of this proud and courageous group of volunteers known as the 5th Tennessee. Follow these men step-by-step through experiences and battles from the beginning of their involvement at Cumberland Gap to the final drama at Wilmington, N.C. Descendants of the 5th will find the personal information and photographs of the officers of great interest. Cannon has successfully uncovered documents, personal letters, and records which enable the reader to gain insight into the lives of these men. Their lives are followed from the beginning through battles, injuries, captures, and in some cases, to their deaths during service or after the War upon returning home. Photographs of the period are included along with photos of families, battle sites, and equipment. Many detailed maps, clarifying locations are included. These maps, which are easy to follow, clearly lead the reader through the areas of the country where the 5th Tennessee engaged in combat. Whether the reader is a descendent of these volunteers, a knowledgeable historian, or a student seeking information of this time, the impression of the men, their ideals, their loyalty and steadfast support of the Union during this period of our history will be remembered long after the facts are forgotten. Cannon has portrayed more than Civil War records, battle information, and personal insights. He has given us a look back into time and people who had to make an unbelievable decision, sometimes going against their own families, to stand up for their beliefs. He has provided a look at the lives of these brave and proud men, which we will not find in the average historical accounts. (paid ad) 428 pages, maps, cost $ 40.00.

5th Tennessee, USA Website: http://www.mindspring.com/%7Efifthtenn/index.html

Check out Bob's book at: 6th Tennessee Infantry Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~fifthtenn/

These two folks are listed as knowledgable of the 5th from Carol Botteron's CW Units. Do not know if Tom Reed covers the CSA or USA unit.

5th Tennessee Infantry tjreed@mail.widener.edu (Thomas Reed)
5th Tenn Inf. Regiment CSA John041862@AOL.COM (Jim Porter)