The 12th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry was an

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from

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that served with the

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in the

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It was mustered in 1861, consisting mostly of men from Gibson County. Colonel

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was its commanding officer.

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was the major for the regiment. The regiment fought in notable battles, including the Battle of Shiloh.

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