RIGGS FAMILY MILITARY SERVICE
The first military service of the Riggs family we are aware of started during the Civil War, which began in April 1861 when the Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumpter. Our families had always lived in the southern states and some were slave owners. Mr. Riggs and all of his brothers, even his father for a short time, served in the Confederate army.
Mr. Riggs enlisted 1 October 1862, in Milam County, Texas, as a Private in Company D 4th Regt. Texas Cavalry under Captain Lesueur. He served 5 ½ months, until he was wounded during a skirmish at Franklin, Louisiana, on 14 April 1863.
FRANKLIN, LA WHERE BRANNICK RIGGS WAS WONDED DURING THE CIVIL WAR
He was taken to a Confederate hospital and the following day was captured, along with many others in the hospital, by the Union forces. Having had his arm and shoulder shattered and the bullet almost against his back bone, he was the same as a dead man. The Union doctors wanted to amputate his arm, but he protested. Being a Mason, he gave the Masonic sign to a young Union doctor, also a Mason, and the young doctor helped him to avoid amputation. He was taken care of in a private home where he stayed for a number of months. Because Mr. Riggs was a sincere and good man, respected by his captors, he was paroled, provided a wagon, released and allowed to travel home. Our small family had remained in Milam County Texas while he was away at the war. It took some time but Mr. Riggs’ arm did recover, but was stiff from then on.
In a book called “Index to Arkansas Confederate Soldiers, Volume III, P-Z, p. 45-46 I found several Thomas Riggs names. Looking on the internet under Civil War Soldiers and Sailors I found a Thomas Riggs, Pvt. Age 59, Enl 1 Sep 1861 at Pocahantas, Ark., disch before 31 Dec 1862. He enlisted in the 8th Arkansas Infantry Regiment Company G )new). In this same unit there were several men enlisted together from Izard County Arkansas. In addition to Thomas Riggs there was a James Felton, age 60, and a John W. Copeland. I feel it is reasonable to assume this Thomas Riggs is our Thomas Riggs from Izard County Arkansas.
In 1862 Brannick’s brother, James Monroe, joined James R. Shaler’s Infantry, being recruited from Izard County Arkansas. James was a 2nd Lieutenant and then a Lt. Colonel during the Civil war. As a 1st Lt. James was captured 8 Apr 1862 and held as a POW at Alton, Illinois. In Sept. 1862 he was taken to Vicksburg and released in a prisoner exchange. He was age 27.
Brannick’s brother, Barney Kemp served with James in Arkansas. Barney died of pneumonia in 1863 in Little Rock, Arkansas, while serving as a Lieutenant. We have no record of the service of William Carroll Riggs. Brannick’s youngest brother also enlisted but we have no record of his service or what happened to him.
FAMILY MEMBER RELATIONSHIP NUMBERING SYSTEM
A numbering system has been developed that assigns a unique chain of digits to each family member. These unique numbers are used throughout the website to help identify family member relationships. The second number is the position of each child in the family of ( 1 ) Thomas and ( 1A ) Rhoda Riggs, parents of ( 4 ) Brannick Riggs who was their fourth child.
Because this is a website for the Brannick Riggs family the second number is the position of ( 4 ) Brannick.
The third number is the position of each child in the family of ( 4 ) Brannick and ( 4A ) Mary Elizabeth Riggs. For example:
1-4-5 Brannick Benjamin Riggs
He is the 5th child of Brannick and Mary Elizabeth.
The fourth number is the position of a child in that child’s family.
1-4-5-4 Thomas Riggs
He is the 4th child of Brannick Benjamin Riggs, the grandchild of Brannick and Mary Elizabeth Riggs.
The fifth number is the position of a child in that child’s family.
1-4-5-4-2 Nancy Ruth Riggs Sloan
She is the second child of Thomas Riggs, the great grandchild of Brannick and Mary Elizabeth.
The sixth number is the position of a child in that child’s family.
1-4-5-4-2-4 Troy Gordon Sloan
He is the 4th child of Nancy Ruth Riggs Sloan, the great, great grandchild of Brannick and Mary Elizabeth.
The seventh number is the position of a child in that child’s family.
1-4-5-4-2-4-5 Charlard Andre` Sloan
He is the 5th child of Troy Gordon Sloan, the great, great, great grandchild of Brannick and Mary Elizabeth.
The spouse of each descendant is listed under the descendant's name with an explanation and family member number the same as their spouse with a letter after the number, "A" indicating descendant's first spouse, "B" the second, etc.
MILITARY SERVICE BY BRANNICK RIGGS
AND THE DESCENDANTS OF BRANNICK AND MARY ELIZABETH RIGGS
1-4-3 WILLIAM MONROE RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NONE
1-4 BRANNICK RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
TIME PERIOD SERVED: 1 October 1862 - 29 February 1864
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Private
DUTY STATIONS: Franklin, Louisiana
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-1 THOMAS JEFFERSON RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NONE
1-4-1-2 EDWARD MURRAY RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY AIR CORP
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWI
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: France
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-1-3 CHARLES PINKNEY RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NATIONAL GUARD
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWI / 2 years at Douglas, AZ Border Station
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Douglas, AZ (Mexico border)
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-1-9 DONALD LEE RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NAVY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-3-1 WILLIAM MONROE RIGGS, JR. (BILLIE)
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII 1944 - 1946 / 2 years
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Korea
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5 BRANNICK BENJAMIN RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NONE
1-4-5-1A URBAN LARSEN
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWI
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-1-1 HAROLD URBAN LARSEN
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NAVY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-1-2A JAMES BLAIR
BRANCH OF SERVICE: MERCHANT MARINES
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-1-3A THAD GREER
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NAVY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-4-2-1 TY MARTELLE SLOAN
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: 4 October 1989 - 31 January 2010 / 20 years and 4 months
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Sargent First Class (SFC/E-7)
DIFFERENT DUTY STATIONS: Ft. Jackson, SC, Ft. Gordon, GA, Camp Carroll, South Korea, Ft. Meade, MD, Schofield Barracks, HI, Ft. Belvoir, VA, Ft. Shafter, HI, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
MILLITARY HONORS: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal
1-4-5-4-2-5-2 BRANDON RIOS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: Currently serving
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-4-4 BARRY RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Uknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-6-1-3 LEON WARDLE
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NAVY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: 26 years
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Captain
DUTY STATIONS: Uknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-6-4 JESSIE NAELGE
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: Unknown
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Uknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-7A ANTHON TURLEY
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Uknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-7-1A TONY TURLEY
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY RESERVE
TIME PERIOD SERVED: Unknown
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Uknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-7-1-1 MARK TURLEY
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY RESERVE
TIME PERIOD SERVED: Unknown
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Uknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-7-1A OWEN SKOUSEN
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NAVY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: Unknown
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Aircraft Carrier
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-5-7-2A JAY CLARK
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: 1962 through 1965
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Korea
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-6 JAMES JAY RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NONE
1-4-8 JOHN CASEY RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NONE
1-4-8-2-3A LOUIS V. CISCO
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: 1966-1968
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Colorado Springs and Karlsrue, Germany
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-8-2-3-2A VERNON D. SANDT
BRANCH OF SERVICE: AIR FORCE
TIME PERIOD SERVED: Unknown
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-8-2-3-2-1 JOEL A. CISCO
BRANCH OF SERVICE: MARINE CORPS
TIME PERIOD SERVED: Unknown
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Okinawa, Japan,
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-8-2-3-3A COREY LEE YATSO
BRANCH OF SERVICE: AIR FORCE
TIME PERIOD SERVED: 22 August 2001 - 1 September 2022 / 21 years
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Master Sargent
DUTY STATIONS: Korea 2006-2007, Afghanistan 2002-2003 and 2003-2004, Kuwait 2002 and 2018-2019, and Davis Monthan 2019-2022
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-8-2-3B WILLIAM E. STORIE
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: Unknown
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Viet Nam
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-9 LUCY (RIGGS) MOORE
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NONE
1-4-9-5 MARJORIE MOORE
BRANCH OF SERVICE: WAVE
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-9-6 G.L. MOORE
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-10 BARNEY KEMP RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: NONE
1-4-10-4 HERBERT RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY AIR CORPS
TIME PERIOD SERVED: WWII
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown
1-4-10-2-1 CASEY (RIGGS) DENNIS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: AIR FORCE and ARIZONA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
TIME PERIOD SERVED: January, 1964 - September, 1969 and 1974 - 1989
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Lt Col.
DUTY STATIONS: Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska / Tyndal Air Force Base, Panama City, Florida / McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey / Yokota Air Base, Tachikawa, Japan
MILLITARY HONORS: Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Viet Nam Service Medal, Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and others.
1-4-10-2-2 JAMES M. RIGGS
BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
TIME PERIOD SERVED: Unknown
RANK AT TIME OF LEAVING SERVICE: Unknown
DUTY STATIONS: Unknown
MILLITARY HONORS: Unknown