Benjamin enlisted in the Confederate army at Pocahontas, Arkansas, on 23 Sept. 1861, in the Arkansas 14th. Infantry, in Company “A” , for a one year term. It was called the McCarver’s Infantry Battalion.
In Jan of 1862 Companies “A,B,E, and H” became the Arkansas 9th Infantry .
Fought at the battle of Shiloh , Tenn. On April 6th. and 7th with the Woods Brigade in General Hardees Corps .along with the Arkansas 8th. Infantry.
Due to losses at Shiloh the Arkansas 9th. Infantry was formed into Companies “F and G” of the Arkansas 8th. Infantry on May 6, 1862.
On Sept 10, 1862 the one year enlistment was extended for the duration of the war.
On Oct. 8, 1862 the Arkansas 8th. Infantry fought at Perryville,Tenn. and on 31 Dec. 1862 fought at Stone River,Tenn. Due to losses in these battles! The Arkansas 8th. Was consolidated with the Arkansas 19th. For the duration of the war.
Note: Ancestry has two listing for Benjamin one for enlistment of the 14
Reg. of McCarvers 14th as a Private, Co “A”.
The other is for the 8TH Arkansas , Co. “G” as Corporal In Rank and Sergeant Out Rank.
from approved pension from state of Arkansas #7994.12 july 1901
1.discharged from the 8th arkansas infantry,Co "G" on 15 june 1865.
2.wonded at New Hope Church Battle in georgia 27 May 1864, gun shot through right ear and neck.
3. wonded again at Battle of Franklin Tenn. 30 nov. 1864, gun shot through left elbow.
info from Ancestery, internet and his Approved Arkansas pension records.