I would suspect that he was discharged as being over the age of conscription not withstanding his
original enlistment obligation.

Charles Benger

Residence Bibb County GA;
Enlisted on 4/20/1861 as a Musician.
On 4/20/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. GA 2nd Battn Infantry
(This is a colored soldier)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865

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Charles Benger, Musician, Company D, 2nd Independent Battalion Georgia Infantry,* enlisted April 20, 1861 at Macon, Ga. by Capt. R. A. Smith for 12 months, discharged July 20, 1862, paid July 22

*This company subsequently became Company B, 2nd Battalion Georgia Infantry

M266: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia