All we know of Benjamin is what is reported of his presence at the company musters on the dates noted.

Here is what is in his record:

March 1, 1862, presence not stated
reenlisted March 8, 1862 at Gloster City,
August 31, 1862, present
October 31, 1862, present
December 31, 1862, present
February 28, 1863, present
April 30, 1863, present
June 30, 1863, present
August 31, 1863, present
October 31, 1863, absent, sick in hospital in Charleston, SC
December 19, 1863 assigned Guard Duty no time period noted
December 31, 1863, present
January 2, 1864 reported to have been on leave, no time period noted
January 24, 1864 assigned Guard Duty no time period noted
February 3, 1864 reported to have been on leave, no time period noted
March 16, 1864, furloughed from Lake City, Fla. Hospital for 60 days
April 27, 1864, Receipted for an issue of clothing
April 30, 1864, absent, on furlough
May 16, 1864 Furlough expired no indication of his whereabouts
July 30, 1864, Petersburg Mine explosion
August 31, 1864, present [Apr. 30 to Aug. 31]
Admitted Chimborazo Hospital September 7, 1864, Fever Remit
September 22, Furloughed for 40 days
——— sick & furloughed to go to Glouester Co.
October 31,1864, absent on sick furlough
November 1, 1864, furlough expires no indication of his whereabouts
December 31, 1864, absent, sick in Richmond hospital
February 28, 1865 Absent without leave
No further records