Benjamin Franklin Houck

Musician, 33rd Pa. Infantry (4th Pa. Reserves), Company K

Enrolled June 6, 1861, in Chester County at age 22, a lawyer. Mustered in July 17, 1961, in Harrisburg as musician. Deserted Dec. 1, 1862, at Brooks Station, Va. Apprehended Jan. 9, 1864, and found absent on account of sickness. Recorded at Camp Discharge Oct. 14, 1864. Charge of desertion removed Oct. 18, 1864. Discharged, to date June 17, 1864.