Inasmuch as he does not appear on subsequent muster rolls, I would assume he did not return to his regiment. It is unusual, however, that on the following muster roll he is not recorded as having been dropped from the rolls, as is recorded in many cases.

On the Company A Muster Roll for the period October 31, 1862 to February 28, 1863, he is recorded Absent without leave, no date specified, he enlisted June 16, 186_ (1862 I would believe) at Fayetteville for 3 years, no other records

Company A muster rolls are recorded for the following periods:

June 16 to _________, dated October 31, 1862 stationed in the field on the latter date

October 31, 1862 to February 28, 1863 stationed in Camp near Little Rock

March and April, 1863, stationed near Little Rock

April 30 to August 31,1863, stationed at Camp Bowen

January & February, 1864, stationed at Camp Dick Taylor

M317: Compiled Service Records of confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas