A.D. Wilkes enlisted June 30, 1862 in Savannah with Capt. Banks. Pvt. Wilkes served in Co. B, 21st Battalion, Georgia Cavalry, then on February 13, 1864 was transferred to Co. E, 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry.
Pvt. Wilkes was wounded at Trevillian Station, Va. June 11, 1864. He was shot in the left shoulder, exiting under the right shoulder blade. Records shows him at home on sick furlough.