Re: Did the 26th S.C. Inf have a Co C??
"Historians of warfare also praise the Confederate conscription act of 1862, specifically for its exemptions. They call it the first modern draft in the world . . . "
http://www.etymonline.com/cw/conscript.htm
In February 1864, the age limits were revised to include those 17 to 50. I suspect Wilson reached the age of 17 when he either enlisted, or was conscripted.