Wofford had previously voted against secession, but offered his services to his state and the Confederate Army. He was appointed a colonel in the Georgia State Militia, then a captain in the 18th Georgia Infantry in April 1861.
Prior to the secession of South Carolina, Wofford had voted against it. However, he later offered his services to both his state and the Confederate Army. He was appointed as a colonel in the Georgia State Militia and then a captain in the 18th Georgia Infantry in April 1861.