The compiled service records from Fold3 show a W A Bulkley as 1 Sergeant/1 Lt in Co D/I 5th Missouri Cavalry [Confederate]
Enlisted Aug 18, 1862 Saline Co, Mo by Col J O Shelby for the war
Wounded at Hartsville, Mo Jan 11, 1863
Taken prisoner at Batesville, Ark Feb 3, 1863-paroled same date
1st Lt Wm A Bulkley Co I, Gordon’s Regt, Shelby’s Bgde Mo Cavalry-paid $356.61 June 14, 1863