Born 14 July 1843 at Wulsdorf, near Bremerhaven, Germany. Son of John Conrad (d. 1857) and Friedericke Voss Adicks (d. 1872). Immigrated 1844 to Charleston, S.C., with his parents. Confederate military service in Capt. Julius A. Blake's Company, First Battalion, South Carolina Volunteers, later Co. I, Gaillard's Infantry Regiment or Co. I, 27th Regiment. Wounded in action 21 Aug. 1864 at military engagement in Dinwiddie County (Va.) known variously as Reams Station, Globe Tavern or Weldon Railroad and died 26 Aug. 1864 following amputation of left leg. Interred at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Va.
From the description of Henry Adicks papers, 1863-2010 (bulk, 1863-1866) (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 611929033
