Casper H. Conrad Jr.

Casper H. Conrad Jr. (September 26, 1872 – August 12, 1954) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, Pancho Villa Expedition, and World War I, he served from 1895 to 1936 and attained the rank of brigadier general.

Early life

Casper Hauzer Conrad Jr. was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 26, 1872, the son of Major Casper H. Conrad Sr. (1844–1898), a Union Army veteran of the American Civil War who remained on active duty until his death during the Spanish–American War, and Ella (Cotton) Conrad (1849–1908).

Conrad was raised and educated at various Army posts as the family traveled for his father's career. in 1890 he was appointed to the United States Military Academy from South Dakota. In 1893, Conrad was chosen for the post of Cadet First Captain, the highest position in the student rank structure, but before the start of the 1893–1894 school year he was dismissed from the academy.

Start of career In June 1895, Conrad was commissioned as a second lieutenant and assigned to the 6th Cavalry Regiment. He was on duty with his troop at Namacpacan, La Union (now Luna, La Union) from May to August 1901. Conrad left the military in September 1936 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 64.

Family In 1911, Conrad married Harriet Marshall Shacklette (1874–1917). In 1923, he married Eva Shacklette (1873–1956), the sister of his first wife. Conrad had no children with either wife.