Allyn Capron

For his son, see Allyn K. Capron.
Captain Allyn Capron
Allyn Capron
Born(1846-08-27)August 27, 1846
Fort Brooke, Florida, US
DiedSeptember 18, 1898(1898-09-18) (aged 52)
Fort Myer, Virginia, US
Place of Burial
Arlington National Cemetery
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1867–98
RankCaptain
Unit1st U.S. Artillery
ConflictsSioux Wars

Pullman Strike

Spanish–American War

AwardsSilver Star (2)
RelationsAllyn Kissam Capron (son)
Erastus A. Capron (father)

Allyn Capron (August 27, 1846 – September 18, 1898), was a captain in the United States Army. He commanded an artillery battery during the Wounded Knee Massacre.

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