Caspar W. Collins
Caspar Weaver Collins | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1844 |
| Died | July 26, 1865 (aged 20) Near present-day Casper, Wyoming |
| Cause of death | Killed in Action |
| Buried | |
| Branch | Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry |
| Conflicts | Battle of Platte Bridge/American Indian Wars |
| Relations | Son of William O. Collins |
Caspar Weaver Collins (September 30, 1844 to July 26, 1865) was an American Union Army officer who served in the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry in the American west. He is the namesake for Fort Caspar (historically known as Fort Casper), from which Casper, Wyoming derives its name. He was the son of William O. Collins, a Colonel who had command of the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Caspar Collins was killed in the Battle of Platte Bridge on July 26, 1865.