William Spencer McCaskey

Photograph Courtesy of Raymond K. Johnson

Gravestone of William McCaskey at the San Francisco National Cemetery
(The Presidio)

Although not a member of the Seventh Cavalry on that fateful day, William Spencer McCaskey does have significance in Little Bighorn history. He was stationed at Fort Abraham Lincoln at the time, and it was his duty to go to Libbie Custer to tell her of her husband's fate. — Raymond K. Johnson

The following publication contains information about William S. McCaskey:

Article: "Fort A. Lincoln, July 1876" by Dennis Farioli and Ron Nichols • Capt. William S. McCaskey, commanding Fort Lincoln in July 1876, found himself facing the saddest task of his lengthy Army career. • Greasy Grass, Journal of the Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association, Vol. 17, May 2001.