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COL Lochlin Washington Caffey Sr

7 Nov 1868 – 29 Oct 1942

Birth	7 Nov 1868
Death	29 Oct 1942
Cemetery	Decatur Cemetery Decatur , DeKalb County , Georgia , USA
Added by	Michael Belis on 28 Jul 2018
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157095530

Bio

Lochlin W. Caffey served in Company A of the 2nd Georgia Volunteer Infantry from May 11, 1898, to November 30, 1898, where he became a Sergeant. On September 2, 1899, Caffey enlisted as a private in the US 40th Volunteer Infantry. where he quickly rose to the rank of Sergeant and then 1st Sergeant of Company. On March 20, 1900, he was given a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant on May 18, 1900. He was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant on September 27 with the 26th Infantry. Caffey was transferred to the 15th Infantry on July 12, 1902. In 1905 he was Battalion Adjutant. He was promoted to Captain on March 4, 1911, and Major on August 3, 1917. He commanded the 22nd Infantry as a Colonel from September 1, 1928 to June 30, 1930. He retired on August 31, 1932, after 30 years service.

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Family

Parents

• Benjamin Franklin Caffey Jr 1824–1888
• Mary Evans Winn Caffey 1836–1910

Spouse

• Helen Eugenia Mead Caffey 1875–1962 FaG

Siblings

• Hugh Madison Caffey 1854–1935
• Benjamin Franklin Caffey III 1862–1938
• James Winn Caffey 1863–1934
• Katherine "Katie" Caffey Barco 1867–1927
• Dr William Paul Caffey 1874–1905

Children

• MG Eugene Mead Caffey 1895–1961 FaG
• Lochlin Washington Caffey Jr 1897–1927 FaG
• Benjamin Franklin "Bing" Caffey 1902–1983 FaG
• Helen Pauline Caffey 1906–1992 FaG
• Mollie Wynne Caffey 1909–1927 FaG

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