Paschal Conley (1858-1919) was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, Buffalo Soldier,[1][2] and served as Quartermaster Sergeant Troop M, 10th Cavalry Regiment, during the Spanish–American War.

Paschal Conley enlisted in 1892, as was assigned to Holguin Cuba Military base, as a member of the 10th Cavalry, "M" Troop commanded by 1st Sergeant Louis Smith.

Pershing fought tirelessly for Conley's proper recognition in an era when mixed race soldiers were often insufficiently recognized.

Throughout his career, Conley continued to urge reading among the Buffalo Soldiers,[8] and he encouraged athletics as a way of keeping the troops fit and engaged.

His son, Edward J. Conley, would also become very active in real estate, and serve as notary to land leases in the Crow Agency region of Montana.