Alonzo G. Draper

Military Person

1835 – 1865

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Who was Alonzo G. Draper?

Alonzo Granville Draper was a volunteer officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War who eventually earned the grade of brevet brigadier general. During his early career, Draper was an outspoken advocate of various social causes, particularly worker's rights. As an officer during the Civil War, Draper was best known as the commander of the 36th United States Colored Troops.

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Born
Sep 6, 1835
Brattleboro
Also known as
  • Alonzo Draper
Died
Sep 3, 1865
Brazos Island
Resting place
Pine Grove Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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