Alonzo G. Draper Military person
Alonzo Granville Draper (September 6, 1835 – September 3, 1865) 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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| allegiance | Union |
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| military command | *First Brigade First Division of the XXV Corps *Second Brigade Third Division of the XVIII Corps *2nd North Carolina Colored Volunteers (U.S.) later known as the 36th United States Colored Troops *Company C 1st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery |
| service start | 1861 |
| service end | 1865 |