William Henry Draper, Jr.

1894–1974 (age 80)

Military Officer

Biography

William Henry Draper, Jr. (1894-1974) devoted his life to service, rising steadily through the ranks and applying the discipline learned in uniform to every endeavor he embraced.

He is remembered for a leadership style that balanced rigor with care, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire those laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

Did you know William Henry Draper, Jr.?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Philip Kearny
1815–1862 (age 47)
Arlington National Cemetery
Philip Kearny was a renowned Union general known for his aggressive tactics in the Civil War.
Lovell Rousseau
1818–1869 (age 51)
Arlington National Cemetery
Lovell Rousseau was an American military officer and congressman who served in the Civil War.
Joseph A. Haskin
1818–1874 (age 56)
Arlington National Cemetery
Joseph A. Haskin was a Troy-born military officer and engineer who served with distinction during the Civil War and live...
James Ord
1789–1873 (age 84)
Arlington National Cemetery
James Ord (1789-1873) was a military officer whose remains were interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
George Washington Parke Custis
1781–1857 (age 76)
Arlington National Cemetery
George Washington Parke Custis was a Maryland-born descendant of George Washington who lived from 1781 to 1857 and was b...
Jonathan Letterman
1824–1872 (age 48)
Arlington National Cemetery
Jonathan Letterman (1824-1872) was a Canonsburg-born physician who pioneered battlefield medical care and was buried at ...

Other notable military officers

Boston Custer
1848–1876 (age 28)
Woodland Cemetery
Boston Custer was a Union Army officer and younger brother of the famous General George Armstrong Custer.
Major Peter Jaquett
1755–1834 (age 79)
Old Swedes Churchyard
Major Peter Jaquett (1755-1834) was a military officer from New Castle County, Delaware.
Adam J. Slemmer
1828–1868 (age 40)
Montgomery Cemetery
Adam J. Slemmer was a Union Army officer from Montgomery County who served during the Civil War.
Micah Jenkins
1835–1864 (age 29)
Magnolia Cemetery
Micah Jenkins was a Confederate general who served with distinction in the American Civil War until his death in combat.
Arnold Elzey
1816–1871 (age 55)
Green Mount Cemetery
Arnold Elzey was a Confederate general who served in the American Civil War and lived in Somerset County, Maryland.
Frederick Buckley
1833–1864 (age 31)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Frederick Buckley was a British military officer who served during the 19th century.