George B. Bruce was an American Army drum major during the Civil War. Bruce is best known for co-writing The Drummer's and Fifer's Guide with Daniel Decatur Emmett.[1]
George Barrett Bruce | |
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| Born | George Bruce Barrett 1815 or 1816 Baltimore City, Maryland |
| Died | June 23, 1884 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Occupation | Author, Drum Major, Union Army Soldier, Silversmith, Printer |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | American Civil War |
| Genre | Drum and Percussion Instruction |
| Notable works | The Drummers' and Fifers' Guide |