Cleveland Winslow | |
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Born | Medford, Massachusetts | May 26, 1836
Died | July 7, 1864 Alexandria, Virginia | (aged 28)
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–64 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | 5th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment (1862-1864) |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Cleveland Winslow (May 26, 1836 – July 7, 1864) was a United States Army officer who served with the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, otherwise known as the famed Duryee's Zouaves, during the American Civil War. He was also a participant in the New York Draft Riots in 1863. Although a charismatic and courageous battlefield commander (and noted for his fondness of flamboyant uniforms), he was reputed to be a strict disciplinarian generally considered to be unpopular with the lower ranking soldiers.