Drum major general


The Drum Major General was a royal appointment in the British Army used from the mid-17th century and into the 18th century. Under this appointment, all training and licensing of military drummers took place.

List of Drum Major Generals

The following individuals held the appointment of Drum Major General, with date of appointment:
  • 20 June 1660 – John Maugridge
  • 1 May 1688 – John Maugridge
  • 24 April 1705 – Robert Maugridge Jnr.
  • 18 February 1720 – John Clothier
  • 4 February 1754 – John Conquest
  • 1762 – L. Higgins
  • 1766 – H. Moore
  • 4 January 1777 – C. Stuart
  • 6 February 1791 – William Hood