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
See also Drum major Corps of drums Royal Corps of Army Music
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