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:[1]

See also

References

  1. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43813#s2 The artistic establishment: Drummers, harpers and fifers
  2. http://books.google.com/books?ei=vPk0TPPhBdTpnQf_nYD9Aw&ct=result&id=rXdnAAAAMAAJ&dq=%22drum+major+general%22+higgings&q=laurence+higgins#search_anchor An Eighteenth-century secretary at war: the papers of William, Viscount Barrington
  3. A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 10, M'Intosh to Nash: Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800
  4. The Scots Magazine, Volume 39
  5. The Scots magazine, Volume 53
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