Drum major general
# 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
* c.1762 – L. Higgins
* 1766 – H. Moore
* 4 January 1777 – C. Stuart
* 6 February 1791 – William Hood
