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:
 * June 20, 1660 – J. Maugridge
 * April 10, 1688 – J. Maugridge
 * April 24, 1705 – R. Maugridge Jr.
 * February 18, 1720 – J. Clothier
 * February 4, 1754 – J. Conquest
 * C.1762 – L. Higgins
 * 1766 - H. Moore
 * January 4, 1777 - C. Stuart
 * February 6, 1791 - Wm. Hood