Richard C. Drum
Adjutant General of the United States Army (1880 to 1889) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Coulter Drum (May 28, 1825 – October 15, 1909) was Adjutant General of the United States Army from 1880 to 1889. In addition to serving in the Mexican–American War early in his career, Drum's experience included the American Indian Wars, support for the Union during the American Civil War, and the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Beginning as a private in 1846, he rose through the ranks to brigadier general before retiring in 1889. After retiring, he was vice president of the Aztec Club of 1847 from 1906 to 1907, and president from 1907 to 1908.
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Richard Coulter Drum | |
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Born | (1825-05-28)May 28, 1825 Greensburg, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | October 15, 1909(1909-10-15) (aged 84) Drummond, Maryland, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846–1889 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | Adjutant General of the United States Army |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War
American Civil War Great Railroad Strike of 1877 |
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