Drum was cited for bravery, and he received the Silver Star following three tours in the Philippine Islands. in 1901 before he was ordered back the following year for the Moro campaigns in Mindanao, and he joined the expedition that captured the guerilla leader, Guerro. The young second lieutenant was assigned to the 12th Infantry Regiment, and he fought in Philippine Insurrection campaigns on the Island of Luzon. Army when he was commissioned as second lieutenant two days before his 19th birthday. He was believed to be the youngest officer in the history of the U.S. Drum, was killed July 1, 1898, at the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba, during the Spanish-American War.Īt age 18, Drum went from being a student to a Soldier as a result of a special provision by President William McKinley that allowed direct commissions for sons whose fathers were killed in battle. But events outside of his control altered his plans when his father, Capt. After graduating from high school in 1894, Drum attended Boston College with the intention of entering the Jesuit priesthood. The son of a Civil War veteran, Drum’s family never remained at one Army post very long before moving to the next. 22, 2022) - The installation now known as Fort Drum was dedicated 70 years ago this day in honor of an Army veteran who advocated for military preparedness and made significant contributions to military history in New York.ĭrum was born Sept.
(Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINALįORT DRUM, N.Y. (Graphic by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) 6, 1951, and the dedication ceremony was held Aug.
Pine Camp was redesignated as Camp Drum, effective Dec. Drum, an Army veteran who advocated for military preparedness and contributed greatly to military history in New York. The installation now known as Fort Drum was dedicated 70 years ago this day in honor Lt. (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: Michael Strasser) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –
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