Hugh Aloysius Drum

United States Army general (1879–1951)
Person human Q5929843
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Hugh Aloysius Drum

Summary

Hugh Aloysius Drum is a human[1]. He was born in Chippewa County[2]. He was born on September 19, 1879[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on October 3, 1951[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Aloysius Drum's place of birth was Chippewa County[2].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum passed away in New York City[4].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum was born on September 19, 1879[3].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum died on October 3, 1951[5].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum was educated at Boston College[11].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum was educated at Xavier High School[12].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum received the Commander of the Order of the Crown[13].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum received the Silver Star[14].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum received the Laetare Medal[17].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum is recorded as male[18].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Aloysius Drum[21].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum's given name is recorded as Hugh[25].
  • Hugh Aloysius Drum's end of work period is recorded as 1943[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chippewa County[2], Hugh Aloysius Drum… he was born on September 19, 1879[3].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10], a staff college[27], in United States[28], founded in 1881[29], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[30]; Boston College[11], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1863[33], headquartered in Chestnut Hill[34]; and Xavier High School[12], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1847[37].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh Aloysius Drum's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the Crown[13], a grade of an order[38], in Belgium[39]; Silver Star[14], a star[40], in United States[41], founded in 1918[42]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15], a courage award[43], in France[44], founded in 1915[45]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; and Laetare Medal[17], a religion-related award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1883[50].

Death and Burial

Hugh Aloysius Drum died on October 3, 1951[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hugh Aloysius Drum include Fort Drum[51], a census-designated place in the United States[52], in United States[53], founded in 1908[54].

Why It Matters

Hugh Aloysius Drum ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[7]

Entities named for him include Fort Drum[51], a census-designated place in the United States[52], in United States[53], founded in 1908[54].

FAQs

Where was Hugh Aloysius Drum born?

Born in Chippewa County[2], Hugh Aloysius Drum…

Where did Hugh Aloysius Drum die?

Hugh Aloysius Drum died in New York City[4].

What did Hugh Aloysius Drum do for work?

Hugh Aloysius Drum worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Hugh Aloysius Drum go to school?

Hugh Aloysius Drum was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10], Boston College[11], and Xavier High School[12].

What awards did Hugh Aloysius Drum receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Crown[13], Silver Star[14], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].

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