US Military Posts named for Confederate generals

[JMadonna]

(05-31-2013 01:30 PM)HerbS Wrote:  Fort Drum-Named after,Gen Richard Drum.He served with distinction in The Mexican War and Civil War.He died-10-15-1909.Thanks-Laurie

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It was at General Drum's post in Southern California that 31 Camels were sent to Cavalry in the Civil War.Stanton ordered the Camels disposed of and wrote it off as a bad idea in 1863.

Are you sure Herb?
I thought it was named after Lieutenant General Hugh Drum, the guy who was passed over for chief of staff by George Marshall. Before that I think it was called Fort Piney.