Corps Base Quantico. In July 1933, after his unit, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, was merged with Service Battery to become Headquarters and Service Battery, he was relieved by Major Fred S. N. Erskine. From September 1934 to September 1935, LtCol Drum was commander of 6th Marines. He served in World War II, eventually reaching the rank of colonel, and died on 22 January 1955. He is buried alongside his wife in Arlington National Cemetery. References United States Marine Corps officers Burials at Arlington National Cemetery 1883 births 1955 deaths United States Marine Corps personnel of World War I United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II Military personnel from Virginia