colonelcy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of colonelcy
Example Sentences
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The Duke took over the colonelcy in 1974, making him the longest-serving person in the role.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024
In the War he fought on all five fronts, became Chief of Staff of the A. E. F. air service, one of the youngest men in U. S. Army history to win a colonelcy.
From Time Magazine Archive
During the World War he got a temporary colonelcy, a chance to demonstrate his brilliance at staff direction, finally an assignment as Pershing's aide.
From Time Magazine Archive
Royall had reluctantly abandoned his independent, easygoing life soon after World War II began, to accept a colonelcy in the Army Service Force's Legal Section.
From Time Magazine Archive
The part he took in the expedition of Portes-de-Fer gained him a colonelcy, and his success against the Hajutas and Kabyles, the cross of the Legion of Honour.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
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