colour sergeant

British  

noun

1. a sergeant who carries the regimental, battalion, or national colours, as in a colour guard

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Example Sentences

The 40-year-old colour sergeant was on the mountain Buachaille Etive Mòr when the accident happened on 8 April.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2023

Mr Larcombe is alleged to have paid John Hardy, a former colour sergeant at Sandhurst Military Academy, and his wife Claire Hardy for stories.

From BBC • May 8, 2013

The first two signal shots had slightly wounded Major Cobbe and a white colour sergeant.

From Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti by Paget, Walter

This incident has not yet appeared in the bald official announcements, but it is hoped the splendid conduct of the native colour sergeant will receive recognition.*

From Native Life in South Africa by Plaatje, Sol (Solomon Tshekisho)

"Good morning, Sergeant Terry! was it company colour sergeant or on the staff you were, sir?"

From Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life by Campbell, John