flag lieutenant
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He was aide and flag lieutenant in Battleship Force One when Washington called him ashore, gave him a job in the Naval Overseas Transportation Service.
From Time Magazine Archive
These were the admiral, G. O. Willes, of Devonport dockyard celebrity and traditionally known to us; the commander, nephew to the admiral; and the flag lieutenant.
From In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 by Smith, J. J.
The flag lieutenant is the personal aide of the fleet commander.
From Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service or, With Dan Dalzell on European Duty by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
When the Beagle arrived, Lieutenant Robert Fitz Roy, flag lieutenant of the Ganges, was appointed as commander; Mr. J. Kempe, mate, as lieutenant; and Mr. M. Murray, second master of the Ganges, as master.
From Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 by Fitzroy, Robert
As my flag-midshipman, Mr. Embleton, I could very well have you, as well as my flag lieutenant, at my table, but I think that it would be better for you to mess with the officers.
From With Cochrane the Dauntless by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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