When he retired as a colonel in 1954, he had held that rank for 13 years.

No one could deny him that rank, no matter what his antecedents were.

Shortly after achieving that rank, he desired to fight in the War of 1812, but was deemed too old to do so.

He was promoted to deputy commissioner in July; five others hold that rank.

Hitler had the rank of the "King", but after he died no other leader held that rank.

She never told me that rank and holding yourself apart makes for lonely nights.

Just nine Americans have held five-star ranks and no person currently holds that rank.

He held that rank until the end of hostilities.

Burgdorf retained that rank and position until his death.