honorary colonel

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• Colonel Commandant — is a military title used in the armed forces of some English speaking countries. The title, not a substantive rank, could denote a senior colonel with authority over fellow colonels. Today, the holder often has an honorary role outside the… …   Wikipedia

• Colonel (title) — The honorary title of Colonel is conferred by some states in the United States of America and certain units of the Canadian Forces. The origins of the titular colonelcy can be traced back to colonial and antebellum times when men of the landed… …   Wikipedia

• Colonel (United States) — Main article: Colonel Insignia of the rank of colonel, as worn on the officer s right side (a mirror image version is worn on the left side, such that the eagle always faces forward; the left side version is also worn centered on fatigue caps,… …   Wikipedia

• Colonel (Canada) — In the Canadian Forces, the rank of colonel (Col) (French: colonel or col) is an Army or Air Force rank equal to a captain of the Navy. A colonel is the highest rank of senior officer. A colonel is senior to a lieutenant colonel or Naval… …   Wikipedia

• Colonel-in-Chief — In the various Commonwealth armies, the Colonel in Chief of a regiment is its (usually royal) patron. This position is distinct from that of Colonel of the Regiment. They do not have an operational role. They are however kept informed of all… …   Wikipedia

• honorary — adj. 1 a conferred as an honour, without the usual requirements, functions, etc. (honorary degree). b holding such a title or position (honorary colonel). 2 (of an office or its holder) unpaid (honorary secretaryship; honorary treasurer). 3 (of… …   Useful english dictionary

• colonel-in-chief — /kɜnəl ɪn ˈtʃif/ (say kernuhl in cheef) noun (plural colonels in chief) an honorary colonel …  

• Colonel (disambiguation) — Colonel is a military rank. Colonel or Colonels may also refer to one of the following: Colonel (title), is conferred as an honor by some States in the United States of America and certain units of the Canadian Armed Forces. Kentucky Colonel, a… …   Wikipedia

• Colonel Reb — The old Colonel Reb Ole Miss logo University University of Mississippi Conference SEC Description First …   Wikipedia

• Colonel Tye — Colonel Tye, also known as Titus Cornelius (c. 1753–1780), was a slave of African descent in New Jersey who achieved notability during the American Revolutionary War by his leadership and fighting skills, when he fought as a Loyalist. He was one… …   Wikipedia

• Colonel Simon Perkins — (1805–1887) was an businessman, farmer, state senator, and entrepreneur. He was born in Warren, Ohio in 1805, but spent most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He was the oldest son of Simon Perkins, the founder of the City of Akron. The title Colonel… …   Wikipedia