Feb 9, 2008 · The senior corporal is assigned to the first relief, the next to the second relief, and the third corporal to the last relief. 328. As soon as his relief has been assigned to him, the …

Oct 7, 2014 · If companies had their full allotment of 8 corporals, an 8th Corporal would have been the lowest ranked/least senior/newest one. But they are equal as there were no grades …

Nov 21, 2014 · It's a status thing. In contrast the rank for Household Cavalry goes: Lance-Corporal (two stripes & metal crown), Lance Corporal of Horse (three stripes and CLOTH …

Feb 20, 2015 · The smallest corporal will then end the formation in the front rank last file. Corporal 3,4,5 and 6 are then placed so they divide the company in two platoons. (with 1st platoon …

Nov 18, 2024 · Did the Confederates keep the same rankings system as the Union, or did the change it to something different. By rankings I mean Private, Corporal, etc. Did they utilize the …

Mar 5, 2019 · What color were the stripes denoting the rank on the arms of Civil War soldiers. Also what stripes did a private have? One or none? Benji

Jan 28, 2012 · Civil War Union Army Officer ranks & duty? I have two questions. First, is the below chart correct for the Union Army during the Civil War? Second, can you please describe …

Aug 25, 2012 · The concept of rank changes over time. In world armies there are 4 levels of privates and in some armies a soldier starts off at a sub private rank of "cadet". Not all world …

Jan 25, 2023 · I’m researching a corporal in the 1st Iowa Cavalry. He was involved in scout duty in Missouri. In his company descriptive book, the remarks from his captain state he “was …

Feb 9, 2016 · The rank of corporal was a bit of a slippery slope. Corporals were put into line by height yes but in the color guard there is language that implies their assignment was by …