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sergeant major
a large damselfish, Abudefduf saxatilis, having a bluish-grey body marked with black stripes Sergeant Major (Russian, vakhmistr, from German Wachtmeister), a rank and duty position in the junior command of the cavalry and in the horse artillery in the pre-revolutionary Russian army. The sergeant major aided the squadron (battery) commander in the conduct of drill and in the organization of management and internal order. The rank of sergeant in other combat arms corresponded to that of sergeant major in the cavalry. Sergeant Major (Russian, starshina). In the Soviet armed forces, the person in a company (battery) responsible for proper performance of duty on the part of soldiers and sergeants, for order and discipline, and for the safekeeping of weapons and property. The sergeant major is the immediate superior of the company sergeants and soldiers. He is subordinate to the company commander; if no officers are present, he assumes command of the company. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Sgt Major Chilton said: "We expected our record to have been played a lot more on BBC radio stations. CAPTION(S): Glory days: Wolves legend Steve Bull signs the Billy & Bully book for Sgt Major Bill Cottam, of Willenhall. CAPTION(S): MURDERED Cpl Nicholas Webster-Smith with girlfriend Emma Robinson MURDERED Guardsman Sgt Matthew Telford and his widow Kerry MURDERED James Major of Grenadier Guards MURDERED Sgt Major Darren Chant KIT Blood-soakedbody armour of oneof the shot troops MOURNED Sgt Matthew Telford and his wife Kerry DEAD RMP officer Cpl Nicholas Webster-Smith |
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