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The Duke took over the colonelcy in 1974, making him the longest-serving person in the role.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024

In the War he fought on all five fronts, became Chief of Staff of the A. E. F. air service, one of the youngest men in U. S. Army history to win a colonelcy.

From Time Magazine Archive

Royall had reluctantly abandoned his independent, easygoing life soon after World War II began, to accept a colonelcy in the Army Service Force's Legal Section.

From Time Magazine Archive

Colonel Duckwall and ordered his promotion to a colonelcy, when due, delayed a full year.

From Time Magazine Archive

Roosevelt, because of his lack of experience in military affairs, refused the offer but agreed to accept the position of lieutenant colonel of such a regiment if his friend, Leonard Wood, would accept the colonelcy.

From The Career of Leonard Wood by Sears, Joseph Hamblen