fleet admiral
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One of Thurman’s discoveries was his ambition was to be a Pacific fleet admiral, but he was blinded in one eye in an accident, which disqualified him for military service.
From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2018
He wore khaki shorts, and an open-necked shirt with the five stars of a fleet admiral on the points of his collar.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the British navy admirals are of four ranks—admiral of the fleet, admiral, vice-admiral, and rear-admiral.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
A coxswain is not interchangeable with a fleet admiral.
From The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 by United States. Dept. of Defense
During World War II there were newly established the five star ranks of general of the army and fleet admiral.
From The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 by United States. Dept. of Defense
