Relative Rank of the Field Officers
Document 1800McHenry explains that seniority should be the basis of assigning relative rank to field officers within the regiments of infantry. If there are two majors, the senior major is assigned the higher rank.
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McHenry explains that seniority should be the basis of assigning relative rank to field officers within the regiments of infantry. If there are two majors, the senior major is assigned the higher rank.
Date
03/26/1800
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War Department
Collection
Document number
1800032600000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
major
field officers
Commander in Chief
Read
George Washington
Notable locations
War Department