Tankertashnav,
Just spotted your #63.
No, before my time (there
was a time before my time, believe it or not !).
Dad retired as a Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (King's Liverpool Regt.). Don't know how he fitted in the heirarchy.
Believe I have 73 yrs seniority as a honorary 2nd Lieut. in the US Army Air Corps. Or so the story went. Must be at least a Brigadier by now !
Jack,
You'd make a fine Admiral in my book ! - but remember:
"Stay close to your desk and never go to sea
And you can be the ruler of the Queen's Navee"
Danny.