Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
Commission appointing John R. Rushton to be Ensign in the Auckland Militia, dated 17 June 1870
Date
1870
Language
English
Level of Current Record
Child
Is Part Of
Public Access Text
Ensigns were generally the lowest ranking commissioned infantry or naval officers, except where the rank of subaltern existed. Historically responsible for the Ensign flag, the duty from which the rank assumed its title.
[Keywords: New Zealand Wars, Promotion]
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Last Update
04 Nov 2022
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