Colonel Commandant - United States

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In 1779, Hungarian-born Colonel Commandant Michael Kovats died leading the Continental Army cavalry against British troops at Charleston

The highest-ranking officer of the United States Marine Corps was formerly titled Colonel Commandant: the title now is simply Commandant.

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