For some time he held a commission in the Guards.
From 1859 to 1861, he held a commission as a colonel in the California militia.
All such as hold or have held military commissions.
Krobatin retired immediately after the close of the war and was never again to hold a commission.
I know he changed his name and pretended to convert so as to be able to hold a commission.
The next year he was made baron of the exchequer, and also held various other commissions.
Individuals hold a commission granted to them by the Minister of Justice.
He had also held a commission in the 14th Regiment of Foot.
He was promoted to lieutenant and became the first professional footballer to hold a commission.
He held a commission as Air Pilot and often flew his own plane.