He studied in Lebanese schools, and later joined the army with the rank of lieutenant.

Edward Thomas joined the army on 19 July 1915, with the initial rank of private.

He joined the military service in 1947 with the rank of lieutenant-colonel.

His poor health notwithstanding, in 1934 he joined the Territorial Force with the rank of captain.

He joined the Army Air Corps in 1942 with the rank of major.

In 1974, he joined the Institute as a full-time staff member, with the rank of professor of fine arts.

Smith joined the Confederate Army in 1861 with the rank of lieutenant.

He joined the British Army in 1811 with the rank of lieutenant.

In 1935, he joined the Wehrmacht with the rank of a Major.

Luckner joined the French army in 1763 with the rank of lieutenant general.