assistant field cornet
(South Africa, historical, military) The holder of a military rank formerly used in South Africa from 1960-1968; equivalent to second lieutenant.
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(South Africa, historical, military) The holder of a military rank formerly used in South Africa from 1960-1968; equivalent to second lieutenant.
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