Where the rank carried over to civilian life, I might be tempted to put it as a title, but normally I'd include it as an 'occupation' event.
Bill A..... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Montgomery Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:10 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Military Ranks? I have always done it for most all officer ranks but only senior enlisted such as Sergeant Major. However if it is early (US) history such as Rev War, then a lower rank would certainly be acceptable - - Private is not usually entered. I also do not normally add as a title unless the individual is deceased but there are exceptions. A word of caution, be sure and abbreviate the rank as spelling it out can create confusion and also make sure there is a comma between the title and name. Those who remember the classic 1970 book and movie Catch 22 will know about the character "Major Major Major" (played by Bob Newhart). I am sure others have there own thoughts and utilization on this subject, these are just mine. Tom M.......... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roxanne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 10:38 AM Subject: [LegacyUG] Military Ranks? >I was thinking of placing my ancestors' military ranks > in the "Title Prefix" field on the Individual's > Information screen. Mostly it's to remind me of their > military service, but is it an acceptable place for > the designation? I'm thinking along the lines of > "Private Moses Gilbert". It's not used as a regular > form of address. Higher ranking titles, I suppose, > would be a way of showing respect for that person's > service. I do have my GEDCOM posted on Rootsweb, so > the info would be visible to the public. Just looking > for proper protocol.... > > Roxanne Baird > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > > To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ > > To unsubscribe please visit: > http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp > Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
