Color Bearer (Noun)
Meaning
The soldier who carries the standard of the unit in military parades or in battle.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The color bearer led the troops into battle, proudly holding the regiment's flag aloft.
- In the military parade, the color bearer marched in front of the band, his uniform and the flag a striking sight.
- During the ceremony, the color bearer carefully folded the flag and presented it to the commanding officer.
- The young soldier was honored to be chosen as the color bearer for the unit's deployment ceremony.
- As the color bearer, Sergeant Thompson was responsible for safeguarding the unit's standard at all times.