Lance Corporal (Noun)
Meaning
An enlisted man in the marine corps ranking above a private first class and below a corporal.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lance corporal was tasked with leading a team of privates on a reconnaissance mission.
- He was promoted to lance corporal after completing his advanced training course.
- Lance Corporal Johnson was awarded a commendation for his bravery in combat.
- The lance corporal took charge of the squad when the corporal was injured during the exercise.
- After serving for two years, he rose through the ranks to become a lance corporal in the Marine Corps.