Talk:Grand Old Man of the Army

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While the UK term may be more wildly know, Scott's use of the term predates it by about 50 years. Perhaps he should be first?

Since Stransham was a Royal Marines officer, and the RM are most definitely not part of the Army (and are likely to be extremely displeased if anyone suggests they are), I'd really like to see some evidence of this "title". -- Necrothesp 18:20, 26 March 2007 (UTC)