Charles Montagu (British Army officer) Charles Montagu (British Army officer) Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Montagu KB (died 1 August 1777) was a British Army officer. Montagu was the son of Brigadier-General Edward Montagu, colonel of the 11th Foot and Governor of Hull, nephew of George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax, and great-nephew to the celebrated minister Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax. He had an elder brother, Edward, who was killed at the Battle of Fontenoy, being then lieutenant-colonel of the 31st Foot. Montagu attained the rank of colonel in the Army on 30 November 1755, major-general on 25 June 1759, colonel of the 2nd (The
Argentine Army officer rank insignia the Joint General Staff, if he should be an Army officer. There are mentions of the rank of "" (Captain General), but it is a purely honorific rank bestowed posthumously upon José de San Martín. The rank of Senior Colonel is an honorary rank for long-serving colonels who have not been promoted to Brigade General; the rank is considered inferior to Brigade General but superior to Colonel. Senior Colonels may be further promoted to general ranks. The following table displays the rank insignia worn by officers of the Argentine Army. Argentine Army officer rank insignia Argentine Army officers wear their