1.   During the war lie served in the Royal Corps of Signals and attained the rank of Captain.

2.   He attained the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the Royal Engineers.

3.   He pursued a military career and attained the rank of Brigadier.

4.   Three of the sons followed military or naval careers, two attaining the rank of admiral.

5.   And past studies have found that square-jawed males not only start having sex earlier than their peers but attain higher rank in the military.

6.   Ashley attained the rank of grandmaster on Monday as a result of his play in a tournament sponsored by the Manhattan Chess Club.

7.   All attained their rank against great odds.

8.   During World War II, he joined the Air Force, eventually attaining the rank of major.

9.   Exceptions are made for senior enlisted helicopter aviators who attain the rank of warrant officers.

10.   He retired in November as a two-star admiral, the first Seal to attain the rank.