On September 13, 1847, Stone participated in the Battle of Chapultepec, and was appointed a brevet captain for his conduct on that day.

On his recovery, he was discharged as a brevet captain.

Serving with distinction during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) he received a field commission as brevet captain, which was formally confirmed in 1879.

For his actions at Cerro Gordo, Dana was commissioned a brevet captain.

Walker was appointed a brevet captain for his role in the Battle of Chapultepec, September 13, 1847.

A brevet captain by 1795, he was promoted to full captain two years later.

Steele was appointed to the rank of brevet captain for his performance at Contreras and Churubusco as of August 20, 1847.

In 1795 he retired as brevet captain with 40 years of service.

Bouligny was promoted to the rank of brevet captain in the new Louisiana Battalion.

What this means, in effect, is that any one of you could find yourself the brevet captain of this ship within weeks.