His father, a distinguished military officer, died in 1779, leaving the family destitute.

"I would expect no less from a distinguished officer."

"A distinguished officer, with a fine record," the Commandant said.

"It's a tragedy for a distinguished officer and a fine man, but this is just untenable," said a senior Pentagon official.

Hutt was a distinguished officer of the old Indian artillery.

It also said, "Your father was a distinguished naval officer who served his country with honour in peace and war."

One doesn't accuse two distinguished officers without some sort of hard proof.

The leader was Cinadon, who was a distinguished military officer, but came from a poor family.

"I thought it was time to talk," the distinguished officer answered crossly.

Robert Monro, who was one of the most distinguished officers of his time.