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Since Captain Samuel Nicholas was the first commissioned officer from 5 November 1775 until other officers were commissioned the oldest rank would have to be the rank of Captain. He was advanced to the rank of Major on 25 June 1776 and remained in Philadelphia until the war ended.
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Highest rank in the marines?
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