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Sharpe sure has risen through the ranks of the British Army. Can you name his promotions in order?

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Sharpe joined the army around 1793. He was enlisted as a(n) _______.

Around 1796/97, Sharpe was promoted to ________.

Too bad, he was demoted back to _______ after passing wind on parade.

After the Siege of Seringapatam in 1799, Sharpe was promoted to ________. Take that, Hakeswill!

Sharpe bravely defended Colonel Arthur Wellesley in the Battle of Assaye. Because of this, he was given a field commission as a(n) ______.

Around 1806, Sharpe joined the 95th Rifles. Since the Rifles did not have his current rank, he became a(n) ________.

It was around either 1807 or 1808 that Sharpe became a(n) _________.

Well done, Sharpie! In 1809, Sharpe was risen to _______ after saving the Regimental Colour of the South Essex, not to mention capturing an Imperial Eagle at Talavera.

Sharpe was demoted back to ___________ after his gazetting was refused by Horse Guards, and newer officers were put in the South Essex.

The Seige of Badajoz, 1812. Sharpe's rank of _______ was restored after leading the forlorn hope into the city. Can't say the same for Obadiah, though.

It is close to the end of 1812. The Prince Regent has heard lots about Sharpe, and now Sharpe is a(n) _____.

The Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Old Sharpie has risen again, this time to _________ on the Prince of Orange's staff. In the end, he leads his old battalion against Napoleon's Old Gua

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