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| Glossary Item: Bombardier |
| Name | Bombardier |
| Description | A military rank that has existed since the 16th century in artillery regiments of various armies. The bombardier tended the vents at the top of breeches, handled the final assembly of ammunition and placed the ammunition in the muzzles for the gunners to fire. The rank of lance bombardier is the artillery counterpart of lance corporal. |
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