To retire from the Service. To quit the army, or resign.
No officer can resign his commission, or retire from the service, without having previously obtained permission through the commander in chief, or the secretary at war, as the case may be.
To retire from the Service, keeping one’s rank. It has sometimes happened, that an officer has obtained permission to quit the army, keeping his rank. By which means he has been enabled to return into the service, and to take advantage of his original standing. A very meritorious officer, of high rank at present, was permitted to retire in this manner. There have been instances of officers retiring not only with their rank, but with a certain allowance from the regiment.
Infantry Service. Service done by foot soldiers.
Cavalry Service. Service done by soldiers on horseback.
Faire son Service, Fr. To do one’s duty.
Etre de Service, Fr. To be on duty.
Etre de Service, chez le roi. To do duty at the palace.
Service likewise means tour of duty, or routine of service.
Service de l’infanterie en marche, Fr. The regular duties, or routine of service which an infantry regiment goes through when it receives orders to march. These are, the general, la génêrale ou le premier. The assembly, l’assemblée. The troop, le drapeau ou le dernier.