Noun
The greatest title of authority and honor bestown by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, recognizing noteworthy accomplishments, actions, deeds and service to a community, state or a nation.
A natural person that has been recognized with the style of Honorable by the Governor of Kentucky is granted a Kentucky Colonel Commission.
A person beholding of the honorable title of colonel that lived in or migrated to Kentucky as the result of a land bounty deed.
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