Supreme Marshal (G.A.R.)

The Supreme Marshal of the Grand Army of the Republic was the highest rank possible in the G.A.R.. The Supreme Marshal was responsible for the day-to-day running of the Army, planning military strategies and operations, and carrying out the direct orders of the American President. The Supreme Marshal's right hand was the Under-Marshal, and together they led the War Council of the Legate Generals, the military commanders of the many G.A.R. Army Groups.