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Rank of non-commissioned officer in the British army, just above private (5,8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lance corporal

(Other definitions for lance corporal that I've seen before include "Junior NCO in the British Army" , "Army rank" , "Soldier" , "NCO rank" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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