What rank was John Philip Susa, and in what branch of the military did he serve?

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Sousa joined the Marines as an adolescent as an apprentice musician and later served in the Naval Reserves, as a lieutenant.

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I believe he retired as a Lieutenant Commander. For the Navy, that's one more step up from LT.