It may, I have found only one man of some 1300 in the 43rd Tennessee in which such a title is recorded. I'm sure there had to be more.

George Martin

Green, Robert A., Drummer, Co. K, age 22, enlisted October 17, 1861 at Ooltewah, Tenn., appointed Drummer May 1, 1862, appointed Flag/Color Bearer October 1, 1862 and recorded as Pvt., Jan./Feb. 1863 muster roll records as “Coler Sergte.”, captured and paroled at Vicksburg July 4-9, 1863, died at home August 5, 1863 (M268 Roll 291)