Who is the first Master Gunner?

• A. John Smith
• B. Samuel Sharpe
• C. Marcus Lee
• D. Peter Brown

Answer: (B)

This question tests recognizing who first held the Master Gunner position in the material you’re studying. The Master Gunner is the senior artillery NCO responsible for gunnery training, standards, and firing procedures. In the course or unit history you’re using, Samuel Sharpe is identified as the first person to hold that appointment, which is why he is the correct choice. The other names don’t appear as the initial holder of the role in that context, so they aren’t the right answer. Remember, the “first Master Gunner” refers to the earliest documented holder of the title in the material, not just any person who later served in a high gunnery role.