tˈɪli hˈɛld ɐ vɚɹˈaɪəɾi ʌv ɪmpˈoːɹtənt pəzˈɪʃənz kˈʌlmᵻnˌeɪɾɪŋ ɪn hɪz ɐsˈaɪnmənt æz ðə sˈɑːɹdʒənt mˈeɪdʒɚɹ ʌvðɪ ˈɑːɹmi.
Tilley held a variety of important positions culminating in his assignment as the Sergeant Major of the Army.