cannoneer

[ kan-uh-neer ]

/ ˌkæn əˈnɪər /

an artilleryman.

Origin of cannoneer

From the Middle French word canonnier, dating back to 1555–65. See cannon, -eer

can·non·eer·ing, noun

Many a cannoneer had sought rest on his back on the march, but none had ventured on so high a perch when going into battle.

The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson |Edward A. Moore
Being only a cannoneer, I was not supposed to own a horse, so I must be something else.

The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson |Edward A. Moore
The cannoneer chose the densest red of the advancing mass, and sent the shot straight to the mark.

In Hostile Red |Joseph Altsheler
Captain Flory cried, "Fire the cannon, fire," but the Cannoneer was not there.

The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. III: Acadia, 1611-1616 |Various

Two hours later those cannon were fired, and unluckily killed the cannoneer who had given Lilly a timely warning.

Witch, Warlock, and Magician |William Henry Davenport Adams

cannoneer

/ (ˌkænəˈnɪə) /

(formerly) a soldier who served and fired a cannon; artilleryman