Gin-reared (anag) — British soldier (9)

I believe the answer is:

grenadier

(Other definitions for grenadier that I've seen before include "A household infantryman" , "guard" , "bomb-thrower" , "historical bomber" , "Soldier; fish; bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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