It might be the origin of it but it’s incorrect according to the u.s. protocol guides. https://books.google.ca/books?id=4P2RuXD0QjwC&lpg=PA31&ots=Qwd_ZHDU5g&dq=united%20states%20private%20citizens.%20usage%20of%20honorifics&pg=PA39#v=onepage&q&f=false …
In both countries there's a long tradition of military officers using their titles in civilian life. I think that's the origin of it.
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