ABBREVIATIONS A ABBREVIATIONS AAdj Adjutant Adjt Adjutant ADM Assistant Deputy Minister Adm Admitted ... Adv Advance(d) ADVS Assistant Director of Veterinary Services Advtrg Advanced

ABBREVIATIONS "A" ABBREVIATIONS "A"

11thIFofC 11th Regiment (Irish Fusiliers of Canada)15thALI 15th Regiment (Argyll Light Infantry)21AG 21st Army Group29thHLI 29th Regiment (Highland Light Infantry of Canada)2ndCOR 2nd Battalion Central Ontario Regiment60thVRC 60th Battalion (Victoria Rifles of Canada)(A) AirA&Dbooks Admission & Discharge BooksA&FF Acceptance & Ferry Flight (129-Trenton)A&Q Administrative Branches of the StaffA&SHigh Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)A&T Administration and Training StaffA&T Staff Administrative and Training StaffA/ Acting (Rank)A/ AssistantA/A Anti-aircraftA/A Army ActA/Bandsmn Assisting BandsmanA/Blkmth Acting BlacksmithA/C Air CommodoreA/C Air CrewA/C AircraftA/C Anti-AircraftA/C/M Air Chief MarshallA/Capt Acting CaptainA/CNAS(E) Assistant Chief of Naval Administration and Supply (Equipment)A/DMin Assistant Deputy MinisterA/DNS Assistant Director of Naval StoresA/E Aeronautical Engineering in the Fleet Air ArmA/EA Acting Electrical ArtificerA/ERA Acting Engine Room ArtificerA/G Anti-GasA/Joiner Acting JoinerA/M Air MarshallA/NCSO Acting Naval Control Service OfficerA/OA Acting Ordnance ArtificerA/P All PurposeA/Plbr Acting PlumberA/Pntr Acting PainterA/RA Acting Radio ArtificerA/S Anti-SubmarineA/SA Anti-Submarine ArtificerA/SD Anti-Submarine DetectorA/Sec Assistant SecretaryA/Shpt Acting ShipwrightA/SO(CO) Acting Staff Officer (Combined Operations)A/SSFO Anti-Submarine Ship Fitting OfficerA/STTV Anti-Submarine Target Towing VesselsA/SYacht Anti-Submarine YachtA/T Anti-TankA/T Anti-TorpedoA/V/M Air Vice-MarshallA7Q Administrative Branches to the StaffAA Active ArmyAA Army ActAA Anti-AircraftAA Anti-Aircraft RateAA Assistant AdjutantAA&CD Anti-Aircraft Coast DefenceAA&QMG Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster-GeneralAA(MG)BRCA Anti-Aircraft (Machine Gun) Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryAA(MG)BRCAST Anti-Aircraft (Machine Gun) Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery Searchlight Troop

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AA(MG)TRCA Anti-Aircraft (Machine Gun) Troop, Royal Canadian Artillery AA/BA Acting Anti-Submarine ArtificerAAA Appointed Assistant AdjutantAAAFCRCA Anti-Aircraft Artillery Formation Camp, Royal Canadian ArtilleryAAARC Artillery Anti-Aircraft Reinforcement CampAAB"Z"F Anti-Aircraft Battery "Z" Force (Iceland)AABS/LTRCA Anti-Aircraft Battery Searchlight Troop, Royal Canadian ArtilleryAABSRCCS Anti-Aircraft Brigade Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsAABW/SRCOC Anti-Aircraft Brigade Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsAAG Assistant Adjutant-GeneralAAGORRCA Anti-Aircraft Gun Operations Room, Royal Canadian ArtilleryAAI Allied Armies in ItalyAANS Army Auxiliary Nursing ServiceAARRCA Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Canadian ArtilleryAAS Air Armament SchoolAAS/LCoy Anti-Aircraft Searchlight CompanyAAUS&FWTC Anti-Aircraft Unit Staging & Fortress Weapon Training CampAB Able SeamanABCD Atomic, Biological, Chemical & Defensive Warfare CourseABOCROC Armoured Brigade Ordnance Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsABPO Army Base Post Office, Canadian Postal CorpsABPostal Able Seaman (Postal)ABranch Adjutant General's BranchABranch The Adjutant General's Branch of the StaffAbs Absent, AbsenceABW/SRCOC Advanced Base Workshop (Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps)AC Aircraft CarrierAC Armoured CarAC Aircraft ControlmanAC Army CorpsAC Ambulance CorpsAC Armourer's CrewAC&R Appointments, Commissions and RewardsAC&WSqn Aircraft Control & Warning SquadronAC1 Aircraftman 1st ClassAC2 Aircraftman 2nd ClassACBO Acting BombardierACC Anglican Church of CanadaACC(I) Atlantic Convoy Conference MinutesAccKd Accidentally Killedaccn AccommodationACCPT Acting CaptainACGS Assistant Chief of the General StaffACHQ Air Command HeadquartersACHRCAMC Alton Convalescent Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsACHU Armoured Corps Holding UnitACI Army Council InstructionACIAF Appraisal Course Interim Army ForceACk Assistant CookAckAck Anti-AircraftAC-LT Acting LieutenantACMF Allied Central Mediterranean ForceACNI Assistant Commander of Naval InformationACNS Assistant Chief of the Naval StaffACO Air Cadet OfficerACOp Aircraft Control OperatorAC-OSAILS Army Co-operative Squad Air Intelligence Liaison SectionACO-WPA Area Commandant Order - Work Point AreaACPLofH Acting Corporal of HorseAC-QM Acting Quarter MasterACR Armoured Car RegimentACR(RCD) Armoured Car Regiment, Royal Canadian DragoonsACR(RCD)AP Armoured Car Regiment, Royal Canadian Dragoons Advanced PartyACS Air Cadet Squadron


ACS Atlantic Command SignalsACS Distinguishing Letters on Files of Joint Service Committee, Atlantic CoastACSAILSCASF Atlantic Command Squadron Army Intelligence Liaison Section, Canadian Active Service ForceAC-SE Acting SergeantACSIC Atlantic Command Security Intelligence SectionACSILS Atlantic Command Squadron Intelligence Liaison SectionACSqn Army Co-operation Squadron (Royal Canadian Air Force)ACSU Acting SurgeonACT Annual Camp TrainingAct Acting (Rank)ACU Aircrew Conditioning UnitsACV Aircraft Carrier VesselsACYCCorps Army Cyclist CorpsAD Administration & Discipline (Director of Organization)AD Arvida DefencesAD Air Radio Mechanic (Air Radar)AD&M Advanced Driving and MaintenanceAD&MS Advanced Driving and Maintenance SchoolAD&MTCRCAR Advanced Driving and Maintenance Training Centre, Royal Canadian Artillery ReinforcementsAD(Svy) Assistant Director of SurveysADAG Assistant Deputy Adjutant-GeneralADB(RdeC)CICEC Airfield Defence Battalion (Regiment de Chateauguay) Canadian Infantry Corps, East CoastADC Aerodrome Defence CompanyADC Aide-de-CampADC Aerodrome Defence CompanyADCP(N) Assistant Director Civilian Personnel (Navy)ADDS Assistant Director of Dental ServicesADED Assistant Director of Engineer DevelopmentADES Assistant Director of Engineer ServicesADES Assistant Director of Educational ServicesADHOC(G) Ad Hoc Greek BattalionADIO Assistant Director of Internment OperationsAdj AdjutantAdjt AdjutantADM Assistant Deputy MinisterAdm AdmittedAdm AdministrationADM(N) Assistant Deputy Minister (Naval)AdmClk Administrative ClerkAdm'd AdmittedADMGO Assistant Deputy Master General of OrdnanceAdmin AdministrationADMN Assistant Deputy Minister (Naval)ADMS Assistant Director of Medical ServicesADNO Assistant Director Naval OrdnanceADNP Assistant Director of Naval PersonnelADOS Assistant Director of Ordnance ServicesADP Aerodrome Defence PlatoonADQMG Assistant Deputy Quartermaster GeneralADQMG(AE) Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General (Army Equipment)ADRCAPC Aldershot Detachments, Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsADRCASC Area Detachment, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsADS Army Dressing StationADS Advanced Dressing StationADSRCS Armoured Divisional Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsADTC(CAD)RCASC Armoured Division Troops Company (Canadian Armoured Division), Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsADTCSRCASC (Armoured) Division Troop Carrying Section, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsADTD Assistant Director Technical DivisionADTech Air Defence TechnicianADUC Advanced Driving Universal CarriersAdv Advance(d)ADVS Assistant Director of Veterinary ServicesAdvtrg Advanced TrainingADW/SPACRCASC Advanced Detachment Workshop Pl Art Company, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps


AE Algerine EscortsAEC Army Enlistment CentreAED Ammunition Empties DetachmentAEF Allied Expeditionary ForceAEF American Expeditionary ForceAEinC Assistant Engineer in Chief (Naval)AEM Air Engine MechanicAERE Aerospace EngineerAETech Aero Engine TechnicianAF Active ForceAF Air FitterAFBRCCS Army Field Brigade, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsAFC Air Force CrossAFC Armed Forces CouncilAFHQ Allied Forces HeadquartersAFHQ Air Force HeadquartersAFM Air Force MedalAFM Air Frame MechanicAFO Admiralty Fleet OrdersAFPac Allied Forces PacificAFRS Army Field Regiment SignalAFRS Armed Forces Radio ServiceAFRSRCASC Army Field Regiment Section, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsAFS Advanced Flying SchoolAFSC Armed Forces Staff CollegeAFSCRCASC Armed Forces Sleeper Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsAFSS Army Field Security SectionAFTech Airframe TechnicianAFU Advance Flying UnitAFU Air Fighting UnitAFV Armoured Fighting VehicleAFVW/SSRCOC Armoured Fighting Vehicle Workshop Section, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsAFW/SRCOC Army Field Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsAG Adjutant GeneralAG Air GunnerAG1, 2 o r3 Adjutant General Staff Officer 1, 2 or 3AGB Adjutant General's BaseAGCB Awarded Good Conduct BadgeAGGTS Air Gunners Ground Training SchoolAGHU "A" Group Holding UnitAGRA Army Group Royal ArtilleryAGRCA Army Group Royal Canadian ArtilleryAGRCAS Army Group Royal Canadian Artillery SignalsAGRE Army Group, Royal EngineersAGRU "A" Group Reinforcement UnitAGTS Aircrew Graduate Training SchoolsAGYMST Army Gymnastic StaffAH Aircraft HandlerAH Admiralty Fleet OrderAHC Army Hospital CorpsAHQ Army HeadquartersAHQCAPO Area Headquarters Canadian Army Post OfficeAHU Administrative and Holding UnitsAHU Artillery Holding UnitAHU Administrative and Holding UnitAI Acting InterpreterAI Assistant InstructorAIB "A" Infantry BattalionAICVGOFC Angler Internment Camp Veterans Guard of CanadaAID Aeronautical Inspection DistrictAIEMSupt Aircraft Instrument and Electrical Maintenance SuperintendentAIF Australian Imperial ForceAIG Address Indicating GroupAILS(A)D Army Intelligence Liaison Section (Armoured) Division


AILSection Air Intelligence Liaison SectionAILSection Army Intelligence Liaison SectionAIR Assistant Instructor's RegimentAirB Air BomberAirBosn Air BoatswainAirlineCoy Airline Company, Royal EngineersAirTCon Air Traffic ControllerAIS Aeronautical Inspectors SchoolAITC(R) Advanced Infantry Training Centre (Reserve)AKA Also Known AsAL Air Mechanic (Electrics)AL/CPL Acting Lance CorporalALC Assault Landing CraftAlgR Algonquin RegimentAlgR Algerine EscortsALI (15th Regiment) Argyll Light InfantryAllce AllowanceALO Australian Liaison Officer (Air)ALOC Advanced Logistics Officers CourseALQR Algonquin RegimentAlta AlbertaAM Albert MedalAM Air MechanicAM Naval Airman AM Air Mechanic (1st, 2nd or 3rd Class)AM(No) Admiralty PublicationAMAE Air Member for Aeronautical EngineeringAMAP Air Member Air PlanAMAS Air Member for Air StaffAmb AmbulanceAMB Armoured Motor BatteryAMC Alberni Military CampAMC Armed Merchant CruiserAMC Army Medical CentreAMC Arnprior Military CampAMC Armed Merchant CruiserAMC Australian Medical CorpsAMCU Anti-Malarial Control UnitAMD Auxiliary Manning DepotAm'd AmendedAME Armament Maintenance EstablishmentAMERCA Armament Maintenance Establishment, Royal Canadian ArtilleryAMHRCAMC Alberni Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsAMHRCAMC Aldershot Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsAMHRCAMC Angler Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsAMHRCAMC Arvida Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsAmmnCol Ammunition ColumnAmn AmmunitionAmoTech Ammunition TechnicianAMP Air Member for PersonnelAMPTE Ambulance PrivateAMS Air Member for SupplyAMS Assistant Military SecretaryAMS Army Medical StaffAMSC Advanced Military Studies courseAMSupt Aircraft Maintenance SuperintendentAMT Air Member for TrainingAMTRS Area Mechanical Transport Repair ShopsAMU Air Movements UnitAN Air Mechanic (Engines)ANAV Air NavigatorAND Admiralty Net DefenceANS Air Navigation SchoolANSec Assistant Naval Secretary


Anti-tk Anti-tankANZAC Australia and New Zealand Army CorpsAO Accountant OfficerAO Army OrderAO After OrderAO Air Mechanic (Ordnance)AOC Air Officer CommandingAOC Army Ordnance CorpsAOC-in-C Air Officer Commanding in ChiefAODRCOC Advanced Ordnance Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsAOP Air Observation PostAOPSRCA Air Observation Post Squadron, Royal Canadian ArtilleryAOPSRCAF Air Observation Post Squadron, Royal Canadian Air ForceAOS Air Observer SchoolAOW/SRCOC Army Ordnance Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsAP Administration & Personnel Section (Organization)AP Air PoliceAP ApothecaryAP Aid PostAP&Rs Appointments, Promotions and Retirement ListAPA-TR (Advanced Party) Anti-Tank RegimentAPC Army Pay CorpsAPCAS Administration Personnel Canadian Army ShowsAPCASEU(AS) Administration Personnel Canadian Auxiliary Services Entertainment Unit (Army Shows)APCBOW/SRCOC Advanced Party Canadian Base Ordnance Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsAPCFC Advance Party Canadian Forestry CorpsAPCHRCAMC Alderbrooke Park Convalescent Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps APCinC Air Officer Commanding-in-ChiefAPD Army Provost DepotAPD Army Pay DepartmentAPDOFPRCOC Advance Party Divisional Ordnance Field Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsAPE Address Prior to EnlistmentAPFARCAMC Advance Party Field Ambulance, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsAPHQADADHQ Advanced Party Headquarters Armoured Division Advance Divisional HeadquartersAPIS Air Photo Interpretation SectionAPIS Army Photographic Interpretation SectionAPISCintC Army Photographic Interpretation Section, Canadian Intelligence CorpsAPLU Army Pay Ledger UnitAPM Assistant Provost MarshalAPOC Army Post Office CorpsAppces AppendicesApptmts AppointmentsAPPU (Canadian) Army Photo Processing Unit, Canadian Intelligence CorpsAPPUCPC Advance Party Postal Unit Canadian Postal CorpsAppx AppendixAPS Army Postal ServiceAPS(N) Assistant Private Secretary To the Minister (Navy)APTo"Z"F Attached Personnel to "Z" Force (Iceland)AQMG Assistant Quartermaster-GeneralAR Air RadioAR Algonquin RegimentAR Air RiggerAR(1H)CACAP Armoured Regiment, (1st Hussars) Canadian Armoured Corps Advance PartyAR(BCD) Armoured Regiment, British Columbia DragoonsAR(FGH) Armoured Regiment, (Fort Garry Horse)AR(GGFG)AD Armoured Regiment, (Governor General's Horse Guards) Armoured DivisionAR(GGHG)CA Armoured Regiment, (Governor General's Horse Guards) Canadian ArmyAR(H) Armoured Regiment, (Hussars)AR(LSH)(RC)AF Armoured Regiment, (Lord Strathcona's Horse) (Royal Canadians) Active ForceAR(LSH)AP Armoured Regiment, (Lord Strathcona's Horse) Advance PartyARC Appraisal and Refresher CourseARC Army Reception CentreARC Appraisal and Refresher CourseARCM Associate, Royal College of Music


ARCR Armourer's CrewARD Alberta Regimental DepotArea Engr Area EngineerARH Army Rail HeadARITCIC Army Refuge Interrogation Team, Canadian Intelligence CorpsARL Admiralty Research LaboratoryArm(BorG) Armourer (Bombs or Guns)Armd ArmouredArmr ArmourerARmtSPC Armament Systems Performance CheckerARO Administrative Routine OrdersARO Admiralty Record OfficeARP Air Raid PrecautionsARRC Royal Red Cross (Associate)ARRC Associate of the Royal Red CrossArt ArticleArt ArtilleryARTech Aircraft Refinishing TechnicianArtEngr Artificer EngineerArty ArtilleryArty Loc Artillery LocatorArty Svy Artillery SurveyorArty Tech Artillery TechnicianArtymn ArtillerymanARU Artillery Reinforcement UnitAS Air SecretaryAS Air Radio Mechanic (Air Wireless)AS&DB Army Salvage & Disposal BoardASADJ and 2L Assistant Adjutant and Second LieutenantAS and ACSU Assistant and Acting SurgeonASC Army Service CorpsASC Advanced Surgical CentreASC Aerospace System Engineering Projects OfficerASCA Auxiliary Services Canadian ArmyASCL Assistant ClerkASCO Assistant CommodoreASCRCE Area Signal Company, Royal Canadian EngineersASD Army Schools DepartmentASE Army Survey EstablishmentASF Active Service ForceASGT Acting SergeantASIN Assistant EngineerASJT Acting SergeantASL Admiral Superintendent, AlexandriaASLAD Army Signals Light Aid DetachmentASNU Assistant NurseASO Area Security OfficerASO Armament Supply OfficerASO Assistant Supply OfficerASO(I) Assistant Staff Officer (Intelligence)ASP Admiralty Salvage PontoonASP Air Stores Park (406) (Royal Canadian Air Force)ASPU Assistant PurveyorASR Submarine Rescue Vessel, Auxiliary (US)ASS Army Staff SectionASSAMVLH Assam Valley Light HorseAsst AssistantAsstNSec Assistant Naval SecretaryAsstPayr Assistant PaymasterASSU Air Support Signal UnitASSU Assistant SuperintendantASTO Assistant Transport OfficerASU Air Supply UnitASU Aircraft Storage Units


ASU Assistant SurgeonASV Anti-Surface VesselAsvyCoy Air Survey CompanyASW Anti-Submarine WarfareAT Armoured TrainAT Auxiliary TankerAT Ocean-going Tug, Auxiliary (US)AT Air Artificer (Airframes and Engines)AT Auxiliary TankerAT Aviation TechnicianATA Air Transport Auxiliary (British)ATB Allied Torpedo BoatsATB(OR) Army Tank Battalion (Ontario Regiment)ATBHSSRCOC Army Tank Brigade, Heavy Support Squadron, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsATBOFPRCOC Army Tank Brigade, Ordnance Field Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsATC Advance Training CentreATC Air Traffic CentreATC Airport Traffic Control (US)ATC Air Traffic ControlATCDE Awarded the Canadian Efficiency DecorationATCoy Army Troops CompanyATCR Advanced Training Centre ReserveATCRCE Army Troops Company, Royal Canadian EngineersATI Access to Information ActAtk Anti-TankA-tk Anti-tankAtl AtlanticAtmstSTech Armament Systems TechnicianATO Air Treasury OfficeATO Aircraft Torpedo OfficeATO Ammunition Technical OfficerATP Annual Training PayATps Army TroopsATps Army Troops CompanyATR Rescue Tug, Auxiliary (US)ATR(1H) Army Tank Regiment (1st Hussars)ATRRCACASF Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, Canadian Active Service ForceATS Army Trades SchoolAtt AttachedATTA Full duties and return for treatmentAttach AttachedAttachd AttachedATTB Advance Tactical Training BaseATTB Light Duties - Excused Physical Training Drill and Commanding Officer's ParadesATTC Excused all duties - Confined to barracks or homeATTC-48 Excused all duties for 48 hoursAtt'd AttachedAttP Attached PersonnelATTU Air Target Towing UnitATX Admiralty Trunk ExchangeAU Amplifier UnitAUCWAC Administrative Unit Canadian Women's Army CorpsAudGeneral Auditor General (National Defence Staff)AUS Army of the United StatesAuth AuthorizedAuth AuthorityAuto AutomobileAux AuxiliaryAux Division of Auxiliary ServicesAux Serv Canadian Auxiliary ServicesAux(A) Senior Auxiliary Services Officer (Air)Aux(N) Senior Auxiliary Services Officer (Naval)AuxA/SA Auxiliary Anti-Aircraft ShipsAuxMS Auxiliary Minesweepers


AuxServ Canadian Auxiliary ServicesAVC Army Veterinary CorpsAVD Seaplane Tender, Destroyer, Auxiliary (US)AVGO Auxiliary Vessels Gunnery OfficerAVGP Armoured Vehicle General Purpose (Grizzly, Cougar and Bison)AVM Air Vice-MarshalAvnTech Aviation TechnicianAVP Seaplane Tender (small) Auxiliary (US)AVR Aircraft Rescue Vessel (US)AVRE Armoured Vehicle, Royal EngineersAVS Army Veterinary ServiceAvsTech Avionics TechnicianAW Administrative WriterAW1 Aircraftwoman 1st ClassAW2 Aircraftwoman 2nd ClassAWC Air Weapons ControlAWC Air War CollegeAWCoy Artizan Works CompanyAwd’d AwardedAWF Army War College FellowshipAWL Away With LeaveAWL Absent With LeaveAWL Absent Without LeaveAWL Away Without LeaveAWOL Absent without leaveAWS Air War College FellowshipAWSqn All-weather SquadronAyrYeo Ayrshire Yeomanry


ABBREVIATIONS "B" ABBREVIATIONS "B"

B & GFU Bombing and Gunnery Flying UnitB & GS Bombing and Gunnery SchoolB of the MG of the ONDHQ Branch of the Master General of the Ordnance, National Defence

Headquarters CompanyB Report Burial ReportBA Bermuda AreaBA BandsmanBAC British Air CommissionBAC Brigade Ammunition ColumnBAD British Admiralty DelegationBADR(PC) British Admiralty Delegation Representative, Pacific CoastBAFO British Air Force OverseasBAKS Barracks (US)BAM Large MinesweeperBAMR British Admiralty Maintenance RepresentativeBAMS Broadcasts to Allied Merchant ShipsBandsmn BandsmanBandsmn(Prob) Bandsman (Probationer)BAO Base Accounting OfficerBARM British Advisory Repair MissionBARS Salvage VesselBarTdr Bar TenderBAS(O) British Army Staff (Officers)BAS(OR) British Army Staff (Other Ranks)BASM Battalion Sergeant MajorBASR British Admiralty Supply RepresentativeBASR British Admiralty Supply and RepairsBAT Beam Approach TrainingBATM British Admiralty Technical MissionBatt BattalionBatt BatteryBatt’n BattalionBATUS British Army Training Unit, SuffieldBAV Boom Attendant VesselsBB Battleship (US)BB Bugle BandBB Bailey BridgeBBC British Broadcasting CorporationBC Battery CommanderBC British ColumbiaBCA Battery Commander AssistantBCA Biscay and Channel AreaBCD British Columbia DragoonsBCH Barriefield Camp HospitalBcook Boy CookBCPO Base Civilian Personnel OfficerBCQ Base Commander, QueensboroughBCR British Columbia RegimentBCRCASC Bridge Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsBCRD British Columbia Regimental DepotBCRM British-Canadian Recruiting MissionBCSO British Central Scientific OfficeBD Base DepotBD Blood DonorBD BandsmanBDB Branch Detention BarracksBDC Battle Drill CourseBDCASS "Bandoliers" Detachment - Canadian Auxiliary Services SectionBDCRE Bomb Disposal Company Royal EngineersBDD Boom Defence DepotBDE Balloon Development EstablishmentBDE Convoy Escort VesselBde BrigadeBde BombardierBdeGp Brigade GroupBdm BandsmanBDO Boom Defence OfficerBDofMS Base Depot of Medical StoresBdr BombardierBDS Battle Drill SchoolBDS Bomb Disposal SchoolBD-SE Band SergeantBdsm BandsmanBDTC Battle Drill Training CentreBDV Boom Defence VesselBDZ Commander in Chief Netherlands Navy, LondonBEC British Escort CraftBEC Basic Electronics CourseBedfR Bedfordshire RegimentBedfYeo Bedfordshire YeomanryBEF British Expeditionary ForceBEM Basic Electronics MechanicBEM British Empire MedalBerksR Berkshire Regiment


BerksYeo Berkshire YeomanryBET Basic Educational TestBF Bring ForwardBFA Battle First AidBFA Blank Firing AttachmentBFPO British Forces Post OverseasBFTS British Flying Training SchoolsBG Base Gagetown (Theatres of Service)BG Brigade GroupBG Battle GroupBG Brigadier-GeneralBGC(C)RCASC Brigade Group Company (Company) Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsBGGS Brigadier General of General StaffBGH British General HospitalBglr BuglerBGRAM BasegramBGS Bombing and Gunnery SchoolsBGS Brigadier, General StaffBH&MDATKRRCA Beachy Head & Michel Dean Anti-Tank Ranges Royal Canadian Artillerybhp Brake Horse PowerBHQ Brigade HeadquartersBHQS Barriefield Headquarters StaffBHRRCA Beachy Head Ranges, Royal Canadian ArtilleryBHX Bermuda Portion of Halifax (New York) to United Kingdom ConvoyBI Bandsman InstrumentalistBIB "B" Infantry BattalionBIC Bowmanville Interment CampBioTech Biosciences TechnicianBItoCSGHQEAGP (Brussels) Increment to Canadian Section General Headquarters Echelon

Army GroupBJCB British Joint Communications BoardBK BlacksmithBK Battery CaptainBKR BakerBks BarracksBL Breech Loadingbldg(s) Building(s)Bldmth BlacksmithBLK BlacksmithBLOC Basic Logistics Officers CourseBLP Bombing Landplane (US)BM Band MasterBM Brevet MajorBM Brigade MajorBMA Band MasterBMCA British Maintenance Commander, ArgentinaBMD Bengal Medical DepartmentBMET Bio-Medical Engineering TechnicianBMH Brandon Military HospitalBMH Brantford Military HospitalBMH(PHI) Brockville Military Hospital (PHI)BMHRCAMC Botwood Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsBMHRCAMC Bowmanville Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsBMHRCAMC Brampton Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Military HospitalBmn BandsmanBMQ Basic Military QualificationBmr BandmasterBMS Brigade Medical StationBMSM British Merchant Shipping MissionBMV Boom Maintenance VesselsBMWT British Ministry of War TransportBMWTR British Ministry of War Transport RepresentativeBN Battalion (US)BN BoatswainBn BattalionBN & PSHRCAMC Basingstoke Neurological & Plastic Surgery Hospital, Royal Canadian Army

Medical CorpsBNA British Naval AttacheBndsmn BandsmanBNH Basingstoke Neurological HospitalBNLO British Naval Liaison OfficerBNLO British Naval Liaison Officer to French Naval Headquarters, LondonBNLO(RHN) British Naval Liaison Officer (Royal Hellenic Navy)BO BombardierBOC Base Officer, ChasseursBOD Base Ordnance DepotBOH British Official HistoryBOI Boiler (US)Bomb BombardierBOR Battalion Orderly RoomBordR Border RegimentBOS Battalion Orderly SergeantBosn BoatswainBOTC Basic Officers Training CourseBOW Base Ordnance WorkshopBoy1 Boy 1st Class


BoySig Boy SignallerBPA Bureau of Pensions AdvocatesBPC Beach Protection CraftBPC Base Planning CommitteeBPET Battle Physical Efficiency TestBPO Base Post OfficeBPOCPC Base Post Office Canadian Postal CorpsBPSO Base Personnel Selection OfficeBPT Battle Practice TargetBPT Vosper Motor Torpedo BoatBPV Beach Protection VesselBQMS Battery Quartermaster-SergeantBR Book of ReferenceBR Brockville RiflesBr BomberBR Bombing and Reconnaissance Squadronbr(s) Bridge(s)BRCA Battery Royal Canadian ArtilleryBRCE Battalion Royal Canadian ArtilleryBRCHA Battery Royal Canadian Horse ArtilleryBrColRgt British Columbia RegimentBRCS British Red Cross SocietyBRCS&OStJJ British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of JerusalemBRG Bearing (US)Brig BrigadierBrig-Gen Brigadier-GeneralBrit BritishBRLO British Routing Liaison OfficerBRO British Routing OfficerBrockR Brockville RiflesBRPRCOC Boot Rebuilding Plant, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsBRSqn Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Royal Canadian Air ForceBS Battle SquadronBS Brigade SchoolBS(M)RCASC Bakery Section (Mechanical), Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsBSA Barents Sea AreaBSASSRCS Base Sub Area Signal Section, Royal Canadian SignalsBSC Base Staging CampBSD Base Supply DepotBSD Brandon Supply DepotBSM Battery Sergeant-MajorBSMA Brigade Sergeant MajorBSO (Commander in Chief) Netherlands Forces in the EastBSO British Staff OfficerBSRCE Boring Section, Royal Canadian EngineersBSS Base Supply ShipBTC Basic Training CentreBTC(A) Basic Training Centre (Active)BTC(R) Basic Training Centre (Reserve)Btln BattalionBtswn BoatswainBtty BatteryBty BatteryBU BuglerBUACPATSO British Units Affecting Canadian Personnel Army Trades School OfficersBucksYeo Buckinghamshire YeomanryBUDOCKS Bureau of Yards and Docks (US)BUMA Bugle MajorBUMED Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (US)BUPERS Bureau of Naval Personnel (US)BUPTE Bugler PrivateBUSANDA Bureau of Supplies and Accounts (US)BUSE Bugle SergeantBUSHIPS Bureau of Ships (US)BUSRA British US Routing AgreementBUSRS British-United States Routing AgreementBUSUP Bureau of Supplies and Accounts (US)Butcher ButcherBW Black WatchBW(RHC) Black Watch (Royal Highlanders of Canada)BWI British West IndiesBWRCEME Base Workshop Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersBX Boston-Halifax ConvoyBYHC Buckinghamshire Cavalry HussarsBYMS British "Y" Class MinesweeperBZ Bristol Division, Royal Naval Volunteer ReserveBZA Brazilian Area


ABBREVIATIONS "C" ABBREVIATIONS "C"C CanadianC CommissionedC CensorC CookC CompanyC CanadianC&A Corrections & AmendmentsC&AAA Coast & Anti-Aircraft ArtilleryC&AAATC Coast & Anti-Aircraft Artillery Training CentreC&P Counselling and ProbationC&TC Commissariat and Transport CorpsC&YR Carleton & York RegimentC(A)D(I)HU Canadian (Armoured) Division (Infantry) Holding UnitC(A)TBOW/SRCOC Canadian (Army) Tank Brigade Ordnance Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsC(O)on"Q"L Canadian (Officers) on "Q" ListC(W/T)V Calibration (Wireless Telegraphy) VesselC,CACS (Construction), Company Atlantic Command SignalsC/Blkmth Chief BlacksmithC/BTC Canadian Base Training CentreC/EA Chief Electrical ArtificerC/ERA Chief Engine Room ArtificerC/ERA(M) Chief Engine Room Artificer (Mechanic)C/Joiner Chief JoinerC/Mech Chief MechanicC/MM Chief Motor MechanicC/O Commanding OfficerC/Plbr Chief PlumberC/Pntr Chief PainterC/PO(Postal) Chief Petty Officer (Postal)C/POCdr Chief Petty Officer CoderC/POCk Chief Petty Officer CookC/POPhoto Chief Petty Officer PhotographerC/POPtlmn Chief Petty Officer PatrolmanC/POStwd Chief Petty Officer StewardC/POTel Chief Petty Officer TelegraphistC/POWtr Chief Petty Officer WriterC/RA Chief Radio ArtificerC/Shpt Chief ShipwrightC/SPO Chief Stoker Petty OfficerC/Sto Chief StokerC/Sto(FF) Chief Stoker (Fire Fighter)C1 Chief Petty Officer 1st ClassC1Div Clearance DiverC2 Chief Petty Officer 2nd ClassCA Heavy Cruiser (U.S.)CA Canadian ArmyCA Control ArmourerCA"Y"F Canadian Army British West Indies ForceCA&AA Coastal Artillery and Anti-AircraftCA(A) Canadian Army (Active)CA(A)TC Canadian Army (Advanced) Training CentreCA(AF) Canadian Army (Active Force)CA(B)TC Canadian Army (Basic) Training CentreCA(M) Canadian Army (Militia)CA(NRMA) Canadian Army (National Resources Mobilization Act of 1940)CA(PF) Canadian Army (Permanent Force)CA(R) Canadian Army (Regular)CA(Res)or ® Canadian Army (Reserve)CA(RF) Canadian Army (Reserve Force)CA(RR) Canadian Army (Regular Reserve)CA(SF) Canadian Army (Special Force)CA/SA Chief Anti-Submarine Artificer


CA/SEE Captain, Anti-Submarine Experimental EstablishmentCA/TKRPRCASC Canadian Anti-Tank Regiment Platoon, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCA2PS Canadian Army 2 Pounder SchoolCAAC Crown Assets Allocation CommitteeCAAF Canadian Army Active ForceCAAORRCA Canadian Anti-Aircraft Operations Room, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCAAS Canadian Army Administration SchoolCAB Canadian Armoured BrigadeCAB Canadian Army BandCABC Canadian Armoured Corps BandCABCRCASC Canadian Armoured Brigade Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCABOC Canadian Armoured Brigade Ordnance CompanyCABRR Canadian Artillery Base Reinforcement RegimentCABS Canadian Armoured Brigade SignalsCABTCA&TS Canadian Army Basic Training Centre Administrative and Training StaffCABW/SRCEME Canadian Advance Base Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCABW/SRCEME Canadian Armoured Brigade Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanic EngineersCAC Canadian Armoured CorpsCAC(A)TC(CA) Canadian Armoured Corps (Advanced) Training Centre (Canadian Army)CACBTC Canadian Armoured Corps Basic Training CentreCACCRCASC Canadian Army Car Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCACF Commander Captain-in-Command, Araken Coastal ForcerCACHU Canadian Armoured Corps Holding UnitCACOFP Canadian Armoured Corps Ordnance Field ParkCACPRCASC Canadian Army Catering Pool, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCACRU Canadian Armoured Corps Reinforcement UnitCACSCAC Canadian Air Control Section, Canadian Armoured CorpsCACSqn Coast Artillery Co-operation Squadron, (Royal Canadian Air Force)CACTC Canadian Armoured Corps Training CentreCACTC(A) Canadian Armoured Corps Training Centre (Active)CACTCR Canadian Armoured Corps Training Centre ReserveCACTE Canadian Armoured Corps Training EstablishmentCACTR Canadian Armoured Corps Training RegimentCACTS Canadian Armoured Corps Training SquadronCACTSR Canadian Armoured Corps Trained Soldiers RegimentCACTU Canadian Armoured Corps Training UnitCADC Canadian Army Dental CorpsCadets Cadet Services (Directorate of Military Training)CADIS Canadian Armoured Division Intelligence SectionCADMS Canadian Advance Depot Medical StoresCADOFPRCOC Canadian Armoured Division Ordnance Field Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCADPAT Canadian Disruptive PatternCADPUCPC Canadian Armoured Division Postal Unit, Canadian Postal CorpsCADR(ER)CAC Canadian Armoured Delivery Regiment (Elgin Regiment), Canadian Armoured CorpsCADRCASC Canadian Armoured Division, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCADRSSRCCS Canadian Armoured Delivery Regiment Signal Section, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsCADRTC Canadian Armoured Division Reinforcement Transit CampCADSCDC Canadian Army Dental Stores, Canadian Dental CorpsCADSGCRCASC Canadian Armoured Divisional Support Group, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCADSP Canadian Armoured Division Sub ParkCADTCRCASC Canadian Armoured Division Transport Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCADTS Canadian Armoured Division Training SchoolCADU Canadian Army Demonstration UnitCADW/SRCOC Canadian Armoured Division Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCAEBTC Canadian Army Engineer Basic Training CentreCAEC(B&NY) Canadian Army Enlistment Centre (Boston and New York)CAESU Canadian Army Equipment Selection UnitCAFAC Commander, Allied Force, Aruba and Curacao (U.S.)CAFHSRCAMC Canadian Army Field Hygiene Section, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCAFO Confidential Admiralty Fleet OrderCAFRSSRCS Canadian Army Field Regiment Signal Section, Royal Canadian SignalsCAFSS Canadian Army Field Security SectionCAFVS Canadian Armoured Fighting Vehicles School


CAFVTC Canadian Armoured Fighting Vehicles Training CentreCAG Canadian Artillery GroupCAGRE Commander, Army Group Royal EngineersCAGS Canadian Army Gymnastic StaffCAHC Canadian Army Hydrological CorpsCAHQDC(RMR) Canadian Army headquarters Defence Company (Royal Montreal Regiment)CAHU Canadian Artillery Holding UnitCAIB Canadian Army Identification BureauCAIPCIC Canadian Army Interrogation Pool, Canadian Infantry CorpsCAIS Canadian Army Intelligence SectionCALE Canadian Army Liaison EstablishmentCalgH Calgary HighlandersCalgR Calgary RegimentCALO Command Amenities Liaison OfficerCALS Canadian Air Liaison SectionCAM Catapult Aircraft Merchant VesselCAMB Central Air Medical BoardCambR Cambridgeshire RegimentCAMBU Canadian Army Mobile Bath UnitCAMC Canadian Army Medical CorpsCAMCTC Canadian Army Medical Corps Training CentreCA-MCURCAMC Canadian Anti-Malaria Control nit, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCAMMS Canadian Army Motor Mechanic SchoolCamnHighs Cameron HighlandersCAMS Catapult Aircraft Merchant ShipsCAMSI Confidential Admiralty Merchant Shipping InstructionsCan CanadianCanavhed Canadian Naval HeadquartersCanCav Bde Canadian Calvary BrigadeCanCycBn Canadian Cyclist BattalionCanCyclistBn Canadian Cyclist BattalionCand W Cable and Wireless CompanyCanDCyc Canadian Divisional CyclistsCanDivCav Canadian Divisional CalvaryCanDivCyc Canadian Divisional CyclistsCanDivHQ Canadian Divisional HeadquartersCanDivSig Canadian Divisional SignalsCanEng Canadian EngineersCanFdArt Canadian Field ArtilleryCanForC Canadian Forestry CorpsCanForGen Canadian Forces General OrderCanFus Canadian FusiliersCanHighComm Canadian High CommissionerCanHyBy Canadian Heavy BatteryCanInfBde Canadian Infantry BrigadeCanInfWksC Canadian Infantry Works CorpsCanLabrBn Canadian Labour BattalionCanLH Canadian Light HorseCANMIL Canadian Military HeadquartersCANMILITRY Canadian Military HeadquartersCanMMGBde Canadian Machine Gun BrigadeCanMtdRif Canadian Mounted RiflesCanordC Canadian Ordnance CorpsCanPnrBn Canadian Pioneer BattalionCanPostalC Canadian Postal CorpsCanRemtD Canadian Remount DepotCanRlyConsC Canadian Railway Construction CorpsCanSanSec Canadian Sanitary SectionCanScts Canadian ScoutsCanSiberianExpFce Canadian Siberian Expeditionary ForceCanTankC Canadian Tank CorpsCAO Command Account OfficerCAO Canadian Army Order


CAO Canadian Army OverseasCAO (s) Canadian Army OrdersCAOC Canadian Army Ordnance CorpsCAOF Canadian Army Occupation ForceCAOFP Canadian Army Ordnance Field ParkCAOPS Canadian Air Observation Post SquadronCAORG Canadian Army Operational Research GroupCAORO(s) Canadian Army Overseas Routine Order(s)CAP Canadian Army ProjectionistCAP Corps Ammunition Park Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCap CaptainCAP Common Army PhaseCAPC Canadian Army Par CorpsCAPCRCAC Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, Canadian Armoured CorpsCAPCRSTRCS Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment Signal Troop, Royal Canadian SignalsCAPF Canadian Army Pacific ForceCapINF Capitaine InfirmiereCAPIS Canadian Air Photo Interpretation Section, Canadian Intelligence CorpsCAPO Canadian Army Post OfficeCAPPUCIC Canadian Army Photo Processing Unit, Canadian Intelligence CorpsCAPRCASC Corps Ammunition Park Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCAPS Captain, Auxiliary Patrol, ScapaCAPS Canadian Army Pay ServicesCapt CaptainCapt(D) Captain (Destroyers)CAPTI/C Captain-in-ChargeCAPTMLC Captain, Major Landing CraftCAPU Canadian Army Postal UnitCAR Canadian Armoured RegimentCAR Canadian Army RepresentativeCAR CarpenterCAR Canadian Airborne RegimentCAR(CR) Canadian Armoured Regiment (Calgary Regiment)CARADSFR Canadian Armoured Regiment Advance Details Sherbrooke Fusiliers RegimentCARBRCA Canadian Army Radar Battery Royal Canadian ArtilleryCARC Canadian Army Recovery CompanyCARCRCOC Canadian Army Recovery Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpCARD Canadian Artillery Reinforcement DepotCARDE Canadian Armament Research Development EstablishmentCareerTrg Career TrainingCARFTU Canadian Artillery Reinforcement UnitCARIB Caribbean (U.S.)CARIBSEAFRON Caribbean Sea Frontier (U.S.)CARNBH Canadian Armoured Regiment New Brunswick HussarsCARO(s) Canadian Army Routine Order(s)Carp CarpenterCarpr CarpenterCARR(GGHG) Canadian Armoured Recce Regiment (Governor General's Horse Guards)CARTC Canadian Army Rehabilitation Training CentreCartDmn Cartographic DraughtsmanCartymn Chief ArtillerymanCARU Canadian Artillery Reinforcement UnitCAS Canadian Administration SchoolCAS Canadian Army ShowsCAS Canadian Army StaffCAS Canadian Artillery SchoolCAS Chief of the Air StaffCas CasualtyCASC Canadian Air Support ControlCASC Canadian Army Service CorpsCASCIC Censorship Advisory Section, Canadian Intelligence CorpsCASCRCE Canadian Air Survey Company Royal Canadian EngineersCASCRU Canadian Army Service Corps Reinforcement Unit


CASDRCASC Canadian Advance Stationary Depot, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCASEU Canadian Auxiliary Service Entertainment UnitCASF Canadian Active Service ForceCASof I Coast Artillery School of InstructionCASofI Canadian Army School of InstructionCASS Canadian Auxiliary Services SectionCASSU Canadian Air Support Signal UnitCASSURCCS Canadian Air Support Signal Unit, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsCATB Canadian Army Tank BrigadeCATBCRCASC Canadian Army Tank Brigade Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCATBHSC Canadian Army Tank Brigade Heavy Support CompanyCATBn Canadian Army Tank BattalionCATBS Canadian Army Tank Brigade SignalsCATBSPRCOC Canadian Army Tank Brigade Sub Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCATC Canadian Army Training CentreCATCAC Canadian Army Troop, Canadian Armoured CorpsCATCCRCASC Canadian Assault Troops Composite Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCATCRCASC Canadian Administrative Transport Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCATM Canadian Army Training MemorandumCATOFP Canadian Army Tank Ordnance Field ParkCATR Canadian Army Tank RegimentCATS Canadian Army Tank SchoolCATS Canadian Army Training SchoolCATW/SRCOC Canadian Armoured Troops Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCAU Civil Affairs UnitCAU Canadian Administration UnitCAUC Canadian Army University CourseCav CavalryCAVC Canadian Army Veterinary CorpsCAW Canadian Army Staff, WashingtonCAWC Canadian Artizan Works Company, Royal Canadian EngineersCB Order of the Bath (Companion)CB Coast BrigadeCB Companion of the Order of the BathCB Confined to BarracksCB Confidential BookCB Companion of the Order of the BathCBA Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcasting StationCBBDB Camp Borden Branch Detention BarracksCBC Canadian Broadcasting CorporationCBD Canadian Base DepotCBD Canadian Base DetailsCBDC Canadian Base Dental CompanyCBDCMSC Camp Borden Detachment, Corps of Military Staff ClerksCBDMSRCAMC Canadian Base Depot Medical Stores, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCBDRCOC Camp Borden Details, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCBDSCDC Canadian Base Dental Stores, Canadian Dental CorpsCBE Order of the British Empire (Commander)CBE Commander of the Order of the British EmpireCBG Canadian Brigade GroupCBH(RB) Cape Breton Highlander (Rifle Battalion)CBHQS Camp Borden Headquarters StaffCBMHRCAMC Camp Borden Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCBMHRCAMC Coteau Barracks Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCBMHRCAMC Currie Barracks Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCBOD Canadian Base Ordnance DepotCBOI(ACSRRCA) Canadian Base Ordnance Increment (Attached Canadian Survey Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery)CBOSRCA Counter Battery Officers Staff, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCBOSRCACC Counter Battery Officers Staff, Royal Canadian Artillery, Canadian CorpsCBOStaff Counter Battery Officers StaffCBOW/SRCOC Canadian Base Ordnance Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCBP Canadian Base ParkCBPRCE Canadian Base Park, Royal Canadian Engineers


CBRCA Centaur Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCBRCA Coast Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCBRD Canadian Base Reinforcement DepotCBRG Canadian Base Reinforcement GroupCBRGSofCRCACS Canadian Base Reinforcement Group School of Cookery, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCBSC Canadian Base Staging CampCBSO Counter Battery Staff OfficerCBSRCASC Canadian Barracks Services, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCBSS(CMF) Canadian Base Signal Section (Central Mediterranean Force)CBSSRCCS Camp Borden Signal Section, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsCBTC Canadian Base Transport CompanyCBTD Canadian Base Transit DepotCBTPRCASC Canadian Base Transport Platoon, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCBU (Headquarters) Canadian Base UnitCBUCCRCE Canadian Base Units Construction Company, Royal Canadian EngineersCC Camouflage CourseCC Camp Commandant Royal Canadian Air Force HeadquartersCC Canadian CorpsCC Cancellations & CorrectionsCC Chief ConstructorCC Civil ConvictionsCC Clerk's CourseCC Companion of the Order of CanadaCC Conditioning CentreCC Communicator ( C )CC&A-AAS Canadian Coast & Anti-Aircraft Artillery SchoolCC&ATSPRCOC Canadian Corps & Army Troops Sub Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCCAC Canadian Casualty Assembly CentreCCAS Canadian Coast Artillery SchoolCCAS S-1 VictoriaCCAS S-2 PetawawaCCB Combined Communications BoardCCB Canadian Calvary BrigadeCCB Canadian Cyclist BattalionCCBMGS Canadian Cavalry Brigade Machine Gun SquadronCCBPNo Combined Communications Board, Publication NumberCCC Canadian Construction CompanyCCC Casualty Clearing CentreCCC Commonwealth Communications CouncilCCCC Canadian Corps Composite CompanyCCCC Cape Colony Cyclist CorpsCCCCRCASC Canadian Corps Car Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCCCRCE Canadian Construction Company, Royal Canadian EngineersCCCS Captain (later Commodore) Commanding Canadian Ships and Establishments in the United KingdomCCCS Canadian Casualty Clearing StationCCCTRCASC Canadian Command Corps Troops, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCCCU Canadian Cemetery Construction UnitCCD Canadian Command DepotCCD Canadian Convalescent DepotCCD Canadian Corps DepotCCDC Canadian Corps Defence CompanyCCDRCAMC Canadian Convalescent Depot, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCCDSSTRCCS Canadian Corps Delivery Squadron Signal Troop, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsCCDU Coastal Command Development UnitCCERCE Canadian Constructional Engineers, Royal Canadian EngineersCCF Commander Coastal ForcesCCFC Company Canadian Forestry CorpsCCFCORCAPC Canadian Corps Field Cash Office, Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsCCFPC Canadian Corps Field Park CompanyCCFPC Canadian Corps Field Punishment CampCCHA Canadian Corps Heavy ArtilleryCCIS Canadian Corps Intelligence SectionCCM Canadian Centennial Medal (1967)


CCM Combined Cypher MachineCCM&HC Canadian Courts Martial & Holding CentreCCMA Canadian Corps Medium ArtilleryCCMHQSRCS Company Canadian Military Headquarters Signals, Royal Canadian SignalsCCMOS Canadian Counter Mortar Officers StaffCCMOSRCA Canadian Counter Mortar Officer Staff, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCCMSRCA Canadian Corps Meteorological Section, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCCNF Commodore Commanding Newfoundland ForceCCO Chief of Combined OperationsCCO Civilian Contracts Officer, Joint Air Training PlanCCO Coder and Cypher OfficeCCO Chief of Combined OperationsCCO Communications, Coding and Cyphering ArrangementsCCOD Canadian Central Ordnance DepotCCOS Combines Chiefs of StaffCCP Casualty Clearing PostCCPC Company Canadian Provost CorpsCCPPRCASC Canadian Corps Petrol Park, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCCPS Computerized Central Pay SystemCCPU Canadian Corps Postal UnitCCPU Canadian Corps Protective CompanyCCR(C)A Commander Corps Royal (Canadian) ArtilleryCCRA Commander, Corps Royal ArtilleryCCRC Canadian Corps Reinforcement CampCCRCAMC Conditioning Centre, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCCRCAMC Composite Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCCRTC Canadian Corps Reinforcement Transit CampCCRU Canadian Combined Reinforcement UnitCCS Canadian Censor SectionCCS Canadian Chaplain ServicesCCS Casualty Clearing StationCCS Code and Cypher SchoolCCS Combined Chiefs of StaffCCS Casualty Clearing StationCCSO Contraband Control Service OfficerCCSRCCS Canadian Cipher Section, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsCCSRCS Canadian Corps Signals, Royal Canadian SignalsCCT Canadian Calibration TroopCCTC Canadian Corps Transport CompanyCCTC Commandant, Combined Training CentreCCTCC Canadian Corps Troops Carrying ColumnCCTCCRCASC Commander Corps Troops Carrying Column, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCCTORCOC Canadian Corps Troops Ordnance, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCCTSI Canadian Corps Troops Service IncrementCCTW/SRCEME Canadian Corps Troops Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCCTW/SRCOC Canadian Corps troops Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCCU Canadian Concentration UnitCCWAC Company Canadian Women's Military CorpsCCWACMD Company Canadian Women's Army Corps Military CorpsCCWDL Canadian Chemical Warfare Defence LaboratoryCCWS Canadian Chemical Warfare SchoolCCZ Canadian Coastal ZoneCD Canada DraftCD Canadian Forces DecorationCD Captain of the DockyardCD Convalescent DetachmentsCD Clearance DiverCd CommissionedCD Coast Defence (Artillery)CD&AA Coast Defence & Anti-AircraftCD&AAATC Coast Defence & Anti-Aircraft Artillery Training CentreCD&AAW/SS Coast Defence & Anti-Aircraft Workshop SectionCD&EP Canadian Defence & Employment Platoon


CD&FPB Canadian Detention and Field Punishment BarracksCD&MS Canadian Driving and Maintenance SchoolCD(Records) Correction on DocumentsCDA Canadian Divisional ArtilleryCDAC Canadian Divisional Ammunition ColumnCDB Canadian Detention BarracksCDB Coast Defence BatteryCDBPRCE Canadian Divisional Bridging Platoon, Royal Canadian EngineersCDC Canadian Dental CorpsCDC Canadian Disciplinary CentreCDC Canadian Divisional CalvaryCdCkO Commissioned Cookery OfficerCDCRCE Canadian Drilling Company, Royal Canadian EngineersCdCtO Commissioned Catering OfficerCDD Canadian Discharge DepotCDE CodeCdeG Croix de GuerreCdeG(B) Croix de Guerre BelgiumCdeG(F) Croix de Guerre FranceCdEl Commissioned ElectricianCdEng Commissioned EngineerCdG'nr Commissioner GunnerCDHQ Canadian Divisional HeadquartersCDIS Canadian Division Intelligence SectionCDISRCASC Canadian Detail Issue Depot, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCDLS Canadian Defence Liaison StaffCDMD Canada Draft Military DistrictCdn CanadianCdnConstlEngrs Canadian Constructional EngineersCdnDetnBks Canadian Detention BarracksCdnEngrs Canadian EngineersCdn-Gds Canadian GuardsCDOF Colonie d'Afrique Occidentale FrançaiseCDofDS Canadian Depot of Dental StoresCDOSC Camp Daily Orders Sarcee CampCDOW/SRCOC Canadian Divisional Ordnance Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCDPU Canadian Division Postal UnitCdr CoderCdr CommanderCdr(D) Commander (Destroyers)CDRAS&TD Canadian Detachment Royal Armoured Corps School & Training DepotCDRBCAO/S Canadian Division Reece Battalion, Canadian Army OverseasCDRE CommodoreCDRJ Commander, Force J.CDRSRCS Canadian Despatch Rider Section Royal Canadian SignalsCDS Canadian Divisional SignalsCDS Chief of the Defence StaffCDSB Canadian Division Support BattalionCDSB Commissioned Signal BoatswainCDSCCRC Canadian Division Section - Canadian Corps Reinforcement CampCDSCDC Central Dental Stores, Canadian Dental CorpsCDSCRCASC Canadian Division Supply Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCdShpt Commissioned ShipwrightCdSO Commissioned Stores OfficerCDSRC Canadian Division Section Reinforcement CampCDT Commissioned TelegraphistCdt CadetCDTCRCASC Canadian Division Troops Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCdTelegr Cadet TelegraphistCDTS Canadian Divisional Training SchoolCDVGofCCMHQ General Duty Veterans Guard of Canada, Canadian Military HeadquartersCdWO Commissioned Writer OfficerCE Canadian Engineers


CE Chief EngineerCE Civil EngineerCE&MPRCE Canadian Electrical & Mechanical Platoon, Royal Canadian EngineersCE&MSRCE Canadian Electrical & Mechanical Section, Royal Canadian EngineersCE(Wks) Chief Engineer (Works)CEA Chief Electrical ArtificerCEAURCOC Canadian Equipment Assembly Unit, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCEEW(A)RCEME Canadian Engineer Equipment Workshop (Active), Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCEEW/SRCEME Canadian Engineer Equipment Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCEEW/SRCOC Canadian Engine Equipment Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCEF Canadian Expeditionary ForceCEG(B) Canadian Employment Group "B"CEHU Canadian Engineer Holding UnitCELE Communication//Electronic EngineerCEO Camp Engineer OfficerCEO Command Engineer OfficerCEP Canadian Employment PlatoonCEPF Canadian Echelon Pacific ForceCERA Chief Engine Room ArtificerCERD Canadian Engineer Reinforcement DepotCERU Canadian Engineer Reinforcement UnitCESF Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier (U.S.)CESU Canadian Educational Services UnitCETC Canadian Engineer Training CentreCETech Construction Engineering TechnicianCEURCAMC Canadian Exhaustion Unit, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCeylonPLRC Ceylon Planters Rifle CorpsCF Canadian FusiliersCF Composite FlightsCF Canadian ForcesCF 98 Canadian Forces Form #98 - Report on InjuriesCF&PS Canadian Film and Photo SectionCF(SP)RRCA Canadian Field (Self Propelled) Regiment, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCFA Canadian Field AmbulanceCFA Canadian Field ArtilleryCFA Calvary Field AmbulanceCFA Canadian Field AmbulanceCFAO Canadian Forces Administrative OrderCFASS Canadian Field Auxiliary Services SectionCFB Coastal Force BaseCFBMEK Coast Force Base, Mers-El-KebirCFBRCA(AF) Canadian Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, (Active Force)CFC Canadian Forestry CorpsCFC CraftsmanCFC Canadian Forces CollegeCFCCDRCE Canadian Field Company, Canadian Division, Royal Canadian EngineersCFCRCE Canadian Field Company, Royal Canadian EngineersCFCSC Canadian Forces Command and Staff CourseCFCTW Canadian Forestry Corps Training WingCFDS Canadian Field Dressing StationCFDSRCAMC Canadian Field Dressing Station, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCFE Commander, Coastal Forces, Eastern MediterraneanCFEF Canadian Far East ForceCFES Canadian Field Educational SectionCFF Communication and Ferry FlightsCFF Corps of Civilian (Canadian) Fire Fighters For Service in the United KingdomCFFS Canadian Forces Fleet SchoolCFFT Coastal Forces Fuelling TenderCFH Canadian Field HospitalCFH Canadian Forces HospitalCFHA Canadian Forces Housing AgencyCFHS Canadian Field Historical SectionCFHSvcsGp Canadian Forces Health Services Group


CFL Compassionate Farm LeaveCFMG Canadian Forces Medical GroupCFMSO Coastal Forces Material Supply OfficerCFMTP Canadian Forces Musician Training PlanCFN Canadian Forces in the NetherlandsCFN CraftsmanCfn Craftsman (Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers)CFN Canadian Forces in the NetherlandsCFNIS Canadian Forces National Investigation ServiceCFOCS Canadian Forces Officer Candidate SchoolCFORS Course for Orderly Room SergeantsCFP Canadian Forces PublicationCFPAS Canadian Forces Personnel Appraisal SystemCFPC Canadian Field Punishment CampCFPCRCE Corps Field Park Company, Royal Canadian EngineersCFPCUCIC Canadian Field Press Censor Unit, Canadian Intelligence CorpsCFPSA Canadian Forces Personnel Support AgencyCFR Commissioning From the RanksCFRC Canadian Forces Recruiting CentreCFRETS Canadian Forces Recruiting, Education and Training SystemCFRP Commissioning from the Ranks PlanCFRRCAAP Canadian Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, Advance PartyCFS Canadian Field SquadronCFS Central Flying SchoolsCFSC Canadian Field Survey CompanyCFSCRCE Canadian Field Survey Company, Royal Canadian EngineersCFSD Canadian Forces Supply DepotCFSEME Canadian Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringCFSRD Canadian Field Security Reserve DetachmentCFSS Canadian Field Security SectionCFSURCAMC Canadian Field Surgical Unit, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCFTC(ID)RCASC Canadian General Transport Company (Infantry Division), Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCFTO Canadian Forces Technical OrderCFTSHQ Canadian Forces Training System HeadquartersCFTU Canadian Field Transfusion UnitCFW Commander, Coastal Forces, Western MediterraneanCG Commanding General (U.S.)CG Compassionate GroundsCG Coldsteam GuardsCG Canada GazetteCGA Canadian Garrison ArtilleryCGB Canadian Garrison BattalionCGBD Canadian General Base DepotCGBRB Canadian General Base Reinforcement BattalionCGCU Canadian Graves Concentration UnitCgds Coldstream GuardsCGG Canadian Grenadier Guards (Now 22nd Armoured Regiment)CGH Canadian General HospitalCGHRCAMC Canadian General Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCGHU Canadian General Holding UnitCGLS Canadian General Labour SectionCGM Conspicuous Gallantry MedalCGMU Combat Group Medical UnitCGPC Canadian General Pioneer CompanyCGR Canadian Garrison RegimentCGR Canadian Graves Registrar or RegistrationCGRU Canadian General Reinforcement UnitCGRU Canadian Graves Registration UnitCGS Canadian Government ShipCGS Chief of the General StaffCGS Chief of the Imperial General StaffCGS Canadian Government ShipCGSF Commander Gulf Sea Frontier


CGTC Canadian General Transport CompanyCGTWRCEME Canadian General Troop Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCH 14th Canadian HussarsCH Companion Of HonourCH Convalescent HospitalCH Construction HandCH Companion of HonourCH ChaplainCH Chatham Division, Royal MarinesChap ChaplainCHAP Canadian Harassment and Abuse PreventionChap(F) Chaplain of the FleetChap(P) Chaplain (Protestant)Chap(RC) Director of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)CHB Canadian Highland Battalion (Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada)CHD Calgary Highlanders DepotCHENG Chief EngineerChesR Cheshire RegimentChesYeo Cheshire YeomanryCHET Canadian Higher Education TestCHET Canadian Higher Educational TestChO Chief OfficerCHofO(MG) Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Machine Gun)CHOP Line near 47th Meridian dividing the British and Canadian areas of responsibilityCHP Chaplain (Protestant)CHQ&NDHQCRCAMC Corps Headquarters & National Defence Headquarters Company, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCHQAGRCE Canadian Headquarters Army Group, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCHQCDC Corps Headquarters, Canadian Dental Corps OR Canadian Disciplinary CentreCHQCPC(C) Corps Headquarters Canadian Postal Corps (Canada)CHQCWAC Corps Headquarters Canadian Women's Army CorpsCHQEOFSCRCOC Corps Headquarters Element of Salvage Control, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCHQofBSA Canadian Headquarters of Base Sub AreaCHQPMC Camp Headquarters, Petawawa Military CampCHQRCECA Corps Headquarters Royal Canadian Engineers, Canadian ArmyCHQRCEME Corps Headquarters Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCHQRCOC Corps Headquarters, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCHQSDRCOC Canadian Headquarters Salvage Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCHRA Canadian Human Rights ActCHRC Chaplain Roman CatholicCHRC Canadian Human Rights CommissionCHRSRCEME Canadian Heavy Recovery Section, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCHRSRCOC Canadian Heavy Recovery Section, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCHS Canadian Hospital ShipCHSB Chief Signal BotswainCHSHPT Chief ShipwrightChSkr Chief SkipperCHT Corps of Horse TransportCHU Canadian Holding UnitCHWR Chief WriterCHYeoSIG Chief Yeoman of SignalsCI(I)HQS Canadian Intelligence (Interrogation) Headquarters SectionCIA Chief Inspector of ArmamentsCIAL Commercial Cable CompanyCIB Canadian Infantry BrigadeCIBC Canadian Infantry Corps BandCIBCRCASC Canadian Infantry Brigade Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCIBGDP(LS) Canadian Light Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne ScotCIBRB Canadian Infantry Base Reinforcement BattalionCIBSG(SLI) Canadian Infantry Brigade Support Group (Saskatoon Light Infantry)CIBUS Communication Instructions for British Warships in the U.S.A.CIBW/S Canadian Infantry Brigade Workshop (Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps or Royal Canadian Electrical

and Mechanical Engineers)CIBW/SRCEME Canadian Infantry Brigade Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers


CIBW/SRCOC Canadian Infantry Brigade Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCIC Canadian Infantry CorpsCIC Canadian Intelligence CorpsCIC Cadet Instructor CadreCIDB Canadian Infantry Depot BattalionCIDBn Canadian Infantry Depot BattalionCIDCC(M)RCASC Canadian Infantry Division Composite Company (Main), Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCIDCMOS Canadian Infantry Division Ordnance Field Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCIDM/GBn(SLI) Canadian Infantry Division Machine Gun Battalion (Saskatoon Light Infantry)CIDOFPRCOC Canadian Infantry Division Ordnance Field Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCIDRTC Canadian Infantry Division Reinforcement Transit CampCIDSI Canadian Infantry Division Service IncrementCIDSPRCOC Canadian Infantry Division Sub Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCIDTCRCASC Canadian Infantry Division Troops Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCIDTS Canadian Infantry Division Training SchoolCIET Canadian Intermediate Education TestCIET Canadian Intermediate Educational TestCIF "C" Infantry BattalionCIGS Chief of the Imperial General StaffCIHU Canadian Infantry Holding UnitCIL Cadet Instructors ListCIMGCoy(NBR) Canadian Independent Machine Gun Company (New Brunswick Regiment)Cin CCNA Commander in Chief, Canadian North West AtlanticCinC Commander in ChiefC-in-C Commander in ChiefCinC AandWI Commander in Chief, Atlantic and West Indies StationCinC,CNA Commander in Chief, Canadian Northwest AtlanticCinCCWA Commander in Charge Canadian North AtlanticCinCEF Commander in Chief Eastern FleetCinCHF Commander in Chief Home FleetCINCLANT Commander in Chief, US Atlantic FleetCInfC Canadian Infantry CorpsCIntC Canadian Intelligence CorpsCIofCM Chief Inspector of Catering & MessingCIOSPRCOC Canadian Infantry Ordnance Sub-Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCIPCIC Canadian Interpreters Pool, Canadian Infantry CorpsCIRU Canadian Infantry Reinforcement UnitCITB Canadian Infantry Training BrigadeCITC Canadian Infantry Training CentreCITC Canadian Infantry CentreCItoanMTIBRCASC Canadian Increment to a (Mobilization Training Centre / Mechanical Transport / Military Training OR

Movement Train) Inspection Branch, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCITR Canadian Infantry Training RegimentCITW/SRCEME Canadian Infantry Troops Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCITW/SRCOC Canadian Infantry Troops Workshop, Royal Canadian ordnance corpsCIU Clinical Investigation UnitsCIWB Canadian Infantry Works BattalionCIWC Canadian Infantry Works CorpsCJATC Canadian Joint Air Training Centre (Rivers, Manitoba)CJLS Corps Junior Leaders SchoolCJWSC Canadian Junior War Staff CourseCK CookCK Cook (Ship's)Ck(O) Cook (Officers)Ck(Prob) Cook (Probationer)Ck(S) Cook (Seamen)CKMTE Cook's MateCKS&DU Canadian Kit Storage & Disposal UnitCKSD Canadian Kit Storage DepotCL Canloan ListCL Compassionate LeaveCL Convalescent LeaveCl Clasp


CL Casualty ListCL ColonelCLA-AB Canadian Light Anti-Aircraft BattalionCLB Canadian Labour BattalionCLC Canadian Leave CentreCLDAFHQ Canadian Liaison Detachment, Allied Forces OR Air Force HeadquartersCLE ClerkCLES Canadian Legion Educational ServiceCLFCSC Canadian Land Force Command and Staff CollegeCLFHSRCAMC Canadian Light Field Hygiene Sections, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCLH Canadian Light HorseCLK ClerkClkAcc Clerk AccountingClkAdmSupr Clerk Administrative SupervisorClkEng Clerk EngineeringClkGen Clerk GeneralClkStats Clerk StatisticsClkSteno Clerk StenographerClkTyp Clerk TypistCloc Chief LocatorCLofCPC(C) Canadian Line of Communication Provost Company (Consolidated)CLofCT Canadian Line of Communication TerminalCLP Canadian Labour PoolCLQ Class QualifiedCLRSRCOC Canadian Light Recovery Station, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCLS Chief of Land StaffCL-SE Color SergeantCLURCE Canadian Landmark Unit, Royal Canadian EngineersCLWS Canadian Legion War ServicesCM Canadian Centennial Medal (1967)CM Member of the Order of CanadaCM CommissarymanCM CommunicatorCM/L Controlled Mine LayingCMA Central Mediterranean AreaCMACRCASC Canadian Motor Ambulance Convoy, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCMASCL Canadian Military Attache Staff Canadian LegationCMBG Canadian Mechanized Brigade GroupCMBURCAMC Canadian Mobile Bath Units, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCMC Canadian Medical CentreCMC Canadian Military CollegeCMCLG Canadian Movement Control Liaison GroupCMCR(PLNBH)AF Canadian Motorcycle Regiment (Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars) Active ForceCMCU Canadian Movement Control UnitCMDBSN Commissioner BoatswainCMDLondonMD1 Central Mechanization Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCmdr CommanderCmdr Commander (Naval)CMEC Canadian Mechanical Equipment CompanyCMF Central Mediterranean ForceCMG Order of St. Michael and St. George (Companion)CMG Companion of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeCMG Canadian Medical GroupCMGBde Canadian Machine Gun BrigadeCMGC Canadian Machine Gun CorpsCMGCMF Canadian Meteorological Group - Central Mediterranean ForceCMGHU Canadian Machine Gun Holding UnitCMGO Corps Machine Gun OfficerCMGRU Canadian Machine Gun Reinforcement UnitCMGTC Canadian Machine Gun Training CentreCMH Calgary Military HospitalCMH Canadian Military HospitalCMHL Canadian Mobile Hygiene Laboratory


CMHQ Canadian Military HeadquartersCMHQC Canadian Military Headquarters CourseCMHQROX-LPSOW Canadian Military Headquarters Records Office X-List, PSOWCMHRCAMC Camp Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCMHRCAMC Camrose Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCMHRCAMC Charlottetown Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCMHRCAMC Chatham Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCMHRCAMC Chicoutimi Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCMHRCAMC Chilliwack Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical HospitalCMHRCAMC Cornwall Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Military HospitalCMM Order of Merit (Commander)CMMG Canadian Motor Machine Gun BrigadeCMMGC Canadian Motor Machine Gun CorpsCMMP Corps of Military Mounted PoliceCMMS Canadian Motorcycle Maintenance SchoolCMN-SURCAMC Canadian Mobil Neuro-Surgical Unit, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCMOS Counter Mortar Officer StaffCMP Corps of Military PoliceCMP&DB Canadian Military Prison & Detention BarracksCMPC Canadian Military Police CorpsCMPLRCASC Canadian Mobile Pet. Laboratories, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps CMPS Canadian Map Photographic SectionCMPS Canadian Military Police CorpsCMR Canadian Mounted RiflesCMR Collège militaire royal de Saint-JeanCMR Canadian Mounted RiflesCMR Cape Mounted RiflemenCMR(GGHG)AF Canadian Motorcycle Regiment (Governor General's Horse Guards) Active ForceCMRCASF(DYRCH) Canadian Motorcycle Regiment, Canadian Active Service Force (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian

HussarsCMRPRCASC Canadian Medium Regiment Platoon, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCMRPRCASC Canadian Medical Rest Station, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCMRS Canadian Medical Rest StationCMS Canadian Military StaffCMS Canadian Mission StaffCMSA Co-operations with the British Ministry of War Transport in the United StatesCMSC Corps of Military ClerksCMSC Corps of Military Staff ClerksCMSC Co-operations with the British Ministry of War Transport in CanadaCMSC Cape Medical Staff CorpsCMSCCO Corps of Military Staff, Clerks Corps OrdersCMSPEC Canadian Military Section Port Executive CommitteeCMSTMUSA Camp Myles Standish, Tauton Massachusetts, U.S.A.CMT Corps of Motor Transport, Army Service CorpsCMTCCM Canadian Militia Training Course, Camp MacauleyCMTech Construction and Maintenance TechnicianCMTRCA Canadian Modelling Team, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCMTRURCEME Canadian Mobile Tire Repair Unit, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCMTS Central Mechanical Transport StoresCMU Construction and Maintenance UnitsCNCoy Cannon CompanyCnd CanadianCndDetnBks Canadian Detention BarracksCNDHQ Commandant National Defence HeadquartersCNE Canadian National ExhibitionCNEC Chief Naval Engineering and ConstructionCNES Chief Naval Equipment and SupplyCNK Change Next of KinCNMO Canadian Naval Mission OverseasCNO Canadian Naval OrderCNP Chief Naval PersonnelCNPWRCAMC Canadian Neuro Psychiatric Wing, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCNR Canadian Naval Regulations


CNR Canadian National RailwaysCNS Chief of Naval StaffCNS Chief of the Naval StaffCNSRHRCAMC Canadian Nursing Sister's Rest Home, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCNVT&TU Canadian Night Vision Training & Testing UnitCNW-44 Canadian Naval War PlanCO Commanding OfficerCO Corps OrdersCO Cook (Officer's)CO ConstableCo CompanyCO&MERU Canadian Ordnance & Mechanical Engineer Reinforcement UnitCO(A) Camp Orders (Angler)CO/SPD Canadian Overseas Postal DepotCOA Chief Ordnance AccountantCOA Corps of Ordnance ArtificersCOA Course of ActionCOAC Commanding Officer Atlantic CoastCOAV Commanding Officer Auxiliary VesselsCOBD Canadian Ordnance Beach DetachmentCOBD Canadian Ordnance Branch DetachmentCOC Canadian Ordnance CorpsCOC Combined Operations CentreCOC&BTC Combined Operations Centre & Basic Training CentreCOC(AC) Combined Operations School (Army Camp)COCDC Corps Orders, Canadian Dental CorpsCOCPC Corps Orders Canadian Postal CorpsCOCTC Canadian Ordnance Corps Training CentreCOCTUSC Canadian Officer Cadet Training Unit Selection CentreCOCWAC Corps Orders, Canadian Women's Army CorpsCOD Central Ordnance DepotCODCRCOC Central Ordnance Depot Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCODRCOC Camp Ordnance Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCOEMETC Canadian Ordnance Electrical Mechanical Engineer Training CourseCOF Canadian Occupational ForceCOF Canadian Army Occupation ForceCofAS Corps of Army SchoolmastersCofC Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of CanadaCofF Chaplain of the FleetCofHRS Corps of HussarsCofI Court of InquiryCofLondYeo County of London YeomanryCofLRS Corps of LancersCOFPRCOC Canadian Ordnance Field Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCofS Chief of StaffCofW Cable or WirelessCOHQ Combined Operations HeadquartersCOI Court of InquiryCol ColonelColn ColumnCom CommandCOM CommissionerCom10thFleetCandR Commander 10th Fleet Convoy and Routeing (US)ComBtswn Commissioned BoatswainCOMC&S Canadian Ordnance Maintenance Company & SectionsComd CommanderComd CommandComd CommandantComd CommandingCom'd CommandComdEngr Command Engineer COMDGEN Commanding General (U.S.)Comdt Commandant


COME Chief Ordnance Mechanical EngineerCOMERU Canadian Ordnance and Mechanical Engineer Reinforcement UnitCOMINCH Commander in Chief, US FleetCominchCandR Commander in Chief, US Fleet, Convoy and RouteingComm CommissionComm CommodoreCommande (D) Commander (Destroyers)Commodore(D)WA Commodore (Destroyers), Western ApproachesCommofCustoms Commissioner of CustomsComn CommunicationComOp Communications OperatorComOpSupr Communications Operator SupervisorComp CompositeComPC(A) Communications Performance Checker (Air)ComPC(G) Communications Performance Checker (Ground)ComTech Communications TechnicianComTech(A) Communications Technician (Air)ComTech(G) Communications Technician (Ground)Conc ConcentrateConc ConcentrationCOND Commanding Officer Naval DivisionsCond ConductorCondr ConductorConnav (No) Navy Authority, WashingtonConnRang Connaught RangersConst ConstableConstl Constructionalconstr constructionConstrC Constructor CaptainConv ConvalescentConvoy Sig Convoy SignalmanConvoyCYeoSigs Convoy Chief Yeoman of SignalsConvoyLSig Convoy Leading SignalmanConvoyOSig Convoy Ordinary SignalmanConvoyYeoSigs Convoy Yeoman of SignalsCook(O) Cook (Officer's)Cook(S) Cook (Ship's)COOS(M)RCOC Canadian Ordnance Officer's Shop (Mobile), Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCOP Commander of PortCOPC Commanding Officer Pacific CoastCOPC Commanding Officer Pacific CoastCOPD Canadian Overseas Postal DepotCOpSO Chief Operational Services OfficerCOR Confirmation of RankCor CorvettesCORC Canadian Ordnance Railhead CompanyCORCAMC Corps Orders, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCORCC Canadian Overseas Railway Construction CorpsCORCRCOC Canadian Ordnance Railhead Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CompanyCORCT Canadian Overseas Railway Construction TroopsCORD Commanding Officer Reserve DivisionsCORD Commanding Officer Reserve DivisionsCORD Central Ontario Regimental DepotCorp CorporalCorpl CorporalCORU Canadian Ordnance Reinforcement UnitCOS Chief(s) of StaffCOS Coming Off StrengthCos CompaniesCOS Change of StrengthCOS Company Orderly SergeantCOS&CB Canadian Officers Survey & Classification BoardCOSAI Canadian Ordnance Stores Accounting Inspectorate


COSSAC Chief of Staff to the Supreme Allied Commander (Designate)COTC Canadian Officer Training CentreCOTC Canadian Officer Training CorpsCOTC Canadian Overseas Telecommunication CorporationCOU Called Out UnderCOVGOFC Corps Orders Veterans Guard of CanadaCox'n CoxswainCoy CompanyCP Chaplains PoolCP Command PostCPACRCAMC Canadian Prophylactic Ablution Centre, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCPB Canadian Parachute BattalionCPB Canadian Pioneer BattalionCPBRCE Canadian Pioneer Battalion, Royal Canadian EngineersCPC Canadian Pension Commission (Department of Veterans Affairs)CPC Canadian Postal CorpsCPC Canadian Provost CorpsCPC Corps Protection CompanyCPCCMF(ADHOC) Canadian Pioneer Company, Central Mediterranean ForceCPCD Canadian Provost Corps DepotCPCO/S(PU) Canadian Postal Corps Overseas, (Postal Units)CPCURCASC Canadian Port Clearance Unit, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCPDPRCE Canadian Pile Driving Platoon, Royal Canadian EngineersCPDRCAPC Command Pay Detachment, Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsCPF Canadian Patriotic FrontCPI Corps of Permanent InstructorsCPinME Canadian Personnel in Middle EastCpl CorporalCPLAM Corporal AmbulanceCPMH Camp Petawawa Military HospitalCPMHRCAMC Chorley Park Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCPMMLRCOC Canadian Pilot Model Mobile Laundry, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCPO Chief Petty OfficerCPO Civilian Personnel Officer (Air)CPR Canadian Pacific RailwayCPRD Canadian Public Relations DetachmentCProC Canadian Provost CorpsCPRS Canadian Public Relations ServicesCPRU Canadian Public Relations UnitCPS Canadian Planning StaffCPS Canadian Publishing SectionCpt CaptainCPTC Canadian Parachute Training CentreCPTCAC Canadian Pioneer Troop, Canadian Armoured CorpsCPTHO Captain of Hospital OrderliesCPTRE Captain Royal EngineersCPTU Canadian Parachute Training UnitCPTUCPC Canadian Postal Tracing Unit, Canadian Postal CorpsCPW/S(ADHOC)RCEME Canadian Port Workshop (Ad Hoc), Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCPW/S(ADHOC)RCOC Canadian Port Workshop (Ad Hoc), Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCPWEU Canadian Petroleum Warfare Experimental UnitCQMS Company Quartermaster-SergeantCR Central RegistryCR Chaudiere RegimentCR Confirmation of RankCR Control RatingsCR Control RateCr CommanderCR Control RatingCR Central RegistryCR(C)E Commander, Royal (Canadian) EngineersCR(T) Calgary Unit (Tank)CR/AC Canadian Re-allocation Centre


CRA Compulsory Retirement AgeCRA Commander, Royal ArtilleryCRA Commanding Royal ArtilleryCRASC Commander, Royal Army Service CorpsCRB Canadian Rifle BattalionCRB Career Review BoardCRB(M) Career Review Board (Medical)CRBRCA Canadian Rocket Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCRBW/SRCEME Canadian Radar Battery Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCRC Canadian Reception CampCRC Casualty Retraining CentreCRC Chief Registration ClerkCRCAMC Company Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCRCASCATBC Company Royal Canadian Army Service Army Tank Brigade CompanyCRCASCATBC Company Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCRCC Canadian Road Construction CompanyCRCC Canadian Railway Construction CorpsCRCE Company Royal Canadian EngineersCRCE(PB) Commander Royal Canadian Engineers (Permanent Bridges)CRCE(W) Commander Royal Canadian Engineers (Works)CRCEME Company Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCRCL Canadian Red Cross ListCRCORU Canadian Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Reinforcement UnitCRCR Canadian Reserve Calvary RegimentCRCRCAMC Casualty Retraining Centre, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCRCRCEME Canadian Recovery Company, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCRCRCOC Canadian Recovery Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCRD Canadian Reception DepotCRD Canadian Remount DepotCRD(LS) Canadian Repatriation Depot (LS)CRDFT(S)C Canadian Radio Detection Finder Training (School) CentreCRDFTC Canadian Radio Direction Finder Training CentreCRE Commanding Royal EngineersCRecs Controller of Records (Air)CREME Commander Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCRFTTC Canadian Reinforcement Transit CampCRGTPRCASC Canadian Reinforcement Group Transit Platoon, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCRGWP Canadian Reinforcement Group Transit PlatoonCRI Chinese Regiment of InfantryCRLE Canadian Radio Location EstablishmentCrmn CrewmanCRN Change Regimental NumberCRO Corps Reserve of OfficersCRO Officer in Charge Central RegistryCRO Chief Recruiting OfficerCRO Canadian Records OfficeCROCRCE Canadian Railway Operation Company, Royal Canadian EngineersCrpl CorporalCRR(PLDG) Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (Princess Louise Dragoon Guards)CRRCA Coast regiment, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCRS Canadian Recce SquadronCRS Central Recruiting TroopCRS Captured Records Section (US Dept of the Army)CRS-CIB Canadian Recce Squadron-Canadian Infantry BrigadeCrStGeo Cross of Saint George (Russia)CRT Canadian Railway TroopCRT Continuous Reserve TrainingCRT Canadian Railway TroopsCRTC Canadian Radar Training CentreCRTC(A) Canadian Reconnaissance Training Centre (Active)CRTC(R) Canadian Reconnaissance Training Centre (Reserve)CRU Canadian Reinforcement UnitCRUPU Canadian Reinforcement Units Postal Units


CRURCA Canadian Rocket Unit, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCrypto CryptographerCS Christian Science (Church)CS Cypher SectionCS Commandant StaffCS CeaseCS Communicator (Ship's)CS Communicator (Supplementary)CS&AC Canadian Selection & Appraisal CentreCS&TO Camp Supply & Transport OfficerCS(No) Admiralty File NumberCSA Canadian Small ArmsCSA Consular Shipping AdviserCSAFVIRCEME Canadian Section Armoured Fighting Vehicles Inspectorate, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical

EngineersCSAFVTS Canadian Section Armoured Fighting Vehicles Technical StaffCSAI Canadian School of Army InstructionCSAS(E) Canadian Small Arms School (Eastern)CSAS(WC) Canadian Small Arms School (Western Canada)CSATC Canadian Small Arms Training CentreCSB Canadian Shipping BoardCSBASRAC Canadian Special BASRA CompanyCSBD Canadian Special Base DepotCSC Cadet Services of CanadaCSC Canadian Service CollegeCSC Chiefs of Staff CommitteeCSC Corporal Signal CorpsCSC Commissariat Staff CorpsCSCC Canadian Section Claims CommissionCScotR Canadian Scottish RegimentCSCRCOC Canadian Salvage Corps, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCSDS Canadian Special Driving SchoolCSE Color SergeantCSEAFHQ Canadian Section Echelon Allied Forces, HeadquartersCSEC Canadian Special Employment CompanyCSEE Canadian Signals Experimental EstablishmentCSEF Canadian Siberian Expeditionary ForceCSG Clerk Stenographer GroupCSGHQ2ndEch Canadian Section General Headquarters, 2nd EchelonCSGHQE Canadian Section General Headquarters EchelonCSgt Colour SergeantCSHQBGNR Canadian Section Headquarters, Brussels, GRNCSHQCC Cypher Section Headquarters Canadian CorpsCSI Companion of the Star of IndiaCSIB Canadian Special Infantry BattalionCSIC Canadian Special Infantry CompanyCSICoy Canadian Special Infantry CompanyCSIS Canadian Security and Intelligence ServiceCSKSU Canadian Surplus Kit Storage UnitCSM Company Sergeant MajorCSME Canadian School of Military EngineeringCSMH Christie Street Military HospitalCSO Chief Signal OfficerCSofA Canadian School of ArtilleryCSofAA Canadian School of Army AdministrationCSofI Canadian School of InfantryCSOI Commandant School of InstructionCSOR Chief Staff Officer ReservesCsr CruiserCSR&DE Canadian Signals Research & Development EstablishmentCSR(MG) Canadian Scottish Regiment (Machine Gun)CSRCCS Construction Section, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsCSRU Canadian Signals Reinforcement Unit


CSSB Canadian Special Service BattalionCSSCRCOC Canadian Special Stores Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCSSD Canadian Special Salvage DetachmentCSTC Canadian Signal Training CentreCSTech Communications Systems TechnicianCSTTB Canadian Standing Trades Test BoardCSTV Coil Skids Towing VesselCSupt Commodore SuperintendantCSURCEME Canadian Servicing Unit, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCSURCOC Canadian Salvage Units, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCSV Camp Staff VolunteerCSWSTRCCS Canadian Shock Wave Section Type, Royal Canadian Signals CorpsCSWTS Canadian Section Weapons Technical StaffCT Communication TrenchCT Component TransferCT(CFC)TC Camp Tremblay (Canadian Forestry Corps) Training CentreCTA Canadian Troop AldershotCTACRCASC Corps Troop Ammunition Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCTC Canadian Transit CampCTC Canadian Troops ColchesterCTC Canadian Tank CorpsCTC(TB)CPC Canadian Tobacco Depot (Type B), CPC (see above for various meanings of CPC)CTCRCE Canadian Tunnelling Company, Royal Canadian EngineersCTCSPCProC Canadian Traffic Control Section Provost, Canadian Provost CorpsCTCURCACMF Canadian Traffic Control Unit, Royal Canadian Artillery, Central Mediterranean ForceCTCW Canadian Transit Camp WingCTD Canadian Training DivisionCTDCPC Canadian Tobacco Depot, CPC (see above for various meanings of CPC)CTDS(ER) Canadian Tank Delivery Squadron (Elgin Regiment)CTDSSD Canadian Tank Delivery Squadron Signals DetachmentCTDUCAC Canadian Tank Demonstration Unit, Canadian Armoured CorpsCTF Commander Task ForceCTFARCAMC Canadian Training Field Ambulance, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCTH Canadian Troops HerefordCTLC Canadian Technical Liaison GroupCTMU Canadian Town Major UnitCtnAsst Canteen AssistantCtnMngr Canteen ManagerCTO Central Telegraph OfficeCTO Chief Treasury OfficerCTO(N) Chief Treasury Officer (Navy)CTOO/S Canadian Treasury Office OverseasCTP Canadian Transport PlatoonCTP Course Training PlanCTPCRCASC Corps Troops Petrol Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCTPRCASC Canadian Tipper Platoon, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCTPRCASC Canadian Transport Platoon, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCTps Corps TroopsCTRCA Calibration Troop, Royal Canadian ArtilleryCtRep Court ReporterCTS Canadian Training SchoolCTS Composite Training SchoolCTS Conversion Training SquadronCTS Clothe the SoldierCTSC Corps Troops Supply ColumnCTSCRCASC Corps Troop Supply Column, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsCTTC Canadian Tank Transport Companycttee CommitteeCTTW/SRCEME Canadian Tank Troops Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCTTW/SRCOC Canadian Tank Troops Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsCTU Commander Task Unit (U.S.)CU Camp UtopiaCU Conducting Unit


CU Caribbean-United Kingdom ConvoyCU Conversion UnitCUNEF Canadian Component United Nations Emergency Force (Middle East)CUS Course (U.S.)CUT Cutter (U.S.)CV Aircraft Carrier (U.S.)CV Cross of ValourCV Communicator (V)CVA&CG Canadian Vehicle Assembly & Control GroupCVD Commercial Vessel DefensiveCVDTURCAMC Canadian Venereal Disease Treatment Unit, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsCVE Auxiliary Aircraft Carrier (U.S.)CVE Carrier Vessel EscortCVHGCASF Company Veterans Home Guard, Canadian Active Service ForceCVIRCEME Canadian Vehicle Inspectorate, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCVO Royal Victorian Order (Commander)CVO Commander of the Royal Victorian OrderCVP Convoy ProgrammeCVSM Canadian Volunteer Service MedalCVWS Canadian Vehicle Waterproofing SchoolCW Communicator (W) CW Chemical WarfareCW Commissioned WarrantCW(No) Admiralty Record Office FileCW/S&PC Canadian Workshop and Park CompanyCWAAF Canadian Women's Auxiliary Air ForceCWAC Canadian Women's Army CorpsCWACBTC Canadian Women's Army Corps, Basic Training CentreCWACCS Canadian Women's Army Corps, Composite StoresCWACDO Canadian Women's Army Corps, District OrdersCWACMB Canadian Women's Army Corps, Military BandCWACO Canadian Women's Army Corps, OttawaCWACPB Canadian Women's Army Corps, Pipe BandCWACTC Canadian Women's Army Corps, Training CentreCWB Canadian Wives BureauCWC Chemical Warfare CourseCWDL Chemical Warfare Defence LaboratoryCWGC Commonwealth War Graves CommissionCWL Chemical Warfare LaboratoriesCWM Canadian War MuseumCWNS Canadian War Narrative SectionCWRO Canadian War Records OfficeCWS(IC) Canadian Wireless Section (Intelligence Corps)CWSF Commander Western Sea FrontierCWSRCE Canadian Works Section, Royal Canadian EngineersCWTC Chemical Warfare Training CentreCWTD Cold Weather Test Trail DetachmentCWTV Calibration Wireless Telegraph VesselCXO Chief Examination OfficerCy CompanyCyc CyclistCYS Chief Yeoman of SignalsCZ Canal Zone (Panama) (U.S.)CZ Clyde Division - Royal Naval Volunteer ReserveCZT Civil Zone Time


ABBREVIATIONS "D" ABBREVIATIONS "D"

D DestroyerD DefferedD Dragoon Guards and Dragoons Regimental Number PrefixDFMS Defensively Equipped Merchant ShipsDHist Director Historical SectionD(iv)HQ Divisional HeadquartersD/C Depth ChargeD/DEMS Director of Defensively Equipped Merchant ShipsD/DSR Deputy Director of Scientific ResearchD/DWT Deputy Director of Warfare and TrainingD/F Direction Finding / FinderD/G Degaussing D/JAP Deputy Judge Advocate of the FleetD/WRCNS Director of Women's Royal Canadian Naval Serviced/wt Dead-weightD:CTRCASC Drivers: Corps Troops, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsDA Director of Accounts (Air)DA Distributing AuthorityDA Disturbance AllowanceDA Dominion ArsenalDA&PC Division Ammunition & Petrol CompanyDA&QMG Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster GeneralDA/S Director of Anti-submarineDAAG Deputy Assistant Adjutant-GeneralDAAG(Sigs) Deputy Assistant Adjutant General (Signals)DAANDQMG Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster GeneralDAAP Dependent's Allowance & Assigned Pay, Treasury OfficeDAB Dependent's Allowance BoardDAB12 Dependent's Allowance Board Claimant's StatementDAB28 Dependent's Allowance Board (Medical Examiner's Report) Statutory DeclarationDAC Divisional Ammunition ColumnDAC Divisional Ammunition CompanyDACRCAMC Division Ammunition Company, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsDAD(Svy) Deputy Assistant Director of SurveysDAD(Tn) Deputy Assistant Director of TransportationDADAPS Deputy Assistant Director Army Postal ServicesDADCS Deputy Assistant Director of Chaplain ServicesDADES Deputy Assistant Director of Engineer ServicesDADMS Deputy Assistant Director of Medical ServicesDADOS Deputy Assistant Director of Ordnances ServicesDADR Deputy Assistant Director of RoadsDADST Deputy Assistant Director Supply & TransportDADVS Deputy Assistant Director of Veterinary ServicesDAE Director of Aeronautical EngineeringDAEF Distributing Authority, Eastern FleetDAEM Distributing Authority, Eastern MediterraneanDAFM Director of Air Force ManningDAFR Director of Air Force RecruitingDAG Deputy Adjutant GeneralDAG(M) Deputy Adjutant General (National Resources Mobilization Act of 1940)DAGB Defended Area Goose BayDAI Director of Aeronautical InspectionDAL&KINGC Dalhousie & King Contingent


DAO Director of Air OrganizationDAO District Audit OfficeDAO Dental AssociateDAOD Defence Administrative Order and DirectiveDAP Director of Air PersonnelDAP Divisional Aid PostDAP(P2) P.2 Branch, Director of Air Personnel (Civilian Personnel Administration)DAPA Director of Air Personnel AdministrationDAPS Director of Airmen Personnel ServicesDAQMG Deputy Assistant Quartermaster GeneralDAR Designation of Acting RanksDAS Director of Air SignalsDASD Director of Air Staff DutiesDASO Deputy Armament Supply OfficerDASRS Director of Air Sea Rescue ServicesDAT Director of Air TrainingDataP Data ProcessorDB Discharge Badge (For Services Rendered)DBS Distressed British SeamanDBURCASC Division Bath Unit, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsDC Director of ContractsDC Duty CaptainDCAS Deputy Chief of the Air staffDCAS Detachment Canadian Auxiliary SectionDCASEU(AS) Detachment Canadian Auxiliary Section Entertainment Unit (Army Show)DCC District Cadet CampDCCMSC Detachment Corps, Corps of Military Staff ClerksDCCO Deputy Chief of Combined OperationsDCCR Depot Canadian Cavalry RegimentDCCRCAMC Division Composite Company, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsDCCWAC Depot Company, Canadian Women's Army CorpsDCCWAC(CSW) Depot Company, Canadian Women's Army Corps (Composite Stores Wing)DCDRCASC Debert Camp Detachment, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsDCDS Deputy Chief of the Defence StaffDCE(PB) Deputy Chief Engineer (Permanent Bridges)DCE(Wks)(Adm)(Rear) Deputy Chief Engineer (Works) (Administration) (Rear)DCFC Detachment Canadian Forestry CorpsDCGS Deputy Chief of the General StaffDCIA Deputy Chief Inspector of ArmamentDCLI Duke of Cornwall's Light InfantryDCM District Court MartialDCM Distinguished Conduct MedalDCMC District Course Methods of CoachingDCNS Deputy Chief of the Naval StaffDCO District Cadet OrdersDCO Deputy Commanding OfficerDCOR Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles (28th Armoured Regiment)DCOS Deputy Chief of StaffDCP Director of Civilian PersonnelDCRCASC District Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsDCRCH 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian HussarsDCRE Deputy Commander, Royal EngineersDCS Damage Control SchoolDCS District Chaplain ServicesDCS Daily Casualty Summary


DCS Director of Chaplain ServicesDCSO District Camp School OrdersDCT Director Combined TrainingDCTS District Course Training StaffDCVM District Course Vehicle MaintenanceDCW&S Director Chemical Warfare & SmokeDD Destroyer Division (U.S.)DD District DepotDD Duty DisciplineDD Deputy DirectorDD Discharge DeadDD(A)WD District Depot (Active) Windsor DetachmentDD(NRMA) District Depot (National Resources Mobilization Act of 1940)DD(Svy) Deputy Director of SurveysDD(tanks) Duplex-Drive (amphibious)DDAD Deputy Director of Aircraft DevelopmentDDArmD Deputy Director of Armament Development (Air)DDC Division Dental CompanyDDCDC Dental Detachment Canadian Dental CorpsDDED Deputy Director of Engine Development (Air)DDEM Director(ate) of Design, Equipment and MechanizationDDES Deputy Director of Engineer ServicesDDH Destroyer, Helicopter CarryingDDHS Deputy Director Historical SectionDDMO(O) Deputy Director of Military Operations (Overseas)DDMP Deputy Director of Maintenance PlansDDMS Deputy Director of Medical ServicesDDPD District Depot Provost DetachmentDDRD Deputy Director of Radio Development (Air)DDS Director Dental ServicesDDSM Deputy Director of Service Maintenance (Air)DDSP Deputy Director of Supply Planning (Air)DDSS Deputy Director of Supply Services (Air)DDTCO Deputy Director Training Combined OperationsDDVET Deputy Director of Victualling, Eastern TheatreDDWB District Depot Wolseley BarracksDE Convoy Escort VesselDE Destroyer Escort Vessel (U.S.)DE DeckhandDE&CD Director Electrical & Communication DesignsDEAL Deal Division, Royal MarinesDec DecorationDED Director(ate) of Engineer DevelopmentDEE Director of Electrical EngineeringDef DefenceDefensor National Defence Headquarters (Address used in telegrams)DEMS Defensively Equipped Merchant ShipsDEMTech Dental Equipment Maintenance TechnicianDenbighYeo Denbigh YeomanryDEngrs Director(ate) of EngineersDENT DentalDentA Dental AssociationDentA Dental AssistantDentClA Dental Clinic AssistantDents Director Dental Services


Dents(Air) Staff Officer Dental Services (Air)DentThr Dental TherapistDEO Direct Entry OfficerDEO District Engineer OfficerDEOVR Duke of Edinburgh's Own Volunteer RiflesDEP Director Engineering and PersonnelDep DepotDept DepartmentDERCA District Establishment, Royal Canadian ArtilleryDERCAHAD District Establishment, Royal Canadian Artillery, Halifax Armament DistrictDES Director of Engineer ServicesDES Drummer SergeantDes DestroyersDESOIL Diesel Oil (U.S.)Desp Mentioned in DespatchesDespatches Mentioned in DespatchesDet DetachmentDetn DetentionDet'n DetentionDEU Distinctive Environmental UniformDevonR Devonshire RegimentDF Destroyer FlotillaDF Direction FindingDFASS Director of Fleet Accounting, Supply and SecretariatDFC Distinguished Flying CrossDFD Detailed for DutyDFM Distinguished Flying MedalDG DegaussingDG Delivery GroupDG Degaussing GearDG Director GeneralDG Dragoon GuardsDGAD Director General Arsenals DivisionDGC&AA Director General Coast and Anti-Aircraft DefencesDGDS Director General Dental ServicesDGES Director General of Engineer ServicesDGHS Director General Health ServicesDGISD Director-General India Stores DepartmentDGMC Director General (Military Careers)DGMS Director General of Medical ServicesDgns DragoonsDGO Degaussing Officer (Naval)DGofMS Director General of Medical ServicesDGPA Director General Personnel AdministrationDGPA Director General (Public Affairs)DGPandI Director-General of Ports and LightsDGPCO Director General Postings and Careers OfficersDGPCOR Director General Postings and Careers Other RanksDGRC Director General (Reserves and Cadets)DGSP Director General (Strategic Planning)DGSR Director-General of Shipbuilding and RepairsDH Depot HussarsDH Deck HandDH(No) His/Her Majesty's Canadian Ship " Scotian", Base FilesDHD Director of Harbour Defence


DHD Deck HandDHGMR Drill Hall Guarding Maisonneuve RegimentDHH Directorate of History and HeritageDHist Director Historical SectionDHMD District Headquarters Manning Depot OR Military DistrictDHQCFC District Headquarters Canadian Forestry CorpsDHQS District Headquarters StaffDHQSS District Headquarters Subordinate StaffDHS Director of Historical SectionDI Drill InstructorDI Daily Inspection (Vehicle)DIB "D" Infantry BattalionDID Detail Issue Depot (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps)Died of W Died of WoundsDiem DayDiet DieticianDIList Dangerously Ill ListDIN Defence Information NetworkDIO Director of Internment OperationsDIPC Director International Plans CoordinationDir DirectorDirGen Director GeneralDIRMITRAIN Director of Military TrainingDIRU Division Infantry Reinforcement UnitDIS Division Intelligence Sectiondis Dischargeddisch DischargedDiscip DisciplinarianDisemb DisembarkedDISO Defence Information Services OrganizationDist DistrictDistEngrs District EngineersDistr DistrictDIT Director Individual TrainingDiv DivisionalDiv DivisionDiv Divisional Ammunition ColumnDiv(nl) Division(al)DivBrPl(Tp) Divisional Bridge Platoon (Troop)DivSig Divisional Signal(s) (Company)DivStr Divisional StrengthDJAG Deputy Judge Advocate GeneralDLabTech Dental Laboratory TechnicianDLADRCOC Division Light Aid Detachment, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsDLCO Deck Landing Control OfficerDLI Durham Light InfantryDLI Durham Light InfantryDLI Durham Light InfantryDLOY Duke of Lancaster's Own YeomanryDLP Director of Electrical PersonnelDLS Dominion Land SurveyorDM Light Mine Layer (High Speed) (U.S.)DM Defence MedalDM Deputy MinisterDM Driver of Mechanized Transport


DM&A Director(ate) of Mechanization and ArtilleryDM(A) Deputy Minister (Air)DM(N) Deputy Minister (Naval)DMech Driver MechanicDMGO Deputy Master General of OrdnanceDMH Dartmouth Military HospitalDMHRCAMC Debert Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsDMHRCAMC Dundurn Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsDMI Director Military IntelligenceDmin Deputy MinisterDmn DraughtsmanDMNA Director Manning and Naval AssistantDmnAE Draughtsman Aeronautical EngineeringDmnCE Draughtsman Construction EngineeringDmnGA Draughtsman Graphic ArtsDMO Director(ate) of Military OperationsDMO&I Director(ate) of Military Operations and IntelligenceDMO&P Director(ate) of Military Operations and PlanningDmr Drummer DMRD Director of Medical Research and DevelopmentDMS Department of Munitions and SupplyDMS Driver Maintenance StaffDMS Driver Mechanics SchoolDMS Mine Sweeper (High Speed) (U.S.)DMS Director of Merchant SeamanDMS Director of Medical ServicesDMS(Air) Director of Medical Services (Air)DMT Director(ate) of Military TrainingDMT District Mounted TroopsDMT&SD Directorate of Military Training and Staff DutiesDNA Director of Naval AppropriationsDNA Director of Naval AccountsDNC Director Naval ConstructionDNC Director of Naval Communications (U.S.)DNCSEAC Deputy Naval Commander South East Asia CommandDNCXF Deputy Naval Commander Expeditionary ForceDND Department of National DefenceDNE Director Naval EducationDNES Director of Naval Engineering ServiceDNHS Director of the Naval Historical SectionDNI Director Naval InformationDNI Director of Naval IntelligenceDNI Director of Naval Intelligence & TradeDNI and P Director of Naval Intelligence and PlansDNK Date Not KnownDnkyMn DonkeymanDNLO Dutch Naval Liaison OfficerDNO Destroyer Navigating OfficerDNO Director Naval OrdinanceDNO Director of naval Ordnance (Torpedoes Mines)DNOT Director of Naval Operations and TrainingDNP Director of Naval PersonnelDNPA Director of Naval Pay AccountingDNR Director of Naval ReservesDNS Director of Naval Stores


DNS Director of Naval ServicesDNS DragoonsDNSO Deputy Naval Store OfficerDNT Director of Naval TrainingDO Daily Order (Same as Part II Orders)DO Dental OfficerDO District OrdersDO Daily OrderDO Daily Order (Of a Unit)DO Duty OfficerDOC District Officer CommandingDOC Driver Operation CourseDOC Died of Other CausesDOC District Officer CommandingDOCO Drafting Officer Combined OperationsDOD Director Operations DivisionDOD Director of Operations DivisionDOD Died of DiseaseDof P Director of PlansDofCornLI Duke of Cornwall Light InfantryDofLancsOY Duke of Lancashire's Own YeomanryDOFP Divisional Ordnance Field Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsDofP Director of PlansDofPR Director of Public Relations (Air)DofPR Director of Public Relations (Army)DofT Director of TradeDofT&M Director(ate) of Transport and MovementsDofUERE Director of Underwater Experimental Research EstablishmentDofW Died of WoundsDofW Duration of WarDOH Dominion Orthopaedic Hospital (Toronto)DomAff Dominion AffairsDominion High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom (Address Used in Telegrams)DomOrthHosp Dominion Orthopaedic Hospital (Toronto)DoO&R Director of Organization & RecruitingDOR Director of Operational ResearchDORA Defence of the Realm ActDOrg Director(ate) of OrganizationDOrg Director of OrganizationDorsetR Dorset RegimentDorsetY Dorset YeomanryDOS Director Ordnance ServicesDOS(A) Director of Ordnance Services (Administration)DOS(GS) Director of Ordnance Services (General Stores)DOS(TS) Director of Ordnance Services (Technical Stores)DOTP Dental Officer Training PlanDOW Duration of warDOW Died of WoundsDP District PaymasterDP Defence PlatoonDP Developmental PeriodDPA Director of Procurement (Aircraft)DPB Defence Purchasing BoardDPCRCASC Depot Pacific Command, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsDPCRCASC Division Petrol Company, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps


DPD Director of Plans DivisionDPE Director of Procurement (Equipment) (Air)DPED Director Professional Education and DevelopmentDPersServ Director(ate) of Personal ServicesDPGRCOC Detachment Proving Grounds, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsDPI District Pay InstructionDPM Deputy Provost MarshalDPO Director of Plans and Operations (Air)DPofG Defended Port of GaspeDPofS Defended Port of ShelburneDPR Director of Postings and Records (Air)DPR Director of Personnel RecordsDPS Director of Personnel SelectionDPSE District Paymaster SergeantDPTE Drummer PrivateDPW Director of Prisoners of War / Department of Public WorksD-QLine Drocourt-Quéant LineDQMG Deputy Quartermaster GeneralDQS Director(ate) of Quartermaster General ServicesDR Dead Reckoning (U.S.)DR Despatch RiderDR Director RecordsDR Officer In Charge RecordsDR DresserDr DriverDR(WD) Director of Records (War Diaries)DRAE Director of Royal Aircraft EstablishmentDraftingEO Drafting Engineer OfficerDRB Division Recce BattalionDRC District Recruiting CompanyDRC District Rest CampDRD Director Reserve DivisionsDRD District Recruiting DetachmentDRD&MRU District Recruiting Detachment & Mobile Recruiting UnitsDREE Director of Research and Experimental EstablishmentDresser Dresser of WoundsDRET Directorate of Recruiting, Education and TrainingDRI DriverDrill Coy Drilling CompanyDRLS Despatch Rider Letter ServiceDRO Daily Routine OrderDRO District Record OfficerDRO District Routine OrdersDRO Divisional Routing OrderDROCAD Divisional Routine Orders Canadian Armed DivisionDRPATAA&TS Detention Rooms Port Arthur the Armouries Administration & Training StaffDRS District Recruiting StaffDrs District Recruiting ServicesDRS Divisional Rest StationDRS(LC)RCCS Despatch Rider Section (Light Car) Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsDRTD District Recruit Training DepotDRU Drummer DRV DriverDS Dutch ShipDS Dressing Station


DS"Z"F Dental Section "Z" ForceDS&TO District Supply & Transport OfficerDS(Records) Discharge Section (Records)DSA Director of Supply Administration (Air)DSA Draw Subsistence AllowanceDSANF Director South African Naval ForcesDSB Director ShipbuildingDSC Distinguished Service CrossDSC District Shipyard ControllerDSC Distinguished Service CrossDSC(L) Director of Small Craft (Levant)DSCACOW/SRCOC Divisional Section Canadian Armoured Corps Ordinance Workshop, Royal Canadian

Ordnance CorpsDSCR Department of Soldiers Civil Re-establishmentDSCRCASC Division Supply Column, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsDSD Director Signals DivisionDSD District Sub-DepotDSD Director(ate) of Staff DutiesDSD Desirable Sailing DateDSDF Director of Seaward Defence ForceDSG Deputy Surgeon GeneralDSISCIC District Security Intelligence Section, Canadian Intelligence CorpsDSM Distinguished Service MedalDSM Drill Sergeant MajorDSMD District Staff Military DistrictDSO Distinguished Service OrderDSO District School OrdersDSO District Supply OfficerDSO Duty Signal OfficerDSO Distinguished Service OrderDSO Companion of the Distinguished Service OrderDSP Director of Seaman PersonnelDSPC Divisional Signals Pacific CommandDSPD Deputy Superintendent Pembroke DockDSQ Dockyard Sick QuartersDSR Director of Ship RepairsDSRC Division Section Reception CampDSRCCS District Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsDSS Director of Special ServicesDSSD Director of Supply Staff Duties (Air)DSSRCOC District Stores Section, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsDST Director(ate) of Supplies and TransportDSTO(X) Divisional Sea Transport Officer, AlexandriaDTC Discharge Transit CentreDTD Director of Trade DivisionDTM Director of Technical Maintenance (Air)DTNA Director Training and Naval AssistantDTO Director of Technical Division (Naval)DTPG Draw Trades Pay GroupDTPR Director of Training Plans and Requirements (Air)DTR Director(ate) of Technical ResearchDTSS Dockyard Tower Signal StationDTT Director of Technical Training (Air)DTTC Dental Technical Training CentreDU Discrimination Unit


DUKW An amphibious six-wheeled vehicle of six-ton capacityDurhLI Durham Light InfantryDV DiverDVA Department of Veterans AffairDVGofC Detachment Veterans Guard of CanadaDvr DriverDvrSigs Driver SignalsDW Director of WorksDWA Director(ate) of Works and AccommodationDWB Director of Works and BuildingDWC Director(ate) of Works and ConstructionDWD Director of Welding DevelopmentDWR Director of Weapons and TacticsDWS Director of Women's ServiceDWT Director of Warfare and TrainingDWTF District Welfare Trust Fund DWTO District Weapons Training OfficerDYRCH 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars


ABBREVIATIONS "E" ABBREVIATIONS "E"

E EastEinC Engineer in ChiefE&M (Coy) Electrical and Mechanical (Company)E&SCID Eastern & Southern Commands Infantry DepotEA Emergency AerodromesEA Air Electrical TechnicianEA Electrical Technician (Air)EA Electrical ArtificerEA Enemy AircraftEA Enemy ActionEA (No) Distinguishing letters on files of Permanent Joint Board on DefenceEA, 1c (or 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c) Electrical Artificer, 1st Class (or 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Class)EAC Eastern Air CommandEACC Enemy Alien Concentration CampEAFC Empty Anti-Freeze ContainersEAM Executive Assistant to the Honourable MinisterEAM/BMO Electrical Anti-mining Base Maintenance OfficerEAMGO Executive Assistant to the Master General of OrdnanceEARS Enemy Alien Receiving StationEATS Equipment Accounting Training SchoolEBSRVR East Bengal State Railway Volunteer RiflesEC Eastern CanadaEC Educational CompanyEch EchelonECMCourse Electronics Countermeasures CourseECr Engineer CommanderED Efficiency DecorationED Equipment DepotED Excused DutiesED&T Exempt From Drill and TrainingEDC Elementary Driving CorpsEdmFus Edmonton FusiliersEDR Radar Display RoomEdServ Educational ServicesEDSRCASC Echelon Division Supply, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsEE Electrical EngineerEE Exercise EskimoEEAD Chief Examiner of Armament DesignEEF Egyptian Expeditionary ForceEERCE Experimental Establishment, Royal Canadian EngineersEES Eastern Examination ServiceEF Eastern FleetEF Edmonton FusiliersEFC Expeditionary Forces CanteensEFERCCS Eastern Fortress Establishment, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsEFM Expeditionary Force MessageEFTS Elemental Flying Training School(s)EGSTech Electrical Generating Systems TechnicianEGSUP Eastern Group Supply CouncilEHU Engineer Holding UnitEI Essential IndustryEInC Engineer-in-Chief Naval Service


EinC Engineer in ChiefEINLO Royal Indian Naval Liaison OfficerEIS Equipment Issue ScaleEISIS East Indies Merchant Shipping IntelligenceEL Embarkation LeaveEL Air Artificer (Electrics)ElA/Lieut -Cdr Electrical Acting Lieutenant-CommanderELanR East Lancashire regimentElCr Electrical CommanderElect ElectricianElL Electrical LieutenantElLCr Electrical Lieutenant CommanderElMTech Electro-Mechanical TechnicianELOC Essential Level of CapabilityElSL Electrical Sub-LieutenantEM Efficiency MedalEM Electrician's MateEM Engineering MechanicEM Electrical MechanicEmb EmbarkedEmbL Embarkation LeaveEmbLve Embarkation LeaveEMH Edmunston Military HospitalEMH Esquimalt Military HospitalEMHRCAMC Edmonton Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsEMHRCAMC Espanola Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsEmp EmployedEmp EmploymentEmpl’d EmployedEN EnsignEngn EnginemanEngr EngineerEngr(s) Engineer(s)Engrs Director of Engineer ServicesEns EnsignENSA Entertainments National Services Associationent EntitledEO Engineer OfficerEO Enabling ObjectiveEOFS Engineer Officer French ShipsEOP Engineer Officer Personnel (Naval)EOR Eastern Ontario RegimentEORCE Executive Officer, Royal Canadian EngineersEORD Eastern Ontario Regimental DepotEP Employment PlatoonEP Estimated PositionEPB Exercise Polar BearEPZ Enter Promotion ZoneEqpm.Ass't Equipment AssistantEqpt EquipmentEquipt(N) Equipment Division (Naval)ER Elgin RegimentER Essex RegimentER Engineering TechnicianER Engine Room Artificer


ERA(A) Engine Room Artificer (Apprentice)ERA, 1c (or 2c,3c,4c,5c) Engine Room Artificer, 1st Class (or 2nd,3rd,4th or 5th Class)ERO Emergency Repair OfficerERofYorkY East Riding of Yorkshire YeomanryERRatings Engine Room RatingsERU Engineer Reinforcement UnitES Emergency ServiceES&W Engineer Services & WorksES&WCoy Engineer Survey and Works CompanyESBD Engineer Stores Base DepotESCMFGHQ Educational Services Central Mediterranean Force General HeadquartersESO Embarkation Staff OfficeESR Essex Scottish RegimentEssexR Essex RegimentEssexYeo Essex YeomanryESSRCE Engineer Stores Section, Royal Canadian EngineersEst EstimatesEst EstablishmentEstab EstablishmentESurrR East Surrey RegimentET Electrical TechnicianETA Estimated / Expected Time of Arrival (U.S.)ETC Embarkation Transit CampETD Expected Time of Departure (U.S.)ETech Electrical TechnicianETech(A) Electrical Technician (Air)ETOUSA European Theatre of Operations, U. S. A.ETP Estimated Time of Departure (U.S.)ETQMS Engineer Technical Quartermaster SergeantETU Embarkation Transit UnitEU Entertainment UnitEvac EvacuatedEx ExpeditionaryEXFCECAN Expeditionary Force CanteenExp ExpeditionaryExptl ExperimentalExt Aff External AffairsExternal Canadian Department of External Affairs (Address used in telegrams)ExVes Examination VesselsEYorkR East Yorkshire Regiment


ABBREVIATIONS "F" ABBREVIATIONS "F"

F&E Furniture and EffectsF&G France and GermanyF(A)SCRCE Field (Air) Survey Company, Royal Canadian EngineersF/ FlightF/C Fire Control (Gunnery)F/C Flight CommanderF/FS French Ship Manned by Fighting FrenchF/L Flight LieutenantF/Lt Flight LieutenantF/O Flying OfficerF/S Flight SergeantFA Financial Adviser, Joint Air Training Plan (Air)FA Field AmbulanceFA Field ArtilleryFA/SO Fleet Anti-Submarine OfficerFAA Fleet Air ArmFAB Field Artillery BridgeFACRCAMC Field Ambulance Charlottetown, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsFAD Field Ambulance DetailsFAD(D)RCASC Field Ambulance Details (Division) Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsFADRCAMC Field Ambulance Detachments, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsFAE Fleet Adviser of EducationFAHRCAMC Field Ambulance Halifax, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsFamb Field AmbulanceFANYC First Aid Nursing Yeomanry CorpsFAO Fleet Accountant OfficerFAP For All PurposeFAP Farrier SergeantFAP First Aid PostFAPHRCAMC Field Ambulance Point Hawkesbury, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsFARCAMC Field Ambulance Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsFarr FarrierFAS First Army SignalsFATO Fleet Air Arm Technical OfficerFAVO Fleet Aviation OfficerFAW/SSRCOC Field Artillery Workshop Section Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsFB&JW Forest Bush & Jungle WarfareFBE Folding Boat EquipmentFBRCA Field Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryFBRCACASF Field Brigade, Royal Canadian Artillery, Canadian Active Service ForceFBRCASC Field Bakery, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsFBSO Fleet Bomb Safety OfficerFC Ferry CommandsFC Flag CaptainFC Fire ControlmanFC"Z"F Fire Command "Z" ForceFCAHQPRCE First Canadian Army Headquarters Platoon, Royal Canadian EngineersFCAIOPCIC First Canadian Army Intelligence Officers Pool, Canadian Intelligence CorpsFCAIS First Canadian Army Intelligence SchoolFCASIGPHQ First Canadian Army Service Increment Group HeadquartersFCASS First Canadian Army Sniping SchoolFCATCCRCASC First Canadian Army Troops Composite Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsFCATRTC First Canadian Army Troops Reinforcement Transit CampFCATW/SRCOC First Canadian Army Troops Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsFCC Fleet Constructor OfficerFCCP Forage Caps Concert PantyFCDCASS "Forage Caps" Detachment Canadian Auxiliary Services SectionFCO Field Cash Office


FCRCASC Fortress Company, Canadian Active Service ForceFCRCECASF Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers, Canadian Active Service ForceFCST Forecast (U.S.)FCtlmn Fire ControlmanFD Fuel DepotsFd FieldFd Pk Coy Field (Park) CompanyFd Pk Sqn (Tp) Field (Park) Squadron (Troop)Fd Svy Coy Field Survey CompanyFdAmb Field AmbulanceFDC Fighter Direction CentreFDE Final Discharge EstablishmentFdeMR Fusiliers de Mont RoyalFDL Forward Defended Locality(ies)FDO Fighter Direction OfficerFDO Fleet Dental OfficerFDS Field Dressing StationFDT Fighter Direction TendersFduSL Fusiliers du St. LaurentFE Field EngineerFE Financial EncumbranceFE&MCRCE Fortress E. & M. Company Royal Canadian EngineersFECA Force Eskimo C.A.FEO Fleet Education OfficerFEO Fleet Engineer OfficerFervour Government of Canada Hong Kong (Address used in telegrams)FES Field Educational SectionFES Field Experimental StationFES Flight Engineer SchoolFF Fire FighterFF Fire FightingFF Field ForceFFH Frigate, Helicopter EquippedFFI French Forces of the InteriorFFK Fort Frontenac KingstonFGCM Field General Court-MartialFGH Fort Garry Horse FGHRR Fort Garry Horse Reserve RegimentFGO Fleet Gunnery OfficerFgt FrigateFH Field HospitalFHP Force Health ProtectionFHPHIRCAMC Fort Henry Permanent Hospital Installation, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsFHQS Farnham Headquarters StaffFI FiremanFIC Fredericton Internment CampFID Field Intelligence DepartmentFilmPL Film Projectionist LibrarianFin FinancialFin Clk Finance ClerkFinO Financial OfficerFireftr Fire FighterFIS Flying Instructors SchoolsFIS Foreign Intelligence Section (Naval)FL Flag LieutenantFL Flying ListFLAMBO Allied Forces Headquarters OR Air Force Headquarters, Advanced Administrative EchelonFLC Flag Lieutenant CommanderFld FieldFld Eng Field Engineer


Fld Pk Coy (or Sqn) Field Park CompanyFLD Pk Sqn Filed Park SquadronFLE Fleet (U.S.)FLE Flight Engineer (to be issued)FLO Flag Liaison OfficerFLOT Flotilla (U.S.)FLS(PO) French Liaison Service, PortsmouthFLT Fleet (U.S.)Flt FlightFlt Eng Flight EngineerFlt/Sgt Flight SergeantFltSLt Flight Sub-LieutenantFLY Flight (U.S.)FM Air Mechanic (Air Frames)FM Field MarshallFMC Mobile CommandFMHRCAMC Farnham Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsFMHRCAMC Fredericton Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsFmn FiremanFMO Fleet Mail OfficerFMO Fleet Medical OfficerFMO Fleet Meteorological OfficerFMO Field Marching OrderFMR Fusiliers de Mont RoyalFMR Frontier Mounted RiflesFND Flinders Naval DepotFNGB French Navy in Great BritainFNO Fleet Navigating OfficerFO(S) Flag Officer, SubmarinesFOA Field Operations AllowanceFOAM Flag Officer Attached General Headquarters Middle EastFOC Flag Officer CommandingFOCOS Flag Officer Commanding Orkneys and ShetlandsFOCRF Flag Officer Commanding Reserve FleetFOCRIN Flag Officer Commanding Royal Indian NavyFOCS Flag Officer Cruiser SquadronFOCT Flag Officer Carrier TrainingFOCWAF Flag Officer Commanding West AfricaFOEA Flag Officer East Africa and ZanzibarFOGMA Flag Officer Gibraltar and Mediterranean ApproachesFOGMO Fitting Out Gun Mounting OverseerFOGO Fitting Out Gunnery OfficerFOH French Official HistoryFOIC Flag Officer-in-ChargeFOICNI Flag Officer-in-Charge, Northern IrelandFol FolioFOLEM Flag Officer Levant and Eastern MediterraneanFOLUS Flag Officer Liaison with Cdr. U.S. Naval ForcesFOMHRCAMC Fort Osborne Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsFONAS Flag Officer Naval Air StationsFONF Flag Officer Newfoundland ForceFONF Flag Officer, NewfoundlandFOO Forward Observation OfficerFOOAF Flag Officer Overseas Assault ForceFOPS Future Operation Planning SectionFOR Force (U.S.)For ForestryForf ForfeitsForm FormationFORSCA Flag Officer Red Sea and Canal Area


Fort (E & M) Coy Fortress (Electrical and Mechanical) CompanyFOSY Flag Officer, SyracuseFOTALI Flag Officer Taranto, Royal Armoured Corps, Adriatic and for Liaison Duty With ItaliansFOW, Med Flag Officer Western MediterraneanFOWIT Flag Officer Western ItalyFOYE Flag Officer, ''Y'' EntriesFP Field PunishmentFPB Force Polar BearFPC RCE Field Park Company, Royal Canadian EngineersFPC RCE(AP) Field Park Company, Royal Canadian Engineers (Advance Party)FPNo(or#)1 or 2 Field Punishment Number One or TwoFPO Fire Prevention OfficerFPS Fixed Period of ServicesFPS RCE(A)D Field Park Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers (Armoured) DivisionFPSRCE Field Park Squadron, Royal Canadian EngineersFPTCRCE Field Park Troop Company, Royal Canadian EngineersFR Fishermen's ReserveFR&I Financial Regulations & InstructionsFR(S-P)RCA Field Regiment (Self-Propelled), Royal Canadian ArtilleryFr,Fro FromFRA Freetown AreaFrac FracturedFRADO Fleet Radar OfficerFreq FrequencyFri FrigateFRMO Fleet Royal Marine OfficerFRO Fleet P. and Radio Telephony OfficerFRRCHA Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse ArtilleryFS Financial SuperintendentFS Flat ScowFS Flight SergeantFSA Fleet Signal AssistantFSA Food Service AttendantFSBRCA Flash Spotting Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryFSC Farnham Summer CampFSDRCE Field Survey Depot, Royal Canadian EngineersFSgt Flight SergeantFSjt Flight SergeantFSMO Field Service Marching OrderFSO Fleet Signal OfficerFSP Foreign Service PremiumFSqn Fighter Squadron (Royal Canadian Air Force)FSR Field Service RegulationsFSRCCS Fortress Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsFSRCE Field Squadron, Royal Canadian EngineersFSS Field Security SectionFSSCRU Field Security Section Canadian Reinforcement UnitFST Forward Surgical TeamFSVC Food ServicesFT French TranslatorFTC Field Trials CampFtCdt Flight CadetFTCE Field Troop Canadian EngineersFTO Fleet Torpedo OfficerFTO French Technical OfficerFtPayr Fleet PaymasterFtrCOp Fighter Control OperatorFTS Flying Training SchoolsFTU Ferry Training UnitFurl Furlough


Fus Fusilier(s)Fus Du Sher Fusiliers du SherbrookeFW Foreman of WorksFW Fighter WingFW/SRCOC Fortress Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsFWA Fleet Wireless AssistantFwd Forward Fwm ForewomanFWO Fleet Wireless OfficerFWTCRCA Fortress Weapon Training Camp, Royal Canadian ArtilleryFY Patrol Vessel, Yacht (U.S.)FYA Fort York Armouries


ABBREVIATIONS "G" ABBREVIATIONS "G"

G GunneryG General Staff Branch of the StaffG (Ops) General Staff (Operations)G&SF Grey & Simcoe ForestersG/C Group CaptainGA Gunnery ArmourerGAF Granted Annual FurloughGAT Guantanamo-Trinidad convoyGB Garrison BattalionGBCODRCOC Goose Bay Company Ordnance Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsGBD Goose Bay DefencesGBE Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British EmpireGBMS Great Britain Merchant Ships (a wireless message routine)GBSRCASC Goose Bay Section, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsGC George CrossGC Greek CatholicGC Good Conduct BadgeGCACon Ground Controlled Approach ControllerGCB Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the BathGCCS Government Code and Cypher SchoolGCM General Court MartialGCMG Knight Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. GeorgeGCMG Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St.Michael and St.GeorgeGCT Greenwich Civil TimeGCVO Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian OrderGD General DutiesGD Group DutiesGdefmn Ground DefencemanGdfk GoldflakeGDL&RS Guard Detachment Lanark & Renfrew Scottish RegimentGdsm GuardsmanGdsm GuardsmanGDSMGR Guards Machine Gun RegimentGdsmn GuardsmanGE Garrison EngineerGEC General Employment CompanyGen GeneralGen Hosp General HospitalGen Pnr Coy General Pioneer CompanyGeo Geographical Section, General StaffGF Operation ''Goldflake''GFORCE LabradorGGDS Grenadier GuardsGGFG Governor General's Foot Guards (Now 21st Armoured Regiment)GGHG Governor General's Horse GuardsGH General Hospital GHMHRCAMC Gordon Head Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsGHQ General HeadquartersGHQ Group HeadquartersGHQ&LofCTSI General Headquarters and Line of Communication Troops Service IncrementGHQEIC General Headquarters Echelon Indian CommandGHQRUHofC General Headquarters Reconnaissance Unit Highlanders of CanadaGHQSWPA General Headquarters South West Pacific AreaGHRCAMC General Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps


GI Gunnery InstructorGIRO General Instructions Routing OfficersGIS Ground Instructors SchoolGJL Granted Jewish LeaveGlamYeo Glamorgan YeomanryGLICHRCAMC Grande Ligne Internal Camp Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsGloucR Gloucestershire RegimentGLS General Labour SectionGM George MedalGMA Gibraltar, Morocco AreaGMHRCAMC Gaspe Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsGMHRCAMC Gravenhurst Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsGMO Gun Mounting OverseerGMP Garrison Military PoliceGMT Greenwich Mean TimeGN Guantanamo-New York convoyGNA Greek Naval AttacheGNLO Greek Naval Liaison OfficerGnr GunnerG'nr GunnerGO General OrderGO Greek Orthodox (Church)GO Gunnery OfficerGO(s) General Order(s)GOC General Officer CommandingGOC (in C) General Officer Commanding (in Chief)GOCHMSRCAMC Garnons Officers Convalescent Home Military Staff, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsGOCinC General Staff (Operations)GOCRA General Officer Commanding Royal ArtilleryGOCRM General Officer Commanding Royal MarinesGOH German Official HistoryGOR Gun Operations RoomGordHighrs Gordon HighlandersGOSShip Norwegian WhalerGov-Gen Governor GeneralGp GroupGPCRCE General Pioneer Company, Royal Canadian EngineersGPL Granted Privileged LeaveGPMHRCAMC Grande Prairie Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsGPO Gun Position OfficerGPOA Gun Position Officer AssistantGPSRCE General Pioneer Section, Royal Canadian EngineersGR Group (US)GRC Graves Registration CrossGrey Sim For Grey and Simcoe ForesterGrn GarrisonGRO General Routine OrderGRP GroupGRS General Reconnaissance SquadronGRS General Reconnaissance SchoolGRSTD Gun Room StewardGRT Gross Registered TonnageGRU General Reinforcement UnitGS General ServiceGS General StaffGS Greek ShipGS General Staff


GS Greenland-Sydney ConvoyGSB General Staff BranchGSC Gunnery Staff CourseGSF Gulf Sea FrontierGSGS Geographical Section General StaffGSL Granted Short LeaveGSO General Staff OfficerGSO General Staff OrderGSO 1, 2, or 3 General Staff Officer, 1st, 2nd or 3rd GradeGSO1 General Staff Officer, Grade 1GSP General Staff PlanningGsr GreaserGSSR General Service Special ReserveGSW Gun Shot WoundGTC Government Telegraph CodeGTC(RCASC)CD General Transport Company, (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps), Canadian DivisionGtd GrantedGU Gibraltar-United States ConvoyGU GunnerGUI GuideGunner (T) Torpedo GunnerGV Gate VesselsGWCBD "G" Wing Canadian Base DepotGWCFC General Workshop, Canadian Field Company OR Canadian Forestry CorpsGZ Guantanamo-Panama convoy


ABBREVIATIONS "H" ABBREVIATIONS "H"

H&NPAO Hamilton & Niagara Peninsula Area OrdersH&PER Hastings & Prince Edward RegimentH(21AG) Hospitalization Central Mediterranean Force (Allied Armies Italy)H/ Honorary (Rank)H/ Honorary or HonourableH/ Honourary (Rank)H/Capt Honorary CaptainH/Capt Honorary Captain (Canadian Chaplain Service)H/F High FrequencyHA Honours & Awards (Records)HA Hygiene AssistantHA Halifax-Aruba convoyHA(A)DRCE Headquarters (Armoured) Division, Royal Canadian EngineersHA/LA High Angle, Low Angle (gunnery)HAA Heavy Anti-AircraftHAABRCA Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryHAAR(M)RCS Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Mobile) Royal Canadian SignalsHAARSRCASC Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment Section, Royal Canadian Army Service CentreHAARW/S/RCEME Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHAARW/S/RCOC Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment Workshop Section, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsHAC Honourable Artillery CompanyHACArt Honourable Artillery Company, Artillery SectionHACInf Honourable Artillery Company, Infantry SectionHAL Halifax Approval LetterHalRif Halifax RiflesHampsR Hampshire RegimentHampsY Hampshire YeomanryHC Harbour CraftHC Headquarters CompanyHC Honorary CaptainHCB Halifax Coast BrigadeHCC Hospital Conveyance CorpsHCMF(AAI) Hospitalization Central Mediterranean Force (Allied Armies Italy)HCU Heavy Conversion UnitHD Holding DepotHD Home DefenceHDC Harbour Defence CraftHDML Harbour Defence Motor LaunchHdmstr HeadmasterHDPC Harbour Defence Patrol CraftsHdqrs HeadquartersHE High ExplosiveHE Holding EstablishmentHE His/Her ExcellencyHEP Height Filtering PositionHerefordR Herefordshire RegimentHertsR Herefordshire RegimentHF Harassing FireHF Home FleetHF/DF High Frequency Direction FindingHFSC Headquarters Farnham Summer CampHG Home GuardHGHRCAMC Horley General Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsHHT House Hunting TripHighCycBn Highland Cyclist BattalionHighLI Highland Light InfantryHKRgt Hong Kong RegimentHKS Hong Kong and SingaporeHKVDC Hong Kong Volunteer Defence CorpsHLD Higgins Tank LighterHLI (29th Regiment) Highland Light Infantry of CanadaHLIofC Highland Light Infantry of Canada


HLMHRCAMC Howe Lake Military HospitalHLVW Heavy Logistics Vehicle WheeledHM Hull MechanicHM(C)S His/Her Majesty's (Canadian) ShipHMA Honorary MajorHMAT His/Her Majesty's Auxiliary TransportHMB Heavy Mortar BatteryHMCoastGd His/Her Majesty's Coast GuardHMCS His/Her Majesty's Canadian ShipHMFD Having Moved From DistrictHMG Heavy Machine GunHMHRCAMC Halifax Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsHMHRCAMC Hamilton Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsHMHRCAMC Huntingdon Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsHMS His/Her Majesties Ship HMS His/Her Majesty's ServiceHMT His/Her Majesty's TransportHMT His/Her Majesty's TroopshipHMTS His/Her Majesty's TroopshipHNU Head NurseHO Hospital OrderlyHon HonourableHon HonoraryHONO Honolulu (U.S.)HOSE Hospital SergeantHosp HospitalHouseholdBn Household BattalionHOW HowitzerHPC Harbour Patrol CraftsHPMC Hasting Park Military CampHQ HeadquartersHQ"C"F Headquarters ''C'' ForceHQ&BD Headquarters & Base DetailsHQ(A)D Headquarters (Armoured) DivisionHQ1stD Headquarters 1st DivisionHQ2CdnAGRA (Headquarters 2 Canadian) Army Group Royal ArtilleryHQAAB Headquarters Anti-Aircraft BrigadeHQAABRCA Headquarters Anti-Aircraft Brigade, Royal Canadian ArtilleryHQAC Headquarters Atlantic CommandHQACS Headquarters Atlantic Command SignalsHQADGB Headquarters, Air Defence Great BritainHQATAFCA Headquarters Army Troops Area First Canadian ArmyHQATD Headquarters Army Troops DetailsHQATSSRCS Headquarters Army Terminals Signal Section, Royal Canadian SignalsHQ''B"GCHU Headquarters ''B'' Group Canadian Holding UnitHQBC Headquarters Bomber CommandHQBD(GS&AS) Headquarters Botwood Defences (General Staff & Administrative Staff)HQBTNI Headquarters British Troops in Northern IrelandHQBU Headquarters Base UnitHQCA Headquarters Coastal CommandHQCAA&A-TGRCA Headquarters Canadian Anti-Aircraft & Anti-Tank Group, Royal Canadian ArtilleryHQCAC Headquarters Canadian Armoured CorpsHQCACRCASC Headquarters Canadian Artillery Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsHQCADARCA Headquarters Canadian Armoured Division Artillery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryHQCADREME Headquarters Canadian Armoured Division, Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHQCAGRCA Headquarters Canadian Artillery Group, Royal Canadian ArtilleryHQCAMG Headquarters Canadian Army Meteorological GroupHQ-CAPO(GS&AS) Headquarters - Canadian Army Post Office (General Staff & Administrative Staff)HQCATB Headquarters Canadian Army Tank BrigadeHQCC Headquarters Canadian CorpsHQCCARCA Headquarters Canadian Corps Artillery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryHQCCATRCASC Headquarters Canadian Army Troops, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsHQCCCTCRCASC Headquarters Command Canadian Corps Transport Column, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsHQCCE Headquarters Canadian Constructional Engineers


HQCCGTC Headquarters Command Canadian General Transport ColumnHQCCIDRCASC Headquarters Command Canadian Infantry Division, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsHQCCTRCE Headquarters Canadian Corps Troops, Royal Canadian EngineersHQCCTREME Headquarters Canadian Corps Troops, Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHQCCTTCRCASC Headquarters Canadian Corps Tank Transporter Column, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsHQCDECA(OS) Headquarters Canadian Divisional Engineers, Canadian Artillery OR Canadian Army (Overseas)HQCDRCASC Headquarters Canadian Division, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsHQCDREME Headquarters Canadian Division, Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHQCEWRCE Headquarters Chief Engineer Works, Royal Canadian EngineersHQCFC Headquarters Canadian Forestry CorpsHQCFN Headquarters Canadian Forces in the NetherlandsHQCIB Headquarters Canadian Infantry BrigadeHQCID Headquarters Canadian Infantry DivisionHQCProC Headquarters Canadian Provost CorpsHQCPS Headquarters Canadian Postal ServicesHQCRCASCCCT Headquarters Commander, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, Canadian Corps TroopsHQCRCEMEFCAT Headquarters Commander, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, First Canadian Army

TroopsHQCRTCRCS Headquarters Canadian Railway Telegraph Company, Royal Canadian SignalsHQCRU Headquarters Canadian Reinforcement UnitHQD Headquarters DetailsHQDCDCA Headquarters Deputy Commander First Canadian ArmyHQ''D''GRU Headquarters ''D'' Group Reinforcement UnitHQDIZB Headquarters Details Infantry "Z" BrigadeHQDPCAPO Headquarters Defended Port Canadian Army Post OfficeHQDPofS Headquarters Defended Port of SydneyHQDPofSJ Headquarters Defended Port of Saint JohnHQDRCA Headquarters Division, Royal Canadian ArtilleryHQDRCASC Headquarters Division, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsHQDRCE Headquarters Division, Royal Canadian EngineersHQDRCE(AA) Headquarters Division, Royal Canadian Engineers, (Active Army)HQDRCE(RA) Headquarters Division, Royal Canadian Engineers, (Reserve Army)HQEAFME Headquarters Royal Air Force, Middle EastHQEF Headquarters Esquimalt FortressHQFCA Headquarters First Canadian ArmyHQFCACAS Headquarters First Canadian Army Civil Affairs StaffHQFCASRCS Headquarters First Canadian Army Signals, Royal Canadian SignalsHQFCATC Headquarters First Canadian Army Transport ColumnHQFCATC Headquarters First Canadian Army Training CampHQFMCCC Headquarters Field Maintenance Centre Canadian CorpsHQFMCRCASC Headquarters Field Maintenance Centre, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsHQGB Headquarters Greek BridgeHQGCTU Headquarters Group Canadian Training UnitsHQGD Headquarters Gaspe DefencesHQHF Headquarters Home ForcesHQHFRCA Headquarters Halifax Fortress, Royal Canadian ArtilleryHQLA-CWAC Headquarters London Area - Canadian Women's Army CorpsHQMARCA Headquarters Medium Artillery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryHQMD Headquarters Military DistrictHQMD#1 Headquarters Military District # 1HQMD#2H&NPC Headquarters Military District # 2, Hamilton & Niagara Peninsula CommandHQMD#3, K Headquarters Military District # 3, KingstonHQMDNo2(NCD) Headquarters Military District No. 2 (Niagara Camp Details)HQMDVB Headquarters Military District Vancouver BarracksHQNWACAF Headquarters North-West African Coastal Air ForceHQPC Headquarters Pacific CommandHQPRD Headquarters Prince Rupert DefencesHQRCAF Headquarters Royal Canadian Air ForceHQRCD Headquarters Reconstituted Canadian DivisionHQRCECAT Headquarters, Royal Canadian Engineers, Canadian Army TroopsHQRCEMECCT Headquarters, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Canadian TroopsHQRCEWO Headquarters, Royal Canadian Engineers, Works OrganizationHQS (No) Distinguishing letters on files of National Defence Headquarters (Army), OttawaHQS&CD Headquarters Sydney and Canso Defences


HQS&S-S Headquarters Staff and Sub-staffHQS(H)CAD Headquarters Squadron (Hussars) Canadian Armoured DivisionHQSAD Headquarters Squadron Armoured DivisionHQSATB (AD) Headquarters Squadron Army Tank Brigade (Armoured Division)HQSATB (NBRT) Headquarters Squadron Army Tank Brigade (New Brunswick Regt. Tank)HQSCABAP Headquarters Squadron Canadian Armoured Brigade Advance PartyHQSCNPHQRCS Headquarters Signals Company, National Defence Headquarters Royal Canadian SignalsHQSD Headquarters Shelburne DefencesHQSD(CB)CADAF Headquarters Squadron Details (Camp Borden), Canadian Armoured Division Active ForceHQSF Headquarters Sydney FortressHQSG Headquarters Support GroupHQSGCAD Headquarters Support Group Canadian Armoured DivisionHQSHDCAPO Headquarters St. John's Defences Canadian Army Post OfficeHQSMD Headquarters Staff Military DistrictHQSPC Headquarters Staff Petawawa CampHQS-SDTA Headquarters Sub-Staff Dunburn Training AreaHQSVC Headquarters Staff Valcartier CampHQTC Headquarters Tracadie CampHQV&EF Headquarters Victoria & Esquimalt FortressHQVB Headquarters Vancouver BarracksHQVD Headquarters Vancouver DefencesHQVGofC Headquarters Veterans Guard of CanadaHR Halifax RiflesHR Hospital RecordsHR Human ResourcesHRH His/Her Royal HighnessHRR Heals RiflesHRS Heavy Repair ShopHrs HoursHRS HussarsHRW(MT)RCASC Heavy Repair Workshop (Mechanical Transport) Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsHS Home SisterHS Hellenic ShipHSBPT High Speed Battle Practice TargetHSCRFU Home Security Course Reserve Fleet UnitsHSS Hospital Staff SergeantHST Hospital StewardHSTS High Speed Target ServiceHT Hull TechnicianHT Halifax-Trinidad ConvoyHT Horse TransportHTech Hull TechnicianHTM Heavy Trench MortarHTS Heavy Transport SquadronHU Holding UnitHuntsCyclistBn Huntingdonshire Cyclist BattalionHvy HeavyHWE Home War EstablishmentHwr HowitzerHX Halifax (New York) to United Kingdom ConvoyHXF Fast Halifax (New York) to United Kingdom ConvoyHy HeavyHyg HygieneHygTech Hygiene Technician


ABBREVIATIONS " I " ABBREVIATIONS " I "

I Intelligence Branch of the General StaffI InterrogationI (b) Secret Service Branch of the General StaffI"E"toHQCT Increment ''E'' to Headquarters Canadian TroopsI(A)HQCAGRA Increment (A) Headquarters Canadian, Army Group Royal ArtilleryI/C In ChargeIAF Inspector of Admiralty FuelIAM Institute of Aviation MedicineIAS Infantry Assault ShipsIATC Infantry Advanced Training CenterI''A''toCSGHQEAP Increment ''A'' to Canadian SectionIAW In Accordance WithIBD Infantry Base DepotIBDCASF(LS) Infantry Base Depot, Canadian Active Service Force, (Lorne Scots)IBDP Infantry Brigade Defence PlatoonIBLAD Infantry Brigade Light Aid DetachmentIBofUK&C Inspection Board of United Kingdom & CanadaIBRS Infantry Brigade Recce SquadronIBSS&WT Infantry Brigade Signals Section & Wireless TelegraphyIC Instructional CadreIC Internment CampIC In CommandICB Inspection of Contract Built ShipsICB Inspector of Contract Built ShipsICB Inspector of Contract Built Ships (Naval)ICCDP Iceland Coastal Command Daily ProgrammeICCFS Inspecting Captain Of Coastal Force SchoolsICCPC Internment Camp Canadian Provost CorpsICCSS Medal International Commission of Control and Supervision Service MedalICE Integrated Clothing EnsembleICEPAT. Iceland Patrol (U.S.)ICFPC Increment Canadian Field Punishment CampICI Imperial Chemical IndustriesICMHRCAMC Internment Camp Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsICSCS Medal International Commission for Supervision and Control Service Medal (Indo China)IDE Imperial Defence College or Inter-Department CypherIdentTech Identification TechnicianIDGHRCAMC Infectious Diseases General Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsIE Increased EnduranceIE Intermediate EngagementIE Tech Instrument Electrical TechnicianIECS Improved Environmental Clothing SystemIF Irish FusiliersIFofC Irish Fusiliers of Canada (11th Regiment)IFPP No. 1 Ferry Pilots PoolIFS Instrument Flying SchoolIG(CC) Inspector-General (Central Canada)IGC Imperial General CouncilIGds Irish GuardsI-GEC(A) Inspector-General Eastern Canada OR Educational Company (Army)IGTCAC Instructors Gunnery Team, Canadian Armoured CorpsIHU Infantry Holding UnitIMD Indian Medical DepartmentIMHRCAMC Ipperwash Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsImp ImperialIMS Indian Medical ServiceIMTU Inspector of Machine Tool UtilisationIN


InspectorIn InchINAITCoy Infantry Brigade AIT CompanyIncl include, inclusive or includingind independentIndef.Lve. Indefinite Leaveindep independentInf InfantrymanInf InfantryInfmn InfantrymanINFO InformationInj InjuredINO(W) Inspector of Naval Ordnance (Woolwick)Inspr Inspectorinst instructorinstr instructorInstr Instruction(al)Instr(s) Instructor(s)Instr.Cr. Instructor CommanderInt IntelligenceINT InterpreterInt. General Staff Officer 1 (Intelligence)Int.C. Internment CampINTEL Intelligence (U.S.)IntOp Intelligence OperatorIntrep Intelligence Reportinv InvalidInv "wd" Invalided WoundedINWE Infantry North West EchelonIO Intelligence OfficerI-O Infantry OfficersIOA Indian Ocean AreaIOB Inspector of Booms (Naval)IOC Instructional Officer CourseIODE Imperial Order of the Daughters of the EmpireIORAS Inspection of Reserve Army StoresIOS Inspector of Ordnance ServicesIPB Intelligence Preparation of BattlefieldIPC Island Park CampIPO Inshore Patrol OfficerIR Instructor's RegimentIr.Fus.(VR) Irish Fusiliers (Vancouver Regiment)IREM Inspector of Royal Engineer MachineryIrGds Irish GuardsIRofC Irish Regiment of CanadaIRS Intelligence Reports Section (Naval)IRVC Imperial Railways Volunteer CorpsIS Tech Integral Systems TechnicianIS.C.B. Inter-Service Communications Board (U.S.)ISC Inter Service CommitteeISC Indian Staff CorpsISC Inter-Service CypherISCC Infantry Section Commander's CourseISCO Intelligence Section, Combined OperationsISF Internal Security ForceISHQCC Intelligence Section Headquarters Canadian CorpsISO Imperial Service OrderISp Intelligence SpecialistISTAR Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and ReconnaissanceISTD Inter-Service Topographical


ISTDC Interservice Training Defence CentreIT Instructional TechniqueITB Infantry Training BattalionITC Infantry Training CentreITC(R) Infantry Training Centre (Reserve)ITD Infantry Training DepotITDUCIC Infantry Training Demonstration Unit, Canadian Infantry CorpsITech Instrument TechnicianITM Inspector of Torpedoes and MinesItoHQCC Increment to Headquarters Canadian CorpsItoHQCID Increment to Headquarters Canadian Armoured DivisionITS Initial Training SchoolIW.C.B.D. 'I'' Wing Canadian Base DepotIWBB Improvised Widened Bailey BridgeIWDRE Inland Waterways & Docks, Royal EngineersIWGC Imperial War Graves CommissionIWT Inland Water TransportIYB Imperial Yeomanry BearerIYH Imperial Yeomanry HospitalO/SB.C.D.C. Intermediate Overseas Base, Canadian Dental Corps OR Canadian Disciplinary Centre


ABBREVIATIONS "J" ABBREVIATIONS "J"

J JewishJABCA Joint Atomic, Biological and Chemical Defensive Warfare SchoolJAG Judge Advocate GeneralJAN Joint Army & Navy Radio ProcedureJATP Joint Air Training PlanJEW JewishJFHQ Joint Force HeadquartersJIMRTTRG Job Inspector Mechanical Relations Transportation TrainingJINSTOR Job InstructorJIX Unclassified Ships (U.S)JLS Japanese Language SchoolJLS Junior Leader's SchoolJLTC Junior Leader's Training CentreJMC Johnson Method of CoachingJMHRCAMC Joliette Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsJMT Job Methods Training Joiner JoinerJP Joint PlannersJR Joliette RegimentJRT Job Relations TrainingJSC Joint Services CommitteeJSM Joint Staff MissionJSU Junior SergeantJTC Jasper Training CampJTF2 Joint Task Force 2JWEC Junior War Establishments CommitteeJWPS Joint War Production Staff


ABBREVIATIONS "K" ABBREVIATIONS "K"

k knotsK King or King'sK&BMHRCAMC Kingston & Barriefield Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsKAR King's African RiflesKBO Kildare Barracks OttawaKBR Kellogg Brown and RootKC King's CommendationKCB Knight Commander, Order of the BathKCB Knight Commander of the BathKCMG Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. GeorgeKCMG Knight Commander of Saint Michael and Saint GeorgeKEdwH King Edward's HorseKent R Kent RegimentKentCycBn Kent Cyclist BattalionKG Knight of the Order of the GarterKHM King's Harbour MasterKIA Killed In ActionKMB Kabul Multi-National BrigadeKMHRCAMC Kingston Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsKMHRCAMC Kitchener Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsKMW Senior Polish Naval Officer in LondonKORC King's Own Rifles of CanadaKORofC King's Own Rifles of CanadaKOSB King's Own Scottish BorderersKOYLI King's Own Yorkshire Light InfantryKPHIRCAMC Kingston Permanent Hospital Installation, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsKPIB Key Points Investigation BureauKR King's RegulationsKR Kent RegimentKR&ACI King's Regulations & Air Council InstructionsKR&AI King's Regulations & Admiralty InstructionsKR&O King’s Regulations and OrdersKR&O Kings Regulations & OrdersKRandAI King's Regulations and Admiralty InstructionsKRCN King's Regulations for the Government of the Canadian Naval ServiceKRR King's Royal Rifle CorpsKRRC King's Royal Rifle CorpsKRRifC King's Royal Rifle CorpsKSLI King's Shropshire Light InfantryKTDRCA Kine Theodolite Detachment, Royal Canadian ArtilleryKTS Composite Training School (Royal Canadian Air Force)KUF Polish Drafting Officer, London


ABBREVIATIONS "L" ABBREVIATIONS "L"

L LieutenantL of C Line(s) of CommunicationL&RSGD Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Guard DetachmentL&RSR Lanark & Renfrew Scottish RegimentL&WRegt Lincoln & Welland RegimentL/ LeadingL/ Lance (rank)L/Bdr Lance BombardierL/Cpl Lance CorporalL/S Leading SeamanL/SA Leading Stores AssistantL/Sgt Lance SergeantL/Sjt Lance SergeantL/Sto Leading Stoker LAA Light Anti-AircraftLaA Light Aid DetachmentLAARPRCASC Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Platoon, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsLAARRCA Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Canadian ArtilleryLAARSRCASC Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Section, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsLAARSS Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Signals SectionLAARW/SSRCOC Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Workshop Section, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsLAATTRCA Light Anti-Aircraft Training Troop, Royal Canadian ArtilleryLAB Light Armoured BatteryLABCorps Labour CorpsLAC Leading AircraftmanLAD Light Aid DetachmentLADC Lieutenant Aide-de-CampLADCAPCS Light Aid Detachment Canadian Armoured Personnel Car SquadronLADRCEME Light Aid Detachment, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersLADRCOC Light Aid Detachment, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsLAFO Laboratory ForemanLanarkYeo Lanarkshire YeomanryLanFus Lancashire FusiliersLAW Leading AircraftwomanLBandsmn Leading BandsmanLBE Landing Barge, Emergency RepairLBF Landing BoatsLBF Landing Barge, FlakLBM Landing BoatsLBO Landing Barge, OilerLBS Landing Barge, SupportLBV(1) Landing Barge Vehicle (Mark I)LBV(L)(2) Landing Barge Vehicle (Large, Mark II)LBV(S)(2) Landing Barge Vehicle (Small, Mark II)LBW Landing Barge WaterLC Landing Craft of Lifting CraftLC Lieutenant-ColonelLCA Landing Craft AssaultLCA(HR) Landing Craft (Hedgerow) (U.S.)LCB(D) Landing Craft Barge (Dumb) (U.S.)LCB(M) Landing Craft Barge (Mechanised) (U.S.)LCE Landing Craft Emergency - RepairLCF Levant Coast FlotillaLCF(L) Landing Craft , Flak (Large)LCG(M) Landing Craft Gun (Medium)LCG(T) Landing Craft Gun (Tower)LCH Land Craft HeadquartersLCI(L) Landing Craft Infantry (Large) (U.S.)LCI(L) Landing Craft Infantry (Large)LCI(S) Landing Craft Infantry (Small)LCk Leading CookLCM Landing Craft MechanizedLCM(1) Landing Craft Mechanised (Mark I)


LCM(2) Landing Craft Mechanised (Mark 2) (U.S.)LCM(3) Landing Craft Mechanised (Mark 3) (U.S.)LCM(W) Landing Craft Mechanized (wood)LCMB Landing Craft Maintenance BaseLCMSD Landing Craft Material Supply DepotLCMSO Landing Craft Maintenance Stores OfficerLCN Landing Craft Navigational (U.S.)LCOCU Landing Craft Obstruction Clearance UnitLCP(2) Landing Craft Personnel (Mark II)LCP(L) Landing Craft Personnel (Large)LCP(L) Landing Craft Personnel (Large) (U.S.)LCP(M) Landing Craft Personnel (Medium) (U.S.)LCP(R) Landing Craft Personnel (Ramped) (U.S)LCP(S) Landing Craft Personnel (Small) (U.S.)LCPL Lance CorporalLCr Lieutenant CommanderLCR(L) Landing Craft Rubber (Large)LCR(S) Landing Craft Rubber (Small)LCS(L) Landing Craft Support (Large) (U.S.)LCS(M)(3) Landing Craft Support (Medium, Mark III) (U.S.)LCS(S) Landing Craft Support (Small) (U.S.)LCT Landing Craft, TankLCT(1) Landing Craft Tank (Mark I)LCT(2) Landing Craft Tank (Mark II) (U.S.)LCT(3) Landing Craft Tank (Mark III) (U.S.)LCT(4) Landing Craft Tank (Mark IV) (U.S.)LCT(5) Landing Craft Tank (V) (U.S.)LCT(R) Landing Craft Tank (Rocket)LCV Landing Craft Vehicle (U.S.)LCV(2) Landing Craft Vehicle (Mark II)LCV(P) Landing Craft Vehicle (Personnel)Ldng LeadingLDRCAPC Lancaster Detachment Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsLDS Latter Day Saint ChurchLeicR Leicestershire RegimentLeicYeo Leicestershire YeomanryLeinsR Leinster RegimentLEME Land Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringLER Royal Edmonton RegimentLF Leave & FurloughLF de MR Les Fusiliers de Mont RoyalLFA Light Field AmbulanceLFA Land Force AreaLFAA Land Force Atlantic CommandLFC Land Force CommandLFCA Land Force Central AreaLFDTS Land Forces Doctrine and Training SystemLFMHRCAMC Lesters Field Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsLFQA Land Force Quebec AreaLFRR Land Force Reserve RestructureLFWA Land Force Western AreaLG Lethbridge GarrisonLG Lewis GunLG London GazetteLGC Landing Craft ControlLGDS Life GuardsLH Local Headquarters LI Light InfantryLieut LieutenantLIJIT Leader in Job Instruction TrainingLincR Lincolnshire RegimentLincYeo Lincolnshire Yeomanrylitho Lithographic(al)LItoCSGHQEAGp (Legal) Increment to Canadian Section General Headquarters, Echelon Army GroupLL Denotes that a ship is fitted for magnetic minesweeping


LLEandLLV Landing LightersLLV Loop Laying VesselLMB Light Mortar BatteryLMG Light Machine-GunLMHRCAMC Lauzon Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsLMHRCAMC Lethbridge Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsLMHRCAMC Lewisporte Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsLMHRCAMC London Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsLMHRCAMC Longueuil Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsLMS London, Midland and Scottish (Railway)LMU Landline Maintenance UnitsLN Quebec-Labrador convoyLNER London and North-Eastern RailwayLNLanR Loyal North Lancashire RegimentLNNo List of Navy NumbersLOAC Law of Armed ConflictLOCO Liaison Officers, Combined OperationsLofC Line(s) of CommunicationLofCFSPS Line of Communication Field Security Police StationLofCPSCPC Line of Communication Provost Section C. Provost CorpsLofCS(P)CGRU Line of Communication Section (Provost) Canadian General Reinforcement UnitLofCSRCCS Line of Communication Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsLofCTrpsSerIncr Line of Communication Troops Service IncrementLondR London RegimentLonGaz London GazetteLONN Liaison Officer Norwegian NavyLoth&BordH Lothian and Border HorseLOU Localization of UnitsLP Listening PostLPC Last Pay CertificateLPF Last Post FundLPhoto Leading PhotographerLPODRCOC Longue Pointe Ordnance Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsLPtlmn Leading PatrolmanLR Layer RatingsLR Levis RegimentLR Layer RatingLRAM Licentiate, Royal Academy of MusicLRdeC Le Régiment de ChateauguayLRdeH Le Régiment de HullLS Landing ShipsLS Leading SeamanLS(CASF) Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin & Halton Regiment), Canadian Active Service ForceLS(Postal) Leading Seaman (Postal)LS(R) Leading Seaman (Regulating)LS(Records) Localization Section (Records)LSA Leading Stores AssistantLSA Leading Supply AssistantLSBA Leading Sick Berth AttendantLSC Landing Ship, Carrier (Derrick-hoisting)LSCTC Light Scout Car Training CentreLSD Landing Ship, Dock (U.S.)LSE Landing Ship, Emergency RepairLSgt Lance SergeantLSH Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)LSI Landing Ship, InfantryLSig Leading SignalmanLSjt Lance SergeantLST Landing Ship, TankLSto Leading Stoker LSto(FF) Leading Stoker (Fire Fighter)LStwd Leading StewartLSVW Light Support Vehicle WheeledLt LieutenantLt Light


Lt INF Lieutenant InfirmiereLtCdr Lieutenant CommanderLt-Col Lieutenant-ColonelLtech Electronic Technician (Sea)LTel Leading TelegraphistLTO Leading TorpedomanLVoltdeQ Les Voltigeurs de QuébecLVT Landing Vehicle, TrackedLWCA (TC) 'L'' Wing Canadian Army (Training Centre)LWOP Leave Without PayLWP Leave With PayLWtr Leading WriterLZ London Division


ABBREVIATIONS "M" ABBREVIATIONS "M"M MinelayerM Minister, National DefenceM MiscellaneousM MajorM MatronM & D Medals and DecorationsM & S Munitions and SupplyM&D Medicine and Return to DutyM&D Medals & DecorationsM&JWS Mountain & Jungle Warfare SchoolM&Wasst Munitions and Weapons AssistantM&Wtech Munitions and Weapons TechnicianM(N) Minister for Naval ServicesM(No) Captain "M" (Number) Mine Laying SquadronM/A Meal AllowanceM/F Medium Frequencym/n Marginally NamedM/S Minesweeper(s)M/SAux Minesweepers AuxiliaryM/SBan Minesweepers BangorM/SBas Minesweepers BassettM/SMotor Minesweepers MotorM/SWood Minesweepers WoodenM/T Motor TransportM1 Army Service Corps, Mechanical Transport SectionM2 Army Service Corps, ElectriciansMA Medical AssistantMA MasterMA Meal AllowanceMA/SBI Motor Torpedo Boat fitted with asdic set and depth chargesMA/STU Mobile Asdic Training UnitMAA Master at ArmsMAA Medium Anti Aircraft (Royal Canadian Artillery)MAAF Mediterranean Allied Air ForcesMAC Merchant Aircraft CarriersMAC Minesweeping CraftMAC Minesweeping AttendantMAC Motor Ambulance ConvoyMAC Merchant-Ship Aircraft CarrierMAC Motor Ambulance Car or ConvoyMach MachinistMachAccOp Machine Accounting OperatorMACR(A)D (Manitoba) Armoured Car Regiment (Armoured) DivisionMACRCAMC Motor Ambulance Convoy, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMACRI Maritime Atlantic Coastal Routing InstructionsMAD Magnetic Air DetectorMag MagneticMag Magazinemag MagneticMAGU Master Gunnermaint MaintenanceMaj MajorMaj-Gen Major-GeneralMAMS Mobile Air Movement SectionMan ManitobaManchR Manchester RegimentMANSR Miramichi Area North Shore RegimentMAO Medical AssociateMARCOM Maritime CommandMARE Maritime EngineerMarEngT Marine Engineering TechnicianMARI Mercantile Atlantic Routing InstructionsMARS Maritime Surface and Sub-surface


MARURCOC Mobile Ammunition Repair Unit, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMATP Mobilization Assignment Training PlanMB Medal of BraveryMB Military BandMB Motor BoatMB(EGB) Military Band (Esquimalt Garrison Band)MB(M) Motordrome Barracks (Montreal)MBC Motorboat CrewmanMBE Order of the British Empire (Member)MBE Member of the Order of the British EmpireMBLRCAMC Mobile Bacteriological Laboratory, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMBM1 Soldiers Pay BookMBRCA Medium Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryMBSSM Medical Board Sault St. MarieMBTC Mines Booby Traps CourseMBURCOC Mobile Bath Unit, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMC Memorial CrossMC Military CrossMC Mobile CanteenMC MotorcycleMC Motorcycle CourseMC of S Military College of ScienceMC(I) Mule Convoy (India)Mc/s MegacyclesMCC Military Career CounsellorMCD Manager Constructive Dept.MCDV Maritime Coastal Defence VesselMCH Malton Convalescent HospitalMCI Mercantile Convoy InstructionsMCMHRCAMC Macdonald College Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMCMHRCAMC Maple Creek Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMCRCAMC Medical Centre, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMCS(C) Movement Control Staff (Canada)MCS(C) Motor Landing Craft Carrying ShipMCSP MaintenanceMD Manning DepotMD Military DistrictMD Military DepotMD#5&CCVC Military District #5 & Camp Commander Valcartier CampMD#5&CCVC Manning DepotMD#5&CCVC Military District #5 & Camp Commander Valcartier CampMD1 Manning Depot / Military District or Depot Western Ontario (London)MD11 Manning Depot / Military District or Depot British Columbia (Victoria)MD12 Manning Depot / Military District or Depot Saskatchewan (Regina)MD13 Manning Depot / Military District or Depot Alberta (Calgary)MD2 Manning Depot / Military District or Depot Central Ontario (Toronto)MD3 Manning Depot / Military District or Depot Eastern Ontario (Kingston)MD4 Manning Depot / Military District or Depot Western Quebec (Montréal)MD5 Manning Depot / Military District or Depot Eastern Quebec (Quebec City)MD6 Manning Depot / Military District or Depot Maritime Provinces (Halifax)MDB Military Detention BarracksMDBBO Military Detention Barracks Brampton, OntarioMDBSBCPC Military Detention Barracks Stanley Barracks Canadian Provost CorpsMDC Mobile Deperming CraftMDG Medical Director-GeneralMd'Hon Medaille d'Honneur (France)MDHQS Military District Headquarters StaffMDS Main Dressing StationMDU Mobile Deperming UnitMEAC Military Engineers Association of CanadaMech Director of MechanizationMech MechanicianMech MechanicMech Mechanical


Mech MechanizedMech MechanicianMech Eqpt (Pk) (Coy) Mechanical Equipment (Park) (Company)MechTpr Mechanical TransportMED Manager Engineering Dept. or Mediterranean and Red Sea AreaMED MediumMED MedicalMed MediterraneanMedA Medical AssistantMedBd Medical BoardMedCTR Medical CentreMed-Evac Medical EvacuationMeds Director General of Medical ServicesMEF Mesopotamian Expeditionary ForceMEF Mediterranean Expeditionary ForceMEIRI Mercantile East Indies Routing InstructionsMEO Mercantile Equipment Office (Naval)MESPSRCE Mechanical Equipment Spare Parts Section, Royal Canadian EngineersMESRCECMF Mechanical Equipment Section, Royal Canadian Engineers, Central Mediterranean ForceMESupt Mobile Equipment SuperintendentMET MeteorologyMETech Mobile Equipment TechnicianMetO Meteorological ObserverMetTech Meteorological TechnicianMEXE Mechanical Equipment Experimental EstablishmentMF Mediterranean FleetMFA Mercantile Fleet AuxiliaryMFB Master File MaintenanceMFB1444 Re/Engagement Form - Non-Permanent Active MilitiaMFB1481 Absentees and Deserters - Transportation particularsMFB1482 Absentees and Deserters - Incidental Expense StatementMFB227 Medical History of an InvalidMFB235 Attestation Paper - Permanent ForceMFB241 Discharge Certificate - Permanent Force of Canada (Duplicate copy of)MFB241a Discharge Certificate - Permanent Force of Canada (Duplicate copy of - French)MFB241b Discharge Certificate of Permanent Force of CanadaMFB264 Charge ReportMFB287 Appointment to a CommissionMFB292 Morning Sick ReportMFB313a Medical Case History SheetMFB313b Medical History Sheet - Permanent ForceMFB350 Certificate of Discharge - Non-Permanent Active MilitiaMFB375 Court of Inquiry - Record of DeclarationMFB465 Dental History SheetMFB483 Description of a DeserterMFC800 Individuals Clothing and Equipment statementMFD930a Last Pay Certificate Canadian Active Service ForceMFM Master File MaintenanceMFM1 Officer's Declaration PaperMFM1&2b Follow Sheet for Master File Maintenance 1 and Master file Maintenance 2MFM10 Form of WillMFM103 Enrolment Form National Resources Mobilization Act of 1940 PersonnelMFM12 Certificate of Medical UnfitnessMFM141 Certificate of Medical Unfitness national Resources Mobilization Act of 1940MFM141 Index Pay Card (Pay)MFM150 Certificate of Medical Examination, Canadian Women's Army CorpsMFM153 Attestation From, Canadian Women's Army CorpsMFM154 Canadian Women's Army Corps Discharge CertificateMFM16 Application for Dependent's Allowance (Wife & Child)MFM16a Application for Dependent's Allowance (Other Supplementary)MFM16b Application for Dependent's Allowance (Other Dependents)MFM16d Certificate of Examination (Births, Marriages, Deaths)MFM16e Canadian Active Service Force Request for InvestigationMFM16f List of Documents (Evidence of Claim)


MFM16g Card Re: Application for Dependent's AllowanceMFM17 Assignment of Pay Form (All Ranks)MFM18 Stop Payment Form (Assigned Pay)MFM181 Fingerprint FormMFM182 Identification FormMFM18a Stop Payment Form (Assigned Pay)MFM19 Changes in Assigned PayMFM2 Attestation Papers, Other Ranks, EnglishMFM216 Certificate of Apprehension (Absent without leave or Deserter) Canadian Women's Army CorpsMFM23 Proceedings on DischargeMFM24 Certificate of Service General Order 139/39MFM30 X-Ray, Inspection of ChestsMFM30 Records CardsMFM4 Service and Casualty Form (Part 1)MFM55 Receipt for a Soldier's DocumentsMFM55 Particulars of FamilyMFM6 Field Conduct SheetMFM7 Discharge Certificate - Original - (linen)MFM8 Certificate of Service, Officers and Nursing SistersMFM81 Proceedings of an Officer or Nursing SisterMFM88 Protection CertificateMFM9 Extension of Service - Permanent ForceMFM94 Application for War Service Badge 'General Service Class'MFM99 Voluntary Transfer FormMFP Military Foot PoliceMFRC Military Family Resource CentreMFV Motor Fishing VesselMFW2463 Report of Death of a Soldier (Location of grave)MFW2570 Report of Death of a Soldier (Location of grave)MG Machine GunMG Medical GuardMG MessengerMGA Major General in charge of AdministrationMGB Motor Gun-BoatMGC Machine Gun CorpsMGCCav Machine Gun Corps CavalryMGCT Major-General Combined TrainingMGGS Major General, General StaffMGHU Machine Gun Holding UnitMGO Master General of the OrdnanceMGO Master General of the OrdnanceMGRA Major General, Royal ArtilleryMGRU Machine Gun Reinforcement UnitMGS Machine Gun SquadronMGTC Machine Gun Training CentreMGTC(NRMA) Machine Gun Training Centre (National Resources Mobilization Act of 1940)MGTC(RF) Machine Gun Training Centre (Reserve Fleet)MH Military HospitalMHC Miscellaneous Harbour CraftMHHRCAMC Montmagny Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMHHRCAMC Montreal Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMHHRCAMC Mulgrave Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMHLRCAMC Mobile Hygiene Laboratory, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMIA Missing in ActionMIA Mounted InfantryMIC Medical Instructions CampMID Mentioned-in-DespatchesMid Midshipmanmid Mentioned in DespatchesMidd'xR Middlesex RegimentMidR Midland RegimentMil MilitaryMILE Military EngineerMilHos Military Hospital


MilMed Military Medal for Good Service (Portugal)MILO Military Intelligence Liaison OfficerMIN Mine, minecraft (U.S.)Min MinisterMin(A) Minister for AirMIO Maritime Interdiction OperationsMIR Medical Inspection RoomMIS Mercantile Intelligence Section (Naval)MIS Ministry of InformationMisc MiscellaneousMiss MissingMit MitrailleusesMJ MajorMJGE Major GeneralML Motor LaunchML Missing ListML&BU Mobile Laundry & Bath UnitML&FDU Mobile Laundry & Forward Decontamination UnitMLB Motor Landing Barge (U.S.)MLB Motor Lifeboat (GG) (U.S.)MLC Motor Landing CraftMLO Military Liaison Officer or Military Landing OfficerMLOC Minimum Level of CapabilityMLRU Mobile Land Repair UnitsMLV Mine Laying VesselsMLVW Medium Logistics Vehicle WheeledMM Military MedalMM Motor MechanicMM Meteorologist's MateMM Motor MechanicMMG Motor Machine GunMMG Medium Machine GunMMGC Motor Machine Gun CorpsMMHRCAMC Magantic Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMMHRCAMC Mewata Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMMHRCAMC Mimico Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMMHRCAMC Monteith Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsMmil Medaille Militaire (France)MML Manual of Military LawMMM Member of the Order of Military MeritMMP Miscellaneous Military PersonnelMMP Military Mounted PoliceMMPITest Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory TestMMR Manitoba Mounted RiflesMMR Mercantile Marine ReserveMMS Mercantile Movements Section (Naval)MMS Motorcycle Maintenance SchoolMMTP Military Medical Training PlanMMU Multi-National Medical UnitMNB Mobile Naval BaseMNBDO Mobile Naval Base Defence OrganizationMNC Merchant Navy CodeMND Minister of National DefenceMNEU Mission Navale Etats Unis, WashingtonMNOPF Merchant Navy Officer's Pension FundMNP Merchant navy PrivilegeMNS Manager of Naval StoresMnvre ManoeuvreMO Meteorological ObserverMO Meteorological TechnicianMO Medical OfficerMO(D) Medical Officer (Dental)MO(s) Militia OrderMOB Man overboard


Mob MobileMobn MobilisationMOC Military Operation CodeMOC Military Occupation CodeMOCOMP Maintenance of Competency (Physicians Only)MOEF Mid-Ocean Escort ForceMOF Master of the FleetMofWT Ministry of War TransportMOG Medical Officer of the GuardMOMP Mid Ocean Meeting PointMonmouthR Monmouthshire RegimentMORT Maintenance Officer Rescue TugsMOSID Military Occupation Structure Identification CodeMOTP Medical Officer Training PlanMOU Memorandum of UnderstandingMov Movement Control Staffmov MovementMP Military PoliceMP Muster ParadeMP Memorial PlaqueMP Military PolicemanMP&DB Military Prison & Detention BarracksMP&DB Main PartyMPCC Military Police Complaints CommissionMPCRI Mercantile Pacific Coastwise Routeing InstructionsMPD Military Prisons DepartmentMPI Mean Point of ImpactMPO Moving Picture OperatorsMPRI Mercantile Pacific Routeing InstructionsMPS Manning Priority SystemMPSC Military Provost Staff CorpsMPSCAO/S Mobile Printing Section Canadian Army OverseasMQMS Mechanic Quartermaster-SergeantMR Maisonneuve RegimentMR Medium RegimentMR Midland RegimentMR Mobilization & Recruiting Section of OrganizationMR Montmagny RegimentMR Motor RegimentMR Mounted RiflesMR Master-at-ArmsMRC Military Research CentreMRD Moncton Recruiting DepotMRD Manitoba Regimental DepotMRF Les Fusiliers de Mont-RoyalMRSS Medium Regiment Signals SectionMS Military Secretary to the Honourable MinisterMS Minesweeper or Motor Ship (U.S.)MS Master SergeantMS Military SecretaryMS Medical StaffMS Mechanical SpecialsMS(No) Senior Officer (Number) Minesweeping FlotillaMSA Military Service Act (Canada 1917)MSB Medical Selection BoardsMSB Military Service BranchMSC Medical Staff CorpsMSD Medical Stores DepotMSD Munitions & Supply DepotMSE Mobile Support EquipmentMSEO Mobile Support Equipment OfficerMSEOP Mobile Support Equipment OperatorMSF(No) (Number) Minesweeping GroupMSFF Moroccan Sea Frontier


MSG(No) (Number) Minesweeping Group Msgt Master SergeantMSLC Mount Saint Louis ContingentMSLSH (Mechanized) Squadron Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)MSM Mechanic Sergeant-MajorMSM Meritorious Service MedalMSRTM Marine Superintendent Rescue Tugs MediterraneanMSS Mechanist Staff SergeantMSSC Military Store Staff CorpsMSTech Mechanical Systems TechnicianMStGeo Medal of Saint George (Russia)MT Mechanical TransportMT MilitaryMT MilitiaMT Motor TransportMTAP Military Training Assistance ProgramMTB Motor Torpedo BoatMTC Militia Training CentreMTC(A&TS) Military Training Centre (Administrative & Training Staff)MTCDS Military Training Centre District SchoolMTCRCOC Mechanics Training Centre, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMTCT Militia Training Centre TraineesMtd MountedMTDGB(B) Mechanical Transport Depot Guard Borden (Borden)MTDRCOC Mechanized Transport Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMTE Mechanical Training EstablishmentMtech Metals TechnicianMTHU Mechanical Transport Holding UnitsMTICMHQRCOC Mechanical Transport Inspectorate Canadian Military Headquarter, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMTIRCASC Mechanical Transport Inspectorate, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsMTIRCEME Mechanical Transport Inspectorate, Royal Canadian Electrical and mechanical EngineersMtlTech Metals TechnicianMTMU Mechanical Training Mobile Unit or Mobile Torpedo Maintenance UnitMtn MountainMTO Mechanical Transport Officer (Air)MTO Motor Transport OfficerMTOC Maintenance Training Officer CourseMTOC Mechanical Training Officer CourseMTR Mechanical Transport RegimentMTS Motor Transport ServiceMTSDRCOC Mechanical Transport Sub Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMtStBSC Mount St. Bruno Summer Camp (Bruno Training Battalion & Bruno Summer Camp Headquarters)MTTSCRCOC Mechanical Transport Technical Stores Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMTVRD Mechanical Transport Vehicle Reception DepotMTW/SSRCOC Mechanical Transport Workshop Section, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMTW/SSRCOC Mobilization Training CentreMTW/SSRCOC Mechanical Transport Workshop Section, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMTW/SSRCOC Mobilization Training CentreMTW/SSRCOC Mechanical Transport Workshop Section, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsMTW/SSRCOC Military TrainingMTW/SSRCOC Movement TrainMU Maintenance UnitMU Medically UnfitMus MuslimMus MusicianMUSC MusicMuscn MusicianMV Motor VehicleMV Muzzle VelocityMV Master-At-ArmsMVO Royal Victorian Order (Member - 4th Class)MVO Royal Victorian Order (Member - 5th Class)MVO Member of the Royal Victorian Order (4th or 5th Class)MvtCon Movements Controller


MW Maintenance WingMW,SSupt Metals Workshops SuperintendentMWT (British) Ministry of War TransportMWTelO Marine Wireless Telegraph OperatorMX Memorial Cross


ABBREVIATIONS "N" ABBREVIATIONS "N"

N NavigationN/A Not applicableN/E Unit Non-Effective UnitN/K Next of kinN/K Not KnownN/S Nursing Sister(s)NA Naval AircrewmanNA Naval AttacheNA Naval AircrewmanNA Naval AirmanNA(P and P) Naval Assistant (Policy and Plans)NAAF Northwest African Air ForceNAAFI Navy, Army and Air Force InstitutesNAB Naval Auxiliary BoatsNAC Naval Accommodation CampNAC Naval Assignment Sub-Committee for U.S. Ammunition PoolNAC New Apostle ChurchNACAF North African Air ForceNACO(I) Naval Adviser, Combined Operations (India)NAD Naval Ammunition Depotnad No Active DiseaseNAFDU Naval Air Fighting Development UnitNAGS Naval Air Gunners SchoolNAMPCB Naval Air Maintenance Party China BayNAP Normal (sometimes Nieuw) Amsterdams(che) PeilNAR Naval Air RepresentativeNAS Naval Air StationNASAF North African Strategic Air ForceNASO Naval Armament Supply OfficerNASOL Naval Armament Supply Officer, LevantNATAF North African Tactical Air ForceNATAF Northwest African Tactical Air ForceNatDef National DefenceNATO North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationNATOUSA North African Theatre of Operations, U.S. ArmyNav NavigatorNAVOP Naval Operations (U.S.)NAY Naval Auxiliary YachtsNB New BrunswickNBG New Barracks, GosportNBH 8th New Brunswick HussarsNBMHRCAMC North Bay Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsNBO Naval Stores OfficersNBR New Brunswick RangersNBR(T) New Brunswick Regiment (Tank)NBRangers New Brunswick RangersNCETF Naval Commander Expeditionary Task ForceNCGroup Naval Co-Operation GroupNCM Non-Commissioned MembersNCNAF Naval Commander Northern Attack ForceNCO Non-Commissioned Officer(s)NCR Naval Central RegistryNCR(Conf) Naval Central Registry (Confidential Section)NCS Naval Control ServiceNCSI Naval Control Service InstructionsNCSO Naval Control Service OfficerNCXF Naval Commander, Expeditionary ForceNCycBn Northern Cyclist BattalionNDA Naval Disturbing AuthorityNDA National Defence ActNDA Naval Discipline ActNDA Naval Distributing AuthorityNDCPC Newfoundland Detachment "C" Provost CorpsNDHQ National Defence Headquarters


NDHQC National Defence Headquarters ConstabularyNDHQCCDC National Defence Headquarters Company, Canadian Disciplinary Centre OR Canadian Dental CorpsNDHQCRCASC National Defence Headquarters Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsNDHQCRCOC National Defence Headquarters Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsNDHQS&SCIntC National Defence Headquarters Security & Security Section Canadian Intelligence CorpsNDHQSRSC National Defence Headquarters Section, Royal Canadian SignalsNDHQTCRCASC National Defence Headquarters Transport Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsNDHQVPE National Defence Headquarters Vehicle Proving EstablishmentNDO Northern Drafting OfficerNDOC National Defence Operations CentreNDOFP Non-Divisional Ordnance Field Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsN-DOW/SRCOC Non-Divisional Ordnance Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsNEA North East Atlantic AreaNECRI Northern Europe Coastal Route InstructionsNEO New Entry OfficerNEOCDE Naval Experiment Officer, Chemical Defence Experimental SectionN-EP Non-Effective PersonnelNES Non-Effective StrengthNETD Non-Effective Transit DepotN-ETWB Non-Effective Transit Wing BattalionNF Neutralising FireNFCIEF Naval Force Commander, India Experimental ForceNFORCE Nassau, Bahamas (Special Company The Pictou Highlanders)NG New York-Guantanamo ConvoyNGCS Naval General Call SignNGO Non Governmental OrganizationNHR Naval Historical RecordsNI(S) Naval Instructions to Salaried Consular OfficersNI(U) Naval Instructions to Unsalaried Consular OfficersNIMHRCAMC Neys Internment Camp Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsNInf Naval InformationNInf Naval Information SectionNIrH North Irish HorseNIS National Investigation serviceNJTP National Joint Training PlanNKB Not Kite BalloonsNL Nutrition LaboratoriesNL Labrador-Quebec ConvoyNLO(A) Naval Liaison Officer (Australia)NLOTs Naval Liaison Officers TransportsNMC Nanaimo Military CampNMCJS Naval Member Canadian Joint StaffNMCS Naval Member Canadian StaffNMed Naval Medical Officer, Naval HeadquartersNMH Newmarket Military HospitalNMHRCAMC Nanaimo Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsNMHRCAMC Neill Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsNMHRCAMC Neys Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsNMHRCAMC Niagara Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsNMOHSC Non-Medical Officers Hygiene Sanitation CourseNNLO Netherlands Naval Liaison OfficerNNSH North Nova Scotia HighlandersNO Naval Officer or Navigating OfficerNo NumberNo(s) Number(s)NOB Naval Operation Base (U.S.)NOB Naval Operating BaseNOBARGEN Naval Operating Base, Argentina (U.S.)NOBERM Naval Operating Base, Bermuda (U.S.)NOBGTMO Naval Operating Base, Guantanamo (U.S.)NOBHALIX Naval Operating Base, Halifax (U.S.)NOBSYD Naval Operating Base, Sydney (U.S.)NOBTRIN Naval Operating Base, Trinidad (U.S.)NOComm Naval Orders Committee (Judge Advocate General)NOCSO Neglecting Obey Camp Standing OrdersNofK Next of Kin


NOi/c Naval Officer-in-ChargeNOIC Naval Officer in chargeNorfR Norfolk RegimentNorfYeo Norfolk YeomanryNORIB Naval Officer's Relatives Information BureauNorth'dFus Northumberland FusiliersNorth'dYeo Northumberland YeomanryNorth'nR Northamptonshire RegimentNorth'nYeo Northamptonshire YeomanryNotts&DerbyR Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment (The Sherwood Foresters)NOTWT Not Wireless TelegraphyNP Non-PermanentNPA North Pacific AreaNPAM Non-Permanent Active MilitiaNPAMF Non-Permanent Active Militia ForceNPAMTCA&TS Non Permanent Active Militia Training Centre Administrative & Training StaffNPD Naval Purchasing DivisionNPF Non Public FundsNPM Naval Provost MarshalNPP Non Public PropertyNPR Naval Personnel RecordsNPT Northern Patrol TrawlersNR Number (U.S.)NRC Navigational Raiding CraftNRC National Research CouncilNRE Atheist, Agnostic or no ReligionNREF North Russia Expeditionary ForceNRMA(of 1940) National Resources Mobilization Act of 1940NRSSTP Naval Reserve Summer Student Training ProgramNS Norwegian ShipNS Naval StoremanNS Nova ScotiaNS Nursing SisterNS(No) Naval Service file numberNSA North Sea AreaNSB Naval Servicing BoatNSC Naval Shore CodeNSCRCS Newfoundland Signal Company, Royal Canadian SignalsNSDC Naval Surplus Disposal CommitteeNSDRCOC Nanaimo Sub-Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsNSec Naval SecretaryNSHQ Naval Services HeadquartersNSIS Naval Store Issuing ShipNSO Naval Store(s) OfficerNSomYeo North Somerset YeomanryNSR(NB) North Shore (New Brunswick) RegimentNSRD Nova Scotia Regimental DepotNSSC National Security Studies CourseNStaffsR North Staffordshire RegimentNSTC Nova Scotia Technical CollegeNStr Nursing SistersNSTS(No) Naval Services Top Secret file numberNT&YRS Northwest Territories & Yukon Radio SystemNTA(East)(West) Northern Transit Area East/WestNTS Naval Transportation Service (U.S.)NU NurseNUR Nursing NursA Nursing AssistantNVAC Naval Volunteer Ambulance CorpsNVT&TS Night Vision Training & Testing SchoolNWA North West Atlantic AreaNWAAF North West African Air ForceNWAC North West Air CommandNWACF North West African Coastal Air ForceNWB New Wellington BarracksNWDRCCS North West Detachment, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals


NWE North West EchelonNWE Northwest EuropeNWHME Northwest Highway Maintenance EstablishmentNWHS Northwest Highway SystemNWR Naval Weekly ReportNWS1 Medical Examination and Certificate Form, National Resources Mobilization Act of 1940NWT&YRSRCS Northwest Territories & Yukon Radio System Royal Canadian SignalsNX Naval ExchangeNXFRON Commander New Zealand FrontierNYBOS Navy Yard, Boston (U.S.)NYD Naval Yard (U.S.)NYD Not Yet DeterminedNYPEATL Navy Yard Pearl Harbour (U.S.)NZ New ZealandNZLO New Zealand Liaison OfficerNZMR New Zealand Mounted RiflesNZNB New Zealand Naval BoardNZRB New Zealand Rifle BrigadeNYD Not Yet Diagnosed


ABBREVIATIONS "O" ABBREVIATIONS "O"O ObserverO Qualified Naval ObserverO Operations Branch of the General StaffO/ OrdinaryO/C Officer CommandingO/Cdt Officer CadetO/S OverseasO/S Ordinary SeamanO/SDCCODRCOC Overseas Detachment Canadian Camp Ordnance Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsOA Ordnance ArtificerOA,1c(or 2c,3c,4c,5c) Ordnance Artificer, 1st Class (or 2nd,3rd,4th or 5th Class)OAC Ontario Agricultural CollegeOAC Ordnance Ammunition CompanyOAC Ottawa Area CommandOACRCOC Ordnance Ammunition Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsOACRO Ottawa Area Command Routine OrdersOAMCU Overseas Air Movements Control UnitOAP Observation Amphibian Plane (U.S.)OARCE Officer Administering, Royal Canadian EngineersOBE Officer of the Order of the British EmpireOBLI Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light InfantryOBV Ocean Boarding VesselOC Officer CadetOC Officer CommandingOC Officer of the Order of CanadaOC Officer CommandingOC Officer's ClerkOCDP Officer Career Development PlanOCdr Ordinary CoderOComm Orders CommitteeOCRCRCAMC Oakville Casualty Retraining Centre, Royal Canadian army Medical CorpsOCRN Officer Commanding, Royal NavyOCT Officer Cadet in TrainingOCTP Officer Cadet Training PlanOCTP Officer Candidate Training PlanOCTU Officers Cadet Training UnitOCW Officer-in-Charge WorksOD Air Mechanic (Ordnance)ODC Ordnance Depot CompanyODSRCOC Ordnance Depot Saskatoon, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsODT Office of Defence TransportationOEO Ordnance Engineer OfficeOff OfficeOffcCdt Officer CadetOffr OfficerOGp Orders GroupOGS Officer General SpecificationOHA Osmali Horse ArtilleryOHF Occupational History FormOi/c Officer of ChargeOIC Officer in ChargeOIC Osmali Irregular CavalryOINC Officer-in-ChargeOinC Order in CouncilOItoCSGHQEA (Ordnance) Increment to Canadian Section General Headquarters Echelon Army GroupOKH Oberkommando des Heeres (Army High Command, Berlin)OKW Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (Armed Forces High Command)OLP Observation Landplane (U.S.)OM Order of MeritOM Overseas MinisterOMD Ordnance Medical DepartmentOMERU Ordnance Mechanical Engineers Reinforcement UnitOMFC Overseas Military Forces of CanadaOMHRCAMC Orillia Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps


OMHRCAMC Ottawa Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsOMHRCAMC Ozada Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsOMM Officer of the Order of Military MeritOMO Ordnance Mechanical OfficerON Official NumberON United Kingdom-North America ConvoyONS United Kingdom-North America Slow ConvoyOnt OntarioOntR Ontario RegimentOntRgt Ontario RegimentONUC Organisation des Nations Unies au CongoOO Ordnance OfficerOO Operation(al) OrderOOD Officer of the DayOofPCTintheFAAI Office of the Paymaster Canadian Troops in the Field Allied Armies in ItalyOoftheI-G Office of the Inspector-GeneralOoftheJAG Office of the Judge Advocate GeneralOOG Officer of the GuardOOP Officer of PatrolOOPE Officer in charge Office Practice & Equipment (Naval)OOW Officer of the WatchOP Observation PostOP Observation Pointop operatingOPD Other Protestant DenominationOPDP Officer Professional Development ProgramOpEEqpt Operator Engineering EquipmentOPI Office of Primary InterestOPME Officer Professional Military EducationOpMME Operator Mechanic Mobile EquipmentOPNAV Chief of Naval Operations (U.S.)OpRmA Operating Room AssistantOprs Director of Military Operations & Intelligenceops operationsOpSbd Operator SwitchboardOpsO Operations OfficerOpSSE Operator (Special Engineering Equipment)OPtlmn Ordinary PatrolmanOPV Offshore Patrol VesselOQ Occupation QualificationOR Ontario RegimentOR Other RankOR Oxford RiflesOR Operating Room AssistantOR OrderlyOR Ontario RegimentOR Other Rank(s)OR Orderly RoomORBS Overseas Recorded Broadcasting ServiceORD Ordinary SeamanOrd OrdnanceOrg Director of OrganizationORP Polish ShipORS Orderly Room SergeantORS Ottawa Routeing SummaryORSE Orderly Room SergeantOS Officers SchoolOS Ordinary SeamanOS Ordinary SeamanOS Officer's StewardOS OverseasOS(Records) Observation SectionOSAB Officer's Selection Appraisal Board (O-1 Officers' Training Centre)OSAC Officer Selection Appraisal CentreOSAIRCOC Ordnance Stores Accounting Inspectorate, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps


OSC Ordnance Store CompanyOSC Ordnance Staff CorpsOSCRCOC Ordnance Store Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsOSig Ordinary SignalmanOSMSCMHQRCOC Ordnance Services Mobilization Staff, Canadian Military Headquarters, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsOSQ Occupation Specialty QualificationOSRD Office of Scientific Research and DevelopmentOSSDRCOC Officers Shop Supply Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsOT Occupation TransferOT Aruba-Dakar convoyOTC Officer in Tactical Command (U.S.)OTC Officers Training CentreOTC Officer Training CorpsOTC Officer Training CandidateOTC"R" Officers Training Centre "Reserve"OTel Ordinary TelegraphistOTS Officers Training SchoolOTS Operational Training SquadronOTU Operational Training Unit(s)OU Official UseOW/SCoyRCOC Ottawa Workshop Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsOW/SRCEME Ottawa Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersOW/SRCOC Ordnance Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsOx&BucksLI Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light InfantryOxfYeo Oxfordshire YeomanryOXV Outer Examination Vessel


ABBREVIATIONS "P" ABBREVIATIONS "P"

P PilotP Qualified Pilot dutiesP&A Pay and AllowanceP&JSURCAMC Plastic & Jaw Surgery Unit, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsP&NH Department of Pensions & National HealthP&NH100 Department of Pensions and National Health Hospital (Cases)P&NH102 X-Ray Report Department of Pensions and National HealthP&O Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation CoP&RT Physical and RecreationalP&S Plaque & Scroll (Memorial)P/G PostagramP/L Plain LanguageP/L Privilege LeaveP/N PhonogramP/O Pilot OfficerP/V ParavaneP1 Petty Officer 1st ClassP2 Petty Officer 2nd ClassPA Prophylactic Ablution Centre, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsPA Prince Albert VolunteersPA Personal AssistantPA Put awayPA PanamaPA Physiotherapy AidePA PaymasterPac PacificPAC Public Archives of CanadaPADS Passive Air Defence SectionPaff Public AffairsPAFU (Pilot) Advanced Flying UnitPAIC Persian and Iran CommandsPALO Port Amenities Liaison OfficerPAM Permanent Active Militia of CanadaPAM Permanent Active MilitiaPAMHRCAMC Port Arthur Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsPAMHRCAMC Prince Albert Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsPandRT Physical and Recreational Training OfficerPAO(I) Principal Administrative Officer (India)PAPDO(I) Plastic Armour Protection Development Officer (India)PAPO(I) Plastic Armour Protection Officer (India)Para ParagraphPara ParachutePart II Part II OrdersPart II O Part II OrdersPart II OCAP Part II Orders Civil Affairs PoolPart II ODHQCAPO Part II Orders Defence Headquarters Canadian Army Post OfficePart II’s Part II OrdersPart III OCAD Part III Orders Civil Affairs DepotPart/Serv Particulars of ServicePAT PatrolPat Patrol BoatPATS Pre/aircrew Training SchoolsPAV Prince Albert VolunteersPAVG Prince Albert's Volunteer GuardPay Directory of Pay ServicesPaymr (Rank) Paymaster (Rank)PAYR PaymasterPB Patrol BoatPB Pipe BandPB Pounder BatteryPB PlumberPBFR Patrol Boat Fisherman's ReservePBO Principal Boat OverseerPBS Prefabricated Bituminous Surfacing


PBTU Port Bn. Training UnitPC 180 ft. Army Salvage or At Sea VesselPC Patrol Vessel Submarine Chaser (US)PC Pacific CommandPC Practical CoursePC Plane CaptainPC Privy Council (Orders)PC Privy CouncilPC Paymaster ClerkPC(RCMP) Provost Company (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)PC2ndE Pacific Command 2nd EchelonPCB Protected Communications BuildingPCCF Progress Captain Coastal ForcesPCCWACKD Platoon Company Canadian Women's Army Corps, Kingston DetachmentPCET Personnel Controller Eastern TheatrePCforQMS Practical Course for Quarter Master SergeantsPCMR Pacific Coast Militia RangersPCPT Paymaster CaptainPCRCASC Pacific Command, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsPCRCASC Port Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsPCS Personnel Counsellors SchoolPCS Pilot Conversation SchoolPCSIS Pacific Command Security Intelligence SectionPCT Paymaster Canadian TroopsPCTC Provost Corps Training CentrePCWTCRCASC Pacific Command Water Transport Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsPD Per DayPd PaidPD Professional DevelopmentPD (No) Admiralty Record Office File NumberPD Coord Personnel and Defence Co-ordinatorPD&HRegtTheLorneScots Peel, Dufferin & Halton RegimentPDC Professional Development CouncilPDCPC Postal Detachment, Canadian Postal CorpsPDEV Personnel Development (to be issued)PDG Paymaster Director GeneralPDO Passive Defence OfficerPDO Port Defence Officerpdr PounderPDRCAPC Petawawa Detachment, Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsPDRCASC Petawawa Details, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsPDSC Permanent Degaussing Specification CentrePE Permanently EmployedPE Permanent EstablishmentPE&R Physical Education and RecreationPEARL Peal Harbour (U.S.)PEI Permanently Employed InstructorPEI Prince Edward IslandPEIH Prince Edward Island HighlandersPEILH Prince Edward Island Light HorsePembrokeYeo Pembroke YeomanryPENT Pentecostal ChurchPEO Principal Engineering OfficerPER Personnel Evaluation ReportPERI Physical Education and Recreation InstructorPerm Br(s) Permanent Bridge(s)PERO Principal Emergency Repair OfficerPers Directory of Personnel Servicespet PetrolPF Permanent ForcePFLO Port Facilities Liaison OfficerPFO Probationary Flight OfficerPG Proving GroundPG Patrol Vessel, Gunboat (U.S.)PG Ftr Plumber Gas FitterPGDRCEME Proving Ground Detachment, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers


PGMHRCAMC Prince George Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsPH Pictou HighlandersPH PhotographerPHE Plastic High ExplosivePhoto PhotographerPhoto(N) PhotographerPhtTech Photographic TechnicianPhysio PhysiotherapistPhysoOTAide Physio-Occupations Therapy AidePI Plot and Radar InstructorPI PioneerPIAT Projector, Infantry, Anti-TankPion PioneerPISE Pioneer SergeantPITB Pacific Infantry Training BattalionPJBD Permanent Joint Board on DefencePk ParkPL PlatoonPL Princess Louise Fusiliers (Now 23rd Army Tank Regiment)PL Privileged leavePL(NB)H Princess Louise (New Brunswick) HussarsPlbr PlumberPLD Post Living DifferentialPLDG 4th Princess Louise Dragoon GuardsPLE Prudent Limit of EndurancePLFus Princess Louise Fusiliers (Now 23rd Army Tank Regiment)PLPMHRCAMC Portage La Prairie Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsPLQ Primary Leadership QualificationPlr PlumberPLT Pilot OfficerPLY Plymouth DivisionPM Polar MedalsPM PharmacistPM PaymasterPM Provost MarshallPMat Principal MatronPMatron Principal MatronPMCCMSC Petawawa Military Camp Corps of Military Staff ClerksPMCT Pay Master Corps TroopsPMCTDRCAPC Paymaster Canadian Troops Detachment Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsPMED Preventative MedicinePMHRCAMC Petawawa Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsPMHRCAMC Peterboro Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsPML Preferred Manning LevelPMML Pilot Model Mobile LaundryPMO Principal Medical OfficerPMPS Permanent Military Provost StaffPMQ Permanent Married QuartersPmr PaymasterPMTO Principal Medical Transport OfficerPN Patrol Vessel, Eagles (U.S.)PN PainterPNA Polish Naval AttachePNLO Principal British Naval Liaison Officer to Allied NaviesPnr PioneerPnr(Bn) Pioneer (Battalion)PNSO Port Minesweeping OfficerPntr PainterPO Pilot OfficerPO Petty OfficerPO Portsmouth DivisionPO Performance ObjectivePO(Postal) Petty Officer (Postal)POA Pacific Ocean AreaPOCdr Petty Officer CoderPOCk Petty Officer Cook


POE Port of EmbarkationPOET Performance Oriented Electronic TrainingPofWOR Princess of Wales Own RegimentPofWR Prince of Wales RangersPOM Petty Officer MechanicPOMMD Principal Officer Mercantile Marine DepotPOSM Petty Officer Stoker Mechanicposn PositionPost Base Post OfficePostClk Postal ClerkPOStwd Petty Officer StewardPOTel Petty Officer TelegraphistPOW Prisoner of WarPOWEDCProC Prisoner of War Escort Detachment Canadian Provost CorpsPOWtr Petty Officer WriterPP Palestinian PortsPP Parachutist PayPP Princess Pat's (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry)PPAPO(I) Port Plastic Armour Protection Officers (India)PPCB President, Pensions & Claims BoardPPCLI Princess Patricia's Canadian Light InfantryPPO Principal Priority OfficerPPOp Power Plant OperatorPPS Priority Point ScorePQ Practical QualificationsPQ Province of QuebecPR Public RelationsPR River Gunboat (U.S.)PR Physical and Recreational trainerPr PrivatePR Public RelationsPR(M) Perth Regiment (Motor)PRADO Port Radar OfficerPRAHQ Prince Rupert Area HeadquartersPRB Progress Review BoardPRB Performance Review BoardPRC Personnel Reception CenterPRC Progress Review CommitteePRC Personnel Reception CentrePreOCTUS Pre. Officers Cadet Training Unit SchoolPRES Presbyterianpres PresumedPRES Primary ReservePresb PresbyterianPrev PreviouslyPrint Chief of Printing & StationeryPrivLeave Privileged LeavePrivLve Privileged leavePRLO Principal Repair Liaison OfficerPRMHRCAMC Peace River Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsPRMHRCAMC Prince Rupert Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corpspro ProvostPRO (Officer) Director of Public Relations (Army)Prob ProbationerProbr Probationerproc ProceededProv Provost Corpsprov ProvisionalPRTO Principal Railway Transport OfficerPRV Patrol Service Central DepotPS Public SchoolsPS (Army) Private Secretary to the Minister (Army)PS (N) Private Secretary to the Minister (Naval)PSA Personnel Support AgencyPSE Paymaster SergeantPSER Pay Sergeant


PSF Panama Sea FrontierPSM Platoon Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer III)PSM Platoon Sergeant-MajorPSO Personnel Selection OfficerPSOD Permanent Staff Organization DutyPSP Pierced Steel PlankPS-S Provost Sub-SectionsPSTO Principal Sea Transport OfficerPSTOME Principal Sea Transport Officer, Middle EastPSVO Principal Salvage OfficerPSVO Principal Salvage OfficerPSWQ Platoon Support Weapons QualificationsPT Patrol Vessel, Motor Torpedo Boat (U.S.)PT Physical and Recreational Training InstructorPT Physical TrainingPt II Part II (orders relating to personnel of unit: promotions, courses attended, leave, disciplinary matters, etc)Pt II DO Part II Daily OrdersPt II O Part II Order(s)PTB Pacific Training BrigadePTC Motorboat, Submarine ChaserPTCO Principal Technical Costs OfficerPte PrivatePTEAM Private AmbulancePTEBU Private BuglerPTEDRU Private DrummerPTEPI Private PioneerPTF Pacific Task ForcePTI Physical Training InstructorPtlmn PatrolmanPtn PlatoonPTO Part II Order(s)PTPRCASC Petrol Tanker Platoon, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsPtr PainterPTS Parachute Training SchoolPTTRCASCPBF Pack Transport Troop, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, Polar Bear ForcePTU Port Transit UnitsPTU Port Transit UnitPUO Pyrexia of unknown originPW Photographic WingPW Platoon WeaponsPW Prisoner of WarPW Pay WriterPW Public WorksPW Prisoner of WarPW/TO Port Wireless Telegraphy OfficerPWDB Prisoner of War Detention BarracksPWED Prisoner of War Information BureauPWIB Prisoner of War Escort DetachmentPWOR Princess of Wales Own RegimentPWP Post War Planning CommitteePWR Prince of Wales RangersPWSS Post War Signal StationPyc Coastal Yacht (U.S.)


ABBREVIATION "Q" ABBREVIATIONS "Q"Q&R Quarters and RationsQA Quarters AllowanceQAIMNS Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing ServiceQAIMNSR Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Special ReserveQAPCoy Quebec Arsenal Protective CompanyQARNNS Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing ServiceQARNNS Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing ServiceQbranch Quartermaster General's BranchQCRCE Quarrying Company, Royal Canadian EngineersQDM Qualified Driver MechanicQF Quick FiringQGM Queen's Gallantry MedalQI Quartermaster InstructorQL "Q" ListQL Qualification LevelQM QuartermasterQM Quartermaster RateQM QuartermasterQMAAC Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary CorpsQMCPL Quartermaster CorporalQMCPT Quartermaster CaptainQMessages A series of numbered messages giving changes in navigational information due to war conditionsQMG Quartermaster-GeneralQMHRCAMC Quebec Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsQmr QuartermasterQMS Quarter Master Sergeant (Warrant Officer Class II)QMS Quartermaster SergeantQMSE Quartermaster SergeantQMSI Quartermaster Sergeant InstructorQOCG Queen's Own Rifle GuardsQOCHofC Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of CanadaQOHC Queen's Own Corps of GuidesQOL Quality of LifeQOLPMO Quality of Life Management OfficeQOLSRB Quality of Life Senior Review BoardQOR Queen's Own Rifles of CanadaQORGlasgowYeo Queen's Own Royal Glasgow YeomanryQORofC Queen's Own Rifles of CanadaQOYD Queen's Own Yorkshire DragoonsQPB Queen's Park Barracks StaffQPBS Queen's Park BarracksQPMHRCAMC Queen's Park Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsQR Quarter Ratings QR Quebec RegimentQR Queen's RegulationsQR Quarters RateQR Quarters RatingQR&O Queen's Regulations and OrdersQRD Quebec Regimental DepotQrmr QuartermasterQr-Mr QuartermasterQS Quebec-Sydney ConvoyQSM Quartermaster Sergeant-MajorQueensSR Queen's Royal West Surrey RegimentQYR(1st AR) Queen's York Rangers (1st American Regiment)


ABBREVIATIONS "R" ABBREVIATIONS "R"R RequisitionedR ReserveR RegularR RegimentR RegimentalR RoyalR&A Rations and AllowancesR&D Redesignated & Disbanded UnitsR&DU Redesignated and Disbanded UnitsR&I Repair & InspectionR&ISEC Research & Information SectionR&Q Rations & QuartersR&SofS Remission & Suspension of SentenceR/A Radio AcousticR/R RailroadR/S/L Returned Sailing ListR/T Radio TelephonyR22eR Royal 22e RegimentRA Radio ArtificerRA Rear AdmiralRA Royal ArtilleryRA Air Electronic TechnicianRA Radio Technician (Air)Ra RationsRA Royal ArtilleryRA Regiment of ArtilleryR-A Rear-AdmiralRA 3rd BS Rear Admiral Third Battle SquadronRA(A) Rear Admiral Aircraft CarriersRA(M) Rear Admiral (Minelayers)RA(No) Rear Admiral (Number) Battle SquadronRA(V) Rear Admiral (''V'' Force)RA, 1c (or 2c,3c,4c,5c) Radio Artificer, 1st Class (or 2nd,3rd,4th or 5th Class)RAAF Royal Australian Air ForceRAC Royal Armoured CorpsRAChD Royal Army Chaplain's DepartmentRACOB (WA) Rear Admiral Combined Operations Bast (Western Approaches)RAD Rear Admiral DestroyersRadNav Radio NavigatorRadOp Radio OperatorRadSea Radioman (Sea)RadTech Radio TechnicianRAE Radio Equipment AssistantRAE Royal Aircraft EstablishmentRAEC Royal Army Education CorpsRAECEF Rear Admiral Escort Carriers Eastern FleetRAEFAC Rear Admiral Eastern Fleet Aircraft CarriersRAF Royal Air ForceRAG Rifles Armoury GuardsRagr RadiographerRALSU Rear Admiral Landing Ships UnallocatedRALSU Rear Admiral Unlocated Landing ShipsRAMC Royal Army Medical CorpsRAMCO Royal Army Medical Corps OfficersRAN Royal Australian NavyRANAS(IO) Rear Admiral Naval Air Stations (Indian Ocean)RANVR Royal Australian Naval Volunteer ReserveRAO Royal Artillery OfficersRAOC Royal Army Ordnance CorpsRAOCO Royal Army Ordnance Corps OfficersRAP Regimental Aid Post


RAPC Royal Army Pay CorpsRASC Royal Army Service CorpsRASpec Recreation and Athletic SpecialistRATE Rear Admiral Training EstablishmentsRAVC Royal Army Veterinary CorpsRAVC Royal Army Veterinary CorpsRB Rifle BrigadeRB(IC) Reconnaissance Battalion (In Canada)RBerksR Royal Berkshire RegimentRC Recruiting CentresRC Release CentresRC Reselection CentreRC Roman CatholicRC Recruiting CentreRC Release CentreRC Reselection CentreRC Royal CanadiansRC(Ia N) Refugee Camp (Ile aux Noix)RC,R/C Release CentreRCA Royal Canadian ArtilleryRCA(CD) Royal Canadian Artillery (Coast Defence Branch)RCAB Royal Canadian Artillery BandRCAC Royal Canadian Army CadetsRCAC Royal Canadian Armoured CorpsRCAC(MP) Royal Canadian Artillery Camp (Macauley Plains)RCACC Royal Canadian Army Chaplain CorpsRCACD Royal Canadian Artillery Canadian DivisionRCAF Royal Canadian Air ForceRCAF(Aux) Royal Canadian Air Force (Auxiliary)RCAF(PR) Royal Canadian Air Force (Primary Reserve)RCAF(R) Royal Canadian Air Force (Regular)RCAHWENDHQS Royal Canadian Artillery, Home War Establishment, National Defence Headquarters SectionRCAMC Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsRCAMCPST Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Plastic Surgery TeamRCAMCTC Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Training CentreRCAMCTC(R) Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Training Centre (Reserve)RCanDns Royal Canadian DragoonsRCanHArt Royal Canadian Horse ArtilleryRCanR Royal Canadian RegimentRCanSigEng Royal Canadian Signal EngineersRCAPC Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsRCARU Royal Canadian Artillery Reinforcement UnitRCASC Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsRCASCB Royal Canadian Army Service Corps BandRCASC-CASF Royal Canadian Army Service Corps - Canadian Active Service ForceRCASCCF Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Company ForceRCASCG Royal Canadian Army Service Corps GroupRCASCHU Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Holding UnitRCASCRU Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Reinforcement UnitRCASCTC Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Training CentreRCASCTCR Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Training Centre ReserveRCATC Royal Canadian Artillery Training CentreRCATC(R) Royal Canadian Artillery Training Centre ReserveRCC Railway Construction CompanyRCC Remote Control OfficerRCCRCE Road Construction Company, Royal Canadian EngineersRCCS Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsRCCSTC(R) Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Training Centre (Reserve)RCD Royal Canadian DragoonsRCDC Royal Canadian Dental CorpsRCE Royal Canadian EngineersRCE(NP) Royal Canadian Engineers (Non-Permanent Active Militia)


RCEB Royal Canadian Engineers BandsRCECO Royal Canadian Engineers Corps OrdersRCEDF Royal Canadian Detachment ForceRCEME Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersRCESA by HQ Royal Canadian Engineers Section Administered by HeadquartersRCETC Royal Canadian Engineers Training CentreRCETC(R) Royal Canadian Engineers Training Centre (Reserve)RCEWDCMHQ Royal Canadian Engineers Works Directorate, Canadian Military HeadquartersRCFC Refreshers Course for OfficersRCFQ Refugee Camp Farnham QuebecRCHA Royal Canadian Horse ArtilleryRCHQ Rear Canadian HeadquartersRCIC Royal Canadian Infantry CorpsRCL Royal Canadian LegionRCM Military Sub-Committee Of the Ministerial Committee on Reconstruction ProblemsRCMP Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceRCN Royal Canadian NavyRCN(R) Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve)RCNB Royal Canadian Naval BarracksRCNH Royal Canadian Naval HospitalRCNMR Royal Canadian Naval Monthly ReserveRCNR Royal Canadian Naval ReserveRCNR(FR) Royal Canadian Naval Reserve (Fisherman's Reserve)RCNVR Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer ReserveRCOC Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsRCOCAM Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Army MagazineRCOCB Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps BandRCOCCO Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps OrdersRCOCHU Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Holding UnitRCOCMG(MD)P Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Magazine Guard (McGivney Depot) PetawawaRCOCTC(R) Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Training Centre (Reserve)RCPC Royal Canadian Postal CorpsRCR Royal Canadian RegimentRCS Radar and Communication SchoolRCS Routing & Convoy Section (Naval)RCS Royal Canadian SignalsRCSB Royal Canadian Signals BandRCSC Royal Canadian Sea CadetsRCSE Royal Canadian Signal EngineersRCSigs Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsRCSME Royal Canadian School of Military EngineeringRCSTC Royal Canadian Signals Training CentreRD Reception DepotRD Release DepotRD Repair DepotRD Repatriation DepotRD Repair DepotRD Repatriation Depotrd roadrd roundRDBW Regimental Depot The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of CanadaRDC Royal Defence CorpsRdConstCoy Road Construction CompanyRdeChat Regiment de ChateauguayRdeChaud Regiment de ChaudiereRdeH Regiment de HullRdeJol Regiment de JolietteRdeMais Regiment de MaisonneuveRdeMont Regiment de MontmagnyRdeStHya Regiment de St. HyacintheRDevonYeo Royal Devon YeomanryRDF Radio Direction Finder (Radar)


RDF Radio Direction FindingRDFMU Radio Direction Finder Maintenance UnitsRDFO Radio Direction Finder Officer (Naval)RDFOU Radio Direction Finder Operating UnitRDFS Radio Direction Finder SchoolRDIRCASC Relief Driver Increment, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsRDMHRCAMC Red Deer Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsRDOVI Reinforcing Draft Overseas, 14th Reinforcement Draft OverseasRdrPC(A) Radar Performance Checker (Air)RdrPC(G) Radar Performance Checker (Ground)RdrPltr Radar Plotter (Sea)RdrTec(A) Radar Technician (Air)RdrTec(G) Radar Technician (Ground)RdrTech Radar TechnicianRDubFus Royal Dublin FusiliersRduSag Regiment du SaguenayRE Research EstablishmentRE Royal EngineersRE(CW) Research Establishment (Chemical Warfare)REA Real Estate AdvisorRECCE Reconnaissancerecce ReconnaîtreRecom DecommissionedRECON Reconnaissance (U.S.)Recruits Naval Recruiting Office (Permanent Naval Force)REF Radio Experimental FlightRefTech Refinisher TechnicianReg Regiment / Regimentalreg regulatingreg regulationsRegt RegimentRegt RegimentalRegtl RegimentalRehab RehabilitationRE-HC Re-Habilitation Coursereinf Reinforcement(s)REKentYeo Royal East Kent Yeomanryrem RemainedREME Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersREMS Reserve Equipment Maintenance SatellitesREMU Reserve Equipment Maintenance UnitsRep RepatriatedRep Bn Replacement BattalionRep Bn RepresentativeRepatDep Repatriation Depotrept reportedREPT Reserve Entry Training Programrep't reportedReptd Reportedrept't reportedRERMC Riding Establishment Royal Military CollegeRes ReserveRESO Reserve Entry Scheme - OfficersRETP Reserve Entry Training PlanRev ReverendRF Reserve FleetRFA Royal Fleet AuxiliaryRFA Royal Field ArtilleryRFB Regiment Funds BoardRFB Reported from BaseRFC Reserve Force CentreRFC Royal Flying Corps


RFC Royal Field CorpsRflm RiflemanRfm RiflemanRfmn RiflemanRfn RiflemanRforCMF Reinforcements for Central Mediterranean ForceRFR Royal Fleet ReserveRFRA Royal Artillery Pre-War Reservistrft reinforcementRFTP Refresher Flying Training PlanRfts ReinforcementsRfus Royal FusiliersRG Regulating Petty OfficerRGA Royal Garrison ArtilleryRGR Royal Garrison RegimentRGSS Registrar General of Shipping and SeamenRgt RegimentRGuernseyLI Royal Guernsey Light InfantryRHA Royal Horse ArtilleryRHC Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of CanadaRHC Royal Highlanders of CanadaRHGDS Royal Horse GuardsRHIGHRS Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch)RHLI Royal Hamilton Light InfantryRHN Royal Hellenic NavyRHofCAN Royal Highlanders of CanadaRHQRCASC Reconstituted Headquarters, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsRHRofC Royal Highland Regiment of Canada (Refer to: Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada)Rif RiflesRif RiflemanRIFBRIG Rifle BrigadeRIIP Reserve Integrated Information ProjectRInnisFus Royal Inniskilling FusiliersRIrReg Royal Irish RegimentRIrRif Royal Irish RiflesRIsFus Royal Irish FusiliersRLancR Royal Lancaster RegimentRLE Radio Location EstablishmentRLHQ Rear Link HeadquartersRLL(UK) Rotation Leave List (United Kingdom)RLMSRCCS Railway Line Maintenance Section, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsRLO Research Liaison Officer (Naval)RLRCAMC Research Laboratory, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsRLU Radio Location Unitrlwy railwayRlwyConst(Op)(Tg)Coy(Gp)

Railway Construction (Operating) (Telegraph) Company (Group)

RM Royal MarinesRM Air Radio MechanicRM RadiomanRMA Royal Marine ArtilleryRMB Royal Marine BandRMBPD Royal Marine Boom Patrol DetachmentRMBRIG Royal Marine BrigadeRMC Royal Military College of CanadaRME Royal Marine EngineersRMF Royal Munster FusiliersRMFA Royal Malta Fencible ArtilleryRMHRCAMC Rideau Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsRMHRCAMC Rimouski Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsRMi RiegelmineRMLI Royal Marines Light Infantry


RMO Royal Marine OfficeRMO Regimental Medical OfficerRMR Rocky Mountain RangersRMR Royal Montreal RegimentRMSCR Royal Marine Support Craft RegimentRMSF Royal Marine Striking ForceRMSO Royal Marine Signal OfficeRMTC Radio Mechanic's Training CentreRMTCRCASC Reserve Mechanical Transport Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsRMTech Refrigeration and Mechanical TechnicianRMTG Royal Marine Training GroupRN Royal NavyRNAD Royal Navy Armament DepotRNARY Royal Naval Aircraft Repair YardRNAS Royal Naval Air ServiceRNAS Royal Naval Air StationRNASAAC Royal Naval Air Service Anti-Aircraft CorpsRNB Royal Naval BarracksRNBTR Royal Naval Benevolent Trust RepresentativeRNCVR Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer ReserveRND Royal Naval DivisionRNDevonYeo Royal North Devon YeomanryRNLO Royal Naval Liaison OfficerRNN Royal Netherlands NavyRNO Resident Naval OfficerRNO Resident Naval OverseerRNorN Royal Norwegian NavyRNPS Royal Naval Patrol ServiceRNR Royal Naval ReserveRNS Radio and Navigation SchoolRNSC Royal Navy Staff CollegeRNSR Royal Naval Special ReserveRNTE Royal Naval Training EstablishmentRNTF Royal Naval Torpedo FactoryRNVR Royal Naval Volunteer ReserveRNWCC Royal Naval War Comforts CommitteeRNWL Royal Naval War LibrariesRNWMP Royal North-West Mounted PoliceRNZE Royal New Zealand EngineersRNZN Royal New Zealand NavyRO Records OnlyRO Recruiting OfficeRO Reinforcement OfficerRO Report OfficerRO Routine OrderRO Reporting OfficerROC Royal Observer CorpsROCA Resident Officer Canal AreaROCMHQ Records Office, Canadian Military HeadquartersROE Rules of EngagementRofP Report of ProceedingsROGRCE Railway Operating Group, Royal Canadian EngineersROLSH(RC)CA(AF) Regimental Orders Lord Stratchcona Horse (Royal Canadians) Canadian Army Active ForceRomRsch Communicator ResearchROp Radio OperatorROSJD Routine Orders St. John's DefencesROTP Regular Officer Training PlanROTP(CMC) Regular Officer Training Plan (at Canadian Military Colleges)ROTP(U) Regular Officer Training Plan (at Civilian Universities)RO''W''F Routine Orders ''W'' ForceRO''Z''F Routine Orders ''Z'' ForceRP Radar Plot Rate


RP Reserve PostingRP Radar PlotterRP (Records) Reserve Posting (Records)RPIGHQ&LofCT Rear Party Increment General Headquarters & Line of Communication TroopsRPO Regulating Petty OfficerRPSD Reserve Pacific Support DepotRQ&A Rations, Quarters and AllowanceRQM Regimental QuartermasterRQMS Regimental Quartermaster SergeantRR Rifle RangeRR RadiographerRR RailroadRRC Royal Regiment of CanadaRRC Royal Rifles of CanadaRRC Royal Red CrossRRE District Recruiting EstablishmentRRegC Royal Regiment of CanadaRRF Royal Regiment of FusiliersRRMC Royal Roads Military CollegeRRR Regina Rifle RegimentRS Recruiting StationRS Reserve StatusRS Reinforcement SectionRSCFC Reinforcement Section Canadian Forestry CorpsRScFus Royal Scots FusiliersRSCOTS Royal Scots (Lothiam Regiment)RSHQCFC Reinforcemetn Section Headquarters Canadian Forestry CorpsRSM Regimental Sergeant-MajorRSMHRCAMC Rectory Street Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsRSO Range Safety OfficerRSS Regular Support StaffRSS Regimental Support StaffRSTech Radar Systems TechnicianRSTech Radioman SpecialRsu Repair & Salvage UnitRSussR Royal Sussex RegimentRT Radio TechnicianRT Radio TelephonyRTC Returned to CorpsRTCRCAR Reserve Training Centre, Royal Canadian Artillery ReinforcementsRtn ReturnRtns RationsRTO Return to OwnersRTO Railway Tranport OfficerRTO Research Technical OfficerRTO Regimental Transport OfficerRTOSRCCS Railway Telegraph Operating Section, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsRTTP Reserve Tradesmen Training PlanRTU Returned to UnitRU Radio UnitRU Reinforcement UnitRUSNO Resident U.S. Naval Officer (U.S.)RV Rendezvous point on PatrolRVHM Royal Victoria Hospital MontrealRVM Royal Victorian MedalRW Recorded WarningRWCHRCAMC Roman Way Convalescent Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsRWCRCE Railway Workshop Company, Royal Canadian EngineersRWFus Royal Welsh FusiliersRWING Reinforcement WingRWKentR Royal West Kent RegimentRWpgR Royal Winnipeg Rifles


RWPU Radio Wave Propagation UnitRWR Royal Winnipeg RiflesRX Army Remount Section, Army Service Corps Number PrefixRy RailwayRYM Royal YugoslavRYPA Roll, Yaw, Pitch and Alter Course


ABBREVIATIONS "S" ABBREVIATIONS "S"

S SupplyS&AH Southerland & Argyll HighlandersS&CD Sydney & Canso DefencesS&LP Syrian & Lebanese PortsS&PRCASC Stationary & Printing, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsS&TC Supply and Transport CorpsS&TDRCASC Supply & Transport Details, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsS(Prob) Signalman (Probationer)S/ StaffS/D Submarine DetectorS/L Squadron LeaderS/L Sailing ListS/Lieut Second LieutenantS/M Sergeant MajorS/M SubmarineS/P Signalling ProjectorS/QMS Staff Quartermaster-SergeantS/S Sound SignallingS/Sgt Staff SergeantS/Sjt Staff SergeantS/T Sonic TelegraphySA Salvation ArmySA Subsistence AllowanceSA Small ArmsSA South AtlanticSA Supply AssistantSA Stores AssistantSA Staff AdjutantSA Small ArmsSA South Africa(n)SA South AfricaSA South AfricanSA/S Superintendent, Anti-submarineSAA Small Arms AmmunitionSAABRCA Section Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal Canadian ArtillerySAALO Senior Anti-Aircraft Ack Liaison OfficerSAAMS/LTRCA Special Anti-Aircraft Mobile Search Light Troop, Royal Canadian ArtillerySAB Stores Audit BranchSAC Soldier Aid Commission (Department of Veterans Affairs)SAC South African ConstabularySACOW/SRCOC Section Armoured Corps Ordnance Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsSACSEA Supreme Allied Commander, South-East AsiaSADS Squadron Armoured Division SignalsSAE School of Aeronautical EngineeringSAE Senior Assistant EngineerSAEC South African Engineer CorpsSAIRCEME Small Arms Inspectorate, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersSAIRgt South African Irish RegimentSAirSO Station Air Services OfficerSAM School of Aircraft MaintenanceSAM School of Aviation MedicineSAMH Ste. Anne's Military HospitalSan SanitarySan SanitationSANLC South African Native Labour CorpsSanSec Sanitary SectionSAO Senior Accountant OfficerSAO Staff AccountantSAO Squadron Accountant OfficerSAOI Semi-Annual Ordnance Inspection


SAP Soldier Apprentice PlanSAR South Albert RegimentSAR School of Aircraft RecognitionSAS Superintendent Anti-Submarine (Naval)Sask SaskatchewanSASO Superintendent Armament Supply OfficerSASS Special Air Service RegimentSAT Superintendent of British Air TrainingSAV Staff Assistance VisitSB Special BranchSB Stretcher BearerSB Stockbrokers' Battalion (10th Battalion Royal Fusiliers)SB Signal BoatswainSBA Sick Berth AttendantSBA(Prob) Sick Berth Attendant (Probationer)SBCPO Sick Berth Chief Petty OfficerSBD Superintendent Boom DefenceSBD Superintendent of Boom DefenceSBG Small Box Girder (Bridge)SBL Static Base Laundry SBLRCOC Static Base Laundry, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsSBNO Senior British Naval OfficerSBPC Senior British Naval OfficerSBPO Sick Berth Petty OfficerSBRCA Searchlight Battery, Royal Canadian ArtillerySBS Sick Berth StewardSC Seaforth CampSC Service ChevronsSC Ship's Circulation or Senior ConstructorSC Star of CourageSC New York (Halifax, Sydney) to United Kingdom ConvoySC ScoutSCAEF Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary ForceSCAP Supreme Commander for the Allied PowersSCC Surrey County CouncilSCCRCOC Salvage Collecting Centre, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsSCES Special Construction Equipment SectionSCFO(O) Senior Canadian Flag Officer (Overseas)Schnr SchoonerSCHRCAMC Sarcee Camp Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSchuMi SchutzenmineSCI Staff Corps IndianSCL Superintendent of Construction LiaisonSCNO Senior Canadian Naval OfficerSCNO(L) Senior Canadian Naval Officer (London)SCONDVA Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans AffairsSCORif Scottish Rifles (Cameronians)SCPO Stoker Chief Petty OfficerSCRR Special Commission on the Restructuring of the ReservesSCS Ship's Conducting StaffSCTW Special Concession Transport WarrantSCWO School Chief Warrant OfficerSD Strength DecreaseSD&GH Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry HighlandersSD&T Staff Duties and TrainingSD(Schedules) Supplementary Demand / Distribution (Schedules)SD(W) Staff Duties (Weapons)SDandT Staff Duties and TrainingSDC Secretary of Defence CouncilSDC Shipyard Development CommitteeSDCCS Special Detachment Canadian Corps SignalsSDCPC Special Detachment Canadian Provost Corps


SDCWAC Special Detachment, Canadian Women's Army CorpsSDDDToronto Special District Distributing DepotSDDS(ET) Senior Deputy Director of Stores (Eastern Theatre)SDDSRCCS Sussex Detachment Division Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsSDDT Special Distributing Depot, TorontoSDI Submarine Detector InstructorSdn SquadronSDO Signal Distributing OfficeSDO Signal District Office (Naval)S-DPC RCASC Sub-Depot Pacific Command, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsS-DRCASC Sub-Depot, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsSDRCE Stores Depot, Royal Canadian EngineersSDSRCCS Section Division Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsSE Servicing EchelonSE SergeantSE Safety Equipment MechanicSEA Senior Executive-Assistant to the MinisterSEA South East Atlantic AreaSEAACHQ South East Asia Air Command HeadquartersSEAC South East Asia CommandSEAFOG South East Asia Fighter Operations Graticule SystemSeaforth Seaforth HighlandersSeaforthofCanada Seaforth Highlanders of CanadaSeaHighrs Seaforth HighlandersSEC Special Employment CompanySec SecretarySec SectionSEC Special Employment CompanySEC SecuritySec SecretarySec Secretary to a Flag OfficerSEC Special Employment CompanySec SecondSecd SecondedSECNAV Secretary of the Navy (U.S.)SecNB Secretary, Naval OfficerSecNB Secretary, Naval BoardSecNP Secretary, Naval PersonnelSECO South Eastern Command (United Kingdom)SecOB Secretary Ordnance BoardSECPC Special Employment Company Pacific CommandSecy Secretary, National DefenceSED Superintendent Equipment DivisionSEE Superintendent Electrical EngineerSEF Salary Equalization FactorSEF Siberian Expeditionary ForceSEHU Surplus Equipment Holding UnitsSEIN Sergeant InstructorSELT Sergeant LieutenantSEng Stationary EngineerSEO Senior Engineer OfficerSEO Squadron Engineer OfficerSEO(CO) Senior Engineer Officer (Combined Operations)SEP Special Employment PlatoonSEPA South East Pacific AreaSEPI Sergeant PioneerSergt SergeantSerial5000 Miscellaneous Personnel Overseas - No.1 General Reinforcement UnitSerjt SergeantSERSupt Safety Equipment and Aircraft Refinishing SuperintendentSETech Safety Equipment TechnicianSETRU Sergeant Trumpeter


SFC School of Fighter ControlSFFS Ships Fire Fighting SchoolSFofC Scots Fusiliers of CanadaSFOR Stabilization ForceSFR Sherbrook Fusiliers RegimentSFSCFC Special Forestry Section Canadian Forestry CorpsSFTS Service Flying Training SchoolsSG Sydney-Greenland ConvoySG SignalmanSGB Steam Gun BoatSGds Scots GuardsSGHQCRCASC Section General Headquarters Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsSgL Surgeon LieutenantSgLCd Surgeon Lieutenant CommanderSgmn SignalmanSGO Squadron Gunnery OfficerSGOCRCOC(AD) Support Group Ordnance Company, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsSgr SignallerSgt SergeantSgtP Sergeant PilotSgtPlt Sergeant PilotSGW/SRCOC Support Group Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsSH ShipwrightSHA Shore Authority NumberSHAEF Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary ForceSHAPE Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeSHARP Standard for Harassment and Racism PreventionSHBRCA Super Heavy Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryShCk Ship's CookShCpl Ship's CorporalSHEAF Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary ForceSherFor Sherwood ForestersSherFusR Sherbrooke Fusiliers RegimentSherRang Sherwood Rangers YeomanrySHofC Seaforth Highlanders of CanadaShpt ShipwrightShpt, 1c (or 2c,3c,4c,5c) Shipwright, 1st Class (or 2nd,3rd,4th or 5th Class)SHR St. Hyacinthe RegimentShropsLI Shropshire Light InfantryShropsYeo Shropshire YeomanryShrW Shrapnel WoundSHURCCS Signals Holding Unit, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsSI Strength Increase SI Special InstructionSIC Special Infantry CompanySIDG Superintending Inspector of DegaussingSIDPHQCRU Section "I" Defence Platoon Headquarters Canadian Reinforcement UnitSig SignalmanSig SignallerSig SignallingSig(s) Signal(s)Sigmn SignalmanSigSea Signalman (Sea)SInv Security InvestigatorSIOCO Senior Intelligence Officer, Combined OperationsSIR Seniority in RankSIrH South Irish HorseSISCPC Special Investigation Section Canadian Provost CorpsSITC Special Infantry Training CentreSitrep Situation ReportSIU Special Investigation UnitSIV Staff Inspection Visits


SIW Self-Inflicted WoundSJF(MG) St. John Fusiliers (Machine Gun)SJMH St. Jerome Military HospitalSJMHRCAMC St. John's Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSJSMHRCAMC Saint James Street Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSjt SergeantSkr SkipperSL Sailing ListSL SailmakerSLA Service Level AgreementSLanR South Lancashire RegimentSLC Support Landing CraftSLI Somerset Light InfantrySLI(MG) Saskatoon Light Infantry (Machine Gun)SLICGRU "S" List I Canadian General Reinforcement UnitSlmk SailmakerSlmk SailmakerSLt Sub-LieutenantSLTW Special Leave Travel WarrantSLU Signals Landline UnitsSM Sergeant MajorSM Stoker MechanicSMBH Standing Medical Board HamiltonS-MC Sergent-Major De CompagnieSMD Superintendent of Mining & DesignSMEBritUnits School of Mechanical EngineersSMG Sergeant-MajorSMG Sub-Machine GunSMH Sorel Military HospitalSMHIRCAMC Sydney Military Hospital Installation, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSMHRCAMC Saskatoon Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSMHRCAMC Shelburne Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSMHRCAMC Sherbrooke Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSMHRCAMC Simcoe Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSMHRCAMC Suffield Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSMHRCAMC Sussex Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsSMi Shrapnel MineSMjr Sergeant MajorSmn SeamanSMO Senior Medical OfficerSMO(D) Squadron Medical Officer (Dental)S-MR Sergent-Major RegimentaireSMTP Special Militia Training Program

SMTSIDRCOCSpecial Mechanical Transport / Military / Militia or Motor Transport Stores Increment Detachment, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps

SN SonarmanSNAD Supt. Naval Armament DepotSNCF Southern Naval Coastal FrontierSNEO(T) Senior Naval Experimental Officer (Torpedoes)SNLR Services No Longer RequiredSNLR Services No Longer RequiredSNO Senior Naval OfficerSNOAL Senior Naval Officer Advanced LandingSNOC Senior Naval Officer CyrenaicaSNOCA Senior Naval Officer Casablanca AreaSNOCON Senior Naval Officer Combined Operations NorthSNOCOW Senior Naval Officer Combined Operations Isle of WightSNOESy Senior Naval Officer, Eastern SicilySNOL Senior Naval Officer LandingSNOLA Senior Laval Officer Landing, Levant AreaSNOTrip Senior Naval Officer TripolitaniaSNR Senior Naval Representative


SNSO Superintending Naval Store OfficerSO Senior OfficerSO Signal OfficerSO Signals OfficerSO Staff OfficerSO Standing OrdersSO Special OperatorSO(A/AIR) Staff Officer for Air DutiesSO(CO) Staff Officer (Combined Operations)SO(D)S Senior Officer (Dutch Ships)SO(I) Staff Officer (Intelligence)SO(I) Staff Officer (Intelligence)SO(M) Staff Officer (Material)SO(O) Staff Officer (Operations)SO(P) Staff Officer (Plans)SO(T) Staff Officer (Trade)SO/SM Senior Officer, SubmarineSOACEF Senior Officer Aircraft Carriers Eastern FleetS-OBREV1 Sous-Officier Breveté de 1re ClasseS-OBREV2 Sous-Officier Breveté de 2eme ClasseSOC Senior Officers CourseSOCO Signal Officer, Combined OperationsSOCS Staff Officer Control Service (Naval)SODS(Air) Staff Officer Dental Services (Air)SOE Special Operation ExecutiveSOEATPACFOR Commander U.S. South East Pacific ForceSOEscorts Senior Officer EscortsSOF(V) Senior Office Force (V)SofA School of ArtillerySofC School of CookerySofS Statement of ServiceSOFSC Senior Officer Fleet Signal SchoolSOH Staff Officer / Senior Officer / Signal Officer or Standing Orders Raiding Squadron "H" or Staff Officer /

Senior Officer / Signal Officer or Standing Orders Force "HSOI Staff Officer - IntelligenceSOK Norwegian Mission, Cockspur St. South West 1SOMBB Senior Officer Motor Boat Base or Senior Officer Mobile Balloon BarrageSOME Senior Ordnance Mechanical EngineerSomLI Somerset Light InfantrySonarmn Sonarman (Sea)SONT Senior Officer Northern TrawlersSOO Staff Officer for Operational DutiesSOP(A) U.S. Naval Senior Officer Present Afloat at (U.S.)SOPACFOR Commander U.S. Pacific ForceSOPL Staff Officer Polish LiaisonSORE Staff Officer, Royal EngineersSORM Senior Officer, Royal MarinesSORS(B) Senior Officer Raiding Squadron "B"SORS(D) Senior Officer Raiding Squadron (Dutchmen)SORS(H) Senior Officer Raiding Squadron "H"SORTF Senior Officer Radar Training FlotillaSOS Struck off strengthSOS Send Ordinary Course or Senior Officer ChasseursSOS1RCOCRU Struck Off Strength 1 Reserve or Regiment, Canadian Ordnance Corps Reinforcement UnitSOSEF Senior Officer Sues Escort ForceSOSG Senior Officer Support GroupSOTC Special Officers Training CentreSOTLDF Senior Officer Thames Local Defence FlotillaSOVMPF Senior Officer Vernon Mine Recovery FlotillaSoW Superintendent of WorksSOWESTPACFOR Commander U.S. South West Pacific Force (U.S.)SP Shore Patrol


SP Signal PublicationSP Staging PostSP Special PostingSP SapperSP Security PoliceSP Self-PropelledSp SupportSPA South Pacific AreaSPB Service Police BarracksSPBulletin Senior Psychologist's (Administration) BulletinSpConst Special ConstableSPCOSA Spare Part Control Offices South AfricaSpec SpecialSpec SpecialistSpecInc Special IncrementSPENAVO Special Naval Observer, London (U.S.)SPNOCD Senior Polish Naval Officer, Clyde DistrictSPO Stoker Petty OfficerSPO(FF) Stoker Petty Officer (Fire Fighter)Spr SapperSPSRCASC(D) Supply Personnel Section, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps (Deffered)Spts SportsmanSpvr SupervisorSQ Sydney-Quebec convoySQ Soldier QualificationSqd SquadronSqdn SquadronSQFT Secteur du Québec de la Force terrestreSQ-M Sergent Quartier-MaitreSQ-MBATT Sergent Quartier-Maitre De BatterieSQ-MCIE Sergent Quartier-Maitre De CompagnieSQ-MESC Sergent Quartier-Maitre D'EscadronSQMS Squadron Quartermaster-SergeantSQMS Staff Quartermaster-SergeantSqn SquadronSR Supplementary ReserveSR Scottish RegimentSR Strength ReturnSR Scottish Rifles (The Cameronians)SR Special ReserveSr SeniorSR&BRCA Survey Regiment & Battery, Royal Canadian ArtillerySRARNAH Surgeon Rear Admiral Royal Navy Auxiliary HospitalSRBRCA Sound Ranging Battery, Royal Canadian ArtillerySRC Signals Refresher CourseSRD Special Radar DetachmentSRD Special Recruiting DetachmentSRD Supply Reserve DepotSRE Sound Reproduction EquipmentSRG Special Reinforcement GroupSRItoSRRCA Sound Ranging Increment to Survey Regiment, Royal Canadian ArtillerySRMGD Sherbrooke Regiment Machine Gun DepotSRNO Senior Royal Navy OfficerSRNO Squadron Royal Marine OfficerSRO Squadron Physical and Recreational Training OfficerSRRCA Searchlight Regiment, Royal Canadian ArtillerySRRCA Survey Regiment, Royal Canadian ArtillerySRRD Special Repair Ratings (Dockyard)SRS Syllabus Regimental SchoolsSRU Signal Reinforcement UnitSS SteamshipSS Special Service


SS Submarine (U.S.)SS Supply SpecialSS Sanitary Sectionss shell shockSS(British) Special ServiceSS(German) Schutzstaffeln, Nazi party organizations; including elite military units and formationsSS/T Super Sonic TelegraphySSA Short Service AppointmentSSA Ship's Steward's AssistantSSaskR South Saskatchewan RegimentSSB Superintendent of ShipbuildingSSB Special Service BattalionSSC Secretary Naval Staff CommitteeSSCRU Signals Section Canadian Reinforcement UnitsSSDRCOC Special Salvage Detachment, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsSSE Staff SergeantSSE Superintendent Admiralty Signal EstablishmentSSEAP Summer Student Employment Assistance ProgramSSEIN Staff Sergeant InstructorSSIB Special Services Infantry BattalionSSM Staff Sergeant-MajorSSM Squadron Sergeant-MajorSSM&SR Sault Ste. Marie & Sudbury RegimentSSMI Squadron Sergeant-Major InstructorSSO Special Signals Office or Squadron Signal OfficerSSO Senior Staff OfficerSSpec Security SpecialistSSR South Saskatchewan RegimentSSRC Small Scale Raiding CraftSSRCA Special Section, Royal Canadian ArtillerySSRF Small Scale Raiding ForceSSS Security Service SectionSSS&S-S Sussex Services Staff & Sub-StaffSST Secretary Strathcona TrustSStaffsR South Staffordshire RegimentSSTech Safety Systems TechnicianSt StaffST Seaman TorpedomanST StewardST Ship's StoremanSt StandingSta StationaryStaffYeo Staffordshire YeomanryStat StationaryStatEng Stationary EngineerStatHosp Stationary HospitalStats StatisticsStaty Stationary (Hospital)StatyHosp Stationary HospitalSTCDB Special Tunnelling Company Detachment "B"STD Signals Training DetachmentSTD StewardSTE Stokers' Training EstablishmentSTED Superintendent of Torpedo Experimental DesignSteno Stenographic PoolSTEP Skilled Trades Entry PlanStew StewardStFXU Saint Francis Xavier UniversityStJFus St. John FusiliersStJSofAI St. Jerome School of Army InstructionSTK Special TankerSTK Stockbroker


Stn StationSTO Sea Transport OfficerSTO Squadron Torpedo OfficerSto StokerSto 1c (or 2c) Stoker, 1st Class (or 2nd Class)STP Supervision Training PersonnelStr StrengthST-SE Staff SergeantSTTD Senior Technician, Technical DavisonSTTD Senior Technician (Naval)Stwd StewardStwd(Prob) Steward (Probationer)SU Staging UnitSU SurgeonSU Signals UnitsSU Staging UnitsSUACW Sub-Unit Assumption College WindsorSUB SubmarineSub-Allce Subsistence AllowanceSub-Lieut Sub-LieutenantSubs SubsequentlySUEP Subsidized University Education PlansSuffR Suffolk RegimentSuffYeo Suffolk YeomanrySUMA Surgeon MajorSUMIRCEME Section Unit Maintenance Inspection, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersSUNWMP Superintendent North West Mounted PoliceSUP Supply OfficerSup SupplySup SupplementSUPE SuperintendentSUPEG Eastern Group Supply CouncilSupp SupplementSuppPtIIO(C) Supplementary Part II Orders (Consolidated)SuppPtIIOrdersUEUKwithA(C)

Supplementary Part II Orders Units Expeditionary United Kingdom with Allied Armies in Italy (Consolidated)

SuptARY Superintendent Aircraft Repair YardSupTech Supply TechnicianSupvr SupervisorSurg SurgeonSurg(Rank) Surgeon (Rank)Surg(Rank)forDD Surgeon (Rank) for Dental DutiesSurgGen Surgeon GeneralSurp SurplusSurvCE Surveyor Construction EngineeringSUS Soldier Under SentenceSussYeo Sussex YeomanrySV Supply VesselsSVCBN Service BattalionSvce ServiceSVD Superintendent Victuallying DepotSVEO(M) Senior Vernon Equipment Officer (Maintenance)SVSO Superintending Victuallying Store OfficerSvy(s) Survey(s)SvyBty(Regt) Survey Battery (Regiment), Royal Canadian ArtillerySvyCoy Survey Company, Royal Canadian EngineersSW Shrapnel WoundSW Shell WoundSW StewardSW/SRCOC Sub Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsSW/TO Staff Wireless Telegraphy Officer (Naval)SWA South West Atlantic Area


SWalesBord South Wales BorderersSwbd SwitchboardSWD Superintendent of Welding DevelopmentSWD(N)(MS) Superintendent of Welding Development (Naval) (Merchant Shipping)SWGISCIC Special Wireless Group Intelligence Section, Canadian Intelligence CorpsSWGRCS Special Wireless Group, Royal Canadian SignalsSWO Squadron Wireless Telegraphy OfficerSWPA South West Pacific AreaSWPAKFRON South-west Pacific Sea FrontierSWRCEME Sub Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersSWS Special Wireless Station, Royal Canadian Signals


ABBREVIATIONS "T" ABBREVIATIONS "T"

T TrainingT TorpedoT TerritorialT&DU Trials & Demonstration UnitT&SWCACTE Technical & Schools Wing, Canadian Armoured Corps Training EstablishmentT&T Through & ThroughT(B)TC Temporary (Basic) Training CentreT(No)B Treasury Board MinutesT/ Temporary (appointed rank)T/A Torpedo AircraftT/P TeleprinterTA Torpedo ArmourerTABTD Vaccine Against Typhoid, Paratyphoid A & B, Tetanus & DiphtheriaTAC Tactical Air CommandTAF Tactical Air ForceTAF Temporary Air FacilitiesTAG Trinidad-Guantanamo ConvoyTAGS Telegraphist Air Gunner's SchoolTankAux Tankers (Auxiliary)TankFA Tankers Fleet AuxiliaryTASC Training Area Selection CommitteeTA-TkBRCA Training Anti-Tank Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryTATP Technical Apprentice Training PlanTBG Training Brigade GroupTBW/SRCOC Training Brigade Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsTC Training CentreTC Transit CampTC Tunnelling CompanyTC Torpedo CoxswainTCAC(CO) The Canadian Armoured Corps (Corps Orders)TCADSRCCS Troop Canadian Armoured Division Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsTCCRCASC Training Composite Company, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsTCHRCAMC Toronto Convalescent Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsTCP Time Credit for PromotionTCRCAMC Training Command, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsTCS Transport Conversion SquadronTCV Troop Carrying VehicleTD Temporary DutyTD Torpedo DetectorTD Training DepotTDDEE Task Design Development Experimental EstablishmentTDF Test and Development FlightTDR Tank Delivery RegimentTE Teamstertech technicalTechAMed Technical Assistant MedicalTel TelegraphistTel TelegramTel TelephoneTel(SO) Telegraphist (Special Operator)Tele TelegraphTele TelegraphicTele TelephoneTelMSupt(A) Telecommunications Maintenance Superintendent (Air)TelMSupt(G) Telecommunications Maintenance Superintendent (Ground)TEO Torpedo Engineer OfficerTEREME Training Establishment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (British Unit)TES Technical and Engineer SchoolTF Task ForceTF Territorial ForceTFC Time of 1st Gall (U.S.)TFCRCE Training Field Company, Royal Canadian EngineersTFEM Territorial Force Efficiency MedalTFNS Territorial Force Nursing Service


TFRRCA Training Field Regiment, Royal Canadian ArtilleryTFWM Territorial Force War MedalTG Task GroupTGM Torpedo Gunner's MateTgTech Telegraph TechnicianTH Trinidad-Halifax convoyTHCP Tin Hats Concert PartyTHGHRCAMC The Horseman General Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsTHI Time Handed InTHU Temporary Holding UnitTHV Trinity House VesselTI Technique of InstructionTI Torpedo/Anti-Submarine InstructorTID Tour of Instructional DutyTIU Training Incoming UnitsTk Tanktk Tank Delivery RegimentTk(s) Tank(s)TL Trade LevelTLAABRCA Training Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal Canadian ArtilleryTLC Tank Landing CraftTlr TailorTLTS Technical Landline Training SchoolTM Trench MortarTMB Trench Mortar BatteryTMCA Terrace Military Camp AreaTMH Toronto Military HospitalTMH Tracadie Military HospitalTMHRCAMC Terrace Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsTMR The Midland RegimentTnig TunnellingTO Training OfficerTO Transport Officer or Torpedo OfficerTO Torpedo OfficerTO Telegraph OperatorTO Transport OfficerTOD Time of Despatch or Time of Delivery (U.S.)TOET Test of Elementary TrainingTOO Time of OriginTOp Teletype Operatortopo topographic(al)TOR Time of Receipt (U.S.)TOR(T) The Ontario Regiment (Tank)TORP Torpedo (U.S.)TOS Taken on StrengthTOS Terms of ServiceTot TotalTP Temporary PayTP TrumpeterTP Training PlanTp(s) Troop(s)TPCCourse Telecommunications Performance Checker CourseTPDCPC Training Provost Detachment Canadian Provost CorpsTPG Temporary Parade GroundTpr TrooperTps TroopsTpt TransportTptr TrumpeterTQ Tradesmens QualificationTQ&E Trade Qualifications and EmploymentTQMS Technical Quartermaster SergeantTR Training RecordsTR TrooperTR Training ReserveTr TrainingTrans Transferred


Transf TransferredTransSqn Transport Squadron (Royal Canadian Air Force)Trav TravelTRE Telecommunications Research EstablishmentTRE Temporary Reserve EmploymentTres(Army) Chief Treasury Officer (Army)Tres(Navy) Chief Treasury Officer (Naval Services)TRG Trainingtrg Training CentreTrgO Training OfficerTrgVes Training VesselsTrir TrawlerTrngCoy Training CompanyTROF Transport OfficerTRR Three Rivers RegimentTrshp Troop ShipsTRU TrumpeterTRV Torpedo Recovery VesselTS Trade SchoolTS Top SecretTS Transport SpecialsTS(Records) Trainees SectionTSBadge Trained Soldier's BadgeTSDS Two Speed Destroyer SweepTSDSRCCS Toronto Section Division Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsTsfr TransferTSM Troop Sergeant MajorTSO Technical Staff OfficerTSR Torpedo Spotting Reconnaissance (Aircraft)TSR Trained Soldier RegimentTSR Transport Special ReserveTSR(MG) Toronto Scottish Regiment (Machine Gun)TSU Technical Signals UnitTSV Torpedo School VesselTTC Temporary Training CentreTTC Temporary Transit CampTTS Technical Training SchoolsTTS Trades Training SchoolTU Tactical UrgencyTU Task UnitTunCoy Tunnelling CompanyTurco Turn Round Control (Overlord)TVC Thames Valley CampTW Transport WarrantTW Travel WarrantTZ Tyneside Division


ABBREVIATIONS "U" ABBREVIATIONS "U"

U UniversityUATC University Air Training CorpsUATCS University Air Training Corps SquadronsUC United Kingdom-Caribbean convoyUCC United Church of CanadaUD University DetachmentsUG United States-Gibraltar convoyUIC Unit Identification CodeUK United KingdomUKALM United Kingdom Air Liaison MissionUKAR United Kingdom Approach RoutesUKCC United Kingdom Commercial CorporationUKSA United Kingdom Shipping AdviserUL Unattached ListULNDHQ(D) Unattached List National Defence Headquarters (Details)ULO University Liaison OfficerUMHRCAMC Utopia Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsUMS Unit Medical SectionUMSP Undergraduate Medical Subsidization PlanUNAL UnallottedUNDOF United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (Golan Heights)UNEFME United Nations Emergency Force Middle EastUNFICYP United Nations Force in CyprusUNIFIL United Nations Interim Force in LebanonUNIPOM United Nations India Pakistan Observation MissionUniv Universityunk unknownUNMOGIP United Nations Military Observation Group in India and PakistanUNOGIL United Nations Observer Group in LebanonUNT UntrainedUNTD University Naval Training DivisionUNTEA United Nations Temporary Executive Authority in West GuineaUNTSO United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in PalestineUNYOM United Nations Yemen Observation MissionUofT University of TorontoUofTO/STrCoy University of Toronto Overseas Training CompanyUPDRCAPC Unit Pay Detachment, Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsUPDT Unit Personnel Data TransactionURDIS Your Despatch (U.S.)URTP University Reserve Training PlanUS United States (of America)US(A) United States (Army)USA United States of AmericaUSA United States Army (U.S.)USA United States ArmyUSAAF United States Army Air ForceUSAD United States Army Depot (or Sub-Depot)USAHS United States Hospital ShipUSAT United States Army Transport (U.S.)USCG United States Coast GuardUSCGC United States Coast Guard CutterUSDUE United States Distinguished Unit EmblemUSED United States Engineering DepartmentUSLOM United States Naval Senior Line Officer at -USMC United States Marine CorpsUSMNAM United States Military, Naval and Air MissionUSN United States NavyUSNAAB United States Naval Advanced Amphibious BaseUSNAATB United States Naval Advanced Amphibious Training BaseUSNAATSB United States Naval Advanced Amphibious Training Sub. BaseUSNAMSB United States Naval Advanced Maintenance Sub. Base


USNATB United States Naval Amphibious Training Sub. BaseUSNAVPO United States Naval Port OfficersUSNLOS United States Naval Liaison OfficersUSNR Unites States Navy ReserveUSNSD United States Naval Stores and Spare Parts DepotUSNTSD United States Navy Technical DivisionUSRO United States Routing OfficersUSS United States ShipUSShip United States ShipUSSR Union of Socialist Soviet RepublicsUT Unsuitable for TrainingUTO Unit Training OfficersUTPM University Training Plan (Men)UTPM(CMC) University Training Plan Men (at Canadian Military Colleges)UTPM(U) University Training Plan Men (At Civilian Universities)UTPNCM University Training Plan Non-Commissioned MembersUVF Ulster Volunteer ForceUWOC University of Western Ontario Contingent


ABBREVIATIONS "V" ABBREVIATIONS "V"

V&FVAO Vancouver & Fraser Valley Area OrdersV/Chief Vice ChiefV/S Visual SignallingV/T Visual Telegraphy (used in Army instead of V/S.)VA Victualling AssistantV-A Vice-AdmiralVA(No) Vice-Admiral (No.) Battle SquadronVAABH Victor Animatophone and Bell & HowellVAC Veterans Affairs CanadaVAC(FleetorSqdn) Vice-Admiral Commanding (Fleet or Squadron)VACSTC Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training CentreVAD Voluntary Aid DetachmentVC Victoria CrossVCCO Vice-Chief of Combined OperationsVCDCMSC Valcartier Camp Detachment, Corps of Military ClerksVCDS Vice Chief of the Defence StaffVCGS Vice Chief of the General StaffVCIGS Vice Chief of the Imperial General StaffVCMHRCAMC Valcartier Camp Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsVCNO Vice-Chief of Naval Operations (U.S.)VCNS Vice Chief of Naval StaffVCR Veterans Care RegulationsVD Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer's DecorationVD Venereal Disease (S=Syphilis) (G=Gonorrhea)VD Volunteer Officers DecorationVD Volunteer Officers' Decoration (Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration)VD Venereal DiseaseVdeQ Les Voltigeurs de QuébecVDG Venereal Disease - GonorrheaVDH Valvular Disease of the HeartVDS Venereal Disease - SyphilisVE(J) Victory in Europe (Japan)veh(s) vehicle(s)Vet VeterinarianVety VeterinaryVFS Verification of Former ServiceVGofC Veterans Guard of CanadaVHF Very High FrequencyVHG Veterans Home Guard (Now Veterans Guard of Canada)V-I 14th Reinforcement Draft Overseas V1VIF Volunteers Interim ForceV-II 14th Reinforcement Draft Overseas V2VIP Veterans Independence ProgramVIS VisibilityVLC Victory Loan ConvoyVLF Very Low FrequencyVLR Very long RangeVMA Vernon Military AreaVMC Vernon Military CampVMC Vehicle Maintenance CourseVMH Vancouver Military HospitalVMH Victoria Military HospitalVMHRCAMC Valleyfield Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsVMHRCAMC Vermilion Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsVMHRCAMC Vernon Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsVO Veterinary OfficerVoltigeurs Voltigeurs de QuébecVolTrans Voluntary TransferVPT Volunteered for Pacific Theatre


VR Volunteer ReserveVRC Victoria Rifles of CanadaVRD Decoration for Officers of the Naval Volunteer ReserveVRD Vehicle Repair DepotVRDHQ Volunteer Reserve Divisional HeadquartersVRofC Victoria Rifles of CanadaVS Victualling StoresmanVS Veterinary SurgeonVSDRCOC Vancouver Sub Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsVSIS Victualling Store Issuing ShipVSO Victualling Store OfficerVSU Veteran SurgeonVTO Visual Training OfficerVTS Vocational Training School


ABBREVIATIONS "W" ABBREVIATIONS "W"

w woundedW WestW&B Director of Works & Buildings (Naval)W&PCRCE Workshop & Park Company, Royal Canadian EngineersW&SSOp Water and Sanitation Service OperatorW&T Wireless & Telephonyw/ withW/C Wing CommanderW/K Watchkeeping W/Mech Wireless MechanicW/O Wireless OperatorW/Op Wireless OperatorW/S WorkshopW/T Wireless TelegraphyW/TBd Wireless Telegraphy BoardW/TCal Wireless Telegraphy Calibration VesselsW/TO Wireless Telegraphy OfficerW/TStation Wireless Telegraphy StationWA Western ApproachesWA Weaponman AirWA WatchmanWa/T Warning TelephoneWAAC Women's Auxiliary Army CorpsWAC War Assets CorporationWAC Western Air CommandWAf West AfricaWAFF West Africa Frontier ForceWAG Wireless Air GunnerWAI WaiterWarwickYeo Warwickshire YeomanryWAt Western AtlanticWB Whizz BangWBBV Company of Waterborne Balloon Barrage VesselsWC Western CanadaWCLC Western Command Labour CompanyWCO War Cabinet OfficesWCRCE Works Company, Royal Canadian EngineersWCRCE(A) Works Company, Royal Canadian Engineers (Active)WCRCE(R) Works Company, Royal Canadian Engineers (Reserve)WD War DepartmentWD War DiaryWD Women's DivisionWd WoundedWDCS War Disease Control StationWDV War Dept. Vessel or Wreck Dispersal VesselWE War EstablishmentWE With EffectWEA Weather (U.S.)wef with effect fromWEF Western Escort ForceWEF Winter Experimental FlightWelsh R Welsh RegimentWelshH Welsh HorseWEM Wireless Electrical MechanicWESEAFRON Western Sea Frontier (U.S.)West&CumbYeo Westmoreland & Cumberland YeomanryWestmrR(Mot) Westminster Regiment (Motor)WestNSR West Nova Scotia Regiment


WESTOMP West Ocean Meeting PointWETP War Emergency Training ProgramWF Canadian Army Postal Corps # 1, Canadian Army OverseasWF Canadian Army Postal Corps # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5WF Government of Canada Canadian TroopsWF Lewisporte, NewfoundlandWF Phillips HeadWF St. John'sWF W. Force (Newfoundland)WF Wiseman's PointWFCRCEME "W" Force Company, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersWFERCCS Western Fortress Establishment, Royal Canadian Corps of SignalsWFODRCOC "W" Force Ordnance Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsWFPD "W" Force Postal DetachmentWFSIS "W" Force Security Intelligence SectionWG(MG) Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun)WGDS Welsh GuardsWgnr WaggonerWhlr WheelerWICS Wainwright Internment Camp StaffWIHQDCRCE (Welding) Increment Headquarters Drilling Company, Royal Canadian EngineersWiltsR Wiltshire RegimentWiltsyeo Wiltshire YeomanryWIR West India RegimentWIS(IC) Wireless Intelligence Section (Intelligence Corps)WK Watchkeeping CertificatesWkr WorkerWks Workswks weeksWksCoy Works CompanyWkshp WorkshopWkshp&PkCoy Workshop and Park Companywksp workshopWLI Winnipeg Light InfantryWM Wireless MechanicWMH(HWE)RCAMC Woodstock Military Hospital (Home War Establishment) Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsWMH(RCAMC) Weston Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsWMH(RCAMC) Wetaskiwin Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsWMH(RCAMC) Windsor Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsWMH(RCAMC) Wolsely Military Hospital, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsWNSR West Nova Scotia RegimentWNYDN Wounded Not Yet Determined Nervousness (Neurasthenia)WO War OfficeWO Warrant Officer WO1 Warrant Officer Class 1 or First ClassWO2 Warrant Officer Class 2 or Second ClassWOAG Wireless Operator / Air GunnerWOCARCE Works Organization Canadian Army, Royal Canadian EngineersWOCO Wren Ordinary Communications Operator (Radio) StandardWOI Warrant Officer Class 1WOII Warrant Officer Class 2WOIII Warrant Officer, Class 3WOR Western Ontario RegimentWorcR Worcestershire RegimentWorcYeo Worcestershire YeomanryWORD Western Ontario Regimental DepotWPL Western Hemisphere Defence PlanWPPS Western Patrol Periodical SignalWPS Warship Production SuperintendentWR Ship's Writer


WR WriterWR Waterways and RailwaysWR(M) The Westminster Regiment (Motor)WRAF Women's Royal Air ForceWRCNS Women's Royal Canadian Naval ServiceWRD Wireless Relay DetachmentsWRidR West Riding RegimentWRNS Women's Royal Naval ServiceWRNS Women's Royal Naval ServiceWRR West Riding RegimentWRS Wireless and Radio SchoolsWS Weaponman SurfaceWS Wireless SchoolWSB War Supply BoardWSC War Staff CollegeWSG War Service GratuityWSHCRCAMC Women's Services Health Centre, Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsWSItoCASSU Wireless Section Increment to Canadian Air Support Signal UnitWSomYeo West Somerset YeomanryWT Water TransportWt Warrantwt wireless telegraphyWtCatO Warrant Catering OfficerWtCkO Warrant Cook OfficerWTCS War Transport Committee SuezWTel Warrant TelegraphistWtelegr Warrant TelegraphistWtEng Warrant EngineerWtMAA Warrant Master At ArmsWTO Western Theatre of OperationsWtO Warrant OfficerWtOffr Warrant OfficerWtOO Warrant Ordnance OfficerWtPatO Warrant Patrol OfficerWtPhoto Warrant PhotographerWtr WriterWTS Winter Training SchoolWtShpt Warrant ShipwrightWtSO Warrant Stores OfficerWtW Warrant WriterWtWO Warrant Writer OfficerWU Weaponman UnderwaterWUB Working Up BaseWVA War Veteran's AllowanceWW World WarWyorks West Yorkshire Regiment


ABBREVIATIONS "X-Y-Z" ABBREVIATIONS "X-Y-Z"

X-1 Prisoners of war (verified)X-10 All reinforcement personnel attached away from reinforcement units under appropriate authorityX-10LGLB X-10 List General List BX-11 All Red Cross and Auxiliary services personnelX-12 At depot awaiting dischargeX-1POW(D) X-1 Prisoners of War (Dieppe)X-2 All ranks under sentence of detention, imprisonment or penal servitude - except in cases where sentence is

suspended before committal - and all ranks under sentence of field punishment when such sentence is required to be served elsewhere than the unit to

X-3 All ranks evacuated on medical grounds behind Regimental Aid PostsX-4 Unposted reinforcements in the theatre of war belonging to the unit or corpsX-4L X-4 ListX-4LFHQ(CMF) X-4 List Formation Headquarters (Central Mediterranean Force)X-5 All ranks on courses of twenty-one days or over in the theatre of warX-6 All ranks posted as missingX-7 All ranks seconded from the Canadian Army to other Allied Forces in the theatre of warX-8 All non-effective held at Base Reinforcement Units whose return to the UK has been authorizedX-8L21AG X-8 List 21 Army GroupX-8LCMF&AAI&AFHQ X-8 List Central Mediterranean Force & Allied Armies in Italy & Allied Forces HeadquartersX-9 All personnel held at Base Reinforcement Units, who, for one reason or another, are not available as

reinforcements and whose disposition is still to be decidedX-9L21AG S-9 List 21 Army GroupX-9LCMF&AAI&AFHQ X-9 List Central Mediterranean Force & Allied Armies in Italy & Air Force HeadquartersXB Halifax-Boston convoyXDO Extended Defence OfficerX-L"A"RCA X-List "A" Royal Canadian ArtilleryX-L(RCCS) X-List (Royal Canadian Corps of Signals)X-L(UK)GL X-List (United Kingdom) General ListX-LCAC X-List Canadian Armoured CorpsX-LCDC X-List Canadian Dental CompanyX-LCIC(CMF) X-List Canadian Intelligence Corps (Central Mediterranean Force)X-LCMSC X-List Corps of Military Staff ClerksX-LCoftheRCE X-List Corps of the Royal Canadian EngineersX-LCPC X-List Canadian Postal CorpsX-LCProC X-List Canadian Provost CorpsX-LCSGHQECMFD X-List Canadian Section General Headquarters Echelon, Central Mediterranean Force DetachmentX-LCWAC X-List Canadian Women's Army CorpsXLG(CMF) "X" List General (Central Mediterranean Force)X-L-GL X-List - General ListX-LGL(O) X-List General List (Officers)X-LGLSuppPtIIO X-List General List Supplementary Part II OrdersX-List List maintained by Units of Prisoners of War & Officers & Other Ranks who are missing due to enemy actionX-LofCL X-List of Canloan ListX-LRC X-List Red CrossX-LRCA X-List Royal Canadian ArtilleryX-LRCA(A/TkR) X-List Royal Canadian Artillery (Anti-Tank Regiments)X-LRCA(AAR) X-List Royal Canadian Artillery (Anti-Artillery Regiments)X-LRCA(MR) X-List Royal Canadian Artillery (Medium Regiments)X-LRCA(SR) X-List Royal Canadian Artillery (Survey Regiments)X-LRCAMC X-List Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsX-LRCAPC X-List Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsX-LRCAS"B" X-List Royal Canadian Artillery Section "B"X-LRCASC X-List Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsX-LRCASCBCBRD X-List Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Battalion, Canadian Base Reinforcement DepotX-LRCE X-List Royal Canadian EngineersX-LRCEME X-List Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersX-LRCOC X-List Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsX-LtoC"Q"L X-List to Canadian "Q" ListX-NAL X-North Africa ListXO Executive OfficerXV Examination VesselsY&LR York & Lancaster RegimentYAG District Auxiliary Vessel, Miscellaneous (U.S.)Ydepot Overseas Transit DepotYeo Yeoman


Yeoof Sigs Yeoman of SignalsYeoSigs Yeoman of SignalsYF Covered Lighter (U.S.)YFB FerryboatYFORCE Kingston, Jamaica Forces, British West IndiesYG Garbage Lighter (U.S.)YISMHRCAMC York Island Station Military Hospital Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsYL "Y" ListYMCA Young Men's Christian AssociationYMHRCAMC Yarmouth Military Hospital Royal Canadian Army Medical CorpsYMS Y Class Minesweeper or Minesweeper (Motor) (U.S.)YMT Motor Tug (U.S.)YN Boom Defence VesselYNg Gate Vessel (U.S.)YNT Net Tender (Tug class) (U.S.)YO Fuel Oil Barge (U.S.)YOG Gasoline Barge/Tanker (U.S.)YorkDns Yorkshire DragoonsYorkHrs Yorkshire HussarsYS Yugo-Slav ShipYT Yukon TerritoryYT Tug Harbour (U.S.)YTEP Youth Training Employment ProgramYTT Torpedo Testing Barge (U.S.)YW Water Barges (U.S.)ZFORCE IcelandZG Panama-Guantanamo convoy
