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Military abbreviations
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Malcolm | Report | 25 Mar 2005 19:41 |
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A Yoemanry force of 3000 men was needed for the Boer War By virtue of an Army Order of 1901, the entire Yoemanry was designated --- Imperial Yeomanry (IY) this title lasted until the formation of the Territorial Force in 1908 when the the Imperial was dropped from County Yomanry Regiments. Malcolm |
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Willsy once more | Report | 25 Mar 2005 19:31 |
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Forgot to say it was written at the top of the page, got over excited when I thought I had found him Elaine |
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Willsy once more | Report | 25 Mar 2005 19:27 |
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Hi Paul It was Independant Yeomanry. Just have to find out the regiment now!!! Elaine |
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Paul | Report | 25 Mar 2005 19:14 |
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So!! What did it mean Elaine :-)) Paul |
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Willsy once more | Report | 24 Mar 2005 11:06 |
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Thanks Julie, Felt a bit silly as while I was waiting realised what I. Y. stands for, Oh well back to hunting Elaine |
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Seasons | Report | 24 Mar 2005 11:05 |
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Coy is Company I.Y. is something Yeomanry could be Independant Yeomanry but not sure. |
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Willsy once more | Report | 24 Mar 2005 10:49 |
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Need help deciphering some battalions, have come across 2 possible relatives on a military site, can anyone tell me what Coy. stands for please Elaine |
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