These are some of the abbreviations that are used in the rosters. This list is not all inclusive. If there is an abbreviation that is not listed here please let me know and I will add it in.
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Abbreviation |
Meaning |
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Capt. |
Captain |
Col. |
Colonel |
Corpl. |
Corporal |
Destd. |
Deserted |
Dischgd. |
Discharged |
Ensn. |
Ensign |
Lt. |
Lieutenant |
Lt. Col. |
Lieutenant Colonel |
Maj. |
Major |
Musc. |
Musician |
Mustd. |
Mustered |
Omtd. |
Omitted |
Pris. |
Prisoner |
Pt. |
Private |
Qr. Mr. |
Quarter Master |
Q.M. Sergt. |
Quarter Master Sergeant |
Sergt. |
Sergeant |
Sergt. Maj. |
Sergeant Major |
Surg. |
Surgeon |
W. |
War (duration of War) |
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