Abbreviations Found on Headstones
Here is a listing of some abbreviations that you will find on headstones. Some you may already
know, but there are a lot you have probably never even heard of!
Please feel free to print this list to take with you to a cemetery so you will have a better
understanding of the information our ancestors left behind...
ad patres - "To the fathers", dead or gone away.
anno aetatis suae (A.A.S.) - In the year of her/his age
anno Domini (A.D.) - In the year of our Lord
annos vixit (a.v.) - He/she lived [so many years]
beatae memoriae (B.M.) - Of blessed memory
Dei gratia - By the grace of God
Dei gratias - Thanks be to God
Deo, Optimo, Maximo (D.O.M.) - To God, the Best, the Greatest (motto of the Benedictine order)
Domino, Optimo, Maximo (D.O.M.) - The Lord, the Best, the Greatest.(alternate motto)
Gloria in Excelsis Deo - Glory be to God, the Most High
hic iacet or hic jacet (H.I.) - Here lies (Ancient Latin has no letter "J": the letter was added later)
hic iacet sepultus (H.I.S.) - Here lies buried
hic sepultus (H.S.) - Here is buried
Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum (I.N.R.I.) - Jesus Christ, King of the Jews
in hoc salus (I.H.S.) - There is safety in this.
in hoc signo spes mea (I.H.S.) - In this sign (the cross of Christ) is my hope
in hoc signos vinces (I.H.S.) - By this sign you will conquer.
laus Deo - Praise be to God
memento mori - "Remember you must die".
obiit (ob.) - He/she died
requiescat in pace (R.I.P.) - May he/she rest in peace
requiescant in pace (R.I.P.) - May they rest in peace
requiescit in pace (R.I.P.) - He/she rest in peace
Verbi Dei Minister (V.D.M.) - Minister of the Word of God
Religious:
Angels - Angels mean spirituality and they guard the tomb.
Bible - A single Holy Bible is often found on Christian stones.
Holy Books (2) - on Mormon headstones indicates the Bible and the Book of
Mormon.
Holy Books (3) - on Mormon Headstones, these indicate The Scripture of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - the Bible, Book of Mormon, and
Doctrine & Covenants.
Chalice - Usually used to represent the Sacraments.
Crescent - the deceased was probably a Muslim.
Crown - The soul's achievement and the Glory of life after death.
Cross - the Cross is an emblem of faith. There are many different types of
crosses and each may mean something different. For a good explanation of the
various types of crosses, see http://www.alsirat.com/symbols/cross.html, a
part of The City of the Silent.
Heart (Sacred) - Usually found in Catholic cemeteries, this heart refers to
the suffering of Christ for our sins.
Menorah - An emblem of Judaism
Star of David or Mogen David - Recognized as the international symbol of
Judaism.
Mortality:
Arrow - Mortality
Broken Column - This image represents the decay. It usually represents the
loss of the Family head.
Candle being Snuffed - Loss of life.
Coffin - mortality.
Figure with Dart - Mortality
Grim Reaper - Death personified.
Hourglass - Time has run out.
Scythe - An instrument of the harvest, death cuts us down.
Skull and or Skull/ Crossed Bones - Death.
Spade or Crossed Spade and Shovel - Death
Trade and Occupation: (emblems that MIGHT indicate a person's occupation in
life)
Barber Bowl (for bleeding) & Razor.
Butcher - an axe, steel knife and cleaver.
Farmer: - Coulter (type of hoe), flail (threshing implement), swingletree
(rod for beating flax), stalk of corn.
Gardener - Rake & Spade.
Mason - Wedge & Level
Mariner: - Anchor, Sextant & Cross Staff.
Merchant - Scales, some type of sign.
Minister - Bible
Shoemaker - Leather cutter's Knife, Nippers, Sole cutter & Awl
Smith - Crown, Hammer & Anvil
Teacher - Open Book.
Weaver - Loom, Shuttle & Stretchers.
Wright - (a worker skilled in the manufacture especially of wooden
objects --usually used in combination - Compasses
Resurrection, Eternal Life, Immortality:
Angel, Flying or Trumpeting - Rebirth; Resurrection.
Bird or Bird Flying - Eternal life, Resurrection.
Cross: - The Cross means resurrection to many Christians.
Dove, Flying - Resurrection.
Flame, Light, Lamp or Torch: - Immortality of the Spirit, Resurrection.
Garland or Wreath - Symbol of saintliness and glory, Victory in death.
Horns -- The Resurrection
Ivy - Immortality
Rooster- Awakening; Resurrection.
Star - Death could not overpower the Light of the Spirit which still shines
in the darkness.
Sun - A symbol of light and warmth, renewed life and life everlasting.
Trumpeters -- Harbingers of the Resurrection
Urn - Immortality (The storing of the vital organs was of extreme importance
to the ancient Egyptians who believed that life would be restored through
the vital organs placed in the urn).
Animals:
Birds - Eternal life or resurrection.
Butterfly - Short-life.
Dog - Implies a good master worthy of love.
Dove - Seen in both Christian and Jewish cemeteries, the dove means
innocence and/ or peace.
Lamb - Usually marks the grave of a child and means Innocence.
Lion - The Lion's eternal watch guards the tomb and stands for Courage.
Rooster - Awakening; Resurrection.
Plants:
Fruits -- Eternal plenty as in the fruit of life.
Full-Blown Rose - The deceased died in the prime of life
Ivy -- Ivy stands for friendship and also immortality.
Laurel -- A symbol of worldly accomplishment and heroism.
Lily - The virgins' flower and also the symbol of innocence and purity.
Morning Glory - Signifies the beginning of Life
Oak., Oak Leaves and Acorn - Oak leaves on tombs can stand for power,
authority or victory. Often seen on Military tombs.
Palm Branch - Signifies Victory and Rejoicing
Poppy - Eternal Sleep.
Roses - Roses signify completion and the brevity of earthly existence.
Rosemary - Rosemary is for remembrance. Thistles can also stand for
remembrance.
Thistle - Deceased was of Scottish descent.
Tree or Trees
A Tree stands for life.
A Tree Sprouting stands for life everlasting.
Tree Trunk stands for the brevity of life.
Stones shaped liked Tree Stumps usually signify that the deceased was a
member of The Woodmen of the World
Weeping Willow Tree - Perpetual Mourning; Grief.
Wheat Strands or Sheaves - The divine harvest.
Miscellaneous:
Broken Ring -- The family circle has been severed.
Cherub - Cherubs are angelic and signify innocence.
Crossed Swords - Military person of high rank.
Hands:
Hands in cemeteries are usually in one of the following four positions;
clasping, praying, pointing, and blessing.
Hand, Pointing Up - Pathway to heaven.
Hands, Clasped - Farewells or the bond of marriage
Hands, Praying - Asking God for Eternal life.
Hands, Blessing - Blessing of those left behind.
Harp - Praise to the God.
Heart - Love. Stylized hearts stand for the affection of the living for the
dead. Two joined hearts on a stone mark a marriage,
Rod or Staff - Comfort for the bereaved.
Stars and Stripes Around Eagle -- Eternal vigilance and liberty. Often seen
on military markers.
Urn with Flame -- Undying remembrance
Initials of Fraternal Organizations:
AOH- Ancient Order of Hibernians
BPOE- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
CAR- Children of the American Revolution
DAR- Daughters of the American Revolution
FOE- Fraternal Order of Eagles
FOP- Fraternal Order of Police
F&AM- Free and Accepted Masons
GAR- Grand Army of the Republic
I.O.R.M.- Improved Order of Red Men
IOF- Independant Order of Foresters
IOOF- Independant Order of Odd Fellows
IOJD- International Order of Job's Daughters
J.O.A.M.- Junior Order of American Mechanics
J.O.U.A.M.- Junior Order of United American Mechanics
K.of C.- Knights of Columbus
K.of P.- Knights of Pythias
KT- Knights Templar
LOM- Loyal Order of Moose
M.W.A. Modern Woodmen of America
N.O.W. Neighbors of Woodcraft
RA- Royal Academy
RA- Royal Arcanum
R.A.M.- Royal Arch Masons
*R.N.A. Royal Neighbors of America
SAR- Sons of the American Revolution
S.F.W.C. Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
U.S.A.- United States Army
U.S.A.F.- United States Air Force
U.S.M.C.- United States Marine Corp
U.S.N.- United States Navy
YMCA- Young Men's Christian Association
YWCA- Young Women's Christian Association
W.C. Woodmen Circle
W.O.W. Woodmen of the World
W.O.W. Women of Woodcraft
FRATERNAL ACRONYMS:
AAONMS Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Masonic) ("The
Shriners")
AASR Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (Masonic)
ABA American Benefit Association
AF&AM Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
AMD Allied Masonic Degree
AMORC Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis(Rosicrucians)
AMOS Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans (see IOOF)
AOF Ancient Order Of Foresters
AOH Ancient Order Of Hibernians
AOKMC Ancient Order Of Knights of Mystic Chain
AOUW Ancient Order Of United Workmen
ALOH American Legion of Honor
APA American Protective Association
AUM Ancient Order of Mysteries (MASONS)
AUSA Association of the United States Army
AUV Association of Union Veterans
BARE Benefit Association Of Railway Employees
BAY Brotherhood of American Yeomen
BKA Benevolent Knights Association
BKofM Black Knights of Molders
BPOE Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
BPOEW Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World
BofRTM Brotherhood of Rail Road Track Men
BLE Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
BLF&E Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Engineers
BRT Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
CBL Catholic Benevolent Legion
CD of A Catholic Daughters of America
CKofA Catholic Knights of America
CMBA Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
COOF Catholic Order of Foresters
CTAS Catholic Total Abstinence Society
CBKA Commandery Benevolent Knights Association
CCTAS Crusaders-Catholic Total Abstinence Society
DAC Daughters of the American Colonists
DAR (NSDAR) National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
DAV Disabled American Veterans
D of A Daughters of America
DoL Daughters of Liberty
DAN Daughters of the Nile (Masonic)
DOKK Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan (Knights of Pythias)
DOLLUS Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States
DUV Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
ECV E Clampus Vitus
EAU Equitable Aid Union
EBA Emerald Beneficial Association
FAM Free and Accepted Masons
F&AM Free and Accepted Masons
FCB Knights of Pythias
FLT Independent Order of Odd Fellows
FOE Fraternal Order of Eagles
FOAST Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers
FOF Fraternal Order of Firefighters
FOP Fraternal Order of Police
GALSTPTR German American Legion of St. Peter
GAR Grand Army of the Republic
GLAUM Grand Lodge Ancient Order of Mysteries- Masonic Order
GLDS Grand Lodge Daughters of Scotia
GUOOF Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
HZ Haro Zaro
IBBH International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers
ICBU Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
IHSV Red Cross of Constantine
IOA International Order of Alhambra
IODE Independent Order, Daughters of the Empire
IOGT International Order of Good Templars
IOH Improved Order of Heptasophs
IOHH International Order of Hoo-Hoo
IOI Independent Order of Immaculates
IOKP Independent Order of Knights of Pythias
IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows
IOOF-PM Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Master
ISH Independent Sons of Honor
IOStL Independent Order of St. Luke
IOF Independent Order of Foresters
IORM Improved Order of Redmen (Sons of Liberty)
IOR Independent Order of Rechabites
IOV International Order of Vikings
IUOM Independent United Order of Mechanics
IWW Industrial Workers of the World
IOF Independent Order of Foresters
IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows
IOJD Independent Order of Job's Daughters
IORG International Order of Rainbow Girls (Masonic)
ISDA Italian Sons and Daughters of America
JOAM Junior Order of American Mechanics
JOUAM Junior Order of United American Mechanics
JAOUW Junior Order-Ancient Order of United Workmen
JOUAM Junior Order-Order of United American Mechanics
KC Knights of Columbus
KGC Knights of the Golden Chain
KGC Knights of the Golden Circle
KGE Knights of the Golden Eagle
KGL Knight Grand Legion
KLH Knights and Ladies of Honor
KM Knights Militant (See KKK)
KofC Knights of Columbus
KofFM Knights of Father Matthew
KFM Knights of Father Matthew
KofH Knights of Honor
KOL Knights of Labor
KofL Knights of Loyola
KM Knights of Malta (Masonic)
KMC Knights of the Mystic Chain
KOTM Knights of the Macabees
KPC Knights of Peter Claver
KofTM Knights of the Macabees
KP Knights of Pythias
KofP Knights of Pythias
KSC Knights of St. Columbkille
KG Knights of St. George
KSTG Knights of St. George
KSTI Knights of St. Ignatius
KofSJ Knights of St. John
KSTJ Knights of St. Joseph
KSL Knights of St. Lawrence
KSTM Knights of St. Martin
KofSTP Knights of St. Patrick
KSTP Knights of St. Paul
KSTP Knights of St. Peter
KSTT Knights of St. Thomas
KofSTW Knights of St. Wenceslas
KT Knights of Tabor
KofT Knights of Tabor
KT Knights Templars (Masonic)
KWM Knights of Wise Men
KGE Knights of Golden Eagle
KHC Knights of Holy Cross
KKK Knights of Klu-Klux Klan
KOTM Knights of Macabees
KSF Knights of Sherwood Forest
LAOH Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
LDG Independent Order of Foresters
LGAR Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
LKofA Loyal Knights of America
LOL Loyal Order Orange Lodge (The Orange Order){Orange Men}
LOM Legion of the MOOSE
LOOM Loyal Order of the MOOSE
LOVUS Legion of Valor of the United States
MBS Mutual Benefit Society
MOLLUS Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
MOOSE Loyal Order of the Moose
MOPH Military Order of the Purple Heart
MOVPER Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Mystic Realm (Grotto)
(Masonic)
MRA Royal Arcanum
MCL Marine Corps League
MWA Modern Woodmen of America
NCOA Non-Commissioned Officers Association (Military Society)
NEOP New England Order of Protection
NOK New Order Knights (see KKK)
NL Navy League
NSDAR National Society Daughters of American Revolution
NSSUP National Society Sons of Utah Pioneers
NU National Union
OofA Order of Amaranth (Masonic)
OCF Order of Chosen Friends
OofUF Order of United Friends
OGC Order of the Golden Cross
ODHS Des Schwestern Verbandes (Sisters of the Federation
OES Order of the Eastern Star
OSC Order of Scottish Clans (St. Andrew's Societies)
OUAM Order of United American Mechanics
PFofA Patriotic Friends of America
PH The Order of Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange)
PM Patriarchs Militant (Independent Order of Odd Fellows)
POSA Patriotic Order of the Sons of America
RA Royal Academy
RA Royal Arcanum
RAM Royal Arch Masons
RC Republican Club
RMOKHSJ The Religious and Military Order of Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of
Jerusalem
RSGF Royal Society of Good Fellows
RSM Royal and Select Masons
ROJ Royal Order of Jesters (Masonic)
RSTV Rite of St. Vaclara
RSTV Rite of St. Vita
RK Roman Knights
RTT Royal Templars of Temperance
SAR Sisters of the American Revolution
SAR Sons of the American Revolution
SBCL Saint Bonifazius Catholic Union
SBL Society B. Lafayette
SCV Sons of the Confederate Veterans
SofE Sons of England
SMAA Scandinavian Mutual Aid Association
SNA-AUM Shrine of North America
SR Scottish Rite (Masonic Order)
SofSt.G Sons of St. George
ST Sons of Temperance
ST.G SoNY St. George's Society of New York
SUVCW Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
SV Sons of Veterans of the United States of America
TCL Tall Ceders of Lebanon (Masonic)
TH Temple of Honor and Temperance-Independent Order of Odd Fellows
TPLF Temple of Honor and Temperance, IOOF
TROA The Retired Officer's Association
UAOD United Ancient Order of Druids
UCV United Confederate Veterans
UDC United Daughters of the Confederacy
UFL Union Fraternal League
UFM United Friends of Michigan
UOPF United Order of Pilgrim Fathers
VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars
WKSC White Knights of the Southern Cross (See KKK)
WOW Woodmen of the World
YMCA Young Men's Christian Association
YWCA Young Women's Christian Association
Initials after ancestors' names may provide useful information. The
following list includes initials you may come across when reading old wills
or other documents.
a.a.s. died in the year of his/her age (anno aetitis suae) ( 86 y/o died in
year 86)
d.s.p. died without issue (decessit sine prole legitima)
d.s.p.l. died without legitimate issue (decessit sine prole mascula
supersita)
d.s.p.m.s. died without surviving male issue (decessit sine prole mascula
supersita)
d.s.p.s died without surviving issue (decessit sine prole supersita)
d.unm died unmarried
d.v.p. died in the lifetime of his father (decessit vita patris)
d.v.m. died in the lifetime of his mother (decessit vita matris)
Et al and others (et alia)
Inst present month (instans)
Liber book or volume
Nepos grandson
Nunc Nuncapative will, an oral will, written by a witness
Ob he/she died (obit)
Rel. or Relict widow or widower (relicta/relictus)
Res. or Residue widow or widower
Sic so or thus, exact copy as written
Testes witnesses
Ult late (ultimo)
Ux or vs wife (uxor)
Viz namely (videlicet)
AB Able Seaman
Adjt Adjutant
Adj-Gen Adjutant-General
AF Admiral of the Fleet
AG Adjutant-General
AHC Army Hospital Corps
AIF Australian Imperial Forces
ANZAC Austrailian and New Zealand Army Corps
AO Army Order
AOC Army Ordnance Corps
AOD Army Ordanance Department
APM Assistant Provost-Marshal
APO Army Post Office
ASC Army Service Corps
AVD Army Veterinary Department
Bde Brigade
BEF British Expeditionary Force
Bn Battalion
Brig Brigadier
Brig-Gen Brigadier-General
BSC Bengal Staff Corps
Capt Captain
CF Chaplain to the Forces
C in C Commander in Chief
CO Commanding Officer
Col Colonel
Com Commander
Comdr Commander
Coy Company
Cpl Corporal
CS Colour Sergeant
CSM Company Sergeant Major
DCM Distinguished Conduct Medal
DFC Distinguished Flying Cross
DFM Distinguished Flying Medal
div Division
DL Deputy Lieutenant
DLI Durham Light Infantry
DSC Distinguished Service Cross
DSM Distinguished Service Medal
DSO Distinguished Service Order
EEF Egyptian Expeditionary Force
FM Field Marshal
GHQ General Headquarters
GOC General Officer Commanding
GS General Staff
gn Gunner
HAC Honourable Artillery Company
HG Horse Guards
HLI Highland Light Infantry
HMAS His Majesty`s Australian Ship
HMCS His Majesy`s Canadian Ship
HMS His Majesty`s Ship
IA Indian Army
ID Intelligence Department
ISO Imperial Service Order
IY Imperial Yeomanry
KOSB King`s Own Scottish Borderers
KORL King`s Own Royal Lancashire/Lancaster Regiment
KOYLI King`s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
KRRC King`s Royal Rifle Corps
LD Light Dragoons
LI Light Infantry
Lr Lancer
Lt Lieutenant
Maj Major
MEF Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
MGC Machine Gun Corps
MM Military Medal
NCO Non-commissioned Officer
OD Ordinary Seaman
OS Ordinary Seaman
PM Provost-Marshal
QM Quarter-master
QMG Quartermaster-General
QMS Quartermaster-Sergeant
RA Rear Admiral
RA Royal Artillery
RAF Royal Air Force
RAMC Royal Army Medical Corps
RAOC Royal Army Ordnance Corps
RAPC Royal Army Pay Corps
RASC Royal Army Service Corps
RD Royal Dragoons
RE Royal Corps of Engineers
RFA Royal Field Artillery
RFC Royal Flying Corps
RGA Royal Garrison Artillery
Rgt Regiment
RHA Royal Horse Artillery
RHG Royal Horse Guards
RIM Royal Indian Marines
RM Royal Marines
RMA Royal Military Academy
RMA Royal Marine Artillery
RMC Royal Military College
RMLI Royal Marine Light Infantry
RN Royal Navy
RNAS Royal Naval Air Service
RNR Royal Naval Reserve
RNVR Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
RSM Regimental Sergeant-Major
RV Rifle Volunteers
SAA Small Arms Ammunition
SAS Special Air Sevice
SBS Special Boat Service
SC Staff-office Corps
SERG Sergeant
SM Sergeant-Major
SO Staff Officer
SQN Squadron
TA Territorial Army
TF Territorial Force
VC Victoria Cross
WAAC Women`s Army Auxillary Corps
WRAC Women`s Royal Army Corps
WAAC Women`s Army Auxillary Corps
WD War Department
WRAF Women`s Royal Air Force
WRNS Women`s Royal Naval Service
The medals and awards
PH -- Purple Heart
BSM -- Bronze Star Medal
SSM -- Silver Star Medal
DFC -- Distinguished Flying Cross
AM -- Air Medal
LOM -- Legion of Merit
ACM -- Army Commendation Medal
CSC -- Conspicuous Service Cross
OLC -- preceded by a number-- Oak Leaf Cluster. This follows another award, such as
"DFC 2OLC" This means that the person received three Distinguished Flying Crosses.
The first is a medal with ribbon, and for subsequent awards of the same type, the Oak
Leaf Clusters are pinned on the first.
V -- following another award means for Valor, such as AM-V is Air Medal for Valor.
A -- following another award means for Achievment, such as AM-A for Air Medal for Achievment.
Civil War Ranks
PVT Private
PVT 1CL Private First Class
LT Lieutenant
CPT Captain
1 LT First Lieutenant
MAJ Major
SGT Sergeant
CPL Corporal
COL Colonel
BGEN Brigadier General
BUGL Bugler
DRUM Drummer
HOSP Hosptal Steward
MUS Musician
QM Quartermaster
SURG Surgeon
WAG Wagoner
Branch of Service
ART Artillery
AC Army Corps
CAV Cavalry
CT Colored Troops
CTART Colored Troops ART
CTCAV Colored Troops CAV
CTHRT Colored Troops HART
CTINF Colored Troops INF
CTLRT Colored Troops LART
DIV Division
E&M Engineers / Miners
HART Heavy Artillery
HDQ Headquarters
INF Infantry
LART Light Artillery
MC Medical Corps
MAR Marines
MIL Militia
NAVY Navy
SS Sharpshooters
SC Signal Corps
VOL Volunteers
VRC Veteran Reserve
Common Rank
1CPL 1st Corporal
1LT 1st Lieutenant
1SGT 1st Sergeant
2CPL 2nd Corporal
2LT 2nd Lieutenant
2SGT 2nd Sergeant
3CPL 3rd Corporal
3SGT 3rd Sergeant
BBG Brevet BGEN
BGEN Brigadier General
BMG Brevet MGEN
COL Colonel
CPL Corporal
CPT Captain
CSGT Commissary SGT
GEN General
LGEN Lieutenant General
LT Lieutenant
LTC Lieutenant Colonel
MAJ Major
MGEN Major General
OSGT Ordinance SGT
PVT Private
QSGT Quartermaster SGT
SGM Sergeant Major
SGT Sergeant
Specialized and Naval Rank
2ENG 2nd Engineer
3ENG 3rd Engineer
4ENG 4th Engineer
AAQM Acting AQM
AQM Assistant QM
ARTF Artificer
ASEA Able Seaman
ASURG Assistant Surgeon
B1C Boy 1st Class
BSM Blacksmith
BTSN Boatswain’s Mate
BUGL Bugler
CFENG Chief Engineer
CHPL Chaplain
CLHR Coal Heaver
CMD Commander
COMD Commodore
COOK Cook
COOP Cooper
CPRM Carpenter’s Mate
CPTR Carpenter
DRUM Drummer
ENS Ensign
FAR Farrier
FGOR Flag Officer
FRMN Fireman
GNMR Gunner’s Mate
HOSP Hospital Steward
LNDS Landsman
LCMD Lieutenant CMD
MSTR Master
MUS Musician
NUR Nurse
OFST Officer’s Steward
OLRS Oiler
OSEA Ordinary Seaman
PANT Painter
PION Pioneer
QM Quartermaster
RADM Rear Admiral
SADR Saddler
SAIL Sailmaker
SMRM Sailmaker’s Mate
SPBY Ship’s Boy
SSWD Ship’s Steward
STKR Stoker
SURG Surgeon
TMST Teamster
VADM Vice Admiral
VSUR Veterinary Surgeon
WAG Wagoner
YOMN Yeoman
YOSGL Yeoman of Signals
State and Country
AL Alabama
AK Alaska
AZ Arizona
AR Arkansas
CA California
CO Colorado
CT Connecticut
DE Delaware
FL Florida
GA Georgia
IA Iowa
ID Idaho
IL Illinois
IN Indiana
KS Kansas
KY Kentucky
LA Louisiana
MA Massachusetts
MD Maryland
ME Maine
MI Michigan
MN Minnesota
MO Missouri
MS Mississippi
MT Montana
NC North Carolina
ND North Dakota
NE Nebraska
NH New Hampshire
NJ New Jersey
NV Nevada
NY New York
OH Ohio
OK Oklahoma
OR Oregon
PA Pennsylvania
RI Rhode Island
SC South Carolina
SD South Dakota
TN Tennessee
TX Texas
UT Utah
VA Virginia
VT Vermont
WA Washington
WI Wisconsin
WV West Virginia
WY Wyoming
DC District Columbia
US United States
CAN Canada
AUS Australia
MEX Mexico
SA South Africa
GB Great Britain
FR France
IRE Ireland
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