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Old 24-08-19, 11:18 AM
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Default Bit of fun Regiments abbreviations....

My friend has a number of Indian shoulder titles , thought I would list on here to see if they can be indentified .....should be interesting I have been struggling !!!
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PPU

PTS.....physical training staff

DMCo

DBS

BSP

RTDWW

NED

NCM

NJD

MIH

ILB

IWCC

KYJB

CMM

KA

AMU

APA

SPM

SRP

EMM

BCCH

W&W ANCC

FJ SPM

LDSH......... Lord Strathcona's Horse

HCP

HFS

HPS

HSRP

H PN H

GBA 32

AGD 9

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PTS could be for Physical Training Staff.
LDSH could be for Lord Strathcona's Horse.

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LDSH could be for Lord Strathcona's Horse.
An Indian regiment?
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I was told they were from an old boy who served in India, so could be other Regiments.
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Is IWCC definitely that and not IWGC?
Just wonderring about Imperial War Graves Commission.
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Yes I thought war graves as well ,but no definetly IWCC
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I was told they were from an old boy who served in India, so could be other Regiments.
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I will bow to those who know, but a Canadian cavalry regiment in India?
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