Officers of the Gloucestershire Regiment - Abbreviations Used In This Website

Abbreviation	Meaning of Definition
2Lt	Second Lieutenant. The entry level commissioned rank in the British Army
A or AK	Accidentally killed or died due to an accident.
AP	Medical Aid Post in a battalion area before the Medical Services evacuation chain
Att	Attached. A member of a unit who has been “temporarily borrowed” from another unit and not formally posted to that unit
Bde	Brigade. A fighting formation of three of more infantry battalions, usually commanded by a Brigadier General
Bn	Battalion. A unit usually of 1000 men, of 4 or more Companies, commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. In the Great War, the Glos Regt had up to 24 battalions of which 18 were fighting battalions.
Capt	Captain. One rank above Lieutenant and one below Major. Usually commanded a Company or appointed as battalion Adjutant
CCS	Casualty Clearing Station. A unit in the Medical Services evacuation chain between a Dressing Station and a Hospital. Stabilising surgery performed here and the preparation of casualties for further evacuation along the chain.
Corps	A fighting formation of two or more Divisions usually commanded by a Lieutenant General.
Col	Colonel. One rank above Lieutenant Colonel and one below Brigadier General. Those promoted to this rank usually leave Regimental duty and become members of the "Staff" of the Army.
Colours	Banners embroidered with a regiment's/battalion's battle honours
Coy	Company. A fighting sub-unit of up to 200 men commanded by a senior Captain or Major, usually formed from 2 or more platoons
Decorations	Medals awarded for gallantry or distinguished service.
Div	Division. A fighting formation of 2 or more Brigades usually commanded by a Major General.
DOI	Died of illness
DOW	Died of wounds
DS	Dressing Station. First unit in the Medical Services evacuation chain, usually formed by the RAMC Field Ambulance in each Brigade. Prepared casualties for evacuation to the CCS.
DSO	Distinguished Service Order. An award for gallantry specifically for officers above the rank of Captain.
E	East
Field Officer	Officers of the rank of Major or above
Glos Regt	Gloucestershire Regiment
Infantry	Foot soldiers of whom only Field Officers were mounted.
KIA	Killed in action.
KWF	Killed whilst flying. Usually refers to those killed in flying accidents.
Lt	Lieutenant. One rank above Second Lieutenant and one below Captain. Usually commanded a Platoon of 30 men. In some cases, a senior Lt may command a Company.
Lt Col	One rank above Major and one below Colonel. A Commanding Officer of a unit would be of this rank.
Maj Gen	Major. One rank above Capt and one below Lt Col. Usually a Second-In-Command of a battalion or a Company Commander
MC	An award for gallantry specifically for officers in the rank of Captain and below and for Warrant Officers.
Medals	Medals are awarded for campaign service. Decorations are medals awarded for distinguished service and gallantry.
N	North
Platoon	A body of infantry, usually about 25 men or above, commanded by a subaltern. Three or more platoons usually make up a Company.
RAMC	Royal Army Medical Corps
RAP	Regimental Aid Post. An officer of the RAMC, usually a Captain, was posted to a battalion to act as its doctor and to command the RAP. Casualties at the RAP were either treated and returned to Companies or prepared for evacuation to the Medical Services.
Regt	Regiment. Usually made up of battalions. The Gloucestershire Regiment had up to 24 battalions of which 18 were fighting battalions.
Res Bn	Reserve Battalion. The Gloucestershire Regiment in the Great War established the 3rd, 3/4th, 3/5th, 3/6th, 11th and 16th Battalions as Reserve Battalions. A Res Bn was established for permanent duty in the UK to train reinforcements for fighting battalions and to provide guard, security and garrison duties within the UK.
RMO	Regimental Medical Officer. An officer of the RAMC, usually a Captain, who was posted to a battalion to act as its doctor and to command the Regimental Aid Post.
S	South.
Service	As in (Service) Battalion. Battalions of the New Army formed to supplement the regular and Territorial Force battalions of a Regiment.
Subaltern	Second Lieutenants and Lieutenants.
W	West