Military abbreviations: Y

A glossary of military-based abbreviations, acronyms and initials used throughout the First World War, the Second World War and through to present day. The abbreviations are associated with various different nations, primarily the United Kingdom but also including, India, South Africa, USA, New Zealand and Australia. Abbreviations also have a strong focus on various armed forces such as the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Use the browse prefix below to navigate to glossaries beginning with a specific letter.

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Abbreviation Definition 1 Definition 2 (if applicable)
YEO
Yeomanry
YD
Yorkshire Dragoons
YH
Yorkshire Hussars
Y & L
York and Lancaster Regiment
Y & LR
York and Lancaster Regiment
YMCA
Young Men’s Christian Association
YORK DNS
Yorkshire Dragoons
YORK HRS
Yorkshire Hussars
YORK & LANC R
York and Lancaster Regiment
YORK R
Yorkshire Regiment
YLI
Yorkshire Light Infantry
YORKS LI
Yorkshire Light Infantry
YS
Young Soldier
YWCA
Young Women’s Christian Association
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