Hi Susan This is just a guess, but I am in Ontario Canada, and we knew CPR to mean Canadian Pacific Railway (or Railroad) not sure which is which.... hope this helps. Susan Owen Sound ON > > I just received an obit for my Great Uncle James MURPHY who died in WWI while serving in the Navy. It mentions that prior to joining the Navy he was employed by the C.P.R. as a rigger. Can anyone tell me what C.P.R. stands for? > > Thanks. > >