The average age of a "doughboy" in World War I was less than 25 years old. Fifty-seven percent of infantrymen were under the age of 25, with some enlisting as young as seventeen.

Doughboy, nickname popularly given to United States soldiers during World War I. The term was first used during the American Civil War when it was applied to the brass buttons on uniforms …

Mar 2, 2016 · It’s unknown exactly how U.S. service members in World War I (1914-18) came to be dubbed doughboys—the term most typically was used to refer to troops deployed to …

Jul 12, 2024 · Here’s a peek at the Doughboy’s origin story, some fresh facts about his life, and a rundown of his adorable signature traits. You likely know him as the Pillsbury Doughboy, but …

Indelibly tied to Americans, “Doughboys” became the most enduring nickname for the troops of General John Pershing’s American Expeditionary Forces, who traversed the Atlantic to join …

doughboy noun dough· boy ˈdō-ˌbȯi Synonyms of doughboy : an American infantryman especially in World War I

Nov 16, 2023 · In fact, the word Doughboy has been around since at least 1846 – more than a century before the Pillsbury version was ever introduced. Doughboys was a common …

May 3, 2022 · The slang term “doughboy” was used to refer to American infantry soldiers through the First World War, although the term fell out of popularity after that point.

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