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 …

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 …

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 …

Apr 11, 2017 · These doughboy memorials, all featuring the statue and a stone or brick base, can be found in 39 U.S. states. They sit in town squares, in cemeteries, in front of federal …

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 …

The Doughboy Foundation has played a key role in envisioning, building, and now enhancing our nation’s new World War I Memorial in Washington, DC.

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

Jul 31, 2025 · The term "doughboy" is a unique nickname for American soldiers who served in World War I. Its origins, while debated, evoke various images and stories rooted in American …

Nov 20, 2023 · Doughboy is a slang word for an American soldier, particularly an infantryman, that is most often associated with the First World War, but the term is almost a hundred years …