dogface

American  

[dawg-feys, dog-] / ˈdɔgˌfeɪs, ˈdɒg- /

noun

Older Slang.

1. an enlisted man in the U.S. Army, especially an infantryman in World War II.

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Etymology

Origin of dogface

First recorded in 1940–45; dog + face

Example Sentences

Wearing gold uniforms that paid tribute to the Dogface Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division, Army took a 10-0 lead against a Navy team that had zero pass completions at the half.

From Seattle Times

Army’s gold uniform will feature patches and helmet decals to honor the “Dogface Soldiers” of the 3rd Infantry Division.

From Washington Times

One is a canine-themed performance piece with office workers in dogface makeup; the other is a computer-generated sci-fi cycle inspired by Buddhist notions of reincarnation.

From Washington Post

The farm is now the site of an annual “Tank Day” where visitors can clamber over dozens of armored behemoths and watch military re-enactors show what life was like for the dogface soldiers of World War II. About 20,000 people attended last year — the first post-COVID Tank Day and a bigger crowd may be on tap for this year’s two-extravaganza starting Saturday.

From Washington Times

On the west coast of the Sierras in California, you may find that state’s official insect, the California dogface butterfly.

From Washington Post