doughboys
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I charged up San Juan Hill with the Rough Riders and joined the doughboys over there.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 2, 2023
During one exhibition against the Brooklyn Dodgers, Babe displayed his innovative hitting approach before several hundred doughboys.
From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2020
Fighting as American troops did in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy, doughboys have smashed through the outer crust of Hitler's fortress in a gallant display of courage and skill.
From Fox News ● Jun. 3, 2019
Fighting as American troops did in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy, doughboys have smashed through the outer crust of Hitler’s fortress in a gallant display of courage and skill.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2019
When l am not worrying over our valiant doughboys, I worry over what's happening here at home.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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