Talk:Doughboy

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I'm looking for the composers of "Johnny Doughboy Found A Rose In Ireland" , a song from 1942

When you find the name, please include the information in this article; thanks! - DavidWBrooks 21:04, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

Kay Twomey. See 1942 in music. Kafziel 15:57, 12 March 2006 (UTC)

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It seems highly unlikely that the doughboy pictured in the image on the left is receiving the Victoria Cross, given that the only US serviceman upon whom the decoration was bestowed (as best as I can discern) was The Unknown Solider, who is unlikely to have attained the upright posture depicted for His Majesty's convenience. The image's caption itself descibes only the conferral of "an award" and makes no reference to the VC. DublinDilettante 22:41, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

Good point. Change made. - DavidWBrooks 23:22, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Etymology section removed?

Is there any particular reason why the etymology section was removed on February 25th? Sure, it could use some sources, but other than that it seems pretty good. --Kevin 14:51, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

"G.I." was indeed applied generally to American forces in WWII, in place of what was by then the anachronistic term "doughboy." Yet, as to the infantry in particular, "dogface" became the common usage in WWII. This seems apt to mention in that "doughboy" was originally also a term specific to the infantry. 70.57.201.99 11:27, 27 April 2007 (UTC) Quentin 0527, 27 April 2007.

Does anybody else think that there need to be more sources cited? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.8.37.135 (talk) 03:31, 25 December 2007 (UTC)