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 …

Nov 20, 2025 · Celebrate 60 years of the beloved Pillsbury Doughboy, from his 1965 debut to his modern pop-culture status—plus new fan experiences and parade appearances.

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 …

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 …

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

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.

Oct 17, 2025 · It's the Doughboy’s 60th birthday, so Pillsbury decided to bring this '80s icon out of the vault. I guarantee your mom is going to want one for Christmas.

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 …

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 …