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This was slang for a US soldier. It came from 'government issued', which describes all the clothes and equipment that he had.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoGI was the slang for an American serviceman during WWII.
It actually stood for Government Issue and was the equipment and uniform the servicemen were given.
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∙ 13y agoGovernment Issue, or less commonly, Galvanised Iron (dating back the WWI).
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∙ 12y agogovernment issue
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Why did the literacy rate among veterans increase during post world war 2?
The literacy rate increased after World War 2 mostly because of the inception of the GI Bill.
The gi Bill of Rights provided help to?
veterans from world war 2
What information was provided on GI dog tags in world war 1?
United States: GI Dog Tags were not created until after World War One. The British soldiers did have ID Tags in WW1. In the Second World War US ID Tags had: Name; Grade/Rank; Service #.
Why was the GI Bill created?
The GI Bill was created to send those that served in the United States armed forces during World War 2 to college. Many veterans were back home and did not know what to do with themselves so the government had the idea to send them to college.
What helped to create an educated workforce for America after World War 2?
GI Bill
What is a GI in the European theater?
A government Issuel (GI) during world war 2.
In World War 2 what did the letters G you stand for?
During world war two what did the abbreviation "GI" stand for???
What were American soldiers during world war ii called?
They were called GI's. Which met government issue.
How did soldiers in World War 2 earn leave?
GI's were authorized 30 days a year as general issue (during the Vietnam War).
During world war 2 the us military ordered 100000 of these to keep GI's entertained?
Light Brite
Who was the king of France during the war of 1812?
Gi
What did the Americans call Japanese during World War 2?
"American Capitalists", "Yankees", "GI's", and "Yankee Imperialists."
What did GIMOE mean in World War 2 Army slang?
gimoe,stands for GI,marines,over,europe.
Nickname of American Soilders?
During WW1, WW2, Korea...it was "Yanks" and "GI's"; during the Vietnam War it was mainly, just "GI's."
Why did the literacy rate among veterans increase during post world war 2?
The literacy rate increased after World War 2 mostly because of the inception of the GI Bill.
Who invented pbj?
the gi's in world war two.
What was an enlisted soldier called in World War 2?
A GI ( G then I ) . GI = Government Issue .
