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Xue Rengui, "Bai Yi Jiangjun 白衣将军" (Chinese, literally "White-Dressed General"), famous general of the early Tang dynasty, for the praise given by Emperor Taizong of Tang "Balaclava Ned" – Edwin Hughes, last survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade "Baldy" – Richard S. Ewell, Confederate Army general
The origin of the nickname is noted where possible. In some cases, the nickname was officially adopted by the division in question; this is indicated along with date of adoption (where known). Official status might also be inferred by the presence of the nickname on official distinctive unit insignia or in official military source materials.
Pages in category "Nicknames of military personnel" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
The Daily Advertisers – 5th Lancers [3] The Dandies - 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards; The Dandy Ninth – 9th (Highlanders) Battalion Royal Scots [26]; The Death or Glory Boys - 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) later 17th/21st Lancers, then Queen's Royal Lancers [1] [3] (from the regimental badge, which was a death's head (skull), with a scroll bearing the motto "or Glory")
"Cats Eyes" – John Cunningham, Battle of Britain pilot "Chappie" – Daniel James, Jr., American Air Force general [8] "Chuck" – Charles Elwood Yeager, World War II USAAF fighter ace and first pilot to break the sound barrier in level flight
"The Blue Ghost" – USS Lexington (CV-16); nickname supposedly bestowed by Japanese radio propagandist Tokyo Rose because of the color of her camouflage painting and because she repeatedly disproved reports that she had been sunk. Some crew used her predecessors nickname of "Lady Lex" [17] "Bonnie" – HMCS Bonaventure [18]
Throughout history, many famous faces have served in the U.S. armed services. From actors to rock stars to country crooners, there are dozens of celebrity veterans who proudly served our country.
This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).