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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.
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight", was an all-Black battalion of the US Women's Army Corps (WAC) [1] that managed postal services. The 6888th had 855 women and was led by Major Charity Adams. [2] It was the only predominantly Black US Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during World War II. [2]
Such mottoes are used in order to "reflect and reinforce" each unit's values and traditions. Mottoes are used by both military branches and smaller units. While some mottoes are official, others are unofficial. [1]: 68–69 Some appear on unit patches, such as the U.S. Army's distinctive unit insignia. [2]
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")
Military Unit Motto Language Translation Notes Indonesian National Armed Forces "Tri Dharma Eka Karma" Sanskrit Three duties, one action [4] Indonesian Army "Kartika Eka Paksi" Sanskrit literal-Kartika has only one bird meaning-Strength, Unity, Loyalty Indonesian Navy "Jalesveva Jayamahe" Sanskrit "On The Sea We Are Glorious" Indonesian Air Force
"ACE" – Ahmet Cem Ersever, Turkish Gendarmerie, and said to be one of the founders of the Gendarmerie's JITEM intelligence unit. [3] "Acey" – Albert C. Burrows, World War II U.S. Navy submarine commander [4] "Achmed" – Erich Bey, German Kriegsmarine admiral [5] "Allegheny Johnson" or "Alleghany Johnson" – Edward Johnson, Confederate ...
Shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of US Army uniforms to identify the primary headquarters to which a soldier is assigned. The SSI of some army divisions have become known in popular culture. [1] [2] [3]
The 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, and attached units displayed such gallantry, determination, skill, and esprit de corps in accomplishing their mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions as to set them apart and above other units participating In the action, and reflect great credit on each ...