The term 'doughboy' referred to American troops during World War I who fought as part of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). They provided fresh reinforcements to the Allied war effort and were appreciated by British and French soldiers.
The term doughboy referred to troops during World War I. The American troops sent overseas were nicknamed doughboys because of the white belts they wore, which they cleaned with pipe clay or 'dough'.
These troops fought under the leadership of General John J. Pershing as part of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF).
They provided fresh and enthusiastic reinforcements to the Allied war effort, and their contribution was greatly appreciated by the British and French soldiers who had been enduring trench warfare for three years.