Tommy Atkins

Tommy Atkins (often just Tommy) is slang for a common soldier in the British Army. It was well established during the nineteenth century, but is particularly associated with the First World War.

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Tommy Atkins

Tommy Atkins (often just Tommy) is slang for a common soldier in the British Army. It was well established during the nineteenth century, but is particularly associated with the First World War.

Source: Wikipedia "Tommy Atkins" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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