Re: [OM] Finger light - going OT

[W. J. Liles]

GI stands for Government Issue.  During WW II American soldiers ate GI
rations, wore GI uniforms, and were issued GI rifles, etc.  Naturally
they decided they were GI too.

Jerry, ex GI, Liles
> >
> 
> Ok, I know a GI is somebody in the US military, but where does the
> abbreviation "GI" come from ?
> 
> Wayne Harridge
> 
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