Old Fusee
Fusee
Soldier term for his rifle, the French word “fusil” meaning that weapon.
Because of its brevity, succinctness and expressiveness, I have used the word Blighty to designate a military hospital, though it was never in really popular use by the American soldier for this purpose, and to the British soldier it simply meant going back to England, but as so often Tommy Atkins went back to his Tight Little Island because he was wounded, Blighty frequently meant “hospital.”
The phraseology and repertoire of the army man must not be taken too seriously, as nine-tenths of the time it is simply a safety valve for ebullient spirits or dread monotony, and with little or no real harm back of it.
The famous “movie” comedian of the cinema.
Embarkation Home
M P Military Police; soldiers acting in that capacity.
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