Goaty—awkward, ignorant.

Guard House Lawyer—a soldier with a smattering knowledge of regulations and military law; quite loquacious and liberal with advice and counsel to men in the Guard House or other trouble.

Hand-Shaker—a soldier who tries to win the favor of first sergeant or troop commander.

Hardtack—hardbread, biscuits.

Hash Mark—enlistment or service stripe, worn on sleeve.

Hike—a march; to hike; to march.

Hitch—a term for enlistment period.

Hive—to discover, to catch.

Hobo—the provost guard.

Holy Joe—the chaplain.