"Big Red One" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Big Red One [canonical]
Etymology: The shoulder insignia of this unit is emblazoned with a red numeral one. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Big Red One}} the Big Red One
  1. (US, informal) The United States 1st Infantry Division. Tags: US, informal Categories (topical): History of the United States, Military, One, World War I
    Sense id: en-Big_Red_One-en-name-zUUJW1gd Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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