Great War American
Reenacting Units

Pershing's Doughboys (UK) -- Pershings' Doughboys U.S. Army WW1 Living History Group, a member group of the National Association of Re-enactment Societies (NAReS), is a small group of historical enthusiasts dedicated to the accurate portrayal of service men and women of the U.S. Army and associated civilian organisations, through first person living history events throughout the UK.

The vast majority of people in the UK, are unaware of the contribution made by U.S. forces, in support of the allies, during the latter part Great War.The arrival American Expeditionary Force was a turning point in the Great War. Whilst smaller in size in comparison to the vast armies of Great Britain and France, its fresh troops and shear weight of stores and equipment in no small way brought about the quicker end of hostilities. This fact is so often overlooked.

To this end, Pershings' Doughboys aim to raise public awareness bringing history to life presenting static living history and museum quality displays at sponsored events , ceremonies and parades around the country.

Members of the group have been collecting and studying the history and the artifacts for many years and therefore pride themselves on the accuracy of their presentations. A large percentage of the material on display is original, whilst some uniform and equipment is museum quality reproduction, protecting the original pieces from unnecessary wear and tear.

The group practices the foot, rifle and machine gun drills appropriate to the AEF for both the displays and ceremonial work for the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Members are actively encouraged to research all aspects of U.S. service in the Great War, both the uniformed and civilian services, such as the Salvation Army. In addition the group has made extensive research into the Punitive Expedition of 1916 in the heart of Mexico in pursuit of the infamous Pancho Villa.