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From 1941-1956, it was Able, Baker... but even that was Nan and not Nancyhttp://army.com/info/alphabet
On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 11:50 AM, Jerry C. Adams <midrange@xxxxxxxx>Baker,
wrote:
I think "Nancy" came from the
Army's recognition designation for the letter 'N' (you know, Able,
Charlie...).
Ah, no...then would have been November - 1...
And it's Alpha, Bravo, Charlie... :)
Speaking as a former grunt...
Charles
I think Able & Baker are really old. You'll see them in WWII movies.
"Nancy" could also be from the police phonetic alpahbet, which is
different (e.g. Adam, Boy).
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