Definition of "armyman"

Armymen rushed to the fatherly leader and presented to him a bunch of fragrant flowers imbued with the unanimous feelings of loyalty and adoration of the officers and men of the unit.

1972, Daily Report: Asia & Pacific (issues 65-73, page D-2)

The second armyman gave me 10 yuan and took the cock and hen.

2018, Liyi He, Mr. China's Son: A Villager's Life (second edition)