What is a "batman" in the British army?

robboy

An officer's orderly or servant. Apr 01 04, 3:53 PM

robbie1

Effectively it is a commissioned officer's 'butler'.The bat man comes from the rank and file. I believe they volunteer for the job. My brother became a Flight Lieutenant in his twenties and was very embarrassed to have a batman old enough to be his father, who cleaned his shoes etc. Apr 01 04, 4:03 PM

RickF

Apparently the name derives from the old French for "pack-saddle" plus "man" - someone who looks after the luggage. Apr 02 04, 1:19 AM

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