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    What is a "batman" in the British army?

    Question #45969. Asked by jonimacaroni.

    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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