Would someone please tell me the origin of the term 'billyjim' in association with The Australian Light Horse during WW 2. Thanks so much Shirley

Billjim was a term used to indicate any Digger whose name you did not know. It was a combination of the 2 most common names, Bill and Jim. A bit like the more recent Joe Bloggs or Fred Nurk or John A Citizen In other words "a bloke" Ted ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shirley McLeod" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 6:30 PM Subject: billyjim > Would someone please tell me the origin of the term 'billyjim' in association with The Australian Light Horse during WW 2. > Thanks so much > Shirley > > ______________________________