He also serves who stands and waits

Posted by Peter Chalmers on May 17, 2006

I wonder if anyone knows the origin and correct version of "He also serves, who stands and cooks". I have been told that it is "He also serves who stands and waits".

I thought it was an expression from the First World War but I am told it is from the Second World War.

Does anyone know which is correct and its origin.

• He also serves who stands and waits Gary Martin 17/May/06
  • He also serves who stands and waits Victoria S Dennis 18/May/06
    • He also serves who stands and waits Smokey Stover 18/May/06
      • They also serve... R. Berg 19/May/06
        • They also serve... Smokey Stover 19/May/06