Boiled eggs and Soldiers

[megfitz]

I was amazed to find that my American son-in-law had never heard of boiled eggs and soldiers, but I was unable to answer his query as to where the soldier part came from. I muttered vaguely about Humpty Dumpty (he'd not heard that either). Any information would be helpful to keep our Brit. end up many thanks.

[megfitz]

Thank you Q.M. that's answered my questions.