[Ansteorra] John the Plain

[Zubeydah Jamilla al-Badawiyyah]

Can anyone tell me how he got the name, "John-John the Plain-Plain" ?

Curiously,

Zubeydah

PS: Thanks to the assistance of Herr Detlef, I have spoken with John's
widow this evening, and she has given her blessing for a memorial page.  IF
anyone has stories, info, or tidbits of information to share... please feel
free to send it to me off list.  She would like to review all material
prior to posting.